India’s pulse imports dip 31 per cent as Aatmanirbharta mission fuels production

IANS | October 11, 2026 3:31 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) India's total pulse production rose to 274.09 lakh tonnes in 2025-26 from 256.83 lakh tonnes in 2024-25, driven by the 'Mission for Aatmanirbharta', which has also resulted in a sharp decline in imports of the protein-rich staple during this period, according to an official factsheet issued on Sunday.

Pakistan faces huge risk in $58 billion power sector plan

IANS | October 11, 2026 2:21 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Pakistan has planned a 2025-35 roadmap for the power sector requiring a massive $58 billion investment in electricity generation and transmission even though the country is saddled with substantial unused generation capacity in a loss-making sector, according to a report.

Bangladesh faces stagflation challenge as inflation remains high: Report

IANS | October 11, 2026 2:19 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Bangladesh is grappling with mounting stagflationary pressures as persistently high inflation, weak economic growth, subdued private investment and declining household purchasing power combine to weigh on the economy, with experts warning that the ongoing Middle East conflict has amplified, rather than caused, the country's underlying structural weaknesses, a report has said.

Indian Railways throws open 3,584 jobs for young graduates

IANS | October 11, 2026 1:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Indian Railways has announced 3,548 graduate-level vacancies for jobs under the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC–Graduate), which provide opportunities for graduates to work across different functional areas of railway operations and administration, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.

Adani Cement creates 70-ft aerial tribute to Maa Durga using 15,000 cement bags

IANS | October 11, 2026 11:16 AM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) As the festive fervour of Navratri begins, Adani Cement, part of the Adani Portfolio and the world's ninth-largest cement producer, on Sunday created a large-scale aerial tribute to Maa Durga using 15,000 cement bags at its Kymore plant in Madhya Pradesh as part of its Navratri and Durga Puja 2026 campaign.

Young innovators showcase talent in robotics at IMC 2026

IANS | October 11, 2026 8:12 AM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Team Singularity and Ferrum Incubators have emerged as Junior and Senior Champions in the ‘Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2026–2027’, to represent India at the Global Grand Finale in Geneva next year, according to an official statement.