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'India-EU partnership to play key role in New World Order'

IANS | April 8, 2026 8:28 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump, during his second term in office, is radically altering the close and longstanding ties between India and the United States that had been forged over recent years, as his administration pursues a more isolationist America First policy, and given this, the "new rapprochement between India and the EU is crucially deemed to strengthen stability within the international system", according to an article.

Pakistan Govt fails to meet IMF's revenue collection target

IANS | April 8, 2026 6:55 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The shortfall in the Pakistan government’s revenues has emerged as the Achilles' heel of the IMF Programme.

Manappuram Finance reports insider trading code violation, imposes Rs 20,000 penalty

IANS | April 8, 2026 6:47 PM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Manappuram Finance Limited on Wednesday said that it has reported a violation of its code of conduct under insider trading rules, involving a transaction carried out through the portfolio management services (PMS) account of one of its independent directors.

Broader coalition needed to fight ‘shadow economy’ of illicit trade: Minister

IANS | April 8, 2026 6:38 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Illicit trade in India remains as a “shadow economy” that impacts consumer trust, honest businesses and public revenues, Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday.

Social media mocks Galgotias University ads after AI Summit row

IANS | April 8, 2026 6:18 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Galgotias University on Wednesday found itself at the centre of a social media storm after releasing full-page advertisements in leading Indian newspapers claiming global recognition.

India ranks 3rd largest in renewable energy capacity; eyes 500 GW by 2030: Minister

IANS | April 8, 2026 6:09 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday said that India has ranked third globally in renewable energy installed capacity, surpassing Brazil.

India’s private equity market rebounds 66.4 pc in Q1 2026

IANS | April 8, 2026 5:54 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Activity in India’s private equity market improved in the Q1 2026, with total equity investments reaching $3.83 billion, surging 0.9 per cent sequentially and 66.4 per cent year‑on‑year, a report said on Wednesday.

Future Consumer defaults on Rs 615.67 crore loan repayments, plans asset monetisation

IANS | April 8, 2026 5:33 PM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Future Consumer Limited has defaulted on loan repayments worth Rs 615.67 crore, including both principal and interest, as of March-end 2026, according to a regulatory filing by the company.

Vietnamese firm to boost modern and integrated urban development in Maharashtra: CM Fadnavis

IANS | April 8, 2026 5:20 PM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Vietnam's VinGroup Joint Stock Company, on Wednesday, pledged an investment of nearly $8.5 billion (Rs 71,000 crore) in Maharashtra.

Cabinet approves 1st hydro project in Arunachal’s Lohit Basin for Rs 14,105 crore

IANS | April 8, 2026 5:09 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved Rs 14,105.83 crore for the construction of Kalai-II hydro-electric project (HEP) on Lohit river in Anjaw district, Arunachal Pradesh.

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'India-EU partnership to play key role in New World Order'

Pakistan Govt fails to meet IMF's revenue collection target

Manappuram Finance reports insider trading code violation, imposes Rs 20,000 penalty

Broader coalition needed to fight ‘shadow economy’ of illicit trade: Minister

Social media mocks Galgotias University ads after AI Summit row

India ranks 3rd largest in renewable energy capacity; eyes 500 GW by 2030: Minister

India’s private equity market rebounds 66.4 pc in Q1 2026

Future Consumer defaults on Rs 615.67 crore loan repayments, plans asset monetisation

Vietnamese firm to boost modern and integrated urban development in Maharashtra: CM Fadnavis

Cabinet approves 1st hydro project in Arunachal’s Lohit Basin for Rs 14,105 crore

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