India’s nuclear energy plan holds key to closer ties with Central Asia

IANS | May 29, 2026 3:30 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) India’s growing civilian nuclear energy programme offers an opportunity for establishing a strategic link between India and Central Asia for long-term cooperation in the supply of uranium, strengthening energy security, economic ties and geopolitical diversification, according to an article in Geopolitical Monitor.

Bangladesh faces budget challenge amid rising debt servicing burden: Report

IANS | May 29, 2026 3:18 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) As the International Monetary Fund (MF) has reclassified Bangladesh from a low risk to a moderate risk country in its debt sustainability analysis, a report has said that mounting repayment obligations are emerging as one of the biggest challenges for the BNP-led government in its first budget preparation.

Codex weekly active users in India surge 27x so far in 2026: OpenAI

IANS | May 29, 2026 2:55 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) US-based artificial intelligence firm OpenAI on Friday said adoption of its AI coding and productivity tool Codex is accelerating rapidly in India, with weekly active users growing 27-fold since the beginning of 2026 so far as developers, founders and professionals increasingly adopt AI tools to build and execute tasks faster.

Multi-pronged approach needed for MSMEs’ integration into global value chains

IANS | May 29, 2026 2:19 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) There is a need for a multi-pronged approach to bridge the technology divide through greater digital inclusion, stronger innovation capabilities, and improved technology readiness of MSMEs to support their integration into regional and global value chains, an official statement said on Friday.

IMF worried as Pakistan’s military takes over economic powers: Report

IANS | May 29, 2026 2:14 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Behind Pakistan’s negotiations for new bailout packages from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a silent yet highly consequential power struggle is unfolding between the IMF and the Pakistani military over control of the country’s key economic power structures, according to an article published by Pressenza International Press Agency.

Semiconductor production crucial for India’s future growth: Expert

IANS | May 29, 2026 1:49 PM

Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) Stressing the strategic importance of semiconductor manufacturing and related technologies, Padma Shri awardee Prof. Juzer Vasi said on Friday that semiconductors play a critical role not only in chip production but also across consumer electronics, defence systems, space technology and several other sectors vital to India’s growth and self-reliance.

RBI records 20.6 pc growth in assets to Rs 91.97 lakh crore in FY26

IANS | May 29, 2026 1:26 PM

Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) balance sheet expanded by a robust 20.6 per cent to Rs 91.97 lakh crore (as of March 31, 2026) compared to the corresponding figure of the previous year, on the back of a high growth in domestic investments, gold holdings and foreign investments, according to the RBI’s annual report released on Friday.