US govt proposes expanding ban on Chinese tech equipment

IANS | April 4, 2026 3:02 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) United States' Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed ban of the import of telecommunications and surveillance equipment of select Chinese companies deemed national security risks.

Taxes, margins eat half of Pakistan's petrol price, consumers cry: Report

IANS | April 4, 2026 1:45 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Pakistani consumers are bearing almost half of petrol's retail cost in the form of government levies and industry profit margins, an internal government document has revealed, coming just a day after a massive increase in the prices of both petrol and diesel was announced, a report said.

India’s millet push receives dual boost at technology and grassroots levels

IANS | April 4, 2026 8:49 AM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has called for stronger outreach, including digital dissemination and targeted engagement with startups and MSMEs, particularly in emerging segments such as ready-to-eat and “carry-home” food products tailored to changing urban consumption patterns.