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India’s agricultural exports touch record USD 52.55 billion in FY 2025-26

Kochi, June 11 (UNI) India’s agricultural exports have achieved a historic milestone, reaching a record USD 52.55 billion in FY 2025-26, up from USD 32.08 billion in FY 2014-15, reflecting more than a decade of sustained growth, resilience and expanding global market presence.
The achievement was highlighted by the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, during an interactive session with stakeholders from the Southern Region.
The meeting brought together officials from the Department of Commerce, the Export Inspection Council (EIC), Export Promotion Councils and members of the agricultural exporting community.
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Self-Enumeration Facility for India’s First Digital Census in TN to commence tomorrow

16 Jul 2026 | 6:39 PM

Chennai, July 16 (UNI) The self-enumeration facility under India’s first-ever fully digitalized Census is scheduled to commence in
Tamil Nadu tomorrow.

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AP CM: VGF supported projects will play pivotal role in infrastructure development

16 Jul 2026 | 6:39 PM

Vijayawada, July 16 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has stated that Viability Gap Funding (VGF)-supported projects will play a pivotal role in driving future infrastructure development.
He observed that while India witnessed an era of economic reforms in the past, it is now undergoing an infrastructure revolution. He stressed that Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects offer the best opportunity to accelerate development across multiple sectors.

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India to end foreign time reliance with 'One Nation, One Time' after PM consultations

16 Jul 2026 | 6:35 PM

Bengaluru, July 16 (UNI) India is set to end its reliance on foreign time sources for synchronising critical infrastructure with the rollout of the 'One Nation, One Time' initiative after consultations at the highest level of the Government of India, including with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, union Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Thursday.

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No leakage of data on nuclear safety or nuclear security-related systems : NPCIL

16 Jul 2026 | 5:55 PM

Chennai, July 16 (UNI) The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) on Thursday asserted that there was no leakage of data on nuclear safety or nuclear security-related systems.

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Counterfeit currency racket busted in Dakshina Kannada, 7 held

16 Jul 2026 | 5:26 PM

Mangaluru, July 16 (UNI) A counterfeit currency printing and circulation racket has been busted in Uppinangady in Dakshina Kannada district, with police arresting seven persons and seizing fake Rs 500 notes, printing equipment and materials allegedly used to manufacture counterfeit currency.

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