Sugar exports banned till Sept 30 to check prices

Sugar exports banned till Sept 30 to check prices

NEW DELHI: Union govt has banned the export of sugar till Sept 30 this year with immediate effect, a move aimed at enhancing domestic availability and preventing any price rise. Earlier, the exports were under a restricted category, under which a licence was required for the outbound shipments. “The export policy of sugar (raw sugar,…

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CBSE 12th toppers list 2026: Humanities shines as schools celebrate scores above 97% despite overall dip

CBSE 12th toppers list 2026: Humanities shines as schools celebrate scores above 97% despite overall dip

CBSE Class XII result 2026: Humanities and Commerce students dominate top ranks across schools NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class XII results this year recorded an overall pass percentage of 85.20%, down from 88.39% last year. Even as the national pass percentage fell by 3.19 percentage points, several schools across the…

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In 2001, a metal detectorist in a Kent field found a 'crumpled piece of scrap' that was actually a 4,000-year-old royal treasure

In 2001, a metal detectorist in a Kent field found a “crumpled piece of scrap” that was actually a 4,000-year-old royal treasure |

In 2001, a metal detectorist in Kent unearthed the Ringlemere Cup, a rare Bronze Age gold bowl. Image Credits: British Museum, via Wikimedia Commons While searching an average field in Kent, Cliff Bradshaw was accustomed to seeing the typical pieces of metal waste and junk common to the English landscape. But on an uneventful day…

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IMF warns Iran war disruptions are pushing global economy towards ‘adverse’ scenario; growth risks rise

IMF warns Iran war disruptions are pushing global economy towards ‘adverse’ scenario; growth risks rise

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday warned that continued disruptions from the Iran war are pushing the global economy closer to an “adverse” scenario marked by slower growth, tighter financial conditions and rising inflation risks, AFP reported.Last month, the IMF’s World Economic Outlook projected global growth at 3.1 per cent for 2026 under its…

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Indian dhow attacked in Omani waters, crew rescued

Indian dhow attacked in Omani waters, crew rescued

NEW DELHI: Indian dhow — Haji Ali — sailing from Somalia to Sharjah in the UAE sank after coming under attack in Omani waters early Wednesday. Meanwhile, two more India-bound ships, carrying LPG, crossed the strife-hit Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, taking the total number of such vessels to 13.The two…

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5 massive pyramids still standing today: Why the largest one is not in Egypt

Why the largest one is not in Egypt

Ancient pyramids are often associated with Egypt. However, the largest pyramid ever built is in Mexico. The Great Pyramid of Cholula, known as Tlachihualtepetl, is a man-made mountain. (Representative Image) In considering the perfect monuments of the ancient world, the mind instantly takes flight to the sun-baked deserts of Egypt. Our mind’s eye sees the…

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Piyush Goyal seeks stronger India-Africa trade integration through aligned standards

Piyush Goyal seeks stronger India-Africa trade integration through aligned standards

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday called for aligning standards, customs procedures and business practices between India and African nations to accelerate bilateral trade and deepen economic partnerships, PTI reported.Addressing a curtain raiser event for the upcoming India-Africa Business Dialogue (IABD) and Exhibition, Goyal said the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), valued…

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