India’s annual food exports nearing Rs 5 lakh crore mark: Piyush Goyal

IANS | March 10, 2026 1:46 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday called upon stakeholders from the food, agriculture and hospitality sectors to work collectively towards making India the world’s largest exporter of agricultural and processed foods, highlighting the vast opportunities created by India’s expanding trade agreements and the growing global demand for the Indian products.

Centre orders uninterrupted supply of piped natural gas, LPG for cooking (Lead)

IANS | March 10, 2026 1:42 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The Central government on Tuesday issued orders under the Essential Commodities Act (ECA) to ensure uninterrupted supply of piped natural gas for household kitchens, LPG and CNG for transport on top priority amid disruption in supplies due to the ongoing war in the Middle East.