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Relief material recoveries put several Trinamool leaders under scanner; many arrested, others face protest

Blankets, tarpaulins, food grains and other disaster-relief supplies allegedly found at homes and offices of party leaders

From Grain Aid Under Nehru To Free Ration For 80 Crore Under Modi: India’s Food Security Shift

India once depended on foreign grain shipments to manage shortages. Decades later, under PM Modi, it runs one of the world’s largest food security programmes.

Police Complaints Authority urge alcohol tests on night-duty personnel in Bengaluru

KSPCA member highlights allegations that some personnel have been visiting eateries, consuming food without payment, engaging in arguments with hotel owners, and, in some cases, assaulting members of the public

Lookout glass of train breaks after hit by food packet, assistant locopilot injured

Assistant Locopilot suffers bleeding injury, AILRSA flags safety issue

UN Food Agency Says Millions Are Being Pushed Into Hunger By Iran War

The UN food agency said millions of people are being pushed into acute hunger by the Iran war.

Government Free Food Grains Made Families Spend Saved Money On Fruits, Says Author Anand Ranganathan

Author Anand Ranganathan claims that government-provided free food grains have helped households save money, which is being redirected toward buying fruits and vegetables, potentially improving overall nutrition levels. n18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Cracks already in Shivakumar's Karnataka team: New CM's cabinet hit by resignation, portfolio revolt within 48 hours

KH Muniyappa, who was assigned the food and civil supplies portfolio, said the distribution of ministries had failed to adequately reflect seniority.

India’s seafood exports jump 70% in a decade

Promote millets, national food technology institute students urged

Mumbai Watermelon Deaths: Poison Found In Fruit But Not In Kitchen, Utensils Or Food, New Forensic Tests Reveal

Zinc phosphide was present in the watermelon and the viscera — but nowhere else in the kitchen. Every surface, utensil and food item tested clean.

India takes big moves to attract foreign investments in bonds: How will this impact stock market?

As India sees incessant FII selloff so far this year, the government and RBI announced a slew of measures to ease foreign investments in government securities, with analysts suggesting that these may provide some short-term support for Dalal Street.India scrapped the long-term capital gains tax on investments by foreign institutional investors (FIIs) in government securities through an ordinance issued on Friday. The government has now exempted FIIs from tax on any interest income from government securities, as well as capital gains arising from their sale, exchange or transfer, according to an official gazette. Separately, while announcing the outcome of the MPC meeting, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra also unveiled a series of measures to boost FPI investments, including expanding the Fully Accessible Route (FAR) to cover new issuances of 15-, 30- and 40-year government bonds.Limits on investments by NRIs and OCIs in equity instruments without Sebi registration are being raised, allowing them to invest larger amounts without regulatory registration. The facility is also proposed to be extended to all Persons Resident Outside India (PROIs), bringing them on par with NRIs and OCIs. This came as the RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%What does this mean for Indian stock market?The proposal to increase investment limits for NRIs and OCIs in listed equity instruments without Sebi registration, and to extend the same facility to all individual Persons Resident Outside India (PROIs), is a significant step toward broadening participation in Indian capital markets, which is expected to improve market depth, liquidity and long-term capital inflows, said Arun Poddar, CEO of Choice International.He highlighted that equally important is the removal of capital gains tax on government securities investments for foreign investors. “This move strengthens the attractiveness of India's bond market and could encourage greater foreign participation in government debt. At a time of heightened global volatility, these measures reinforce investor confidence, support capital inflows, and reaffirm India's commitment to building deeper, more globally integrated financial markets, with the policy rate expected to remain low for an extended period,” he said.The government's move to exempt Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) from capital gains tax on any interest earned from government securities is “highly positive” for the capital markets, said Sumit Singhania, Head of Research at Bajaj Broking. “This fiscal cushion arrives at a crucial time, offering a strong shield to domestic markets as the RBI chief warned of volatile forex markets driven by shifting global sentiments,” he added.The policy is distinctly positive for bond markets and well-capitalized Banks and NBFCs, which benefit from targeted hedging subsidies and systemic stability, according to Archit Doshi, Senior Vice President at PL (Prabhudas Lilladher) AMC. “Conversely, one should be underweight rate-sensitive sectors, which remain highly vulnerable to margin compression, higher inflation expectations, and the threat of the RBI reaching its tightening tipping point,” he said.Rajeev Radhakrishnan, CFA, CIO of Fixed Income at SBI Mutual Fund, also said that the announcements aimed at enabling more dollar inflows are more significant in the near term, even though the overall policy stance has been broadly in line with expectations. “The concessional swap facility should help stabilise short end market rates and the foreign exchange market in the near term,” he said.For equities and debt markets, the measures to attract FII inflows are supportive of liquidity and inflows, while for the rupee, they signal a clear intent to anchor expectations and reduce volatility amid global oil shocks and sustained foreign selling pressure, said Ajit Mishra, Senior VP of Research at Religare Broking.Sachin Bajaj, Chief Investment Officer at Axis Max Life Insurance, also said that the initiatives are expected to support capital inflows, deepen domestic bond markets, and provide support to the Indian rupee over the short to medium term.RBI’s hawkish tone and the Indian stock marketWhile the measures taken to attract FII inflows in the debt market will likely provide short-term support for Dalal Street, analysts advised caution over the RBI’s hawkish policy stance. While the RBI maintained its policy repo rate as per expectations, the tone was much more cautious than in previous meetings.Sachin Bajaj highlighted that the policy emphasised preserving macroeconomic stability amid the prevailing global macroeconomic environment. “We believe there are significant risks to inflation in the coming months due to the pass-through of higher commodity prices to consumers and elevated food prices resulting from a below-normal monsoon. Going forward, there is a risk of an upward revision in inflation projections, and given the evolving global backdrop, we believe the RBI is likely to maintain a prudent, data-dependent approach. Future policy actions will be contingent on evolving growth-inflation dynamics and global developments,” he added.Also read: Explained: Sebi's Rs 15.15 lakh crore revenue inflation allegations against Rajesh ExportsWhile hawkish rhetoric without an accompanying rate hike provides a temporary respite for equity markets, it does not constitute an unequivocal endorsement of investment, particularly in highly rate-sensitive sectors such as real estate, automotive, and consumer discretionary goods, said Vipul Bhowar, Senior Director, Head of Equities at Waterfield Advisors.“Should inflation necessitate a rate increase later this year, these sectors are likely to experience pressure on both margins and demand. For investors, the current strategy emphasises capital preservation by focusing on high-quality equities with strong pricing power. This cautious approach is designed to navigate the prevailing geopolitical uncertainties until conditions stabilise,” the analyst added.(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)

