India, World Bank eye deeper capital ties

IANS | September 2, 2026 7:08 AM

Asheville, Sep 2 (IANS) India and the World Bank Group have discussed expanding their partnership beyond traditional lending, with a sharper focus on infrastructure finance, digital public infrastructure, tourism and the mobilisation of private capital.

India and US to deepen critical minerals ties

IANS | September 1, 2026 9:50 PM

Asheville, Sep 1 (IANS) India and the United States have agreed to deepen cooperation on critical minerals as part of their long-standing economic relationship, following talks between Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

India, China need pragmatic and functional relationship amid confrontation: Report

IANS | September 1, 2026 9:42 PM

New Delhi/ Beijing, Sep 1 (IANS) Although India and China may not agree on Asia’s future or emerge as strategic partners, the two countries need a pragmatic and functional relationship that allows them to pursue their respective interests while preventing differences from escalating into confrontation, a report has stated.