Why nations need to be wary of China’s cheap AI

IANS | October 18, 2026 3:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) There is much to fear from artificial intelligence (AI) developed by Chinese companies such as DeepSeek and Xiaomi China and handed to businesses and governments in the West almost free of charge, according to a report.

India's 3-part truce plan seen as 'broadest' for ending Russia-Ukraine war

IANS | October 18, 2026 3:11 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) While US President Donald Trump’s efforts focus on building pressure on Russia and Ukraine not to strike each other's oil refineries, India seems to be involved in broader discussions aimed at achieving a more comprehensive cessation of hostilities, according to a report.

India-EFTA trade pact opens new opportunities for Norwegian investment across key sectors

IANS | October 18, 2026 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) India's strong economic growth trajectory and the implementation of the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) are creating significant opportunities for Norwegian investors, particularly in manufacturing, renewable energy, infrastructure, financial services and the digital economy, according to industry insights.

FSSAI tightens norms for storage, transport of khoa, paneer, meat and fish

IANS | October 18, 2026 2:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Sunday issued an advisory directing food business operators (FBOs) to ensure proper handling, storage and transportation of perishable food items such as khoa, paneer, meat and fish under controlled temperature conditions throughout the supply chain to safeguard food safety and public health.

India’s imports of Russian crude dip in Sep amid price rise

IANS | October 18, 2026 2:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) India’s imports of Russian crude declined 13 per cent in September, the second consecutive monthly decline and the lowest since April amid rising prices due to the escalating Middle East conflict which has choked the Red Sea trade route apart from the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).

Top-10 firms add Rs 3.65 lakh crore in market value

IANS | October 18, 2026 1:46 PM

Mumbai, Oct 18 (IANS) The combined market capitalisation of nine of India's 10 most-valued companies surged by Rs 3.65 lakh crore last week, with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bharti Airtel and Infosys emerging as the biggest gainers as benchmark equity indices rallied sharply.

FM Sitharaman meets survivors of 2018 Tham Luang cave incident in Bangkok

IANS | October 18, 2026 10:35 AM

Bangkok, Oct 18 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met members and representatives of Thailand’s Wild Boars Football Academy here, including survivors of the 2018 Tham Luang cave incident, in which 13 people, an assistant coach and 12 boys aged between 11 and 16, were trapped in the cave for up to 17 days.