Bangladesh braced for food inflation as Hormuz disrupts fertilizer trade

IANS | May 25, 2026 4:54 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Bangladesh is facing rising concerns over food security and inflation as continued disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten both global fuel and fertiliser supply chains, a report has said, warning of a potential knock-on impact on agriculture and rural incomes.

Govt releases comprehensive report ahead of new IIP 2022–23 series launch on June 1

IANS | May 25, 2026 4:46 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) In a bid to help users better understand and assimilate the new IIP 2022–23 series ahead of its official launch on June 1, the government on Monday said it has released a detailed report of the Technical Advisory Committee on Base Year Revision of the All-India Index of Industrial Production (TAC-IIP).

No shortage concerns, fertiliser availability stable: Govt

IANS | May 25, 2026 4:32 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) India’s fertiliser supply position remains stable and well above normal levels, with stocks currently accounting for more than 51 per cent of the annual requirement, the government said on Monday.

India enters Wi-Fi 7 era as TP-Link begins local manufacturing

IANS | May 25, 2026 2:33 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) India’s digital connectivity ecosystem received a boost on Monday as TP-Link India announced the commencement of local manufacturing of its Wi-Fi 7 product portfolio in the nation, aligning with the government’s push for domestic electronics production and next-generation telecom infrastructure.

Army Hospital R&R commissions modern radiotherapy tech for advanced cancer care

IANS | May 25, 2026 2:05 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) A Ring Gantry-based Linear Accelerator was commissioned into the Department of Radiation Oncology at Army Hospital Research & Referral, Delhi, to strengthen cancer care services and improve access to advanced radiotherapy for serving personnel, veterans and their dependents, an official statement said on Monday.

Ethanol-based stove cheaper than LPG, says Nitin Gadkari

IANS | May 25, 2026 1:34 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has unveiled an indigenous ethanol-based cooking stove technology that he said can produce cooking flames at a lower cost than commercial LPG cylinders, while also announcing a Rs 40-crore initiative to promote scientific temperament among young Indians.

India cannot afford fear mongering, economy remains resilient: FM Sitharaman

IANS | May 25, 2026 1:31 PM

Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday that India's economy continues to show resilience amid global uncertainty, and came out strongly against attempts to paint a “pessimistic and cynical narrative” that presents an inaccurate picture of the country’s growth trajectory.