Lahore ATC refused to help IndiGo flight stuck in hailstorm danger

IANS | May 23, 2025 2:49 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The pilots of the IndiGo plane, which was damaged in rough weather en route to Srinagar, were denied permission by the Lahore ATC to venture briefly into Pakistan airspace to escape the hailstorm, in complete violation of humanitarian norms.

PM Modi sees northeast states as gateway to $200 billion trade with ASEAN

IANS | May 23, 2025 2:07 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India’s trade with ASEAN countries, which currently stands at approximately $125 billion, is expected to exceed $200 billion in the coming years with the northeast states playing a key role as a strategic trade bridge and gateway to the southeast Asian markets.

India becomes strategic hub for global corporations in Asia-Pacific: Report

IANS | May 23, 2025 1:55 PM

Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) India accounted for 47 per cent of all Asia-Pacific (APAC) office leasing volumes in 2024 -- up from 36 per cent in 2015 -- underlining the country’s strategic relevance amid trade shifts, supply chain diversification and macroeconomic headwinds, a report showed on Friday.

Sensex, Nifty surge over 1 pc; IT, FMCG stocks gain

IANS | May 23, 2025 1:36 PM

Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) The Indian stock markets bounced back strongly on Friday with both the Sensex and Nifty rising sharply during the intra-day trade after a cautious start. The rally was driven by positive global cues and heavy buying in the IT and FMCG stocks.