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National Governance & Policy 08 Oct 2026, 03:18 PM IST

Food Ministry Flags GST Filing Gaps in Sugar Mills, Orders Fresh Disclosures

India’s Food Ministry has identified discrepancies in GST filings by several sugar mills and has begun action against erring units, according to officials familiar with the matter. The ministry has asked the mills to furnish additional details between August 20 and August 31, signalling tighter scrutiny of tax compliance in a sector closely watched for its impact on farm payments, ethanol supply and domestic sugar balances.

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India & World Affairs6m ago

India, Australia Push for Deeper Trade Ties as Goyal Signals New Investment Pact

India and Australia are working to broaden their 2022 trade agreement into a more comprehensive economic cooperation pact, while also negotiating a bilateral investment treaty, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. Speaking virtually at ICAI's first Oceania International Conference 2026 in Australia, Goyal said the two countries are also looking to expand cooperation in education, critical minerals and tax coordination.

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Commodities, Energy & FX2h ago

U.S. and Argentina Launch Andes-Atlantic Corridor to Rewire Trade, Energy and Critical-Mineral Flows

The United States and Argentina have unveiled the Andes-Atlantic Corridor, a sweeping infrastructure initiative designed to connect Argentina's mineral-rich northwest and Vaca Muerta energy basin to Atlantic ports and Western markets. Announced on the margins of the U.N. General Assembly High-Level Week, the project is being framed as the first Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment corridor in the Western Hemisphere and a major test of U.S.-Argentine economic integration. The plan aims to unlock billions in investment across rail, pipelines, ports, power and digital networks, while supporting exports of lithium, copper, oil and gas. It also aligns with Argentina's reform agenda and could draw financing from U.S. agencies including EXIM and the DFC, alongside private capital.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 12:32 PM IST

Jammu Hindu Group Seeks Ban on Halal Certification, Says It Should Be Limited to Willing Consumers and Essential Goods

A Jammu-based Hindu organisation has called for a ban on halal certification, arguing that the system has expanded beyond meat and now influences a wider range of products and services. The group says any religious certification should be restricted to willing populations and essential items only, framing the issue as one of consumer choice, market fairness and regulatory overreach.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyRecently

ICAR Agri-Biz Arm Partners Pidilite, Venkateshwara Hatcheries, Everest Instruments to Tap CSR for Farm Public Goods

The agri-business arm of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research has entered into partnerships with Pidilite Industries, Venkateshwara Hatcheries and Everest Instruments to channel corporate CSR support into agriculture and allied-sector initiatives. The tie-ups are aimed at funding public-benefit projects that can strengthen farm productivity, extension and technology access without relying solely on budgetary support.

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National Governance & Policy1h ago

CBN Rajasthan Seizes Nearly Four Tons of Smuggled Goods

The Rajasthan unit of the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) has confiscated approximately four tons of smuggled materials during extensive enforcement operations across the state. This action is part of a broader campaign aimed at tightening the grip on illegal smuggling and supply chains in the region.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy08 Oct 2026, 03:18 PM IST

Festive Freight Keeps Truck Rentals Firm on Major Routes

Truck rentals remained firm across India’s major trunk routes as festive-season dispatches sustained freight demand and kept rates above year-ago levels on every route tracked. The pattern points to resilient underlying economic momentum, with steady movement of consumer goods and industrial cargo offsetting the usual volatility in road freight pricing.

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Automotive, EVs & Mobility08 Oct 2026, 07:20 AM IST

57th GST Council Meeting Rescheduled to October 8 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi

The 57th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax Council has been postponed by one day and will now convene on October 8 at 11 am at the Summit Room, Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi. An official memorandum attributed the change to unavoidable circumstances, with members informed of the revised schedule and an apology issued for the inconvenience.

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Global Markets & Equities07 Oct 2026, 11:24 PM IST

U.S. Trade Deficit Tops $100 Billion as Imports Surge Despite Tariffs

The U.S. trade deficit widened past $100 billion in the latest reading, reaching its highest level since March 2025 and underscoring the limited near-term impact of tariffs on import demand. The jump reflects a record influx of goods, including equipment tied to the data-center build-out, even as policymakers have sought to narrow the external gap through trade restrictions.

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