AI investments to drive global IT spending to $6.37 trillion: Report

IANS | July 27, 2026 2:13 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Worldwide information technology (IT) spending is projected to reach $6.37 trillion in 2026, a 14.2 per cent increase from 2025, as investments in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, cloud platforms and intelligent applications continue to accelerate, according to a report released on Monday.

Women losing jobs in Bangladesh’s ready-made garment industry: Report

IANS | July 27, 2026 1:56 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Large-scale sacking of women has taken place in Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry, which was one of the world’s most celebrated stories of female economic empowerment, pulling millions of women into paid work and reshaping families, villages and the national economy, according a report in the Dhaka-based The Daily Star.

China exploiting rift among EU members to push exports: Report

IANS | July 27, 2026 1:22 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) While Beijing’s relations with the European Union (EU) remain strained due to China’s growing trade surplus, the Communist country has been cleverly cultivating several individual members of the EU bloc to step up its exports, according to an article in Financial Times.

Gold, silver gain up to 1 pc on softer dollar, easing inflation fears

IANS | July 27, 2026 12:50 PM

Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Gold and silver prices traded higher on Monday, with precious metals surging up to 1 per cent supported by a weaker US dollar and easing inflation concerns after crude oil prices plunged following the suspension of hostilities between the United States and Iran.

Bangladesh's care economy rests on back of child labour: Report

IANS | July 27, 2026 12:39 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Bangladesh’s care economy holds one of the country’s largest untapped economic opportunities, but it cannot be expanded on the backs of children and must be formalised to deliver decent work and rights, a new report has said.

Dreamfly Innovations to build 100 MWh aviation battery plant to support Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat

IANS | July 27, 2026 12:05 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Dreamfly Innovations -- an Indian deep-tech company focused on advanced aviation battery technologies -- on Monday announced plans to establish a 40,000 sq. ft. aviation battery manufacturing facility in North Bengaluru to strengthen the country's drone ecosystem and support the government's Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.