Cabinet okays MSP funding of Rs 1,718.56 crore to CCI to empower cotton farmers

IANS | March 18, 2026 4:21 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) In a key step towards farmer welfare, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved minimum support price (MSP) funding of Rs 1,718.56 crore to the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) for the cotton season 2023–24.

Pakistan’s weak production base threatens economic recovery: Report

IANS | March 18, 2026 3:40 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Pakistan’s claims of economic stabilisation and recovery are facing growing scepticism, with experts warning that deep-rooted structural weaknesses -- particularly a deteriorating production base -- continue to undermine the country’s economic outlook, a report has said.

India eyes global leadership in 6G standards: Scindia

IANS | March 18, 2026 3:09 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday said that 6G technology will not just be about faster internet speeds, but about creating equal opportunities for people across the world, with India set to play an important role in this transformation.

Pakistan struggles under major fuel crisis: Report

IANS | March 18, 2026 2:29 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Pakistan is facing a major fuel crisis due to the disruption in oil supplies triggered by the Middle East conflict, as the Shahbaz Sharif government has failed to manage the fallout of the disruption in oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.