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India’s Chemicals Sector Targets Up to $81 Billion in Exports by 2030: NITI Aayog Report

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• BUSINESS

India’s Chemicals Sector Targets Up to $81 Billion in Exports by 2030: NITI Aayog Report

August 16, 2026

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): India’s chemicals industry could target exports of up to $81 billion...

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PM Modi, Ram Nath Kovind attend President Murmu’s Independence Day ‘At Home’ reception

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• INDIA

PM Modi, Ram Nath Kovind attend President Murmu’s Independence Day ‘At Home’ reception

August 16, 2026

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday hosted the traditional ‘At Home’ Reception...

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Iran economy shows signs of recovery from war-induced downturn as business activity resumes, says Chamber of Commerce chief Hassanzadeh

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• WORLD

Iran economy shows signs of recovery from war-induced downturn as business activity resumes, says Chamber of Commerce chief Hassanzadeh

August 16, 2026

Tehran, Iran, August 16 (ANI): Iran’s economy is showing signs of recovery from the sharp downturn caused...

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DRI uncovers Rs. 2,500 crore customs duty fraud in areca nut imports; 9 arrested

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• BUSINESS

DRI uncovers Rs. 2,500 crore customs duty fraud in areca nut imports; 9 arrested

August 16, 2026

New Delhi, India, August 16 (ANI): The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), in a monthlong intelligence-led operation,...

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India could reach $20 trillion by 2036 with 14.2% rupee growth: Equirus

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• BUSINESS

India could reach $20 trillion by 2036 with 14.2% rupee growth: Equirus

August 16, 2026

New Delhi, India, August 16 (ANI): India could reach a $20 trillion economy by 2036 if it...

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Himachal monsoon death toll rises to 183 in 47 days; losses cross Rs. 972 crore

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• INDIA

Himachal monsoon death toll rises to 183 in 47 days; losses cross Rs. 972 crore

August 16, 2026

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, August 15 (ANI): The monsoon has claimed 183 lives in Himachal Pradesh in...

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Grand Beating Retreat ceremony at Attari-Wagah border marks Independence Day celebrations

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• INDIA

Grand Beating Retreat ceremony at Attari-Wagah border marks Independence Day celebrations

August 16, 2026

Amritsar, Punjab, India, August 15 (ANI): Patriotic fervor and cultural enthusiasm marked the Beating Retreat ceremony at...

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Army personnel missing, several feared dead in landslide amid Arunachal Pradesh flash floods: PRO Defence Tezpur

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• INDIA

Army personnel missing, several feared dead in landslide amid Arunachal Pradesh flash floods: PRO Defence Tezpur

August 16, 2026

Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India, August 15 (ANI): Several Army personnel went missing in a flash flood incident...

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“‘New Kerala’ is not merely a slogan; it is an idea we must turn into reality”: CM V.D. Satheesan marks Independence Day

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• INDIA

“‘New Kerala’ is not merely a slogan; it is an idea we must turn into reality”: CM V.D. Satheesan marks Independence Day

August 16, 2026

Thiruvananthapuram, India, August 15 (ANI): Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan hoisted the national flag at the Central...

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India Must Lead in Hypersonic, Next-Generation Defense Technologies: PM Modi Names ‘Defense’ Fifth ‘Shakti’ of ‘Saptadhara’ Vision

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• INDIA

India Must Lead in Hypersonic, Next-Generation Defense Technologies: PM Modi Names ‘Defense’ Fifth ‘Shakti’ of ‘Saptadhara’ Vision

August 16, 2026

New Delhi, India, August 15 (ANI) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation from the ramparts...

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