El Niño‑related rainfall deficits have led to a 2% drop in Kerala’s tea output between January and August 2026, with the worst impact in Wayanad district. The decline threatens the livelihoods of thousands dependent on the tea sector, though some estates like Penshurst in Wagamon reported modest gains.
According to a statement issued by the Minister's office, with the signed MoU for the project being received, Patil explained that Applied Materials would focus its investment on research and development, manufacturing of essential equipment, and developing software technologies required for semiconductor chip production.
The Supreme Court of India ordered Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav to deposit at least Rs 2 crore within two weeks in a cheque‑bounce case, extending his protection from arrest until the next hearing. The decision follows allegations that he owes Rs 5 crore to the owner of Murali Productions and reflects the court’s concern over his prior conduct.
BRICS leaders issued the New Delhi Declaration calling for enhanced cooperation on disease surveillance and medical product regulation. The statement emphasizes strengthening health infrastructure and local production to ensure affordable, equitable access to vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics.
The Uttar Pradesh government announced that digital reforms have driven a surge in sugarcane production, making the state responsible for nearly half of India’s output. Enhanced payment systems and real‑time mobile platforms have markedly improved farmer remuneration and supply‑chain transparency.
The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has begun expanding its mechanised Aravana plant to boost daily output ahead of the Sabarimala pilgrimage season. The upgrade aims to raise capacity to 3.25 lakh containers and build a buffer stock of over 45 lakh tins before the November opening.
India’s LPG supply crunch has eased as the government shifted imports to the United States and other new suppliers while domestic production increased. Booking relaxations and diversification measures have helped stabilise availability for the country’s 340 million consumers.
The India Habitat Theatre Festival 2026 will run from September 18 to 27 at the Stein Auditorium of the India Habitat Centre, showcasing nine mainstage productions and three contemporary works in Hindi, English, Tamil and Punjabi. The program, described by IHC Director Prof Dr K G Suresh as “more humane than ever,” includes plays addressing neurodivergence and dementia.
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Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy says the estimated production is over 119 lakh tonnes; Govt. to procure 65 LT incl. 45 LT of ‘sanna’ varieties
Commission has made the suggestion on the assumption that shifting production to night will help address the after-6 p.m. electricity shortages, thereby avoiding expensive power procurement from outside the State. Commission’s rationale is that Keralam has surplus power during the daytime on account of the sharp rise in solar power capability in recent years
Record production, comfortable stocks, competitive prices and the gradual reopening of exports give India a strong base to become a reliable global wheat supplier, the paper says
Declining to give the quantum of funds the company was looking at, he said, "it is not just the product that is going to scale... for us backing is important because right now we can only scale up to 10,000. But beyond that, we need to infuse more capital in our factory and our supplier."
The Javelin’s induction took nearly 15 years because India and the U.S. could not initially bridge differences over technology transfer and local production
Recent global conflicts have shown the importance of assured supply chains, surge production capacity, availability of critical spares, rapid repair, and sustaining manufacturing over prolonged conflicts, says Defence Minister
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The white paper on Darjeeling highlights the sharp decline in production—from 14.49 million kg in 1990 to 5.6 million kg in 2025 while the paper on Dooars & Terai Tea Industry points out at a market asymmetry between small tea growers and organised tea estates
The Vietnamese government aims to develop at least 50,000 semiconductor professionals by 2030, including at least 35,000 workers for production, packaging, testing and other segments of the industry's value chain.
