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India’s exports rise 5.79%, but trade deficit widens to $109.65 billion

India’s exports rise 5.79%, but trade deficit widens to $109.65 billion

The data for February 2026 further underscores the uneven nature of India’s trade performance.

RBI faces twin challenge: Falling reserves and call for $1 trillion war chest

RBI faces twin challenge: Falling reserves and call for $1 trillion war chest

Rather than sharp crashes, the currency has followed a gradual depreciation path of around 4–5 percent annually, largely ...

The Man Who Always Kept the Chair: Nitish Kumar's Two-Decade Hold on Bihar

The Man Who Always Kept the Chair: Nitish Kumar's Two-Decade Hold on Bihar

For nearly two decades, Bihar’s politics revolved around Nitish Kumar’s continued presence in power. His departure ...

$27 bn deficit, $100 bn China gap: India’s trade imbalance widens

$27 bn deficit, $100 bn China gap: India’s trade imbalance widens

Support for exporters will centre, in the near term, on easing logistics, widening market access and improving credit flow. But ...

India’s naval push slows as project delays weigh on maritime ambitions

India’s naval push slows as project delays weigh on maritime ambitions

The naval fleet’s share of defence capital spending rose from 10.3% in 2013–14 to 18 ...

West Asia conflict spurs remittance surge to India

West Asia conflict spurs remittance surge to India

Despite rising inflows from advanced economies, the Gulf remains the backbone of India’s remittance economy, employing millions of ...

India eases China-linked FDI rules, but keeps the guardrails

India eases China-linked FDI rules, but keeps the guardrails

India never formally banned Chinese investment, but a lengthy inter-ministerial approval process—often taking a year or more ...

India, Canada aim for $50 bn trade as nuclear fuel deal revives ties

India, Canada aim for $50 bn trade as nuclear fuel deal revives ties

Securing uranium from Canada would diversify India’s nuclear fuel supplies. India imported $55.66 million worth in 2017 ...

India’s consumer inflation edges up to 3.21% in February, Food costs drive increase

India’s consumer inflation edges up to 3.21% in February, Food costs drive increase

A key contributor to the rise in inflation was food prices. Food inflation increased to 3.47 percent year-on ...

India’s Breast Cancer Burden Has More Than Doubled in Three Decades, Lancet Study Shows

India’s Breast Cancer Burden Has More Than Doubled in Three Decades, Lancet Study Shows

Breast cancer cases in India have risen sharply over the past three decades, reflecting a growing disease burden among women ...

States lag on capex, utilise just 51.8% of FY26 budget by January

States lag on capex, utilise just 51.8% of FY26 budget by January

The slowdown stands out against last year’s performance. In 2024–25, 25 states spent 80.2% of ...

India’s women struggle for a place in the workforce

India’s women struggle for a place in the workforce

Affordable childcare, elder-care and community support remain scarce in many areas, making it harder for women to balance work ...

Indonesia poised to become second foreign buyer of BrahMos as India expands defence exports

Indonesia poised to become second foreign buyer of BrahMos as India expands defence exports

Once the deal is completed, Indonesia will become the second foreign customer of the BrahMos missile, following the Philippines, which ...

Mumbai: 77-year-old duped of Rs 2.25 crore by fake terror investigation scam as cybercrime cases rise to 86,128

Mumbai: 77-year-old duped of Rs 2.25 crore by fake terror investigation scam as cybercrime cases rise to 86,128

Cyber fraud, commonly referred to as internet or online fraud, typically involves deceiving individuals to extract money through digital means.

Hormuz crisis sends oil shock, India’s supply risks rise

Hormuz crisis sends oil shock, India’s supply risks rise

The Strait of Hormuz remains a key risk. Even with fewer direct Gulf imports, global oil prices are shaped by ...

GST gains and auto surge signal consumption resilience after tax overhaul

GST gains and auto surge signal consumption resilience after tax overhaul

The task now is to maintain momentum. With global trade uncertain and state-level gaps widening, policymakers must balance fiscal ...

India and Israel elevate ties to ‘Special Strategic Partnership’ in landmark 2026 summit in Jerusalem

India and Israel elevate ties to ‘Special Strategic Partnership’ in landmark 2026 summit in Jerusalem

he two sides agreed to develop a multi-year strategic programme, including joint research, human capacity building, tabletop exercises and ...

FY26 growth raised to 7.6% after GDP base reset

FY26 growth raised to 7.6% after GDP base reset

Growth for the current fiscal was revised up to 7.6% after a GDP series reset, reflecting a new 2022 ...

India’s AI patent tally trails world leaders by a wide margin

India’s AI patent tally trails world leaders by a wide margin

New Delhi has built strengths in IT services and AI applications but remains weak in creating original IP. Its falling ...

8,630 Complaints Against Sitting Judges in a Decade, Parliament Data Shows

8,630 Complaints Against Sitting Judges in a Decade, Parliament Data Shows

Complaints against sitting judges rose by over 51% between 2016 and 2025, reaching a peak of 1,170 in 2024 ...

Gurugram dethrones Mumbai in Rs 10-crore luxury home race

Gurugram dethrones Mumbai in Rs 10-crore luxury home race

Dwarka Expressway saw the sharpest surge, with transaction value jumping 2,079% from Rs 383 crore in 2024 to Rs ...