India’s development lessons can help world: Ajay Banga

IANS | September 2, 2026 10:17 AM

Asheville, Sep 2 (IANS) India has reached a stage where its development experience, including digital public infrastructure and technology-led agriculture, can be shared with other countries, World Bank President Ajay Banga has said.

Japan should end reflation push: US

IANS | September 2, 2026 9:53 AM

Asheville, Sep 2 (IANS) Japan should move beyond the reflationary policies associated with former prime minister Shinzo Abe and begin managing the consequences of their success, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said.

UN chief to visit India for BRICS summit: Spokesperson

IANS | September 2, 2026 9:28 AM

United Nations, Sep 2 (IANS) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will be visiting India next week for the BRICS Summit, where he will meet with leaders of emerging economies around the world, according to his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.

AI could unleash US start-up boom: Scott Bessent

IANS | September 2, 2026 9:20 AM

Asheville, Sep 2 (IANS) Artificial intelligence is helping small businesses operate with fewer people and could unleash a start-up boom across the United States, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said, while urging technology companies to explain more clearly how its benefits will reach ordinary Americans.

India can clock growth beyond 8 pc: World Bank's Ajay Banga

IANS | September 2, 2026 9:14 AM

Asheville, Sep 2 (IANS) India has the potential to grow beyond its current 7-8 per cent trajectory, World Bank President Ajay Banga has said, describing the country’s latest economic performance as robust despite global energy pressures, trade uncertainty and the impact of El Niño.

Trump-Xi talks to address AI guardrails

IANS | September 2, 2026 8:42 AM

Asheville, Sep 2 (IANS) Artificial intelligence is expected to feature prominently when US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet in Washington this month, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said, calling for guardrails and closer communication between the "world’s two leading AI powers".