US Senator Warner says Trump tariffs set back India ties

IANS | June 25, 2026 11:58 PM

Washington, June 25 (IANS) Senior Democratic Senator Mark Warner said on Thursday that US President Donald Trump's tariff policies have set back the India-US relationship, saying that recent trade measures disrupted growing economic ties between the two countries despite their expanding strategic partnership.

DPIIT notifies quality control order to bolster supply chains, facilitate industry compliance

IANS | June 25, 2026 11:16 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) In a significant step towards strengthening India's quality ecosystem and enhancing industrial competitiveness, the Centre's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has notified the Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026, which rolls out a framework aimed at balancing regulatory compliance with innovation, technological advancement and supply chain resilience.

India's steel sector records steady growth in May

IANS | June 25, 2026 11:09 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) India's production of finished steel during May this year went up to 13.8 million tonnes which represents a 6.8 per cent increase over the corresponding figure of 12.9 million tonnes in the same month last year, according to data released by the Ministry of Steel on Thursday.

Adani Ports secures ‘BBB’ upgrade from S&P, matches India’s sovereign rating

IANS | June 25, 2026 10:59 PM

Ahmedabad, June 25 (IANS) Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) on Thursday said that S&P Global Ratings has upgraded its long-term issuer credit rating and the issue rating on its senior unsecured notes to “BBB” from “BBB-“ with a “Stable” outlook, citing its robust cash generation and ability to fund an ambitious expansion plan while maintaining healthy leverage.

FIR filed against eight individuals in Shri Ram Temple donation row

IANS | June 25, 2026 10:26 PM

Ayodhya/Lucknow, June 25 (IANS) An FIR (First Information Report) has been registered following allegations of pilferage of offerings at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, and two accused were arrested on Thursday. The FIR names eight accused, including six temple employees responsible for counting cash.