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February 12, 2026 12:22 PM

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India’s Trade Surplus with US May Cross $90 Billion Annually: SBI Report

India’s trade surplus with the United States could cross 90 billion dollars annually after the new trade deal. This may also lead to an additional surplus of at least 45 billion dollars per year. A research report released today by the State Bank of India (SBI) said this increase is equal to 1.1 per...

February 12, 2026 12:09 PM

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Sunil Jakhar Invites Punjab Farmers for Dialogue on India-US Trade Agreement

Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Punjab President, Sunil Jakhar, has invited farmer organisations from the state for a dialogue on the India-US trade agreement. Stating that if the farmers see any shortcomings in the agreement, then they should choose the path of discussion rather than agitation.   He...

February 12, 2026 10:41 AM

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Meghalaya CM Announces 70% Subsidy for Homestays Ahead of National Games 2027

In Meghalaya, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma yesterday announced an innovative scheme offering 70 percent subsidy support for homestays in preparation for the National Games 2027. The announcement was made during the Land Handover ceremony for the proposed five-star Holiday Inn Resort at Hotel Polo...

February 12, 2026 8:46 AM

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CBSE to Introduce On-Screen Marking for Class 12 from 2026 Exams

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will implement on-screen marking (OSM) for the evaluation of Class 12 answer books from this year. However, evaluation of class 10 answer books will continue in physical mode as before. CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj said that the board ha...

February 12, 2026 8:18 AM

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IMD Forecasts Dense Fog in Himachal Pradesh, Wet Spell in Arunachal Pradesh

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast dense fog conditions at isolated places over Himachal Pradesh today. The Met Department predicted a wet spell with isolated rainfall and snowfall over Arunachal Pradesh today. Similar conditions are likely to prevail over Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh,...

February 12, 2026 7:55 AM

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Rajya Sabha to Resume Union Budget 2026–27 Debate Today

The Rajya Sabha will resume discussions on the Union Budget 2026-27 today. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to reply to the general debate on the Union Budget. Yesterday, in the Lok Sabha, she highlighted the robustness of the economy and the government's vision for the coming years t...

February 12, 2026 8:14 AM

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PM Modi Meets Rolls-Royce CEO, Welcomes Expansion Plans in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Chief Executive Officer of Rolls-Royce, Tufan Erginbilgic. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that India welcomes Rolls-Royce’s enthusiasm towards scaling up its activities in India and partnering with the innovative and dynamic youth of the nation.

February 12, 2026 7:09 AM

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National Productivity Week Begins Today to Mark NPC’s 68th Foundation Day

The National Productivity Council (NPC) will begin observing the National Productivity Week from today to celebrate its 68th Foundation Day. The Week will be observed across the country till the 18th of this month. The theme of the week is Clusters as Growth Engine: Maximising Productivity in Micro,...