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India exported over 7,000 metric tonnes of Makhana to over 20 global destinations in FY26

Aug 8, 2026

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) India exported more than 7,000 metric tonnes of Makhana and value-added Makhana products to over 20 international destinations, including the US, the Middle East and Africa, in last fiscal (FY26), the government informed on Saturday.Bihar accounts for nearly 85 per cent of India's Makhana production. To further strengthen…

Govt signs strategic MoUs with key industry ecosystem to nurture startups

Aug 8, 2026

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The government on Saturday said it has signed strategic MoUs with key industry leaders and ecosystem enablers to support startups.The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of…

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Covid victims deserve truth and US can compel China to reveal its true origin: Report

Aug 8, 2026

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) China’s refusal to cooperate makes it extraordinarily difficult for the US to determine conclusively whether the Covid virus was engineered in Wuhan, a new report has said, adding that determining whether American…

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Crude oil volatility, rupee movement to drive commodity markets next week: Analysts

Aug 8, 2026

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Crude oil prices are likely to remain volatile next week as markets track developments around the Strait of Hormuz, while the Indian rupee could gain further ground against the US dollar if geopolitical risks remain…

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New US tariff bill causes concern for India’s engineering exports: Industry

Aug 8, 2026

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The US Senate’s approval of a bill empowering President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on top importers of Russian energy has raised concern about engineering exports from India, an industry…

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GI-tagged ‘Mithila Makhana’ exported to Australia for 1st time: Piyush Goyal

Aug 8, 2026

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said that 18 metric tonnes of GI-tagged ‘Mithila Makhana’ was exported for the first time from Bihar to Australia via sea route.The consignment, procured…

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‘AAERI Verify’ on Digilocker to enable Indian students for paperless verification for…

Aug 8, 2026

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) A new digital platform, 'AAERI Verify', will enable Indian students to securely share their academic, identity and financial documents with Australian universities through DigiLocker, the government said on…

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Global tech sector records over 1.63 lakh layoffs this year to date

Aug 8, 2026

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Global technology companies have announced 1,63,427 layoffs since the start of 2026, with AI cited as a factor in 91,215 of those job cuts, a new report has said.The report from TradingPlatforms said enterprise…

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Need for stronger governance, professional management of new urban co-operative banks

Aug 8, 2026

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to resume licensing of urban co-operative banks (UCBs) on ‘on tap’ basis but there is a need for stronger governance, professional management, timely oversight, and secure…

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Thailand Minister’s Visit Elevates IHE 2026 Day 3, Strengthening Global Hospitality…

Aug 7, 2026

The third day of the 9th India International Hospitality Expo (IHE 2026) at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, witnessed an impressive blend of international engagement, industry participation, and innovation. Despite heavy…

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