India-flagged LPG vessel Jag Vikram safely crosses Strait of Hormuz: Govt

IANS | April 11, 2026 5:46 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The Government on Saturday said, in a routine briefing, that the India-flagged LPG vessel Jag Vikram has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, even as authorities continue to closely monitor maritime operations amid heightened tensions in the Gulf region.

West Asia conflict drags Bangladesh's economic growth to 4 pc: ADB

IANS | April 11, 2026 5:14 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered Bangladesh’s economic growth forecast to 4 per cent for the current fiscal year ending in June, down from its earlier projection of 4.7 per cent, citing higher fuel prices and disruptions in global supply chains, according to a new report.

Fuel price shocks ripple Pakistan's economy, hit households

IANS | April 11, 2026 4:43 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) As geopolitical tensions rise following Israel’s attack on Lebanon’s Hezbollah, Pakistan’s already fragile economy is facing added pressure, with rising fuel prices rippling across the broader economy, driving up the cost of essential goods and straining households, a report has said.