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‘India’s rise unstoppable’

08-03-2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said India’s rise on the global stage is “unstoppable” and asserted that the trajectory of the country’s growth will be determined by its own strengths and decisions rather than the policies or mistakes of other nations.

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Domestic LPG price rises to Rs 913 after Rs 60 hike

08-03-2026

Domestic cooking gas prices were increased by Rs 60 per cylinder on Saturday, pushing the cost of a 14.2-kg LPG cylinder in Delhi to Rs 913 from the earlier Rs 853. The hike comes amid a sharp surge in global energy prices following the escalating crisis in West Asia.

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India-US trade deal best among competitors: piyush Goyal

08-03-2026

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said India has secured the best trade deal with the United States compared to competing nations, highlighting the strong and strategic partnership between the two countries.

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Amazon India, AWWA partner to support women entrepreneurs

08-03-2026

An arm of Amazon India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Army Women Welfare Association (AWWA) to help women from army families start and expand sustainable businesses by enabling easier access to online markets.

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EPS-95 pensioners to hold 3-day protest from March 9

08-03-2026

Pensioners under the Employees’ Pension Scheme 1995 (EPS-95) will stage a three-day protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi from March 9 demanding an increase in the minimum monthly pension to Rs 7,500 from the current Rs 1,000.

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West Asia crisis threatens $11.8 bn of India’s farm exports

08-03-2026

India’s agricultural and food exports worth nearly $11.8 billion to West Asia are facing uncertainty due to the ongoing conflict in the region, which is disrupting shipping routes and increasing insurance costs, according to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).

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