Modi govt’s 12 years: Empowering women, youth, farmers and poor

IANS | June 9, 2026 6:30 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Marking 12 years of the Narendra Modi-led dispensation, the central government on Tuesday released a series of booklets showcasing its various key achievements and initiatives. One such publication, titled "From Empowerment to Prosperity," spotlights efforts undertaken to empower women, youth, farmers and marginalised communities, identifying them as the four foundational pillars of a developed India.

India cushioning itself with trade deals amid global shock: HSBC's Pranjul Bhandari

IANS | June 9, 2026 5:23 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) As the world economies begin to diversify in the challenging environment as part of their China+1 strategy, India, which has seen an average GDP growth between six and six-and-a-half per cent in the last 12 years, is cushioning itself by signing several trade deals with advanced economies, HSBC's Chief India Economist Pranjul Bhandari said on Tuesday.

Sudhan Gurung to be reappointed as Nepal’s Home Minister after inquiry report

IANS | June 9, 2026 3:12 PM

Kathmandu, June 9 (IANS) Sudhan Gurung, who stepped down as Nepal's Home Minister on April 22 following controversy over his financial dealings, is set to return to the post. He is likely to take the oath of office later on Tuesday after Prime Minister Balendra Shah recommended President Ram Chandra Poudel to appoint Gurung as Home Minister.