Trade deficit for February widens to $3.96 billion: India’s exports climb 11%, imports surge 21%

India’s combined merchandise and services exports reached $76.13 billion in February 2026, marking an 11.04%increase from $68.56 billion in February 2025, the commerce ministry said on Monday. At the same time, imports surged even more sharply, rising 21.61% to $80.09 billion from $65.84 billion a year earlier. This led to a widened overall trade deficit…

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Materials science: The execution engine of India’s global ambition

This article is authored by S Sunil Kumar, Country President, Henkel Adhesives Technologies India.India’s industrial acceleration has moved beyond the logic of scale. Capital, policy, and manufacturing ambition are now aligning with purpose. As the next phase takes shape, the country’s industrial future will be defined not merely by incentives or capacity expansion, but by…

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3 ways Google aims to support the 2024 Indian General Elections

Google supports the Indian General Election by providing easy access to voting information and countering misinformation. Initiatives include partnering with the Election Commission, prioritizing trusted content on YouTube, and implementing advertising policies for transparency. Measures against AI-generated content are also taken. Google has announced a series of initiatives aimed at supporting the democratic process and…

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India-US trade deal: Commerce secretary shares important update; ‘actual signing when new architecture of tariffs in place’

In early February, India and the US announced a trade deal framework under which the US cut tariffs on Indian exports to 18%. (AI image) India-US trade deal update: Amidst ongoing uncertainty related to tariffs under the Donald Trump administration, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal has shared an update on the India-US trade deal. The official…

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Tejaswini Kolhapure recalls being asked to act like sister Padmini Kolhapure in auditions: ‘So many times I felt like giving up’ |

Actress Tejaswini Kolhapure has opened up about the pressures of coming from a well-known film family and constantly being compared to her sister, veteran actor Padmini Kolhapure. Speaking about the expectations that come with such a background, Tejaswini said the visibility may open doors but it also brings immense scrutiny. Actress Tejaswini Kolhapure has opened…

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Formula 1: Antonelli scripts F1 history with Chinese GP pole, Mercedes lock out front row

Kimi Antonelli created history on Saturday after securing pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix, becoming the youngest driver ever to achieve the feat in Formula One. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver delivered a stunning lap during qualifying in Shanghai, setting a time of 1min 32.064sec. With this result, Antonelli broke the long-standing record held by…

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