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India, Qatar review strategic ties across trade, energy; agree to deepen bilateral cooperation

IANS | April 10, 2026 3:19 PM

New Delhi/Doha, April 10 (IANS) India and Qatar have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic ties across key sectors including trade, energy and cultural exchanges, as Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri held high-level talks in Doha during his two-day official visit, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Friday.

US-Iran war, last year's Gen-Z unrest to affect Nepal's economy significantly

IANS | April 10, 2026 3:19 PM

Kathmandu, April 10 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected that Nepal's economic growth will decelerate significantly in the current fiscal year 2025–26 due to the impact of last year’s civil unrest and the ongoing conflict in West Asia involving the United States, Iran, and Israel.

Govt relaxes inspection norms for rice exports to Europe

IANS | April 10, 2026 3:15 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The government has allowed exports of basmati and non-basmati rice to certain European countries without the mandatory certificate of inspection for a period of six months, according to an official notification issued on Friday.

Real estate insolvency framework needs project‑centric shift: Report

IANS | April 10, 2026 2:53 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Strengthening India's real estate insolvency framework needs a fundamental shift from entity‑level resolutions to a project‑centric model that prioritises completion and delivery of homes, a report said on Friday.

PM Modi highlights India’s highest-ever solar energy capacity addition

IANS | April 10, 2026 2:45 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted India's achievement in recording its highest-ever annual solar capacity addition.

Jaiprakash Gaur expresses full confidence in Adani Group to take Jaiprakash Associates forward

IANS | April 10, 2026 2:15 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Former Jaypee Group chairman Jaiprakash Gaur on Friday expressed confidence in the Adani Group’s takeover of Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL), following “the fair and transparent process conducted by the Committee of Creditors.”

Global smartphone shipments fall as Apple leads Q1 for 1st time

IANS | April 10, 2026 2:08 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Apple led the global smartphone market for the first time in the first quarter (Q1) of any year, achieving 21 per cent market share and 5 per cent YoY growth in Q1 2026, a report showed on Friday.

AI to boost general trade sales revenues by 15-20 pc: Report

IANS | April 10, 2026 1:27 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Artificial Intelligence (AI) could help companies globally increase revenue from general trade sales channels by 15 to 20 per cent, a new report has said.

Equity MF inflows hit 8-month high in March; SIP inflows hit record at Rs 32,087 crore

IANS | April 10, 2026 1:19 PM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Equity Mutual Funds (MFs) witnessed robust growth in March, with investments in actively managed funds rising to Rs 40,450.26 crore -- the highest since July 2025 -- compared to Rs 25,977.81 crore in February, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on Friday.

PM Modi highlights World Bank chief Ajay Banga’s praise for India model

IANS | April 10, 2026 12:45 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Office of the Prime Minister of India on Friday highlighted an IANS report on World Bank President Ajay Banga backing job creation as the core of development strategy and citing India’s cooperative model as an example of scalable growth.

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India, Qatar review strategic ties across trade, energy; agree to deepen bilateral cooperation

US-Iran war, last year's Gen-Z unrest to affect Nepal's economy significantly

Govt relaxes inspection norms for rice exports to Europe

Real estate insolvency framework needs project‑centric shift: Report

PM Modi highlights India’s highest-ever solar energy capacity addition

Jaiprakash Gaur expresses full confidence in Adani Group to take Jaiprakash Associates forward

Global smartphone shipments fall as Apple leads Q1 for 1st time

AI to boost general trade sales revenues by 15-20 pc: Report

Equity MF inflows hit 8-month high in March; SIP inflows hit record at Rs 32,087 crore

PM Modi highlights World Bank chief Ajay Banga’s praise for India model

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