FM Sitharaman pitches for India's reform-led growth story to investors in New York

IANS | September 3, 2026 9:58 AM

New York, Sep 3 (IANS) Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman has pitched for India's reform-led growth story to investors at a high-level business roundtable here, highlighting the country's 7.8 per cent economic growth in the first quarter of 2026-27 and improved investment climate, it was announced on Thursday.

Air interceptors world's top defence need: Rubio

IANS | September 3, 2026 9:32 AM

Washington, Sep 3 (IANS) Air interceptors have become the world's most sought-after defence capability as countries confront growing missile and drone threats, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said, warning that Washington must protect its own military stockpiles even as allies seek additional supplies.

Ukraine strikes, Western sanctions hurting Russian economy: Rubio

IANS | September 3, 2026 8:57 AM

Washington, Sep 3 (IANS) Ukrainian strikes inside Russia, combined with Western sanctions, are having an impact on the Russian economy, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said, as Washington and Kyiv negotiate arrangements that could help Ukraine produce sophisticated missile-defence systems.