India targets 50 space launches a year by 2030: IN-SPACe Chief

IANS | September 6, 2026 4:27 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) India is targeting a major expansion in its space launch capabilities, with plans to increase the number of launches to 50 a year by 2030 as the country looks to build a full-fledged commercial space ecosystem, Pawan Goenka, Chairman of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), said on Sunday.

China’s new ‘digital iron curtain’: Beijing tightens grip on people, money and AI

IANS | September 6, 2026 2:48 PM

New Delhi , Sep 6 (IANS) China is tightening controls over the movement of people, capital and strategic technologies, with new exit-and-entry rules set to take effect on September 15 that will allow authorities to restrict citizens from leaving the country in cases involving risks to industrial and technological security, a report has said.

NDMC to give New Delhi a grand welcome look ahead of BRICS Summit 2026

IANS | September 6, 2026 2:05 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) New Delhi is set for a grand makeover ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026, with the NDMC planning to install decorative and welcoming elements at prominent locations across the city as part of its preparations to greet international delegates, it said on Sunday.

India emerges as key diesel supplier to Europe: Report

IANS | September 6, 2026 12:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) India is emerging as a crucial supplier of diesel to Europe as Russian exports remain severely constrained and US shipments begin to weaken, with Indian refiners accounting for around 60 per cent of diesel volumes transiting the Bab-el-Mandeb to Europe in August, according to energy intelligence firm Vortexa.

Oil price, US jobs data, rising bond yields likely to drive Indian stock market next week

IANS | September 6, 2026 11:38 AM

Mumbai, Sep 6 (IANS) The Indian stock market is likely to remain sensitive to global cues next week, with crude oil prices, rising bond yields, stronger-than-expected US jobs data and foreign investor flows emerging as key factors that could shape investor sentiment. Renewed tensions between the US and Iran, uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and shifting expectations around US interest rates are expected to keep volatility elevated.