Naidu, four Union Ministers open Visakhapatnam seafood meet; India eyes ₹1 lakh crore exports

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and four Union Ministers open the two-day Visakhapatnam workshop targeting ₹1 lakh crore in annual seafood exports, up from a record ₹73,890.46 crore in 2025-26

Sherpa survives 6-day Everest ordeal sans food, O2

A 52-year-old Sherpa guide, Dawa 'Hillary' Sherpa, presumed dead on Mount Everest after vanishing on May 29, was miraculously found alive six days later near Base Camp. He survived over 12km of treacherous terrain without supplies, scavenging for sustenance after the climbing season ended and routes were dismantled.

IRCTC disables 3cr user IDs, flags 6cr; scales up AI-based kitchen monitoring

IRCTC has taken significant steps to combat ticket booking fraud by deactivating over three crore suspicious user IDs and placing another six crore under verification. To enhance food safety, the railway's catering arm has expanded its AI-based kitchen monitoring system, utilizing over 2,300 cameras to detect hygiene violations.

First chilled seafood export to Oman flagged off from Chennai

Chocolate manufacturing unit raided in Hyderabad, owner booked for food safety violations

Man who lost nearly 32 kgs reveals the weight-loss mistakes most people keep making

A Reddit user's weight loss journey reveals that sustainable results come from realistic habits, not extreme diets. Banning favorite foods creates cravings. Understanding emotional hunger is key. Aggressive calorie cutting backfires. Enjoying exercise prevents quitting. Recovering from setbacks is crucial for long-term success. This approach offers a balanced path to health.

Missing Sherpa returns alive after six days without food or water on Everest as family prepared for last rites

Dawa Sherpa, 52, was returning with a European climber when he went missing between Camp III and Camp IV, on May 29. He returned alive on June 4.

From Zomato delivery partner to AI startup founder: Suraj Biswas' journey

Bengaluru's Suraj Biswas, a former food delivery partner, defied expectations by teaching himself to code and build an AI startup. His venture, Assessli, focuses on personalized tools for decision-making and productivity. This journey highlights how earning opportunities combined with self-directed learning can empower individuals to forge their own futures, proving that persistence can indeed build the future.

Food Contamination Causes 1.5 Million Deaths Annually: WHO

Africa and southeast Asia alone account for nearly three-quarters of all cases