India resilient despite global shocks, says IMF chief

IANS | April 16, 2026 6:59 AM

Washington, April 16 (IANS) India’s economy is expected to remain resilient even as global growth slows amid war-driven disruptions, with strong fundamentals helping it outperform most economies, the International Monetary Fund’s Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has said.

Iran tensions cloud US gas price outlook

IANS | April 16, 2026 6:36 AM

Washington, April 16 (IANS) The Trump administration has linked the outlook for US fuel prices to developments in the Iran conflict, saying a sustained drop in gasoline costs will depend on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and progress in ongoing negotiations.

Trump's tax cuts delivers record refund on Tax Day: White House

IANS | April 16, 2026 6:24 AM

Washington, April 16 (IANS) President Donald Trump’s working families tax cuts have delivered record refunds and broad relief to millions of Americans, the White House stated, citing strong uptake across key provisions such as no tax on overtime and tips.

India's technology talent key in global crypto race

IANS | April 16, 2026 6:15 AM

Washington, April 16 (IANS) India’s deep pool of technology talent is emerging as a critical factor in the global race to build digital asset infrastructure, participants at a policy discussion have said.

US and Iran chose Pakistan as facilitator in specific geopolitical context: Report

IANS | April 15, 2026 9:23 PM

Islamabad, April 15 (IANS) While the recent negotiations between the United States and Iran held in Islamabad failed to deliver the anticipated outcomes, the peace process must move forward through alternative mediation efforts led by major and emerging powers aimed at achieving a sustainable and just peace in the Persian Gulf, a report mentioned.

Report paints devastating picture of child protection in Pakistan

IANS | April 15, 2026 9:15 PM

London, April 15 (IANS) Child abuse in Pakistan remains widespread, encompassing physical, sexual, and emotional violence, as well as exploitation through child labour and trafficking. Despite existing legal frameworks, entrenched stigma, weak enforcement, and cultural barriers continue to hinder reporting, leaving thousands of cases unreported every year, a report detailed this week.

Pakistan's 'self-styled' mediation in US-Iran conflict highlights key inconsistencies: Report

IANS | April 15, 2026 8:42 PM

Islamabad, April 15 (IANS) Pakistan's "self-styled" mediation in the US-Iran conflict reflects key inconsistencies and geopolitical stakes. Being a mediator, one should be impartial and not take any sides. Furthermore, mediator should be accepted from all the conflicting sides. However, Pakistan's mediation in the West Asia conflict has steered away from these two points, a report has detailed.