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India-Canada Defence Dialogue launched as both nations pledge strategic energy partnership and CEPA talks in New Delhi

Prime Minister Modi on Monday announced the launch of the India-Canada Defence Dialogue in the presence of visiting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. A long-term…

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Industrial output growth cools to 4.8% in January
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Industrial output growth cools to 4.8% in January

India’s industrial output growth slowed to 4.8% year-on-year in January, easing from 7.8% in December (quick estimate), according to quick estimates released by the Ministry…

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India’s cumulative exports rise to $720.76 billion in Apr-Jan 2025-26, up 6.15%

New Delhi: India‘s external sector has demonstrated steady resilience in the current financial year, with cumulative exports touching USD 720.76 billion during April-January 2025-26, marking…

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EPFO retains interest rate at 8.25% for 2025-26

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) retained the interest rate at 8.25% on provident fund deposits for the year 2025-26, for third year in a…

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EPFO: Provident Fund interest rate stays at 8.25% for 2025-26

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Monday fixed the interest rate on employees’ provident fund (EPF) deposits at 8.25% for 2025-26, retaining the rate…

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India’s Godavari Biorefineries to start grain-based distillery in June quarter

Mumbai: Indiaa’s Godavari Biorefineries plans to commission a 200 kilolitres-per-day (KLPD) grain-based distillery in the June quarter, a move aimed at diversifying its feedstock and…

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India’s castor seed production surges 11% to 17.6 lakh tonnes for 2025-26

Castor seed production in the country is up by 11% to 17.6 lakh tonnes for 2025–26, according to a report released by the Solvent Extractors…

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Oil, rice, textiles & more: The cost Indians may have to pay for Iran-Israel war

The conflict between Israel and Iran is starting to show its effect on Indian wallets. Prices for household staples like pulses and onions are rising,…

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India, Canada seal $2.6 billion uranium deal, agree on economic partnership framework

India and Canada on Monday signed a landmark $2.6 billion uranium supply agreement and agreed to fast-track negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA),…

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Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura refinery shut down after drone strike| Business News

Saudi Aramco has shut down its Ras Tanura refinery as a precautionary measure after it was hit by a drone, Reuters reported on Monday, adding…

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