US lawmaker targets banks over Shein IPO

IANS | August 26, 2026 9:21 AM

Washington, Aug 26 (IANS) The Republican chairman of the US House Select Committee on China has accused three American financial institutions of helping Chinese-founded fast-fashion company Shein pursue a Hong Kong listing despite allegations linking its supply chain to forced labour.

UPI: From small steps within India to giant leap in global financial arena

IANS | August 25, 2026 11:27 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) When Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched BHIM UPI (Bharat Interface for Money – Unified Payments Interface) App during the inauguration of the “DigiDhanMela” on December 31, 2016, he had urged people to make digital payments a habit to transform the country into a cashless economy.

Canada hits back with 50 pc US tariffs

IANS | August 25, 2026 11:01 PM

Washington, Aug 25 (IANS) Canada announced matching tariffs of up to 50 per cent on $27.6 billion worth of US goods after suspending trade negotiations with Washington, saying the United States had demanded too much while offering too little.