China’s new ‘digital iron curtain’: Beijing tightens grip on people, money and AI

IANS | September 6, 2026 2:48 PM

New Delhi , Sep 6 (IANS) China is tightening controls over the movement of people, capital and strategic technologies, with new exit-and-entry rules set to take effect on September 15 that will allow authorities to restrict citizens from leaving the country in cases involving risks to industrial and technological security, a report has said.

India emerges as key diesel supplier to Europe: Report

IANS | September 6, 2026 12:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) India is emerging as a crucial supplier of diesel to Europe as Russian exports remain severely constrained and US shipments begin to weaken, with Indian refiners accounting for around 60 per cent of diesel volumes transiting the Bab-el-Mandeb to Europe in August, according to energy intelligence firm Vortexa.