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Piyush Goyal to Inaugurate AAHAR 2026 Today at Bharat Mandapam
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will inaugurate the 40th edition of AAHAR 2026, one of the world's premier B2B trade platforms for the food and hospitality industry, on Tuesday at Bharat Mandapam.The five-day international food and hospitality fair,...
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India Moving towards an Innovation-driven Economy: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called upon academic institutions to transform their campuses into hubs of industry collaboration and research-driven learning to provide students with essential real-world exposure.Addressing a post-Budget webinar in the virtual mode,...
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Petrol, Diesel Prices Unlikely to Be Raised in near Term amid Supply Disruption
Petrol and diesel prices in India are unlikely to be raised immediately despite global crude oil crossing $110 a barrel amid the escalating Middle East tensions.Government currently expects state run oil marketing companies (OMCs) to absorb the impact for now and pump...
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Oil prices jump past $100 as Iran conflict shakes markets
Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel as the conflict involving Iran disrupted energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz and rattled global markets.US President Donald Trump defended the spike. He said higher oil prices were a temporary cost tied to confronting Iran's...
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PM Modi to Address Post-budget Webinar on 'sabka Saath Sabka Vikas' Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a Post-Budget Webinar on the theme "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas -- Fulfilling Aspirations of People" on Monday.The event will begin at 10:15 A.M. and will be held through video conferencing. The webinar will focus on key areas...
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West Asia Tensions Halt Kerala's Fruit, Vegetable Exports, Ramzan Market Impacted
The intensifying tensions in West Asia has impacted India's export sector, with shipments of fruits, vegetables and fish products from Kerala coming to a near standstill.Exporters said the disruption has already caused losses worth several crores of rupees, as both air and...
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India's Retail Vehicle Sales Surge by 25.62 PC at 24.09 Lakh Units in Feb
India's retail vehicle sales registered a strong 25.62 per cent year-on-year growth at 24.09 lakh units in the month of February -- surpassing the previous best February of 2024, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said on Thursday.The growth was...
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TN Floats Global Tender for Vellimalai Pumped Storage Project in Kanyakumari
In a major step towards strengthening renewable energy integration and peak power management, the Tamil Nadu government has initiated the process to develop the 1,000 MW Vellimalai Pumped Storage Hydro-Electric Project in Kanniyakumari district.The state-run Tamil Nadu...
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Assam Emerging as Fast Expanding Industrial Hub: CM Himanta Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the state has emerged as a fast-expanding industrial hub, moving far beyond its traditional identity as a tea-producing region.In a post on social media platform X, CM Sarma said that while Assam continues to be a...
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Crude Oil Prices Surge over 7 PC as Israel-Iran War Escalates
Global crude oil prices went up more than 7 per cent on Monday as war in West Asia escalated, following US and Israeli military strikes on Iran.Brent crude futures prices surged to $82.37, the highest since January 2025. Brent crude oil price rallied 7.60 per cent to $78.41...
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National Budget a Policy Roadmap Rather than Short-term Trading Document: PM Modi
The Union Budget's effectiveness should be assessed through concrete parameters, such as expanding infrastructure, simplifying the flow of credit, improving the ease of doing business, and increasing transparency in governance, while also making the lives of citizens easier...
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India to protect its interests in trade deal with US amid evolving situation: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that India would go in for a rebalancing of the proposed trade agreement with the United States, if required, to protect its interests, in view of the changed situation following the US Supreme Court annulling the...
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Centre Releases over RS 275 Crore to Boost Rural Governance in Jharkhand
The Centre on Friday said it has released Rs 275.1253 crore to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and rural local bodies (RLBs) in Jharkhand as part of the 15th Finance Commission grants during FY 2025-26.According to Ministry of Panchayati Raj, this release...
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India, Bhutan Deepen Ties on Trans-boundary Rivers, Hydropower Projects
India and Bhutan have decided to further strengthen bilateral cooperation on trans-boundary rivers and hydropower projects at a high-level official meeting in Thimphu, according to an official statement issued on Friday.V. L. Kantha Rao, Secretary, Department of Water...
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Crucial CPI(M) Politburo Meet Begins to Decide on Fate of Veteran Leaders, Vijayan
The political future of several senior leaders including two-time former Finance Minister Thomas Isaac, sitting Legislator K.K. Shailaja, 80-year-old Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Politburo member A. Vijayaraghavan is expected to become clearer as the Politburo of the...
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Governor Acharya Devvrat Inaugurates 'Prakritik Krishi Utpadan' Exhibition
Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat on Friday inaugurated an exhibition of natural farming produce at the Gujarat Legislative Assembly complex, aimed at promoting awareness among farmers and the wider public about chemical-free agriculture.A total of nine stalls showcasing...
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Raj Budget 2026-27 to Be Passed Today; Appropriation Bill to Be Taken up for Discussion
The Rajasthan Assembly is set to pass the state Budget for the financial year 2026-27 on Friday evening, with several fresh announcements expected during the concluding debate.The Appropriation Bill will be taken up for discussion after Zero Hour and debated throughout the...
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Q3 GDP Growth Likely at 8.3 PC as GST Cuts Boost Demand: Report
India's gross domestic product growth for the third quarter of the current financial year (Q3 FY26) will likely remain elevated at 8.3 per cent, driven by demand fuelled by goods and services tax (GST) rate cut despite an unfavourable base effect, a report has said.The...
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NHRC issues notice over alleged risks to kids' data privacy in US AI company-NGO Pratham collaboration
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the Department of School Education and Literacy, the Department of Higher Education, and all states and union territories over concerns relating...
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Over 50 lakh LPG connections to ensure smoke-free kitchens: Assam CM
Assam has taken a major step towards ensuring smoke-free kitchens and better public health, with more than 50 lakh Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) connections provided to households across the state under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), Chief Minister Himanta Biswa...
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India's GDP Growth Set to Remain Robust with New Base Year
As the new GDP series (with base year 2022-23) is scheduled to be released on Friday, a sub-committee set up by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has also recommended an enhanced use of GST data in the new series for GDP estimates.The report of...
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AI Summit Shirtless Case: Arrested 3 Youth Congress Workers Not Himachal Residents
Delhi Police on Thursday revealed that three Youth Congress workers arrested in the AI Summit shirtless protest case are not the residents of Himachal Pradesh.This comes after a 24-hour-long standoff between the Delhi and Himachal Pradesh Police ended on Thursday, with the...
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PM Modi Invites Israeli Firms to Explore Investment, Manufacturing Opportunities in India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Israeli companies to explore opportunities in India to invest, manufacture and build technology partnerships, it was announced on Thursday.PM Modi, accompanied by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, visited an exhibition...
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TN to Develop Jawadhu Hills as Eco-tourism Hub with Glamping, Camping Facilities
In a move aimed at boosting eco-tourism and attracting modern travellers from within India and abroad, the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) has proposed the development of camping and glamping facilities at Jawadhu Hills in Tiruvannamalai district.Spread...
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SC to Hear Today PIL against False FIRs, Seeks Preventive Measures
The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Thursday a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the Centre and state authorities to install "display boards" at police stations, court complexes and public offices highlighting the penal provisions and punishment for...