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'Parivartan Hoye Gechhe': Bengal Verdict to Bay of Bengal Vision - From Mandate to Momentum

R.K. Raina | May 5, 2026 5:16 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) "Parivartan hoyechhe" captures more than an electoral outcome. It reflects a decisive public shift towards governance that delivers, connects, and integrates. The mandate that has aligned West Bengal with the national leadership under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has opened a new pathway for India’s eastern strategy.

Domestic investors hit all-time high of 21 pc in Nifty 500

IANS | May 5, 2026 4:55 PM

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have overtaken foreign peers in a significant shift in Indian equity market ownership, with their holdings in Nifty 500 companies touching a record 20.9 per cent in March 2026, a report has said.

Apple's iPhone 17 tops global smartphone sales in Q1: Report

IANS | May 5, 2026 4:04 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Apple’s iPhone 17 emerged as the world’s best-selling smartphone in the first quarter of 2026, capturing 6 per cent of global unit sales, according to a report released on Tuesday.

Pakistan economy under strain as debt and liabilities spiral to Rs 85 trillion: Report

IANS | May 5, 2026 3:52 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Pakistan’s economy is under mounting pressure as its total debt and liabilities have surged to Rs 85 trillion over the past four years, which highlights a steep rise in fiscal stress amid limited structural reform, a report has said.

Scheduled commercial banks clock robust credit growth at 15.9 pc in FY26: Govt

IANS | May 5, 2026 3:49 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Reflecting strong economic activity and credit demand. scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) registered robust credit growth of 15.9 per cent in FY 2025-26, the government said on Tuesday.

Memory price surge drags India smartphone market in Q1 amid geopolitical tensions

IANS | May 5, 2026 3:44 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) India's smartphone market reached its weakest quarterly performance in recent years, with shipments declining 2 per cent (year-on-year) in Q1 2026, driven by a sharp rise in DRAM and NAND flash prices, which pushed up device costs and forced brands to increase pricing — leading price-sensitive consumers to defer upgrades.

Voltamp Transformers’ shares hit 20 pc lower circuit after Q4 profit halves

IANS | May 5, 2026 3:30 PM

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Shares of Voltamp Transformers Limited plunged 20 per cent on Tuesday, hitting the lower circuit after the company reported a sharp decline in earnings for the March 2026 quarter.

India’s collaborative policy in critical minerals sector holds key for African countries

IANS | May 5, 2026 3:26 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) African nations which possess over 30 per cent of global reserves of critical minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel and graphite are increasingly looking for partnerships with other countries that are not merely focused on extraction but also allow for technology transfer, local value addition, workforce development and environmental accountability, according to an article in One World Outlook.

India, Japan commit to stronger healthcare systems, resilient supply chains

IANS | May 5, 2026 3:10 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The third Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) on Healthcare between India and Japan was held here on Tuesday, with both sides committing to deepen cooperation for stronger healthcare systems, resilient medical supply chains and enhanced collaboration in digital health, medical innovation and workforce development.

Vietnam President To Lam's India visit likely to boost trade, supply chain ties

IANS | May 5, 2026 2:02 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The India visit of Vietnam President To Lam is expected to inject fresh momentum into bilateral ties, as India and Vietnam look to deepen cooperation and shape a new framework for growth under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, a report has said.

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'Parivartan Hoye Gechhe': Bengal Verdict to Bay of Bengal Vision - From Mandate to Momentum

Domestic investors hit all-time high of 21 pc in Nifty 500

Apple's iPhone 17 tops global smartphone sales in Q1: Report

Pakistan economy under strain as debt and liabilities spiral to Rs 85 trillion: Report

Scheduled commercial banks clock robust credit growth at 15.9 pc in FY26: Govt

Memory price surge drags India smartphone market in Q1 amid geopolitical tensions

Voltamp Transformers’ shares hit 20 pc lower circuit after Q4 profit halves

India’s collaborative policy in critical minerals sector holds key for African countries

India, Japan commit to stronger healthcare systems, resilient supply chains

Vietnam President To Lam's India visit likely to boost trade, supply chain ties

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