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Centre identifies 300 products to narrow trade gap with Russia
India has pinpointed 300 high-potential products across sectors like pharmaceuticals, engineering, and agriculture to increase exports to Russia and balance the heavily skewed $68.6 billion trade, dominated by oil imports.
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Centre identifies 300 products to narrow trade gap with Russia
India has pinpointed 300 high-potential products across sectors like pharmaceuticals, engineering, and agriculture to increase exports to Russia and balance the heavily skewed $68.6 billion trade, dominated by oil imports.
Who is Ahmed El Ahmed? Bondi Beach shooting ‘hero’ identified, cousin says he was shot twice
Heroic bystander disarms gunman during deadly Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney that killed 12 people during a Hanukkah event, as leaders praise bravery and police continue investigations.
Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin appointed new BJP national working president, who is he?
JP Nadda was appointed the BJP President in January 2020 and has already completed his full term. He was granted extensions to lead the party through the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Amazon bets on short-term lending to up quick-commerce play
Amazon India is avoiding rivals' cash-burn models by launching a short-term lending strategy for its quick-commerce brand, Amazon Now.
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Fintechs eye gains as RBI opens cross-border payments
Revised framework ends bank dependence, opens market for handling international payments
Budget may unveil next round of PSB reforms
The government is strategizing a new round of Public Sector Bank (PSB) reforms, focusing on merging the five smallest banks and gradually diluting its ownership closer to 51%.
From catch-up to contender: How Gemini is challenging ChatGPT
Google’s Gemini, fueled by the launch of Gemini 3 and the viral Nano Banana feature, is rapidly gaining ground on OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
FMCG growth slips in November, but rural gallops
While rural growth (5.7%) remains stronger than urban (2.5%), the packaged food category is booming (13.6% growth) as lower GST rates accelerate the shift.
'Identifying flights where passengers were severely impacted': IndiGo issues fresh statement for refund
The carrier stated it is identifying flights where passengers were stranded at airports on those dates. It will reach out to affected customers in January 2026. Compensation payouts, based on current estimates, could exceed Rs 500 crore due to the widespread disruptions.
MPW2025: Anupriya Acharya explains how data & digital are shaping India's future consumer market
"Today’s consumer is truly global," Acharya remarked, noting how the boundaries between markets have dissolved thanks to a data-first world and the prevalence of social media and digital platforms.
MPW 2025: Sindhu Gangadharan reflects on bridging the gender gap in tech with innovation & inclusivity
In the late 1990s, when she first entered the tech world, Gangadharan encountered an industry devoid of visible female leaders. "There were very few women role models that you could look up to, especially in technology," Gangadharan recalled.