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Indian Pharma sector clocks $29 billion exports by end of February in FY26

K Raja Bhanu, Director General of PHARMEXCIL said the sector, currently valued at approximately $60 billion, is projected to grow to $130 billion by 2030

West Asia conflict disrupts snack exports from Bikaner, shipments disrupted

Bikaner, known for its namkeen industry, exports large quantities of snacks, spices and other products to countries in the Gulf region and Europe

Hundreds fall ill after suspected water contamination in Jaipur locality

Contaminated water supply triggers diarrhoea, fever cases across Sushilpura area of Jaipur

Stalin calls Centre's 3-language formula 'covert' mechanism to impose Hindi

Stalin alleged that the curriculum framework by the CBSE was a calculated and deeply concerning attempt at linguistic imposition that vindicates our long-standing apprehensions

TMC seeks removal of Bhabanipur poll official over links with BJP's Suvendu

TMC alleged that the returning officer has a 'documented and close association' with Adhikari, who is contesting from Bhabanipur against CM Mamata Banerjee

Kerala elections: Ageing voters in state seek pensions, security, dignity

As the LDF, UDF and NDA roll out promises tailored to this segment, Kerala's elderly are weighing not just what is being offered but also who can deliver with consistency and compassion

Shashi Tharoor's gunman, driver attacked in Kerala's Malappuram, one held

The incident took place when there was a roadblock at the Chelithode bridge as Tharoor was on his way to attend an election campaign event

Tamil Nadu-born Rini Sampath in race to become Washington DC mayor

The 31-year-old government contractor from the Democratic Party has based her election campaign on the theme 'Fix the Basics' and the promise of 'A new DC'

WB polls: RG Kar case looms over Panihati as victim's mother enters contest

BJP has fielded the victim doctor's mother, Ratna Debnath, against Tirthankar Ghosh, son of veteran TMC leader and outgoing MLA Nirmal Ghosh

Taking strict action for violation of MCC, poll rules: Kerala CEO

The Chief Electoral Officer said that immediately after the elections were announced, it was made clear to all political parties and candidates that they shall abide by the MCC

PM Modi to address rally, hold roadshow in Kerala today ahead of polls

The PM is scheduled to attend a public meeting in Thiruvalla and take part in a roadshow in Thiruvananthapuram

Pakistan cuts petrol price by PKR 80, day after hike saw severe backlash

The government on Thursday announced an unprecedented hike of 43 per cent and 55 per cent in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD), respectively

Haryana Congress panel to submit report on cross-voting in RS polls

Five MLAs are accused for cross-voting in favour of BJP-backed Independent candidate Satish Nandal and have been issued a show-cause notice by the Congress

CM Rekha Gupta unveils Delhi's air pollution mitigation plan for 2026

Announcing the rollout of the plan, Gupta said the initiative builds on the government's 'historic' Green Budget for 2026-27 and aims to translate clean air goals into measurable outcomes

Five Indian nationals among 12 injured by missile debris in Abu Dhabi

The incident caused minor to moderate injuries to five Indian and six Nepali nationals, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said on social media

Vedanta aluminium, zinc output rises; iron ore, steel production falls

The company's total aluminium production during the quarter rose by 2 per cent, and Zinc India's mined metal production increased by 2 per cent

Special court discharges Bhupinder Hooda, AJL in land allotment case

The high court had set aside criminal charges against Hooda and the AJL in connection with the re-allotment of a plot in Panchkula

CAQM holds off on Grap curbs despite Delhi AQI slipping to poor category

According to the AQI bulletin by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's daily average AQI breached the 200 mark on Thursday and was recorded at 266 (poor category)

Jan Vishwas law will ease compliance burden on businesses: India Inc

CII Director General Chandrajit Banerjee said the bill reaffirms India's resolve to build a modern, trust-based regulatory environment conducive to investment and growth

West Asia conflict hits Surat's textile biz on higher costs, fewer workdays

Some office-bearers claimed that the industry was currently facing losses of around Rs 100 crore every day