RBI Sells $11.9B in Oct to Support Rupee

RBI intervenes heavily in forex markets, selling a net $11.9 billion in October 2025 to stabilise the rupee. Data reveals a strategic mix of spot and forward sales to manage volatility. Read the full analysis.

India's FDI Jumps 15.4% to $58.3 Billion

India's gross FDI inflows rose 15.4% to $58.3 billion from April to October, with net inflows nearly doubling. Discover the key sectors and trends shaping foreign investment. Read the full analysis.

Bengaluru Metro to add 79km, Pink Line by 2026

BMRCL announces a major push to operationalise 79km of new Metro corridors in Bengaluru by 2027, including the airport line. Details on timelines, new trains, and the Orange Line tender.

Namma Metro Tumakuru Extension DPR Tender Awarded

BMRCL awards a Rs 1.2 crore tender to prepare a DPR for extending Namma Metro to Tumakuru. The 5-month report will detail a 25-station corridor, aiming to boost economic activity in the industrial suburb.

Vande Bharat Sleeper 2nd Rake Readied in Bengaluru

India's first semi-high-speed sleeper train, the Vande Bharat Sleeper, moves closer to launch as its second rake is dispatched from BEML in Bengaluru. Aimed at long-distance travel, it could be a New Year gift from Indian Railways. Read more.

New Wild Sponge Gourd Variety Found in Odisha

An ICAR-NBPGR scientist discovers Luffa aegyptiaca var. alba, a new wild sponge gourd with white seeds in Odisha. This find could boost crop genetics and disease resistance. Read more.

Pest Infestation Cuts Coconut Yield by 50% in Uddanam

Rugose spiralling whitefly infestation devastates over 60,000 acres of coconut farms in Srikakulam's Uddanam region, slashing yields and threatening the livelihoods of over 150,000 people. Farmers await urgent government intervention.

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