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India’s steel sector sustains growth momentum in April: Govt

IANS | May 6, 2026 1:32 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) India’s steel sector sustained its growth trajectory during April with a 5.8 per cent increase in crude steel production to 14.09 million tonnes, from 13.31 million tonnes in the same month of the previous year while the domestic demand momentum stayed robust on the back of continued buoyancy across infrastructure and manufacturing, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.

India-EU launch Rs 169 crore EV battery recycling drive, proposals open till Sept 15

IANS | May 6, 2026 1:31 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) India and the European Union have deepened their clean energy partnership with the launch of a third coordinated call for proposals on recycling electric vehicle (EV) batteries, under the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC).

Eight in ten Indian job seekers now vet roles for scams before applying: Report

IANS | May 6, 2026 12:58 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) A growing wariness is reshaping how Indians search for jobs, with eight in 10 professionals now checking whether a role is legitimate before applying, according to a report released on Wednesday.

India launches Swasth Bharat Portal to integrate multiple digital health systems

IANS | May 6, 2026 12:30 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The government launched Swasth Bharat Portal to integrate multiple national health program applications into a single interoperable platform, an official statement said on Wednesday.

Gold, silver prices gain up to 3 pc on weak dollar, oil prices

IANS | May 6, 2026 12:06 PM

Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Gold and silver traded higher on Wednesday, tracking weakness in oil prices and the dollar index, with both precious metals gaining up to 3 per cent.

Accessible global oil inventories could run low by mid‑June: Report

IANS | May 6, 2026 11:51 AM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Global oil inventories that can be tapped without disrupting supply chains could be exhausted within three weeks, raising the risk of 'operational stress' in markets by mid‑June, a report has said.

India pitches Bharat Innovates 2026 in Paris ahead of Nice conclave

IANS | May 6, 2026 11:10 AM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) India pitched its deep-tech startup programme ‘Bharat Innovates 2026’ to global investors and stakeholders at a roadshow in Paris, building momentum ahead of the conclave scheduled to be held in Nice next month.

Sonipat Human Development Report 2026 presented in Delhi, sparks dialogue on local development challenges

IANS | May 6, 2026 10:54 AM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Sonipat Human Development Report (HDR) 2026, earlier released by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Haryana in January 2026, was formally presented in New Delhi recently.

Suchi Semicon fully committed to India Semiconductor Mission: Founder on Cabinet's nod

IANS | May 6, 2026 10:38 AM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Suchi Semicon on Wednesday said it is truly honoured and humbled by the Cabinet's approval of its semiconductor project in Gujarat, with an outlay of around Rs 868 crore, and remains fully committed to this national mission.

Indian companies plan to invest over $20.5 billion in US: Sergio Gor

IANS | May 6, 2026 10:34 AM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Indian companies have lined up investments worth over $20.5 billion across sectors such as technology, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals in the United States, US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, said on Wednesday, describing the momentum as a direct outcome of President Donald Trump's economic leadership.

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India’s steel sector sustains growth momentum in April: Govt

India-EU launch Rs 169 crore EV battery recycling drive, proposals open till Sept 15

Eight in ten Indian job seekers now vet roles for scams before applying: Report

India launches Swasth Bharat Portal to integrate multiple digital health systems

Gold, silver prices gain up to 3 pc on weak dollar, oil prices

Accessible global oil inventories could run low by mid‑June: Report

India pitches Bharat Innovates 2026 in Paris ahead of Nice conclave

Sonipat Human Development Report 2026 presented in Delhi, sparks dialogue on local development challenges

Suchi Semicon fully committed to India Semiconductor Mission: Founder on Cabinet's nod

Indian companies plan to invest over $20.5 billion in US: Sergio Gor

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