Security risk, political uncertainty in Pakistan pose hurdles for investors

IANS | January 21, 2026 3:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Pakistan is unable to attract sufficient domestic or foreign investment because of poor governance, bad law and order situation, weak judicial system, bureaucratic hurdles and political uncertainty, according to an article in the Karachi-based Business Recorder.

Easing defence FDI norms could be a game-changer for India: Report

IANS | January 21, 2026 3:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) India is considering a significant relaxation of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) rules in the defence sector, raising the automatic‑route ownership cap from 49 to 74 per cent for existing licensed defence firms and removing vague conditions that would reshape its defence landscape, a recent report has highlighted.

Discoms need to be financially strong for improved services: Power Minister

IANS | January 21, 2026 2:26 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The power sector in coming times is going to become enormous and it is crucial for Discoms to be strong, prosperous, and financially empowered, Power Minister Manohar Lal said on Wednesday, adding that strong Discoms means improved services and greater sensitivity towards consumers.

India likely to join US-led Pax Silica maintaining strategic autonomy

IANS | January 21, 2026 1:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) In the war between China and the West to secure critical mineral supply chains needed for advancing AI initiatives, New Delhi may lean towards Pax Silica, a US-led initiative but without sacrificing strategic autonomy, according to reports.

Cabinet okays continuing Atal Pension Yojana till 2030-31

IANS | January 21, 2026 1:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the continuation of the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) up to the financial year 2030-31 along with extension of funding support for promotional and developmental activities and gap funding.