Pakistan gets 25th IMF bailout despite repeated breach of loan terms

IANS | December 26, 2025 4:22 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Pakistan has become chronically dependent on bailouts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as it has been plunging from one fiscal crisis into another over the years. It is, however, ironic that the country been getting these loans despite Islamabad’s failure to meet the IMF conditions to revive the economy.

Sensex, Nifty end lower as IT, auto stocks drag markets

IANS | December 26, 2025 3:59 PM

Mumbai, Dec 26 (IANS) Indian stock markets ended lower on Thursday as investors stayed cautious during the holiday-shortened week and refrained from taking fresh positions due to the absence of strong triggers.

Govt drive returns Rs 2,000 crore unclaimed savings to rightful owners

IANS | December 26, 2025 2:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) The government has succeeded in returning to the rightful owners a total amount of nearly Rs 2,000 crore that was stuck as "unclaimed savings" across banks, insurance, mutual funds, dividends, shares, and retirement benefits held within the regulated financial system, according to an official statement issued on Friday.

IANS Year Ender 2025: 2026 set to break new records with ‘Make in India’ and PLI schemes firmly in place

IANS | December 26, 2025 1:51 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) India’s electronics and semiconductor journey has moved from intent to execution – creating several new highs this year -- and 2026 is set to break new records with ‘Make in India’ and production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes firmly in place -- establishing India as a competitive and trusted electronics manufacturing destination globally.