India's highway network expands at rapid pace in last 12 years

IANS | June 14, 2026 4:52 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) India has witnessed an unprecedented transformation in its road infrastructure over the last 12 years, from the implementation of Bharatmala Pariyojana and the rapid expansion of the National Highway network to the development of iconic expressways at record construction speed, according to an official factsheet issued on Sunday.

Year after year, India is fastest growing economy: FM Sitharaman

IANS | June 14, 2026 4:46 PM

Bengaluru, June 14 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that while Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was repeatedly criticising the country's economic performance, "on the contrary, quarter after quarter, year after year India has been the fastest growing economy".

FairPoint: Turmoil in PoK exposes Pakistan's real Kashmir policy

Deepika Bhan | June 14, 2026 4:13 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) There is no exact count of how many people have been killed in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), and perhaps there never will be. The Pakistani establishment has long been accused of concealing uncomfortable truths and controlling the flow of information from the region.

Centre keeping close watch on global oil market: Suresh Gopi

IANS | June 14, 2026 2:37 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi said on Sunday that any decision on revising the prices of petrol, diesel and LPG in the domestic market would depend on the availability and stability of crude oil supplies in the global market.