India, Canada push to seal trade pact by year-end

IANS | May 26, 2026 9:14 AM

Washington/Ottawa, May 26 (IANS) India and Canada have signalled a rapid reset in bilateral ties, with leaders from both countries expressing optimism about concluding a long-pending free trade agreement by the end of this year while sharply expanding trade, investment and business cooperation.

CNG prices hiked in Delhi by Rs 2 per kg

IANS | May 26, 2026 9:07 AM

Mumbai, May 26 (IANS) Gas distributor Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) on Tuesday announced a fresh increase in compressed natural gas (CNG) prices, marking the fourth hike in less than two weeks.

China starts exerting geopolitical clout in Africa

IANS | May 25, 2026 8:43 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) China's influence in Africa now goes beyond economic projects to exerting diplomatic and political pressure on governments to toe the Beijing line when it comes to relations with other countries, according to an article.

India eyes $50 bn trade with Canada (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | May 25, 2026 7:27 PM

Washington, May 25 (IANS) India and Canada are aiming to nearly double bilateral trade to $50 billion within the next five years as both countries push to reset economic ties and fast-track negotiations on a comprehensive trade pact, India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh K Patnaik, said in an exclusive interview to IANS.