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centre OKs `25,530-crore for revamped PDS scheme

28-05-2026

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the five-year extension of the SARTHAK-PDS scheme with a ₹25,530 crore outlay through March 2031, aiming to overhaul the public distribution infrastructure through technology-led reforms.

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US delegation to visit India from June 1-4 for trade talks

28-05-2026

A US team is visiting India from June 1-4 to discuss finalisation of the details for the interim trade pact and take forward negotiations under the broader bilateral trade agreement (BTA), the Commerce Ministry said on Wednesday. The US team will be led by its chief negotiator Brendan Lynch.

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Govt health spending more than doubles to `1.4L cr

28-05-2026

India has witnessed a significant rise in public spending on primary healthcare over the last decade, with government expenditure more than doubling from ₹0.5 lakh crore in 2013-14 to ₹1.4 lakh crore in 2022-23, according to the latest National Health Accounts (NHA) estimates released on Wednesday.

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Indian bks more exposed to W Asia crisis among APAC region: Moody’s

28-05-2026

Moody's Ratings on Wednesday said Indian banks are among the more exposed in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, given the economy's high dependence on energy imports from West Asia and the consequent pressure on inflation, interest rates, and borrower cash flows.

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Aluminium hits 4-year high amid global supply concerns, china risks

28-05-2026

Global aluminium prices have surged to a four-year high amid tightening supply conditions, geopolitical tensions and fears of production curbs in China, with analysts expecting prices to remain firm in the near future.

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Crude oil futures slide 3% on Iran peace hopes

28-05-2026

Crude oil futures fell more than 3% on Wednesday as investors closely tracked diplomatic developments between the US and Iran despite recent military tensions in the Gulf region.

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