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Melody to ears: India’s toffee exports jump nearly 166 pc since FY14, says Piyush Goyal

May 20, 2026

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said India’s toffee exports have witnessed a sharp rise of nearly 166 per cent since 2013-14.Sharing export figures on social media platform X, the minister said exports of toffees, caramels and similar sweets increased from Rs 49.68 crore in FY2013-14 to Rs 132…

Piyush Goyal slams Rahul Gandhi over remark on PM Modi’s Italy visit

May 20, 2026

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday after the latter criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Italy in a snide social media post on X. "Why does…

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India’s core infra industries clock 1.7 per cent growth in April

May 20, 2026

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The combined index of India’s eight core infrastructure industries increased by 1.7 per cent during April this year, compared to the same month of the previous year, with cement, steel and electricity recording a…

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Iran losing friends due to maximalist posturing: Report

May 20, 2026

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) While diplomacy could have reduced tensions in the Persian Gulf, Iran has chosen the path of “maximalist posturing” to choke the Gulf of Hormuz, resulting in the disruption of supply chains which have caused fuel,…

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Russian crude imports increase to 41 pc, supply secured till July: BPCL

May 20, 2026

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) State-run Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has increased its intake of Russian crude oil to around 41 per cent amid ongoing supply disruptions from the West Asia conflict, a senior company official said…

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India must stay vigilant amid West Asia tensions, aviation sector preparing response plans: Rammohan…

May 20, 2026

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu on Wednesday said India needs to remain vigilant amid the worsening geopolitical situation in West Asia, while asserting that the current developments are “not…

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India’s retail lending expands 16.6 pc led by gold loans growth: Report

May 20, 2026

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India’s retail lending portfolio expanded to Rs 170.2 lakh crore as of March 2026, marking 16.6 per cent year‑on‑year growth and a 4.6 per cent quarter‑on‑quarter increase, a report said on Wednesday.The report from…

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Bharat Tex 2026 Goes Digital: Textile Ministry Launches AI-Powered Mobile App for Global Mega Event

May 20, 2026

Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Neelam Shami Rao on Tuesday launched the official mobile application for Bharat Tex 2026, introducing a unified digital platform aimed at transforming the experience of exhibitors, buyers, delegates and…

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US indicts Chinese executives, major container firms over alleged global shipping price-fixing…

May 20, 2026

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The United States Department of Justice has indicted seven Chinese executives and four of the world’s largest shipping container manufacturing companies for allegedly conspiring to restrict output and fix prices of…

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India to host 68th session of Asian Productivity Organisation Governing Body

May 20, 2026

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The 68th Session of the Asian Productivity Organisation (APO) Governing Body is being hosted by the Indian Government as Chair at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital from May 20 to 22, according to a statement…

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