India’s power consumption rises by modest 4 pc in April

IANS | May 1, 2026 5:59 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) India's power consumption witnessed a modest 4.04 per cent growth to 153.99 billion units (BU) in April compared to the same month of the previous year, while demand for power remained low during the first half of the month as unseasonal rains cooled down temperature, according to official data.

India and Armenia discuss current geostrategic situation, expanding military engagement

IANS | May 1, 2026 5:34 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi held a meeting with Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Armenia, Lieutenant General Edvard Asryan in New Delhi on Friday, with talks focused on the current geostrategic situation, strengthening defence cooperation, expanding military engagement and advancing collaboration between two nations in areas of mutual interest.

UAE telecom giant Etisalat may exit Pakistan

IANS | May 1, 2026 5:30 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS): Leading UAE telecom major Etisalat is reviewing its investment in Pakistan, which could lead to its exit from Pakistan Telecom­muni­cation Company Ltd (PTCL), according to a report in the local media.