India, Japan to launch framework for biogas-powered vehicles: Report

IANS | June 27, 2026 6:59 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) India and Japan will establish a framework to promote biogas-powered vehicles as part of efforts to strengthen clean mobility and energy security, with the two countries targeting the expansion of methane production plants for compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles in India, a report has said.

Bangladesh's external debt climbs to $78.22 billion: Report

IANS | June 27, 2026 6:14 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Bangladesh Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury told parliament that the country's total external debt stood at $78.22 billion as of March this year, and warned that the country’s debt‑servicing obligations are set to rise in coming years, a new report has said.

India to sustain high growth rate despite global headwinds: Expert

IANS | June 27, 2026 3:36 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) India is expected to remain among the world’s fastest‑growing major economies despite geopolitical tensions, uncertainty around artificial intelligence (AI) spending and sustained foreign investor outflows, Seth R. Freeman, Senior Managing Director at GlassRatner Advisory & Capital Group, has said.

Piyush Goyal launches India-UK CETA business manual ahead of trade pact rollout

IANS | June 27, 2026 2:57 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) A practical business utilisation manual for the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was launched by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal in London to help businesses in both countries maximise the benefits of the landmark trade pact before it comes into force on July 15, it was announced on Saturday.