Global foldable smartphone market likely to grow 20 pc in 2026

IANS | March 17, 2026 7:22 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Global foldable smartphone shipments are projected to grow 20 per cent year‑on‑year in 2026, driven by Apple’s expected entry into the segment and continued premiumisation of the smartphone market, a report said on Tuesday.

Middle East conflict: Pakistan austerity measures to hit general public the most

IANS | March 17, 2026 4:43 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) As Pakistan announces austerity measures to navigate the Middle East crisis at home, the price to be paid for by the general public is going to be a lot higher than that to be paid by the three pillars of government at federal and provincial levels: the executive, the legislature and the judiciary, a new report has lamented.

Govt giving top priority to boost farmers’ incomes: Shivraj Chouhan

IANS | March 17, 2026 4:42 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday that the government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has accorded the highest priority to farmers’ income and security through a series of measures, including promoting profitable alternative crops in place of harmful crops like tobacco, ensuring historic procurement at minimum support price (MSP), introducing revolutionary reforms in the crop insurance scheme, and establishing a strict monitoring mechanism.