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Pakistan surviving on IMF reviews but economy remains vulnerable as ever: Report

IANS | January 1, 2026 8:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Pakistan is witnessing the institutionalisation of a "survivalist" economy where every policy choice is dictated by the need to pass the next International Monetary Fund (IMF) review, regardless of whether that policy erodes the tax base for the next decade, while the economy remains vulnerable as ever -- headed nowhere except, most likely, into another IMF programme, as per a news report.

IANS Year Ender 2025: India navigates geopolitical strain and security deadlines

Radhakrishnan S | January 1, 2026 8:10 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) India enters 2026 facing a complex matrix of geopolitical friction, internal security deadlines, and climate-induced economic pressures, marking a shift from the stabilisation efforts of the previous year, according to official data and strategic analysts.

Commercial LPG cylinder pricing reflects international benchmark pricing: Govt

IANS | January 1, 2026 7:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Amid reports of a Rs 111 increase in the price of commercial LPG cylinders, the Government on Thursday said that commercial LPG prices are market-determined and directly linked to international benchmarks.

Directors’ annual KYC filing requirement now once in 3 years, effective from March 31

IANS | January 1, 2026 6:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The government on Thursday said that annual KYC filing requirement for directors in companies has been replaced with a simpler KYC intimation once in every three years, to be effective from March 31, 2026.

Bulgaria officially adopts Euro with short transition period

IANS | January 1, 2026 6:49 PM

Sofia, Jan 1 (IANS) Bulgaria joined the eurozone and adopted the Euro as its official currency on New Year's Day, becoming the 21st member of the Euro area.

B’desh: Farmers, fishermen lose land and livelihoods to big power plants

IANS | January 1, 2026 6:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) A recent photo exhibition by Bangladeshi photographer Noor Alam at a gallery in Tokyo depicted the sad story of the fishing and farming communities in the Matarbari region of southeastern Bangladesh are struggling to survive after losing their land and livelihoods to coal and gas-fired power plants that are being set up in the region.

GST growth reinforces structural strength of India’s formal economy: Experts

IANS | January 1, 2026 6:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Despite the steep cut in GST rates, a growth of over 6 per cent in gross monthly collection in December is encouraging, industry experts said on Thursday.

Record deliveries on New Year’s Eve despite strike calls: Deepinder Goyal

IANS | January 1, 2026 6:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Food delivery and quick commerce platforms Zomato and Blinkit achieved record delivery numbers on New Year’s Eve, despite calls for strikes circulating over the past few days, its co-founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal said on Thursday.

India’s economy to grow stronger in 2026, exports to rise on FTAs: Industry

IANS | January 1, 2026 5:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Industry leaders on Thursday said they believe that India’s economic position will strengthen further in 2026, with exports expected to gain momentum due to free trade agreements signed with key countries.

Vodafone Idea receives GST penalty order of Rs 637.91 crore, to take legal action

IANS | January 1, 2026 5:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Vodafone Idea on Thursday said it has received a GST penalty order of Rs 637.91 crore, passed under Section 74 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act (CGST), 2017.

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Pakistan surviving on IMF reviews but economy remains vulnerable as ever: Report

IANS Year Ender 2025: India navigates geopolitical strain and security deadlines

Commercial LPG cylinder pricing reflects international benchmark pricing: Govt

Directors’ annual KYC filing requirement now once in 3 years, effective from March 31

Bulgaria officially adopts Euro with short transition period

B’desh: Farmers, fishermen lose land and livelihoods to big power plants

GST growth reinforces structural strength of India’s formal economy: Experts

Record deliveries on New Year’s Eve despite strike calls: Deepinder Goyal

India’s economy to grow stronger in 2026, exports to rise on FTAs: Industry

Vodafone Idea receives GST penalty order of Rs 637.91 crore, to take legal action

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