India-Ethiopia ties turn stronger after PM Modi’s Africa visit

IANS | January 6, 2026 4:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ethiopia in December 2025 was a major diplomatic event of the year, resulting in upgrading the relations between the two countries to a 'Strategic Partnership' and laying a concrete roadmap for a high priority engagement for the next decade.

‘India Energy Week 2026’ to focus on boosting energy security, catalysing investment

IANS | January 6, 2026 4:35 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Tuesday that the 'India Energy Week (IEW) 2026' will return to Goa from January 27–30, bringing together ministers from across the world, global CEOs, policymakers, financial institutions, academia and technology providers at a critical juncture for the global energy sector.

Telenor finally exits Pakistan, joins MNC exodus

IANS | January 6, 2026 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Telenor Group has finally exit Pakistan, announcing the successful completion of the sale of Telenor Pakistan to Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), as the atmosphere to do business becomes extremely difficulty in the country.

Pakistan’s economic crisis deepens as exports shrink

IANS | January 6, 2026 4:14 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) A sharp fall of 20.4 per cent in Pakistan’s exports in December -- the fifth consecutive month of declining overseas shipments of the country -- underscores that the slump stems from structural factors and can no longer be dismissed as a temporary setback, according to an article in the local media.