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Last updated: 18 Mar, 2026  
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Indian Railways attracts $942 million FDI in 11 years
IANS | 18 Mar, 2026
Indian Railways has attracted foreign direct investment (FDI) worth $942 million over the past 11 years, the government said on Wednesday.
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services.jpg India’s services exports reach 10 pc of GDP, trade deals offer new opportunities
IANS | 14 Mar, 2026
India’s services exports have maintained strong momentum in FY2025-26, supported by sustained global demand for Indian services and over the April-January 2025-26 period, services exports are estimated at $348.4 billion, an official factsheet said on Saturday. 
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lpg.jpg India secures LPG, LNG supplies via alternative routes as domestic firms step up production
IANS | 11 Mar, 2026
Amid the reports of liquefied petroleum gas (LNG) shortage due to West Asia crisis, India has secured LPG and LNG supplies through alternative routes. 
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palmarosa.jpg Palmarosa industry in Dharmapuri, TN hit hard by shrinking cultivation, weak market demand
IANS | 09 Mar, 2026
The Palmarosa-based cottage industry in Dharmapuri district is facing a severe crisis as cultivation of the aromatic crop declines sharply amid weak market demand, erratic rainfall and poor returns for farmers. 
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war.jpg Israel-Iran war: Airline stocks in red as flight disruption continues for 3rd day
IANS | 02 Mar, 2026
Global and Indian airlines cancelled and diverted hundreds of flights for a third straight day on Monday after the escalating US-Israel and Iran war prompted widespread airspace closures across West Asia and the Gulf.  
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