TRAI floats consultation paper on proliferation of public Wi-Fi networks

IANS | April 27, 2026 4:24 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday released a consultation paper on the proliferation of public Wi-Fi networks in the country, seeking stakeholder views on measures to accelerate last-mile digital connectivity and improve broadband access.

India-New Zealand FTA will boost opportunities for MSMEs, agri-food products exports

IANS | April 27, 2026 4:14 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on Monday welcomed the signing of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, calling it a strategic milestone that will expand market access, deepen economic ties and create opportunities for exporters, especially micro, small and medium enterprises.

Elon Musk and Sam Altman set for courtroom clash over OpenAI’s founding vision

IANS | April 27, 2026 3:58 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Elon Musk and Sam Altman -- once allies in building what they envisioned as a nonprofit safeguard against runaway AI -- were set to face each other in a federal courtroom on Monday as a jury begins to decide whether Altman betrayed that founding promise by steering OpenAI toward a $852 billion commercial empire, as per reports.

Assocham inks pact with India-New Zealand business council to boost trade

IANS | April 27, 2026 2:20 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Leading business chamber Assocham on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the India-New Zealand Business Council (INZBC) to develop a structured plan of action to facilitate and formalise industry-led initiatives under the India–New Zealand FTA and to ensure that businesses on both sides can effectively leverage the opportunities arising from the agreement.

Goldman Sachs raises crude oil forecast up to $90 as Hormuz closure tightens supply

IANS | April 27, 2026 1:48 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Analysts at Goldman Sachs have raised their forecast for Brent crude -- the international oil benchmark -- to $90 per barrel for the fourth quarter, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude pegged at $83 per barrel, as the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to tighten global supply, according to multiple reports.

India, New Zealand sign historic Free Trade Agreement

IANS | April 27, 2026 1:18 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) India and New Zealand signed a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) here on Monday that removes tariffs on 100 per cent of India’s exports to New Zealand, and either sharply reduces or removes tariffs on 95 per cent of the country’s imports from New Zealand.