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Despite rising prices, CCI sells over half the cotton procured during 2025-26 season
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West Asia conflict: India adds record over 1 million PNG connections since March
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El Nino may emerge between May and July
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FedEx completes India's first intra-city drone delivery flight trials in Bengaluru
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Pakistan further extends airspace ban on Indian airlines till May 24
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Fossil fuel generation in India, China falls for first time this century: Report
Record solar and wind growth drives historic shift in the worlds top electricity consuming centres, says Ember
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Morbi disruption hits KochiGujarat coastal shipping, cargo volumes drop
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8th Pay Commission update confirms that the memorandum submission remains open until 30 April, allowing government employees, pensioners and stak
Indias home loan boom runs into a paperwork wall
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Renewable energies overtook global electricity demand last year, led by solar growth in India, China
Clean power generation grew 887 terawatt hours last year, exceeding overall global electricity demand growth of 849 terawatt hours
Indian economys resilience not by chance: RBI Governor
Sanjay Malhotra credits strong institutions, policy frameworks, and steady reforms for Indias growth outpacing global peers
India's economy projected to grow at 6.4 per cent this year: UN
In India, economic activities moderated in the second half of 2025 as exports to the United States declined by 25 per cent following the introduc
DMK earns the ire of farmers in Tamil Nadus Cauvery delta
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India deal value jumps 18% to $123.8 billion in 2025 despite fewer transactions
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West Asia crisis impacts Indias trade, oil imports and remittances: RBI Governor
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India, South Korea expand shipbuilding ties, target 2.2 lakh crore maritime push
The partnership focuses on joint industrial projects, upgrading shipyards, skill development and port infrastructure
India-Korea partnership can drive growth, says PM Modi at business meet
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APTEL directs DERC to fast track regulatory asset liquidation
APTEL set aside the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commissions (DERC) move to audit Delhis Discoms
Nearly half of population now covered by health insurance, says govt survey
But out-of-pocket expenses remain high
India tells South Korea to consider negotiating fresh free trade pact
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India doubles wheat export quota to 5 million tonnes
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Loopworm says its silkworm-based feed ingredients are now carbon negative
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CSR spending by NSE-listed firms jumps 23% to 22,212 crore in FY25
Education and healthcare remained top sectors, while leading firms accounted for a significant share of total spending.
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Will implement revised environment compensation charges for commercial vehicles entering Delhi: MCD
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MCA proposes overhaul filing architecture, seeks suggestions
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Coach of empty local train derails in Thane; Mumbai suburban network services hit
The incident occurred at 8.09 am when the train was heading from Kalwa car shed to Kalyan
South Korea President Lee says India summit could mark turning point in ties
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CII proposes comprehensive reforms to streamline industrial land management for manufacturing growth
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Railways earns over 6,800 crore from scrap, non-fare revenue surges
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Attack on Indian-flagged ships heighten uncertainty over Hormuz passage and trade flows
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Ethanol glut spurs flex-fuel demand
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CII calls for comprehensive reform of industrial land management
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Indias March crude oil imports lowest in 5 years as West Asia conflict chokes key transit route
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India summons Irans Ambassador over shooting incident on Indian vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri conveys Indias deep concern at the shooting incident
An employee was fined 10 lakh for not disclosing ESOP shares in his income tax return. The ITAT Chennai canceled the penalty, citing that the omi
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