India's innovation adoption makes it a strong long-term market: Aker BioMarine CEO

IANS | June 24, 2026 10:48 AM

Dalian (China), June 24 (IANS) Rapid adoption of innovation and technology, coupled with a growing middle class and a large consumer base, will continue to make India a strong long-term market, Norwegian biotechnology firm Aker BioMarine's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Matts Johansen said on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos.

Crude oil prices hover near four-month lows as supply concerns ease

IANS | June 24, 2026 10:07 AM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Global crude oil prices remained under pressure on Wednesday, with benchmarks hovering near four-month lows after easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and progress in US-Iran peace talks reduced concerns over potential supply disruptions.

S. Korea calls for aggressive investment in AI infrastructure

IANS | June 24, 2026 9:14 AM

Seoul, June 24 (IANS) The presidential policy chief said on Wednesday that the advent of a new artificial intelligence (AI) era requires new state infrastructure, calling for aggressive investment to bolster the country's potential growth trajectory in AI.

India’s trade rose 5.4 pc to touch $1.84 trillion in Q4 of FY26: NITI Aayog

IANS | June 23, 2026 10:37 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India's total merchandise and services trade expanded by 5.4 per cent year-on-year during January–March in the financial year 2025-26 to reach $1.84 trillion, reflecting a stable performance despite the uncertainties in global markets, according to NITI Aayog’s latest “Trade Watch Quarterly” released on Tuesday.