India’s trade rose 5.4 pc to touch $1.84 trillion in Q4 of FY26: NITI Aayog

IANS | June 23, 2026 10:37 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India's total merchandise and services trade expanded by 5.4 per cent year-on-year during January–March in the financial year 2025-26 to reach $1.84 trillion, reflecting a stable performance despite the uncertainties in global markets, according to NITI Aayog’s latest “Trade Watch Quarterly” released on Tuesday.

Indian Americans take priorities to Capitol Hill

IANS | June 23, 2026 6:27 PM

Washington, June 23 (IANS) Nearly 200 Indian American delegates from 25 states are set to meet lawmakers and Congressional staff across the Capitol Hill on Tuesday as part of a major advocacy effort focused on strengthening the US-India partnership, advancing immigration reform and bolstering Indo-Pacific security.

China fudges trade data to take IMF for a ride: Report

IANS | June 23, 2026 6:16 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) China has manipulated its trade data to show that its current account surplus as a share of GDP is smaller that of Europe and managed to get this data accepted by the IMF, according to a report published by Council on Foreign Relations (CFR).

VOC Port becomes a model for green maritime growth: Sarbananda Sonowal

IANS | June 23, 2026 6:11 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The VO Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) has emerged as a model for sustainable maritime development in India, citing the port's significant progress in decarbonisation, renewable energy adoption and green infrastructure development, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, said on Tuesday.