India-Canada trade talks gain importance amid new world order

IANS | April 21, 2026 3:24 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) While trade negotiations between India and Canada have in the past been derailed due to political tensions between the two countries, the relaunch of talks during the visit of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in March this year has provided a second chance to build a durable bilateral economic relationship amid the changed geopolitical landscape, according to India's former envoy to the North American country.

Top S. Korean firms launch $476.4 million AI fund in India

IANS | April 21, 2026 2:11 PM

Seoul/New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Internet giant Naver said on Tuesday it has created a 700 billion-won ($476.4 million) investment fund with Krafton and Mirae Asset Group to foster companies in the artificial intelligence (AI), fintech and content sectors in India.

Seoul stocks set record peak amid hopes of peace talks, tech rally

IANS | April 21, 2026 1:49 PM

Seoul, April 21 (IANS) Around two months after an extreme rout caused by the Middle East crisis, South Korea's stock market showed a dramatic return on Tuesday by setting a new record high amid hopes for the US-Iran peace talks and the revival of a tech rally.