India, Norway review trade growth, explore investment opportunities

IANS | April 17, 2026 7:09 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India and Norway on Friday reviewed the global and domestic economic outlook, noting the need for resilient supply chains, energy security, climate transition, and stronger trade and investment linkages in a period of geopolitical uncertainty.

Courts must identify points for determination even in ex parte proceedings: SC

IANS | April 17, 2026 7:05 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court has held that while framing of issues in an ex parte civil suit is not mandatory, courts are nevertheless obligated to identify and adjudicate the "points for determination" and deliver a reasoned judgment in conformity with the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC).

India emerging as global AI hub for retail, CPG sectors: Report

IANS | April 17, 2026 5:35 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India is rapidly emerging as a global nerve centre for artificial intelligence (AI) in the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) sectors, driven by the growing scale and strategic evolution of Global Capability Centres (GCCs), according to a report.