New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Amid a debate over rising sugar prices across India, agriculture and sugar industry experts on Saturday said that the surge is primarily the result of lower sugarcane production and reduced sugar recovery rates, rather than the diversion of sugar for ethanol production.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Saturday said that authorised dealer banks have raised a massive $72.848 billion in forex inflows till August 21, and a major chuck came from FCNR (B) deposits at $65.397 billion.
Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) A trade confrontation between the United States and Canada escalated sharply on Saturday after last-minute negotiations collapsed, triggering 50 per cent US tariffs on billions of dollars in Canadian goods and a promise of dollar-for-dollar retaliation from Ottawa.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) China’s economy slowed in the second quarter of 2026, pointing to the challenge Beijing faces in shifting from investment‑led expansion to growth driven by domestic consumption, a new report has said.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has authorised the development of nearly 1,800 km of LPG pipeline infrastructure involving an estimated investment of about Rs 7,000 crore across six states to boost India's energy infrastructure and LPG supply chain resilience.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Residents of Sikka Kimaantra Greens Society in Noida's Sector 79 staged a protest on Saturday against Sikka Group and alleged that they have been deprived of basic amenities such as clean drinking water and reliable electricity since purchasing their flats.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) A government committee held discussions focused on accelerating entrepreneurship-led livelihood opportunities for rural women and contributing to the national goal of creating 6 crore Lakhpati Didis, an official statement said on Saturday.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) More than 39 crore livestock have been registered on the Bharat Pashudhan Portal, and 4,019 Mobile Veterinary Units have provided doorstep services to 136 lakh farmers and treated 276 lakh animals, a government factsheet said on Saturday.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Gold and silver are likely to witness a substantial rally as fiscal dominance and shifting real yields reshape the macro-outlook, a report said on Saturday.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Hyderabad CGST Zone has unearthed a clandestine pan masala and tobacco manufacturing unit in Telangana's Medchal-Malkajgiri district and detected duty and cess evasion of about Rs 160 crore and arrested a key accused, an official statement said on Saturday.
