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New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): For years, I found myself in a constant battle with my bed. My previous 'back-support' mattress, filled with materials like jute, had a frustrating habit of failing where I needed it most. Within weeks, it would sink in high-pressure areas, forcing me into a fortnightly ritual of flipping and rotating it just to get a level surface. After switching to the Duroflex Airboost, that cycle has finally ended. Also Read | 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Trailer: Simone Ashl ...Read More >
A delegation of the Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) (Charuni) led by its chief Gurnam Singh Charuni, met chief minister Nayab Singh Saini in Chandigarh late Thursday, and argued that the Indis-US trade deal would pose a grave crisis for small farmers and will increase control by multinational corporations over agriculture. The delegation also demanded a CBI probe into last year's "multi-crore paddy procurement scam" and abolition of the biometric gate pass system which was introduced by the Haryana ...Read More >
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday (April 3, 2026) wooed textile industry to invest in the State by assuring best infrastructure, land, power, water, incentives and government support aimed at fastest execution of the projects. "I have policies that can match the best globally. Most importantly, we have the best human resources. If you have a vision, we are your perfect partner for global success," he said at the 13th Asian Textile Conference (ATEXCON 2026) in Hyderabad. Asser ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Congress state president Jitu Patwari alleged that the government was using the ongoing war in West Asia as an excuse to delay wheat procurement. He claimed that the state government had failed to arrange an adequate number of gunny bags required for procurement. Talking to the media, he lashed out at the state government over the farmers' issue and termed Kisan Kalyan Varsh as Kisan Shoshan Varsh. He claimed that under the Jute Act, the state government must submit its ...Read More >
Bhopal, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari on Friday launched a blistering attack on the Mohan Yadav government, accusing it of turning the "Year of Farmer Welfare" into a "Year of Farmer Exploitation". Addressing a press conference on Friday, Patwari said farmers across the state are facing severe crises on multiple fronts -- fertiliser shortage, gunny bag crisis, delayed wheat procurement, and unfulfilled promises on minimum support prices. Patwari allege ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 3 (ANI): Telangana Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu on Thursday said that global developments such as US tariff measures and the ongoing West Asia conflict are impacting the textile industry, and stressed the need for India to focus on its large domestic market to sustain growth. Speaking to the media at the 13th Asian Textile Conference (ATEXCON 2026), the minister highlighted that the textile sector was among the first to be affected by rising trade bar ...Read More >
Telangana Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu said global issues like US tariffs and West Asia conflict are impacting the textile industry. He urged a focus on India's large domestic market to sustain growth, leveraging local skills and technology. Telangana Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu on Thursday said that global developments such as US tariff measures and the ongoing West Asia conflict are impacting the textile industry, and stressed the need for India to focus on its large domestic m ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 3 (ANI): Telangana Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu on Thursday said that global developments such as US tariff measures and the ongoing West Asia conflict are impacting the textile industry, and stressed the need for India to focus on its large domestic market to sustain growth. Speaking to the media at the 13th Asian Textile Conference (ATEXCON 2026), the minister highlighted that the textile sector was among the first to be affected by rising trade bar ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's manufacturing sector grew at its slowest pace in nearly four years in March 2026 as the Middle East war disrupted supply chains and dented demand, while higher oil prices drove up input costs. The slowdown of manufacturing activities in the country was mainly due to the rising cost pressures, intense competition and heightened uncertainty in the ongoing conflict, a private survey showed on Thursday. As per the survey, the seasonally adjusted HSBC India manufacturing purchasin ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (UNI) India's manufacturing sector slowed in March as the growth in activity moderated due to rising costs, competitive pressures, and global uncertainty, according to the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI report. The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 53.9 in March from 56.9 in February, signalling a softer expansion. The slowdown is attributed to a combination of domestic and international challenges that dampened