Deccan Region Today

APEDA Facilitates First Commercial Sea Shipment of Premium Banganapalle Mangoes from India to Singapore

In a significant boost to India's fresh produce export sector, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, in collaboration with the ICAR–Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture (CISH), Lucknow, has successfully facilitated the first commercial sea shipment of premium Banganapalle mangoes from India to Singapore.

GCC demand, flex workspaces keep India's office leasing on growth path in H1

India's office market is thriving, with a 6% year-on-year surge in leasing to 35.7 million sq ft in the first half of 2026. Global Capability Centres and steady demand from sectors like technology and BFSI are driving this growth. Bengaluru and Hyderabad lead the charge, showcasing robust expansion despite global economic headwinds. Flexible workspaces are also seeing unprecedented demand, signaling a dynamic and resilient market.

BRICS Heads of Space Agencies 2026 Conclude Meeting in Bengaluru, Advancing Discussions on Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation and Space Sustainability

The BRICS Heads of Space Agencies (HOSA) 2026 meeting in Bengaluru concluded successfully on June 24, 2026, bringing together the heads and senior representatives of the space agencies of the BRICS member countries — Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates. The meeting emphasized international cooperation in the peaceful exploration and use of outer space, highlighting the critical importance of ensuring the long-term sustainability of space activities. During the sessions, the delegations discussed the potential of BRICS cooperation in leveraging space technology to address pressing global challenges, specifically in remote sensing, disaster management and climate change.

Centre approves Rs 530 crore for intelligent transport system in Chennai

In a major push towards tech-driven traffic management, the Centre has approved more than 500 crore for the implementation of the intelligent transport system project in the Chennai metropolitan area. Sources in the Greater Chennai Corporation on Thursday said the Chennai Intelligent Transport System (CITS) project is meant to build an efficient traffic system capable of handling the increasing traffic demands of the capital city. Accordingly, the Centre has received a loan from Japan International Corporation towards the project.