Middle East tensions cut global growth outlook: IMF

IANS | April 14, 2026 7:42 PM

Washington, April 14 (IANS) The global economy has taken a hit from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with growth projections lowered despite strong underlying momentum driven by technology investment and private sector resilience, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Tuesday.

NSE’s active investor base tanks 7 pc in FY26

IANS | April 14, 2026 6:59 PM

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Retail trading activity on the National Stock Exchange showed signs of cooling, with active client accounts on the NSE fell 7 per cent year-on-year (YoY) amid tighter regulations and volatile market conditions.

India growth steady despite global shocks: IMF

IANS | April 14, 2026 6:31 PM

Washington, April 14 (IANS) India’s growth outlook remains resilient despite rising global uncertainty triggered by the Middle East conflict, the Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said Tuesday projecting a steady expansion even as inflation edges higher.

100 flights expected to arrive in India from UAE on Tuesday

IANS | April 14, 2026 5:54 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Airlines continue to operate from the Gulf countries where airspace remains open with around 100 flights expected to arrive in India from the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs.

Over 80 pc of Balochistan lacks primary healthcare: Report

IANS | April 14, 2026 5:47 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Over 80 per cent of Balochistan’s population lack access to primary healthcare, according to its provincial health secretary, and budget shortfalls are central to this problem, a new report has said.

AI can serve as valuable enabler once sound clinical foundation is established: Minister

IANS | April 14, 2026 4:39 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh on Tuesday released the second edition of the postgraduate textbook of 'Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition', saying that once a sound clinical foundation is established, artificial intelligence (AI) can serve as a valuable enabler, assistant and facilitator.