the momentum seen earlier. PMI index fell below its long- ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) India's manufacturing sector growth eased to a four-year low in March as cost pressures, fierce competition, heightened market uncertainty and the war in the Middle East led to softer increases in new orders and output, a monthly report said on Thursday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell from 56.9 in February to 53.9 in March, indicating the weakest improvement in overall business conditions in close to four years. In ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): India's manufacturing PMI eased to 53.9 in March from 56.9 in February, according to the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI report released on Thursday. This deceleration indicated the weakest improvement in overall business conditions in nearly four years, with the headline figure slipping below its long-run average of 54.2. As per the report, the sector faced a significant cooling effect as several domestic and global headwinds converged to dampen the momentum seen ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's manufacturing PMI eased to 53.9 in March as disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East are reverberating through the global economy and weighing on Indian manufacturers, the HSBC Flash India PMI data showed on Thursday. Firms also faced an intensification of cost pressures, the steepest since August 2022. That said, companies mostly absorbed added expenses, as indicated by a modest uptick in selling charges that was the least pronounced in ...Read More >
Bhopal, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Opposition Congress and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Madhya Pradesh engaged in a war of words over the state government's decision to reschedule wheat procurement dates at the Minimum Support Price (MSP). On Monday, the state government released a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), according to which procurement in the Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, and Narmadapuram divisions will now begin on April 10, rather than April 7. Similarly, procureme ...Read More >
Bhopal: The procurement of wheat at the minimum support price (MSP) for the Rabi Marketing Year 2026-27 in Madhya Pradesh, which was scheduled to begin from April 1, has now been rescheduled again. The government's new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), issued on Monday, stated that the wheat procurement process in Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, and Narmadapuram divisions will begin from April 10. Similarly, the procurement of wheat crops in Jabalpur, Gwalior, Rewa, Shahdol, Chambal, and Sagar divis ...Read More >
The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a series of major infrastructure and policy decisions, including investments in railways, urban transport, and aviation, with a total financial outlay of Rs 12,236 crore. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Cabinet cleared the doubling of the Gondia-Jabalpur rail line at an estimated cost of Rs 5,236 crore. It also approved the 3rd and 4th rail line project between Punarkh and Kiul, with an investment of Rs 2,668 crore, and the construction of the 3rd ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 24 (ANI): Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met Katherine Dei Cas, Executive Vice President of Merck Electronics Katherine Dei Cas, to discuss semiconductor collaboration in the country. In a post on X, Vaishnaw said, "Met Ms. Katherine Dei Cas, EVP, Merck Electronics. Merck expressed a strong interest in expanding its engagement with Bharat's rapidly growing semiconductor ecosystem. Discussed new avenues for collaboration." Notably, the Union Budget 2026-27 marked a ...Read More >
Kannur: The explosion that tore apart the right palm of a CPM worker in Pinarayi has taken a fresh turn, with the party now offering an explanation that contradicts the police version of events. Opposition parties, including the Congress, had alleged that Vipin Raj (25) was injured when a bomb he was making exploded in his hand. According to reports, Vipin Raj is also an accused in an earlier case involving an attack on a UDF office. The Pinarayi police, however, insisted the injury happened w ...Read More >
Kolkata, Dec 17 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday asserted that the state has emerged as the commercial capital of eastern and northeastern India, driven by strong MSME-led growth and its strategic geographic location. Addressing a programme of the Confederation of West Bengal Traders Association here, Banerjee rejected what she termed "ignorant" allegations that the state's debt has mounted to nearly Rs 7 lakh crore. She, however, did not reveal the exact amount th ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's exports grew at their fastest pace in over three years, rising 19.4% to $38.1 billion in Nov on the back of a jump in shipments to the US and China. With imports falling 2% to $62.7 billion, the trade deficit narrowed to $24.6 billion, the lowest level since June.India's exports to the US are estimated to have increased 22.6% to $7 billion in Nov despite the impact of 50% additional tariffs, while the value of