India's duty-free cotton import window has closed, reinstating an 11% levy. This move impacts textile firms' costs and keeps raw cotton prices below MSP for Vidarbha farmers. Key details inside.
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The birth of Lara Bussi Trabucco in Pagliara dei Marsi, Italy, ends a 30-year wait, spotlighting the country's severe demographic decline and record-low birth rates. Read this inspiring story of hope.
India's industrial production jumped 6.7% year-on-year in November 2025, the highest growth in 25 months, driven by manufacturing and a rebound in mining. Read the full analysis.
India's industrial production surged to a 25-month high of 6.7% in November 2024, driven by robust manufacturing and GST rate cuts. Read the full analysis.
India's industrial production surged to a two-year high of 6.7% in November 2025, driven by robust manufacturing. Discover the details behind this significant economic rebound.
India's industrial production surged to a two-year high of 6.7% in November, driven by robust mining and manufacturing. Read the full analysis of the IIP data and its economic implications.
India may soon approve its first genome-edited mustard, promising higher oil output. This follows the release of gene-edited rice and marks a strategic shift in agricultural biotechnology. Read more.
Pakistan's cotton trade faces a $1.5 billion crisis due to government indecision on GMO policy, jeopardizing exports and textile jobs. Can the industry survive?
Bee population collapse, driven by pesticides & climate change, slashes onion seed production by 60%. Pune's Bee Basket rescues hives, trains rescuers to safeguard India's food future. Read how.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reveals 90% of daily-use goods are imported. He urges women's SHGs to boost local production for self-reliance. Read the full story.
India's cotton imports from the US skyrocketed after the 11% duty was removed, causing domestic prices to fall. CCI's low procurement adds to farmer distress. Full analysis inside.
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Bombay High Court orders CCI to disclose exact cotton procurement data from Vidarbha, highlighting a severe shortage of operational centers. Farmers face distress sales due to inadequate infrastructure. Full report by Dec 23.
Gujarat's fisheries sector, led by Saurashtra & Kutch, will take center stage at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Summit in Rajkot in Jan 2026. Discover the state's ambitious blue economy targets.
A massive fire broke out at a ginning factory in Anjad, Barwani, destroying hundreds of cotton bales. Firefighters battled flames for over 9 hours. Read the full report on the incident and ongoing investigation.
One side of Nagpur's crucial Lohapul underpass near Cotton Market reopened Friday, relieving daily commuters after a complete shutdown for railway expansion work. Read about the impact and official statements.
US Admiral Frank Bradley showed a classified strike video to senators, revealing survivors on a drug boat. This intensifies the probe into Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's handling of the Venezuela operation.
Struggling with frizz and breakage? The secret might be your pillowcase. We compare silk and cotton to reveal which fabric wins for hair health, moisture, and scalp care. Discover your best option!
A staggering 61% of Punjab's cotton crop sold below MSP this season, with prices as low as Rs 3,000/quintal. Arrivals fell sharply, and new digital rules caused procurement hurdles. Read the full analysis.
On March 1, 1925, the Indian government abolished the excise duty on cotton, a landmark move that revitalized the domestic textile industry and boosted economic self-reliance. Discover the full story behind this pivotal fiscal decision.
Tamil Nadu's GI list grows with Woraiyur sarees, Thooyamalli rice, Ambasamudram toys, Namakkal stoneware & Kavindapadi sugar. Discover the heritage & craftsmanship behind these unique products.
India's industrial output growth plummeted to 0.4% in October 2024, the lowest in over a year, dragged down by power, mining, and manufacturing. Get the full analysis of the key economic data.
India's industrial output growth decelerated sharply to 0.4% in October 2025 from 4% in September, as fewer working days due to festivals impacted production. Read the full sectoral breakdown.
MSU researchers develop herbal-treated cotton fabric with 98% antibacterial effectiveness, mosquito repellency, and UV protection. Eco-friendly innovation set to transform protective clothing.
South Korea's industrial production crashes 6.5% in October, marking the steepest decline in nearly six years. Manufacturing and retail sectors show significant contraction.
India's kharif rice production reaches record 124.5 million tonnes in 2025-26, up 1.7 MT from last year. Discover how monsoon impacted crops and sector performance.
India's kharif food grain production estimated at 173.3 million tonnes for 2024-25. Rice output reaches 108.5 million tonnes. Discover key agricultural insights and crop performance data.
Telangana Agriculture Commission meets Governor over cotton farmers' struggles with CCI procurement delays, cyclone losses, and new Seed Act concerns. Read the full update.
Rick Cotton, executive director of Port Authority of NY & NJ, announces January retirement after transformative infrastructure projects including LaGuardia Airport overhaul. Read about his legacy.