How India’s economy underwent a drastic change in last decade

IANS | June 22, 2026 5:28 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) India has undergone a dramatic transformation over the last 12 years from the ranks of a "Fragile Five" economy to a robust, self-contained, data-driven engine of global growth, fully equipped to face the complexities of the digital century with absolute sovereignty, according to an article.

RBI likely to keep repo rates on hold despite uncertainty: Report

IANS | June 22, 2026 5:02 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is likely to maintain a wait-and-watch approach amid elevated uncertainty, with falling crude oil prices and a stronger rupee expected to cushion inflation risks, a report said on Monday.

Pakistan loses around $17 billion a year to malnutrition: Report

IANS | June 22, 2026 4:53 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Malnutrition is costing Pakistan an estimated $17 billion annually through lost productivity, higher healthcare expenditure, poor educational outcomes and premature deaths, highlighting a growing public health and economic challenge, according to a report.

Balochistan budget draws public anger as economic woes and service gaps persist

IANS | June 22, 2026 4:26 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The Balochistan government's newly announced budget for fiscal year 2026-27 has triggered widespread disappointment among government employees and ordinary citizens, many of whom believe the financial plan offers little relief to people struggling with rising costs, unemployment and inadequate public services, a report has said.

India's vaccine support emerges as lifeline for Africa: Report

IANS | June 22, 2026 3:26 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The postponement of the India‑Africa Forum Summit IV -- originally scheduled for 28–31 May here -- over “emerging public health situation" from Bundibugyo Ebola outbreaks underscored India’s emerging role as a rapid vaccine manufacturer for Africa, a new report has said.

Over 5 million cyberattacks hit Pakistan amid digital expansion: Report

IANS | June 22, 2026 2:59 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Pakistan recorded more than 5 million cyberattacks during the first three quarters of 2025 as the country's rapidly expanding digital economy and growing reliance on online banking, mobile payments and e-commerce outpaced cybersecurity awareness and digital safety practices, according to a report.

AI and robotics will deepen human-machine understanding: Experts

IANS | June 22, 2026 2:24 PM

Dalian (China), June 22 (IANS) Artificial intelligence and robotics are opening new possibilities for understanding human emotions and strengthening interactions between people and machines, technology experts said on Monday ahead of the Annual New Champions Meeting, or Summer Davos, in Dalian, China from June 23-25 where innovations ranging from emotion-sensing AI systems to interactive robots are being showcased.