US plan to access Pakistan’s mineral wealth faces Balochistan hurdle: Report

IANS | March 12, 2026 6:44 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) While the Donald Trump administration has announced plans for funding mining projects in the resource-rich but restive Balochistan province of Pakistan, the US cannot ignore the fact that security will be a major issue if it has to go through with the investment in the strife-torn region.

India examining diesel supply requests from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives: MEA

IANS | March 12, 2026 5:35 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Emphasising India’s role as a major exporter of refined petroleum products, particularly to neighbouring countries, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that the Indian government has received a request from Bangladesh for diesel supply, which is currently under review.

Explained: Key factors behind India’s rapid economic growth

IANS | March 12, 2026 4:54 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) India has emerged as one of the most dynamic economic success stories of the 21st century, transforming from a developing nation into one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies, a report has said.

India's retail inflation edges up to 3.2 per cent in February

IANS | March 12, 2026 4:28 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) India's inflation rate, based on the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series with 2024 as the base year, edged up to 3.21 per cent for February compared to the same month of the previous year, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Thursday.