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India’s exports grow 13.84% to $476 billion in first half of 2026-27
India's total exports of goods and services rose 13.84% to an estimated $476.20 billion in April to September 2026-27, Commerce Ministry data released on October 15 shows. Merchandise exports grew 18.51% to $259.89 billion. In September alone, electronic goods exports jumped 70.44% to $5.31 billion. However, the goods trade deficit widened to $177.64 billion for the half-year, while services posted a surplus of $102.71 billion. Overall, the combined trade deficit stood at $74.93 billion.
India’s Ramsar sites rise to 103 with Sukhna and Sauj Lake
India's Ramsar sites have risen to 103 with the addition of Sukhna Wetland in Chandigarh and Sauj Lake in Uttar Pradesh, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced on October 15. Sukhna is Chandigarh's first Ramsar site. Wetlands designated under the Ramsar Convention of 1971 are recognised as internationally important for biodiversity, water security and livelihoods. India joined the Convention in 1982, and its first sites were Chilika Lake and Keoladeo National Park.
Samyukt Kisan Morcha rejects rabi MSP, demands revision
‘The government has raised the MSP of wheat by ₹25 a quintal. That is 25 paise a kilo. It will not buy even a third of a litre of diesel. Yet the government calls it a ‘106% profit’,’ the SKM says in a statement
U.S.-Russia talks on Ukraine involve multi-billion dollar oil deal: report
The deal, which is contingent on approval from the U.S. government and the Kremlin, involves a sprawling set of oil fields, refineries and gas stations around the world owned by Russian energy group Lukoil, according to the report.
Germany’s Merz announces new aid for Ukraine in Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany would take further steps to defend itself, including against Russia’s shadow fleet of tankers in the Baltic and North Seas, airspace violations and drone attacks
Jaishankar meets U.S. Indo-Pacific commander Paparo, discusses maritime security
U.S. Indo-Pacific commander on five-day visit; talks focus on advancing defence partnership and maritime cooperation in the region
SC refers Ram Kishan Fauji ruling on intra-court appeals to larger bench
A Supreme Court bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu has referred the 2017 Ram Kishan Fauji judgment to a larger bench. That three-judge ruling restricted intra-court appeals against Single Judge orders in writ proceedings arising from criminal matters. The bench questioned whether it undermines access to justice and divides Article 226 jurisdiction in a way the framers never intended. The case arose from contempt proceedings in the Allahabad High Court.
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