BRICS slams unilateral tariffs, backs WTO rule-based global trade

IANS | September 12, 2026 5:47 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The BRICS group of emerging economies on Saturday unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration, in which it voiced serious concern over the rise of unilateral tariffs and non-tariff measures that distort trade and are inconsistent with the rules of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

Steel slag roads can cut costs by 40 pc, last longer: Dr Jitendra Singh

IANS | September 12, 2026 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Steel slag road technology can reduce road construction costs by around 40 per cent while delivering four times the strength of conventional roads, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh said on Saturday and called for its adoption across sectors and states.

Sri Lanka's betel exports slump amidst Pakistani tariffs

IANS | September 12, 2026 5:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Sri Lanka’s betel export sector has been hit by a sharp fall in shipments and dollar earnings to Pakistan--its primary betel market-- amid tariff and regulatory barriers, a new report has said.

EU warns Pakistan over continuing violations of human rights

IANS | September 12, 2026 4:58 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) With Pakistan failing to pay heed to EU warnings over its dismal record of enforced disappearances, political repression and suppression of minorities, the European Parliament and the EU delegation have made it clear to Islamabad that merely signing conventions and passing laws will no longer be enough to preserve privileged access to Pakistani exports in the European market, according to an article in the European Conservative.

India supplies 895 crore litres of ethanol by August: Industry data

IANS | September 12, 2026 3:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) India supplied 895 crore litres of ethanol by the end of August under the Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025-26 with grain-based feedstocks accounting for nearly 70 per cent of these cumulative supplies, according to data released by the All India Distillers' Association (AIDA) on Saturday.