India, Luxembourg explore deeper space, tech ties in ministerial talks

IANS | September 7, 2026 6:59 PM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Luxembourg's Minister of the Economy, SME, Energy and Tourism, Lex Delles, met with Union MoS Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday and proposed identifying areas of collaboration between countries primarily in the space sector, emerging technologies and life sciences.

Why lenders see Pakistan as a high-risk country

IANS | September 7, 2026 6:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Pakistan has raised $3 billion through a dual-tranche Eurobond issue, the largest single international capital-market transaction in its history, and its government has presented the sale as another vote of confidence in the country's economic recovery.

Adani Power improves ESG performance to 66, maintains ‘Aspiring’ rating

IANS | September 7, 2026 4:56 PM

Ahmedabad, Sep 7 (IANS) Adani Power Ltd (APL), India’s largest private thermal power producer, said on Monday its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance score improved to 66 in the latest assessment by NSE Sustainability, up from 65 previously, while retaining its position ahead of major Indian thermal, mixed-fuel and integrated energy companies.

Pakistan faces tougher scrutiny as EU reviews future GSP+ access: Report

IANS | September 7, 2026 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) The European Union has warned Pakistan that continued access to the lucrative GSP+ trade scheme is not guaranteed, citing concerns over compliance with international commitments as Islamabad prepares to seek entry into a stricter successor regime, according to a report.