Pakistan’s energy crisis rooted in policy failures: Report

IANS | May 24, 2026 3:38 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Pakistan’s deepening energy crisis and rising burden of circular debt are the result of years of flawed policy decisions, expensive imported fuel dependence and weak regulatory oversight rather than the International Monetary Fund (IMF) alone, according to a strongly worded analysis examining the country’s power sector.

'Great Nicobar project gives India maritime clout to counter China'

IANS | May 24, 2026 2:54 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The Great Nicobar Project, work on which is underway, aims to transform the island into a strategic maritime and economic hub by leveraging its proximity to the global East–West shipping route and reducing dependence on foreign transshipment ports, keeping in view India’s defence and national security, an article contended.

PM Modi’s meeting with Nordic leaders seen as key geopolitical event

IANS | May 24, 2026 1:25 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders of five Nordic countries -- Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark -- in Oslo, carries immense geopolitical significance as countries seek new economic and strategic partnerships amid rising global fragmentation and conflict-driven economic pressures, a report has said.

Govt expands verification of CNG, LNG, Hydrogen dispensers with new fees, empower states

IANS | May 24, 2026 10:49 AM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) In a bid to improve efficiency and support the growing adoption of cleaner fuels across the country, the government on Sunday said it has amended the Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2013, to further strengthen India’s legal metrology ecosystem and expand the country’s verification infrastructure for weights and measures.