Sri Lanka's betel exports slump amidst Pakistani tariffs

IANS | September 12, 2026 5:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Sri Lanka’s betel export sector has been hit by a sharp fall in shipments and dollar earnings to Pakistan--its primary betel market-- amid tariff and regulatory barriers, a new report has said.

EU warns Pakistan over continuing violations of human rights

IANS | September 12, 2026 4:58 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) With Pakistan failing to pay heed to EU warnings over its dismal record of enforced disappearances, political repression and suppression of minorities, the European Parliament and the EU delegation have made it clear to Islamabad that merely signing conventions and passing laws will no longer be enough to preserve privileged access to Pakistani exports in the European market, according to an article in the European Conservative.

India supplies 895 crore litres of ethanol by August: Industry data

IANS | September 12, 2026 3:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) India supplied 895 crore litres of ethanol by the end of August under the Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025-26 with grain-based feedstocks accounting for nearly 70 per cent of these cumulative supplies, according to data released by the All India Distillers' Association (AIDA) on Saturday.

India-Malaysia ties moving into 'ambitious new areas': PM Modi

IANS | September 12, 2026 2:32 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India-Malaysia ties are moving into "ambitious new areas" as both countries continue to work together to realise the full potential of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.