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India’s merchandise exports rise to record high of $49.47 billion in Oct despite global shocks

IANS | November 13, 2026 3:25 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) India’s merchandise exports rose to a record $49.47 billion in October this year, which represents a robust 11.4 per cent growth over the corresponding figure of $44.40 billion registered in September, despite the uncertainties in global markets, according to official figures released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Friday.

Our target is to have sports stadium in every assembly constituency: MP CM Mohan Yadav

IANS | November 13, 2026 3:14 PM

Bhopal, Nov 13 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday said his government is working to establish a sports stadium in every Assembly constituency, with special facilities for para sports, as he inaugurated the 26th National Para Swimming Championship here.

PM Modi launches development projects worth Rs 15,600 crore in K'taka; flags off B'luru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat

IANS | November 13, 2026 2:45 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated, dedicated to the nation, laid the foundation stone and flagged off a series of development projects worth more than Rs 15,600 crore at a ceremony held at the IIM Bangalore campus.

Devotees throng river ghats as Chhath festivities begin across Bihar with 'Nahay-Khay' (Ld)

IANS | November 13, 2026 2:34 PM

Patna, Nov 13 (IANS) The grand festival of Chhath, a celebration of folk faith and devotion, began across Bihar on Friday with 'Nahay-Khay', the first day of the four-day festival. Large numbers of devotees thronged river ghats from Muzaffarpur to Bhagalpur and Rohtas from early morning to perform rituals and offer prayers.

Centre fixes sugar quota for sale by mills at 13 lakh metric tonnes for second fortnight of Nov

IANS | November 13, 2026 2:17 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) The Centre’s Department of Food and Public Distribution has fixed the fortnightly domestic sugar quota for the second fortnight of November at 13 lakh metric tonnes, according to an official statement issued on Friday.

'Received calls from NDA, INDIA Bloc parties': Aazad Samaj Party chief on new alliance

IANS | November 13, 2026 2:12 PM

Lucknow, Nov 13 (IANS) Aazad Samaj Party-Kanshi Ram President, Chandra Shekhar Azad, on Friday, said that he received calls from alliance partners of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the INDIA Bloc, displaying willingness to join the 'Samajik Parivartan Morcha' alliance that he has set up with Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections.

Let Bangladesh people decide Awami League's fate through free and fair elections, says Sheikh Hasina (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | November 13, 2026 2:06 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asserted that the legacy of her party, the Awami League, could not be wiped out through administrative orders, questioning why the Bangladeshi authorities barred the party from participating in free and fair elections if they believed it had lost public support.

Blackbox delivers second consecutive quarter of record-breaking financial performance

IANS | November 13, 2026 1:51 PM

Mumbai, Nov 13 (IANS) Black Box Limited (BSE: 500463 | NSE: BBOX), Essar’s technology arm and a global digital infrastructure solutions provider, on Friday announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30.

'Is this the Bangladesh you wanted?' Sheikh Hasina flags rising violence, influence of extremists since 2024 (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | November 13, 2026 1:20 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed grave concern over rising violence, economic hardship and the growing influence of extremist groups in Bangladesh, questioning whether developments over the past two years had fulfilled the expectations that prompted the younger generation to join the 2024 uprising.

President Murmu presents National Sports and Adventure Awards 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan

IANS | November 13, 2026 12:33 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu officially presented the National Sports Awards 2025 during a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday.

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India’s merchandise exports rise to record high of $49.47 billion in Oct despite global shocks

Our target is to have sports stadium in every assembly constituency: MP CM Mohan Yadav

PM Modi launches development projects worth Rs 15,600 crore in K'taka; flags off B'luru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat

Devotees throng river ghats as Chhath festivities begin across Bihar with 'Nahay-Khay' (Ld)

Centre fixes sugar quota for sale by mills at 13 lakh metric tonnes for second fortnight of Nov

'Received calls from NDA, INDIA Bloc parties': Aazad Samaj Party chief on new alliance

Let Bangladesh people decide Awami League's fate through free and fair elections, says Sheikh Hasina (IANS Exclusive)

Blackbox delivers second consecutive quarter of record-breaking financial performance

'Is this the Bangladesh you wanted?' Sheikh Hasina flags rising violence, influence of extremists since 2024 (IANS Exclusive)

President Murmu presents National Sports and Adventure Awards 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan

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