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India’s marine exports hit record ₹72,326 crore in FY26 despite US tariffs, West Asia disruption
India’s marine product exports touched an all-time high of Rs 72,325.82 crore ($8.28 billion) in FY 2025-26, overcoming geopolitical tensions in West Asia, tariff pressures in the United States and volatile global trade conditions.
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April 23, 2026
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Textile exports rise 2.1 pct to₹3.16 lakh crore in FY26
India’s textile sector sustained its growth momentumin global markets in the Financial Year 2025-26, with total exports, including handicrafts, rising 2.1 per cent year-on-year to Rs 316,3349 crore from Rs3098593 crore in the previous fiscal, reflecting steady global demand and competitiveness across segments.
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April 23, 2026
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West Bengal's real poll battle: Not on streets, but over who gets to vote
Armoured vehicles rumble along rural roads and Central Armed Police forces patrol through bazaars.
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April 23, 2026
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From Maharashtra to Punjab, temperatures soar, leading to heat waves, power cuts
Reeling under 44°C temperatures over the past few days, Nagpur in Maharashtra has reportedly been facing frequent short-term power cuts, leaving people struggling in the intense heat.
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April 23, 2026
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Where Memory Roams: The Quiet Worlds of Dinosaur Granny's Story Poems
An Indian granny with a laptop surrounded by some kids with a sad doll lying forlorn in the foreground might seem a bit discordant, inconsistent even with our regular conception of grannies we have met and with some of us who are already grannies.
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April 23, 2026
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Appeal to be filed against acquittal in Malegaon blast case
The Jamiatul Ulema-e-Hind which represents those who were acquitted in the Malegaon bomb blast case in 2016, plan to appeal against the accused who were acquitted by the Bombay High Court on Wednesday.
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April 23, 2026
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Some leaders have taken money from BJP to undermine TMC: Abhishek
Commenting on the huge turnout for his rally, Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee said the spontaneity of people indicates that the BJP has no chance of winning the forthcoming Assembly election.
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April 23, 2026
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Bengal’s Missing Debate
The proposals of contending political parties acknowledge the importance of urban development, but in a business-as-usual manner. As Bengal moves toward an urban future, the central challenge is not merely building new towns, but managing land, infrastructure, and governance in a way that aligns urban growth with economic transformation and environmental sustainability
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April 23, 2026
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Revised Capital Law to pave the way for HaNoi to make a breakthrough
In recent years, Ha N6i has achieved comprehensive progress, further consolidating its role as the country’s political and administrative centre and as a key driver of national growth.
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April 23, 2026
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Mbappé and Vinilift Real Madrid out of a 4-game slump with a 2-1 win over Alaves
Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior each scored as Real Madrid ended a four-game winless streak by defeating Alaves 2-1 on Tuesday to move closer to Spanish league leader Barcelona.
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April 23, 2026
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Empty Metros
India’s metro rail expansion is often presented as a symbol of arrival ~ a visual shorthand for modernity, efficiency, and global ambition.
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April 23, 2026
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IPL Classico: Mumbai, Super Kings seek consistency amid injury concerns
Battling for consistency and plagued by injury concerns, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians are undoubtedly the most iconic sides of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
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April 23, 2026
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The Luminous Luminosity of Silence
Undeniably, poets are divinely gifted human beings who possess sharpened sensitivity and the ability to channelize their pent-up pile of feelings in a sublime and subtle manner.
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April 23, 2026
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‘Use EVMs to keep anti-Bengal BJP away’
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today addressed a public meeting at Nalikul at Hooghly in support of Trinamul Congress candidates from Singur, Haripal and Chanditala constituencies.
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April 23, 2026
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Absurd record:Twomendrive3-wheeler across Africa
Englishman Ollie Jenks (photo) remembers when his friend first pitched the idea to him.
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April 23, 2026
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Wasim Khan to step down as ICC general manager
Wasim Khan is set to step down as the ICC’s General Manager, Cricket, bringing an end to his four-year stint in the role.
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April 23, 2026
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Nepal HM Gurung resigns over links to controversial businessman being investigated for money laundering
Nepal's Home Minister Sudhan Gurung (photo) has resigned from his post after allegations surfaced linking him to share transactions with a controversial businessman being investigated on charges of money laundering.
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April 23, 2026
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139 deleted voters reinstated after tribunal clearance
The names of about 139 voters of Bengal, which had previously been deleted by judicial officers while adjudicating cases from the “under adjudication” listas part ofthe Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, were restored to the electoral rolls today after being cleared by the appellate tribunal.
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April 23, 2026
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Iran says talks in Islamabad possible only after US lifts naval blockade
Iran on Wednesday said it would come to the negotiating table in Islamabad only if the United States ends its naval blockade of the Iranian ports, calling it a violation of the ceasefire.
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April 23, 2026
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At least a dozen stray dogs poisoned to death
Inadisturbingincidentofcruelty towards animals, some unidentified miscreantsallegedly killed at least a dozen stray dogs by feeding them poison laced food atthe posh Shyamla Hills Apartments at Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday night.
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April 23, 2026
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India, Japan to intensify cooperation in AI to attain national goals
India and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to jointly navigate the challenges and opportunities over the next decade in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AT), to help attain their respective domestic goals, and to bring their countries and peoples of the next generation closer together than ever before.
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April 23, 2026
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Stock market records sharp loss amid sell-off in IT stocks
The Indian stock market on Wednesday extended early losses to close sharply lower amid pressure in IT stocks.
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April 23, 2026
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Lanka Premier League tobe heldfrom10 Julyto5 August
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced on Wednesday that the 2026 edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will be held from 10 July to 5 August.
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April 23, 2026
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Nitish announces new JD-U executive; son Nishant left out
JD(U) National President Nitish Kumar has announced the party's new national executive committee, comprising 24 leaders.
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April 23, 2026
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Fertile soil is basis of sound farming
On the occasion of World Earth Day, the conversation around sustainability often turns to forests, oceans, and climate.
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April 23, 2026
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Moody’s downgrades India’s growth forecast to 6 pc from 6.8 per cent
Amid the ongoing West Asia crisis leading to disruptions in the global economy, Moody’s’ Ratings has downgraded India’s growth forecast for FY27 to 6 per cent from 6.8 per cent estimated earlier.
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April 23, 2026
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L&T inks 3-lakh tonne per annum green ammonia deal with Itochu of Japan
L&T Energy GreenTech Ltd (LTEGL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro, officially announced here on Wednesday that it has signed a long-term supply agreement with Japan's Itochu Corporation to deliver 300,000 (3 lakh) tonne per annum (TPA) of green ammonia on a captive take-or-pay basis.
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April 23, 2026
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Finch slams Axar’s bowling call against SRH
Former Australian captain Aaron Finch has criticised Axar Patel for bowling just two overs while allowing part-time Nitish Rana to complete his full quota during Delhi Capitals’ (DC) clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
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April 23, 2026
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Bombay High Court discharges four accused in 2006 Malegaon blasts case
In a significant development in the 2006 Malegaon blasts case, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday discharged four accused, citing insufficient evidence.
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April 23, 2026
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Hollow numbers
India is once again debating numbers ~ how many Members of Parliament it should have, how many seats each state deserves, and whether expanding legislatures will improve democracy.
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