Venezuela has big oil, Trump has bigger plans, but is it that simple? | Slippery hitches in US ambitions, explained
The brazen and swift “capture” of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by US special forces in an operation inside the Latin American country’s capital has rejigged…
AYUSH gets recognition in India’s free trade pacts with Oman, New Zealand
New Delhi: The commerce ministry on Sunday said India’s traditional medicine system – AYUSH – has received formal recognition in bilateral trade agreements with Oman…
UP ‘Shri Anna’ farmer show strong preference for govt procurement over open market sales
During the Kharif Marketing Year 2025–26, farmers cultivating ‘Shri Anna’ showed a strong preference for government procurement over open market sales in Uttar Pradesh. Compared…
India becomes world’s largest rice producer, surpasses China: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
New Delhi: India has become the world’s largest rice producer, beating China, with a total output of 150.18 million tonnes, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh…
CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal asks officials to be ready for transition to new I-T Act
New Delhi: CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal has asked the Income Tax Department to be ready and active for the new direct tax law that will…
Tax hike raises risk of smuggling of tobacco products and revenue loss for govt: Experts
An unprecedented tax hike, coupled with a new excise duty structure on tobacco, could lead to a surge in illicit trade of cigarettes and result…
India retail inflation likely inched up to 1.66% in December as food prices rise: Report
New Delhi: Retail inflation in India has likely edged up in December 2025 to 1.66 per cent from 0.71 per cent in November, with food…
US strikes Venezuela: Why India is largely insulated from the shock
The ongoing crisis in Venezuela is unlikely to have any material economic or energy impact for India, asserted India-based think tank Global Trade Research Initiative…
Stamp duty waived on farm loans up to Rs 2 lakh in Maharashtra
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has waived stamp duty on documents related to agricultural and crop loans of up to Rs 2 lakh to reduce the…
Centre pushes states to speed up farm scheme spending, warns of fund delays
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday urged states to adopt a strategic approach to budget utilisation, warning that delays in spending allocated funds…