The Supreme Court of India allowed mining companies to export iron ore extracted from mines in Ballari, Chitradurga and Tumakuru districts of Karnataka.
Telangana State Government has announced the extension of insurance coverage to handloom and power loom weavers under the 'Nethanna Bima' (Weaver's Insurance) Scheme.
The United States Trade Representative released the "Special 301 Report" on the effectiveness of US trading partners' protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights.