Trade data: Exports grow 1.9% in December despite global headwinds; trade gap edges up on higher imports

India’s merchandise exports rose 1.87% year-on-year to $38.5 billion in December 2025, even as higher imports led to a marginal widening of the trade deficit, official data released on Thursday showed, PTI reported.Imports increased 8.7% during the month to $63.55 billion, pushing the trade deficit to $25.04 billion in December. This compares with a deficit…

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‘You’ll struggle to remember’: Sanjay Manjrekar explains ‘World Cup’ theory after India’s ODI series defeat to New Zealand | Cricket News

Virat Kohli and Sanjay Manjrekar (Photos by AP) Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has come out in support of head coach Gautam Gambhir after India’s surprising ODI series loss at home to New Zealand. The defeat raised many questions among fans and experts, but Manjrekar believes the reaction has been blown out of proportion.Speaking in…

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India Condolences Iran Khamenei: India finally condoles killing of Iran’s Khamenei; foreign ministers talk | India News

Foreign secy Vikram Misri at the Iranian embassy on Thursday NEW DELHI: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri signed the book of condolence – on behalf of the Indian government and people – opened at the Iranian embassy on Thursday, following the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Feb 28, amid criticism over India’s silence.External…

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Trinamool names 4 Rajya Sabha candidates, BJP hits back over ‘non-Bengali’ charge | India News

NEW DELHI: The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Thursday announced four candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, triggering a sharp political attack from the Bharatiya Janata Party;s West Bengal unit over the choices.In a statement, the TMC said it had nominated Babul Supriyo, former West Bengal director general of police Rajeev Kumar, senior…

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India, US signal intent to counter China’s economic dominance

NEW DELHI: Among the key terms of the India-US joint statement is both sides’ agreeing to strengthen economic security alignment to enhance supply chain resilience and innovation through complementary actions, addressing “non-market policies of third parties, as well as cooperation on inbound and outbound investment reviews and export controls”. The tacit “non-market” reference to China…

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Bihar school timings changed due to cold wave? What students and parents should know

Bihar school timings changed due to cold wave In view of the prevailing cold wave conditions and a sustained drop in temperatures, the Patna District Administration has officially revised school timings to ensure the safety and well-being of students. The decision has been communicated through an official notice issued by the district authorities, bringing clarity…

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Liver Regeneration: Ever heard about the liver’s ability to regenerate? Here’s when healing is possible and when it’s not |

The liver is the powerhouse of the body that detoxifies the blood, metabolises nutrients and performs a number of functions. However, the most fascinating thing about the liver can sound like something from science fiction. The liver can regenerate itself. Yes, you heard it right. However, there are limits to it and the “healing” can…

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Garber criticises faculty activism, argues Harvard went wrong and is restoring classroom objectivity and debate

Garber warns faculty activism weakened free speech, outlines Harvard push for neutral teaching Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 has said the university “went wrong” by allowing faculty members to bring personal political views into teaching, arguing that the practice has discouraged open debate and free speech on campus.In unusually candid remarks on a recently…

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