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India Wool Sector Expands Output, Rajasthan Leads National Production

Feb 09, 2026

India’s Wool Industry: Scale and Significance

Wool remains a key natural fibre supporting India’s textile ecosystem, widely used in winter apparel, carpets, furnishings and several technical applications. With one of the largest sheep populations globally, India holds the ninth position in world wool output. The sector links pastoral communities, small producers and industrial processors, sustaining livelihoods across both rural and urban regions.

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Black Swan Summit India 2026 Opens in Bhubaneswar with Focus on Digital Finance and Employment

Feb 08, 2026

National dialogue on digital finance begins in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar has emerged as a focal point for discussions on India’s technology-led economic transformation with the inauguration of the Black Swan Summit India 2026 on February 6. The two-day gathering has convened policymakers, regulators, industry executives, academics and international experts to deliberate on strengthening regulated digital finance ecosystems while expanding employment opportunities.

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Meghana Sajjanar Wins Asian Shooting Championships Bronze While Eight Months Pregnant

Feb 08, 2026

Extraordinary podium finish at continental event

Indian rifle shooter Meghana Sajjanar delivered a standout performance at the Asian Shooting Championships by securing the bronze medal in the women’s 10m air rifle event while in the advanced stages of pregnancy. Competing against a strong international field, the 32-year-old demonstrated exceptional steadiness and mental focus to finish among the top three, marking one of the most inspiring moments of the competition.

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Sawangkaew Reverses 2025 Loss to Defeat Lilli Tagger in Mumbai Open Final

Feb 08, 2026

Thai Star Completes Redemption Run in Mumbai

Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew scripted a memorable turnaround at the L&T Mumbai Open 125K Series, defeating Austria’s Lilli Tagger 6-4, 6-3 in the final at the L&T Mumbai Open. The victory came at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association centre court, where Sawangkaew had finished runner-up just a year earlier.

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Gujarat CM Lays Foundation Stone for Phase I of Rs1,632-Crore Shakti Corridor at Ambaji

Feb 08, 2026

Foundation stone laid for first phase of Shakti Corridor

Bhupendra Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat, laid the foundation stone for development works worth ₹950 crore under the first phase of the Shakti Corridor at Adyashakti Dham Ambaji. The corridor project has been planned with a total outlay of ₹1,632 crore and aims to significantly upgrade pilgrimage infrastructure at one of the State’s most prominent religious centres.

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