India has withdrawn emergency gas restrictions after LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz resumed following a ceasefire. Energy flows have normalised, restoring supply stability and rolling back crisis-era controls across key sectors.
Denying claims that producing one litre of ethanol uses 10,000 litres of water, the ministry clarified, only surplus rice, cleared after meeting national food security requirements, is diverted for ethanol production.
The trade agreement permits duty-free access for 99% of India's exports to the UK, covering nearly the entire trade basket.
Our financial system was designed for a younger country. As we age, we will need better annuities, long-term care insurance, reverse mortgages, retirement communities and many more products that barely exist today.
Modi added that the government's focus is on developing a complete semiconductor value chain that includes chip design, fabrication and packaging.
The prime minister also announced the progress on a water supply project for the Shekhavati region.
Goyal said an Indian team will travel to Canada on Monday for the next round of negotiations on the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
The scheme aims to improve regional connectivity by developing100 aerodromes from existing unserved airstrips, expanding helicopter services and supporting airline operations in remote parts of the country.
According to Emkay, total Kharif sowing area stood at 18 million hectares as of June 26, down 23% from the same period last year.
The prime minister also added that India has now become the world's fourth-largest refining hub and is continuing to strengthen its refining capacity.