Bamboo sector reforms open doors to greater innovation, entrepreneurship

IANS | September 12, 2026 12:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The reforms in the bamboo sector have opened doors to greater innovation, entrepreneurship, and value addition for millions across the country, especially in the Northeast, where bamboo is driving employment, business, and innovation, a government factsheet said on Saturday.

India shaping next chapter of digital financial journey: RBI

IANS | September 12, 2026 11:08 AM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Saturday said that India has unveiled key fintech innovations and initiatives at ‘Global Fintech Fest 2026’, reinforcing a vision for a more trusted, connected, inclusive and future‑ready financial ecosystem.

China Southern Airlines to resume Guangzhou-Delhi flights

IANS | September 12, 2026 10:55 AM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Ahead of the crucial Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping’s meeting at the 'BRICS Summit 2026' here on Saturday, China Southern Airlines has announced to resume regular flights between Guangzhou and New Delhi from September 21.

SEBI likely to issue consultation paper on CAS framework: Report

IANS | September 12, 2026 9:44 AM

Mumbai, Sep 12 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is likely to issue a consultation paper on the Closing Auction Session (CAS) on Saturday, with the regulator expected to propose changes to the methodology used to determine settlement prices for derivative contracts, according to a report.

Experts bat for advancing regional electricity cooperation amongst BIMSTEC members

IANS | September 11, 2026 8:10 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) A high-level policy roundtable on Friday highlighted the need for appropriate cross-border infrastructure, policy and regulatory alignment, and political consensus to advance regional electricity cooperation amongst members of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) grouping.