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Indian officials discuss collaboration on land governance reforms with World Bank experts

IANS | June 16, 2026 10:36 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The Department of Land Resources Secretary, Narendra Bhooshan, held a discussion here with a delegation of World Bank experts led by the Country Director for India, Paul Procee for developing an India-specific framework for assessing land governance reforms across states, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.

Trying for Canada visit this year, let's conclude FTA before that: PM Modi to Carney

IANS | June 16, 2026 10:04 PM

Evian (France), June 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday signalled that he may visit Canada this year and hoped that the long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between both countries will be signed before his visit.

Four continents, four meetings, one year: Canadian PM lauds growing ties with India in meeting with PM Modi

IANS | June 16, 2026 10:03 PM

Evian (France), June 16 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday said that both countries continue to make a "very good progress" on concluding a long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of this year while sharply expanding trade, investment and business cooperation.

Railways approves Rs 755 crore Champa-Korba third line project to boost capacity on key coal corridor

IANS | June 16, 2026 9:48 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) In a major boost to railway capacity augmentation in the coal-rich regions of the country, the Indian Railways on Tuesday approved the Champa-Korba Third Line Project across a 42 km stretch of South East Central Railway with an investment of Rs 755 crore.

'Another significant step': Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal launches UPI in France

IANS | June 16, 2026 7:25 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday launched Unified Payments Interface (UPI) at the iconic Galeries Lafayette in Nice, France, which will enable Indian travellers visiting the country to make seamless payments abroad through familiar platforms.

Pakistan struggles to break free from IMF dependency: Report

IANS | June 16, 2026 6:58 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Pakistan's latest IMF programme has helped pull the economy back from the brink, easing inflation, rebuilding foreign exchange reserves and restoring a measure of financial stability.

Essar Energy Transition Fuels and IRH Global Trading agree 500 mn dollar strategic crude and product facility

IANS | June 16, 2026 6:57 PM

Abu Dhabi/London, June 16 (IANS) Essar Group and International Resources Holding (IRH) on Tuesday announced the successful execution of a 500 million dollar crude sourcing facility and product supply facility between Essar Energy Transition Fuels and IRH Global Trading.

Govt interventions in plant‑based fibre sector convert residue into rural income: Report

IANS | June 16, 2026 5:58 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) India's fibre consumption is likely to rise from about 15 million metric tonnes now to 23 million metric tonnes by 2030, and a surge in sustainable, plant‑based fibres will transform the country's agricultural residue into export revenue and higher rural income, a new report has said.

Pakistan splurging on military hardware amid rising poverty: Report

IANS | June 16, 2026 5:44 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Even while poverty and unemployment have been on the rise in Pakistan and the debt-ridden economy has been continuously dependent on IMF funding to stave off a collapse, there has been no let-up in the defence spending with the Army Generals calling the shots in Islamabad, according to a new report.

Telegram removed from Google Play Store after Govt restrictions, still available on Apple App Store

IANS | June 16, 2026 5:17 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Telegram has been removed from the Google Play Store in India following the Centre's decision to temporarily restrict access to the messaging platform ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination.

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Indian officials discuss collaboration on land governance reforms with World Bank experts

Trying for Canada visit this year, let's conclude FTA before that: PM Modi to Carney

Four continents, four meetings, one year: Canadian PM lauds growing ties with India in meeting with PM Modi

Railways approves Rs 755 crore Champa-Korba third line project to boost capacity on key coal corridor

'Another significant step': Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal launches UPI in France

Pakistan struggles to break free from IMF dependency: Report

Essar Energy Transition Fuels and IRH Global Trading agree 500 mn dollar strategic crude and product facility

Govt interventions in plant‑based fibre sector convert residue into rural income: Report

Pakistan splurging on military hardware amid rising poverty: Report

Telegram removed from Google Play Store after Govt restrictions, still available on Apple App Store

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