Kalaburagi's 2-Lane Roads Hinder Growth, 4-Lane Demands Rise

Residents of Kalaburagi district express frustration over lack of 4-lane highways, hindering industrial and economic development. Demands include upgrading key routes like Jewargi-Ballari and Kalaburagi-Krishna to boost connectivity across Karnataka and n

Rupee Hits All-Time Low of 91.99 vs Dollar

The Indian rupee depreciated 31 paise to close at a historic low of 91.99 against the US dollar on Wednesday, pressured by month-end dollar demand and geopolitical concerns, despite early gains from trade optimism.

Odisha Farmers Export Strawberries to London, Earn 50% More

Farmers from Dhenkanal district in Odisha have successfully exported a 51-kg consignment of fresh strawberries to London, marking the state's first overseas shipment of this fruit and earning growers nearly 50% higher prices than local markets.

US Treasury Secretary Criticizes EU-India Trade Deal

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expresses disappointment over EU-India trade agreement, highlighting concerns about European reluctance to impose tariffs on India. He urges South Korea to ratify its trade deal.

ONGC Eyes ExxonMobil Partnership for Oil & Gas Blocks

State-run ONGC is in talks with ExxonMobil for joint bidding in India's upcoming hydrocarbon block auctions, while also focusing on east coast exploration and resource-sharing with Reliance Industries.

Canada Aims to Accelerate FTA Negotiations with India

Canada has expressed its intention to expedite formal negotiations for a free trade agreement with India, marking a reset in bilateral trade engagement after talks paused in 2023. Both nations have appointed chief negotiators and are finalizing terms of r

L&T Q3 Order Inflow Hits Record ₹1.36 Trillion

Larsen & Toubro reports highest-ever quarterly order inflow of ₹1.36 trillion in Q3 FY26, driven by domestic private capex revival and international orders, crossing ₹7 trillion total order book for first time.

Mangaluru E-Khata Delays Hit Property Owners

Property owners in Mangaluru face prolonged delays in e-khata document issuance due to technical issues with a new centralized software system. The problem, raised during a phone-in with officials, affects applications statewide.

India-US Trade Talks Fail, Russian Oil Tariffs Issue Unresolved

India-US trade negotiations have failed to reach a deal, with Russian oil imports remaining a key sticking point. The US maintains 50% tariffs on Indian exports, citing concerns over India's continued purchases of discounted Russian crude.

Tourism Seeks Connectivity Boost in Budget

As demand surges, India's tourism industry urges the government to prioritize infrastructure improvements in air, rail, and road transport in the upcoming Budget to support growth.

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