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India’s manufacturing sector strengthens further in recent quarters with robust GVA growth

IANS | February 12, 2026 11:57 AM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) India’s manufacturing performance has strengthened further in recent quarters, with GVA (gross value added) growth of 7.72 per cent in Q1 FY26 and 9.13 per cent in Q2, supported by a gradual shift towards higher-value production, improved industrial infrastructure, and wider adoption of technology and formalisation, an official statement said on Thursday.

Kiren Rijiju shares new video, claims 20-25 Cong MPs abused LS Speaker, threatened PM

IANS | February 12, 2026 11:42 AM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday shared a new video and claimed that 20-25 Congress MPs abused Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and threatened Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Punjab ex-CM Amarinder Singh, son get ED summons in FEMA violation case

IANS | February 12, 2026 11:18 AM

Chandigarh, Feb 12 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate has summoned BJP leader and former Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh and his son Raninder Singh in connection with a Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) violation case of 2016.

Bharat Bandh: 'What did Cong do for workers during its rule', NFITU supports reforms

IANS | February 12, 2026 10:56 AM

Raipur, Feb 12 (IANS) The National Front of Indian Trade Unions (NFITU) has dismissed the Bharat Bandh, being observed by several trade unions and farmer organisations across the country on Thursday, as a "politically motivated" campaign allegedly driven by the Congress and Left parties.

Delhi-NCR trade union leaders back govt reforms, call Bharat Bandh politically motivated

IANS | February 12, 2026 10:43 AM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) As a nationwide Bharat Bandh is being held to protest what unions describe as anti-worker, anti-farmer and pro-corporate policies of the Central government, leaders and legal advisors associated with some organisations in Delhi-NCR on Thursday supported the laws introduced by the government and termed the strike wrong and politically motivated.

Tiruppur textile cluster should create 5 lakh new jobs, govt to support exporters: Piyush Goyal

IANS | February 12, 2026 10:41 AM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal encouraged the Tiruppur textile cluster to create five lakh additional jobs and double its export performance over the next three years, assuring that the government will extend full support to exporters, it was announced on Thursday.

No traders’ body called for Bharat Bandh, it is business as usual in organised sector: CAIT

IANS | February 12, 2026 10:36 AM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Thursday said markets across the country are open, trade is normal, and all business activities will proceed as usual, amid the ‘Bharat Bandh’ (nationwide strike) call by some trade unions and farmers’ organisations.

'When door to dialogue is open, what's need for strike': K'taka NFITU chief on Bharat Bandh

IANS | February 12, 2026 9:55 AM

Bengaluru, Feb 12 (IANS) As ten central trade unions, along with farmers' organisations, observe a nationwide strike, Bharat Bandh, on Thursday against what they describe as the Centre’s "anti-labour" policies, the National Front of Indian Trade Unions (NFITU) in Karnataka has clearly distanced itself from the protest.

India’s trade surplus with US may cross $90 billion, no impact from Bangladesh deal: SBI

IANS | February 12, 2026 9:51 AM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) India’s trade surplus with the US may cross $90 billion annually after the trade deal, with at least a $45 billion annual additional trade surplus with the US, which is 1.1 per cent of the GDP, and savings of $3 billion in forex reserve, an SBI Research report said on Thursday.

MP farmer unions call Bharat Bandh politically motivated

IANS | February 12, 2026 9:50 AM

Indore, Feb 12 (IANS) As several states across India are likely to witness widespread disruption after nearly a dozen trade unions and farmers’ organisations called for a nationwide strike, Bharat Bandh, coordinators and union leaders from Madhya Pradesh on Thursday termed the protest 'politically motivated'.

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India’s manufacturing sector strengthens further in recent quarters with robust GVA growth

Kiren Rijiju shares new video, claims 20-25 Cong MPs abused LS Speaker, threatened PM

Punjab ex-CM Amarinder Singh, son get ED summons in FEMA violation case

Bharat Bandh: 'What did Cong do for workers during its rule', NFITU supports reforms

Delhi-NCR trade union leaders back govt reforms, call Bharat Bandh politically motivated

Tiruppur textile cluster should create 5 lakh new jobs, govt to support exporters: Piyush Goyal

No traders’ body called for Bharat Bandh, it is business as usual in organised sector: CAIT

'When door to dialogue is open, what's need for strike': K'taka NFITU chief on Bharat Bandh

India’s trade surplus with US may cross $90 billion, no impact from Bangladesh deal: SBI

MP farmer unions call Bharat Bandh politically motivated

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