consignments going to China rose 90% to $2.2 billion. In fact, in N ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 4 (ANI): The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, actively engaged in the Special Campaign 5.0 from 2nd-31st October, 2025, with special focus on cleanliness, record management and disposal of e-Waste generated as per E-Waste Management Rules, 2022 of MoEFCC. According to an official statement from the Ministry of Finance, the concerted efforts of CBIC formations resulted in the achievement of several key mil ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 3 (PTI) The Congress on Monday claimed that the BJP-JDU in their 20 years of rule in Bihar have only established the "migration industry" and "systematically and deliberately weakened" the state's tradition of industry. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh reiterated his party's resolve to revive and strengthen Bihar's tradition of industry, asserting that the state needs reconstruction, not migration. "In its 20 years of rule, the BJP-JDU has establ ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Amazon on Monday said it has helped Indian sellers surpass $20 billion in total exports, including nearly $7 billion this year, as small operators work to offset the impact of new U.S. import tariffs that were imposed in August. The company said it remained confident in its long-term growth and set a new target of reaching $80 billion in exports by 2030, driven by rising global demand for cosmetics, toys, furniture and apparel. Thousands of Indian artisans and small busine ...Read More >
Lakshman Jhula stood for nearly a century as a symbol of faith, resilience, and spirituality. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Rishikesh will soon open Bajrang Setu, replacing the nearly century-old Lakshman Jhula bridge * The new bridge features 1.5-metre-wide glass walkways offering views of the Ganga river below * Bajrang Setu will improve connectivity and boost tourism, blending modern design with spiritual heritage Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Swi ...Read More >
Patna: Moments after being declared the Opposition's chief ministerial face, RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Thursday promised to transform the face of Bihar if the Grand Alliance (GA) wins the assembly elections, making a fervent appeal to people to give him just one chance."Ek baar Tejashwi ko mauka dekar to dekho. Bihar ke logon ko bahar jane ki jarurat nahin hogi (Just give Tejashwi a chance. The people of Bihar will not need to migrate outside the state)," the RJD leader, flanked by top ...Read More >
Gurgaon: The fight against single-use plastics picked up pace in Faridabad on Friday, with HSPCB and MCF conducting a joint enforcement drive.Teams fanned out across Chawla Colony market, Ghanta Ghar Chowk, wine shops, and local kirana stores, issuing 14 challans for stocking banned plastic carry bags and disposable cutlery. Fines totalling Rs1.46 lakh were imposed, and the seized material was taken away by MCF.Officials said the crackdown was conducted to send a strong message to shopkeepers an ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's trade resilience remains strong despite the 25% tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on Indian goods, with the country's broader export base and strong domestic fundamentals helping buffer the shock, industry body PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) said. A white paper released by the industry body estimates that while the tariff will affect around $8.1 billion worth of exports to the US, the overall impact on India's economy is expected to be limited, with a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) As Tesla announced its foray into the Indian market on Tuesday, Liberty General Insurance and ACKO said they have become insurance partners for the American electric carmaker in India. Liberty General Insurance said it has developed a suite of finely tuned protection plans that complement Tesla's engineering and performance excellence while anticipating the distinct needs of EV users. "At Liberty, we're deeply honoured to be among Tesla's preferred insurance providers f ...Read More >
Chennai: Merchandise trade deficit narrowed down, both annually and sequentially to $18.78 billion in June. Exports remained flat against the same month last year, while imports declined 3.7 per cent in the month. India's trade deficit stood at $18.78 billion in June 2025 against $20.84 billion in June 2024 and $21.88 billion in May 2025. Merchandise exports in June were flat at $35.14 billion against $35.16 billion in the same month last year. On the import side, the country saw a 3.71 per ce ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): India's merchandise trade deficit likely narrowed modestly to USD 20.7 billion in June 2025, down from USD 21.9 billion in the previous month, driven by easing crude oil prices, muted gold imports, and a shift in sourcing strategy that helped offset global commodity volatility, said a report by Union Bank of India (UBI). The report added that a sharp but temporary decline in global crude prices following a ceasefire between Israel-Iran, coupled with rising OPEC ...Read More >
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