Bangladesh’s children hit hard by measles amid failed vaccination drive

IANS | July 9, 2026 2:21 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Unhealthy living conditions, malnutrition, insufficient primary health care facilities, delays in treatment and high cost are driving a surge in infections among children under five in Bangladesh, with measles and exacting a heavy toll, a new report has said.

GCCs have evolved into high-value innovation hubs, will play key role in Viksit Bharat: Labour Ministry official

IANS | July 9, 2026 2:09 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Global capability centres (GCCs) have transformed from back-office support units into hubs for research, design and innovation, making them a key pillar of India's economy and an important contributor to the vision of Viksit Bharat, Ajoy Sharma, Additional Secretary and Director General (Employment), Ministry of Labour and Employment said on Thursday.

EU needs to deliver as India steps up pace to roll out free trade pact: Report

IANS | July 9, 2026 1:50 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) India, the world’s fastest growing economy, has gained increasing importance among Western countries amid the drastic changes in the global landscape triggered by Donald Trump taking over as US President, China’s increasing alienation and the continuing Ukraine-Russia war, according to a new report.

Minister Hardeep Puri rejects claims against E20 fuel, calls it scientifically tested

IANS | July 9, 2026 1:33 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has rejected criticism of ethanol-blended fuel, asserting that E20 petrol is scientifically tested, safe for vehicles and central to India's push for energy self-reliance, while alleging that a misinformation campaign had intensified after the rollout of E85-compatible vehicles.

China tech firms reduce workforce by 1.3 lakh amid AI transition

IANS | July 9, 2026 12:51 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) China's major technology companies have trimmed nearly 1.3 lakh jobs over the past year as rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and corporate restructuring reshape the sector, with a new report criticising the Chinese Communist Party (CPC) for remaining silent over the large-scale workforce disruption.

India, Australia launch PACTS to boost cyber, critical technology cooperation

IANS | July 9, 2026 11:56 AM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) India and Australia on Thursday announced a Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS) to deepen cooperation in these sectors and strengthen supply chain resilience by building on the 2020 Framework Arrangement on Cyber and Cyber Enabled Critical Technology Cooperation.

India, Australia sign energy security agreement, pave way for uranium trade

IANS | July 9, 2026 11:34 AM

Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) India and Australia on Thursday finalised the administrative arrangements required to enable the export of Australian uranium to India for exclusively peaceful purposes, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying the landmark agreement would strengthen India's clean energy ambitions and further deepen bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.