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India 2nd nation after US to secure bilateral trade pact with Oman

IANS | June 1, 2026 4:10 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) India has become only the second nation, after the US, to secure a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Oman, the government said on Monday, as the trade pact came into force, marking a defining milestone in bilateral economic relations and opening a transformative new chapter in strategic trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.

Canvas parent firm reached deal with hackers after cyberattack

IANS | June 1, 2026 3:44 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The debate over digital security in education systems has intensified after the maker of the widely used Canvas platform reached a deal with hackers following a major cyberattack that disrupted thousands of universities and colleges globally, according to multiple reports.

Pakistani traders on warpath as market hours cut to conserve fuel

IANS | June 1, 2026 3:34 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) A prominent Pakistani traders’ union has warned of nationwide protests if the government reimposes its decision to close markets early, calling on authorities to put an end to lockdowns aimed at conserving energy amid soaring fuel prices triggered by the Middle East conflict, a report has said.

Best TWS earbuds under Rs 7,000: 5 reasons why realme Buds Air8 Pro is worth considering

IANS | June 1, 2026 2:51 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) India’s TWS market has evolved rapidly, with users today expecting more than just good sound. Buyers are increasingly looking for premium features such as immersive audio, stronger noise cancellation, clearer calls, seamless connectivity, and long battery life in one complete package.

Pay in monthly parts: How installments became Pakistan’s survival strategy

IANS | June 1, 2026 2:41 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) As Karachi’s summer heat tightens its grip every June, Hina’s living room turns into a monthly budgeting war room. The old pedestal fan circulates hot air while her son wipes sweat from his forehead doing homework on the sofa, a report has said.

India’s merchandise exports to Oman expected to jump by 50 pc as FTA kicks in

IANS | June 1, 2026 2:11 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) India's merchandise exports to Oman are officially targeted to grow by 50 per cent over the next three years, as the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the Gulf nation came into force on Monday.

India-US tech partnership in semiconductors, AI enters industrial phase

IANS | June 1, 2026 1:56 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The India-US partnership in semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI), which got a fresh push during US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent visit to India, has rapidly evolved from strategic dialogue to industrial execution. Anchored by the US-India TRUST Initiative and the PAX Silica Declaration, both nations are collaborating to build trusted tech supply chains, expand computational capacity, and establish joint R&D projects.

AIONOS and Black Box forge strategic alliance to scale AI-led infrastructure and applications

IANS | June 1, 2026 1:37 PM

Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) Black Box Limited (BSE: 500463 | NSE: BBOX), a leading global digital infrastructure integrator, and AIONOS, an AI-native enterprise technology company, on Monday announced a strategic alliance to help enterprises accelerate AI transformation, from infrastructure build-out to measurable business outcomes.

Goods and services sectors’ taxable supply rise 27 pc in early FY27

IANS | June 1, 2026 1:32 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) India’s consumption and economic activity, because of strong domestic demand momentum, remained robust in early period of FY27, with goods taxable supply rising 27 per cent and services expanding 22.2 per cent in April, according to government sources on Monday.

Hyundai Motor India reports temporary production disruption after fire at supplier's Tamil Nadu plant

IANS | June 1, 2026 1:09 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Leading automobile firm Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) on Monday said that a fire at its supplier-operated manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu will temporarily disrupt its production, according to an exchange filing.

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India 2nd nation after US to secure bilateral trade pact with Oman

Canvas parent firm reached deal with hackers after cyberattack

Pakistani traders on warpath as market hours cut to conserve fuel

Best TWS earbuds under Rs 7,000: 5 reasons why realme Buds Air8 Pro is worth considering

Pay in monthly parts: How installments became Pakistan’s survival strategy

India’s merchandise exports to Oman expected to jump by 50 pc as FTA kicks in

India-US tech partnership in semiconductors, AI enters industrial phase

AIONOS and Black Box forge strategic alliance to scale AI-led infrastructure and applications

Goods and services sectors’ taxable supply rise 27 pc in early FY27

Hyundai Motor India reports temporary production disruption after fire at supplier's Tamil Nadu plant

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