India, China weigh emerging calculus of power in an era of fragmentation and disorder

IANS | October 15, 2026 10:48 AM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) As India and China negotiate a relationship in which technological and economic competition coexists with the imperatives of interdependence and regional stability, experts have offered an economic overview of the India-China relationship, describing the relationship as an evolving equation shaped by border tensions, public mistrust and trade asymmetries — cautioning that economic interdependence could become a strategic vulnerability amid persistent uncertainty.

IMF praises India’s economic resilience, reforms and fiscal prudence

IANS | October 15, 2026 9:59 AM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) India’s strong economic fundamentals and policy response have helped it withstand global energy and financial shocks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday affirming that the country remains among the world’s fastest-growing major economies.

FM Sitharaman accuses Oppn of hypocrisy over banking sector, defends NDA reforms

IANS | October 15, 2026 12:01 AM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday strongly criticised Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav over his remarks on the banking sector, accusing him and his party of selective concern after having supported the previous United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government that, she said, left public sector banks in a precarious condition.

Jio Platforms files RHP for IPO, issue to open on Oct 21

IANS | October 14, 2026 7:32 PM

Mumbai, Oct 14 (IANS) Jio Platforms Limited (JPL), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), on Wednesday filed its Red Herring Prospectus (RHP) with the Registrar of Companies, Gujarat, marking a key step towards its much-awaited initial public offering (IPO), which is scheduled to open for subscription on October 21.