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India-Russia ties continue to grow across trade, defence and cultural sectors: MEA

Emphasising the steady ties between New Delhi and Moscow, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday that the India-Russia relationship continues to expand across…

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Lok Sabha clears Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026

The Lok Sabha on Thursday cleared the Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026, during the Budget session of Parliment. The bill is expected to prevent…

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India January CPI: FAQs on what has changed

India’s annual retail inflation rose to 2.75% in January, the first reading under the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series with base year 2024, the…

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Land costs squeeze housing dreams, bold reforms can unlock supply: NITI Aayog’s Rajiv Gauba

Land scarcity and soaring land prices are emerging as the biggest roadblocks to scaling up housing in India, with NITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba calling…

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India’s retail inflation at 2.75% in January as housing, services gain weight in CPI basket

India’s retail inflation rose to 2.75% in January 2026 on higher food and precious metal prices, according to the first reading of the new Consumer…

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India likely to receive Bangladesh-style zero-duty benefits on US cotton: Commerce Ministry

India will receive yarn and cotton-related trade benefits similar to those extended to Bangladesh, the Commerce Ministry said, signaling a potential boost for the country’s…

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India’s agri export to US set to jump as 75% of export items now enjoy zero tariff: SBI Report

New Delhi: India’s export to the United States on agricultural commodities is set to witness a significant jump as 75 per cent of such exports…

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India-US trade deal: New Delhi’s trade surplus with Washington may cross $90 billion within a year, says SBI Report

New Delhi: India’s trade surplus with the United States may cross USD 90 billion annually, supported by a sharp rise in exports and higher import…

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India’s inflation revamp may give Reserve Bank a reason to stay on hold

India will publish inflation figures based on a new index on Thursday, which analysts say may show elevated price pressures in the economy, giving the…

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Trump calls India-US trade deal ‘historic’ as tariff cuts and coal exports take centre stage

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday described the newly concluded India–United States agreement as a “historic trade deal”, saying it would sharply expand American energy…

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