India’s tyre sector poised to clock 8 pc revenue growth in FY26: Report

IANS | July 18, 2025 1:41 PM

Mumbai, July 18 (IANS) India’s tyre sector will see steady revenue growth of 7-8 per cent during the current financial year, driven by replacement demand that accounts for half of annual sales, even as offtake by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will likely be subdued and exports steady, according to Crisil Ratings report released on Friday.

West Bengal: Wave of enthusiasm among Durgapur residents ahead of PM Modi's much-anticipated rally

IANS | July 18, 2025 1:02 PM

Durgapur, July 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's much-anticipated rally in West Bengal's Durgapur on Friday sparked a wave of enthusiasm among his supporters and residents, turning the city into a festive ground. Thousands gathered to catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister, who is set to arrive to inaugurate a series of developmental projects worth over Rs 5,000 crore in West Bengal.

India reaffirms commitment to ‘Pact for Future’ at UN dialogue

IANS | July 18, 2025 10:14 AM

New York, July 18 (IANS) India reiterated its strong commitment to the Pact for the Future and its annexes, the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and the Declaration on Future Generations, during the third interactive informal dialogue held to review the pact.