Iran war to increase India's oil import bill: Amitabh Kant

IANS | March 5, 2026 8:10 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Rising geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran conflict could significantly increase India's oil import bill and bring the rupee under pressure, former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said on Thursday.

India helping democratise AI for developing world: IMF Chief

IANS | March 5, 2026 5:33 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) India is emerging as a key player in the global Artificial Intelligence revolution and is helping to democratise the technology not just for its own citizens but also for developing countries around the world, Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, said on Thursday.