Crude oil prices hover near four-month lows as supply concerns ease

IANS | June 24, 2026 10:07 AM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Global crude oil prices remained under pressure on Wednesday, with benchmarks hovering near four-month lows after easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and progress in US-Iran peace talks reduced concerns over potential supply disruptions.

S. Korea calls for aggressive investment in AI infrastructure

IANS | June 24, 2026 9:14 AM

Seoul, June 24 (IANS) The presidential policy chief said on Wednesday that the advent of a new artificial intelligence (AI) era requires new state infrastructure, calling for aggressive investment to bolster the country's potential growth trajectory in AI.

India’s trade rose 5.4 pc to touch $1.84 trillion in Q4 of FY26: NITI Aayog

IANS | June 23, 2026 10:37 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India's total merchandise and services trade expanded by 5.4 per cent year-on-year during January–March in the financial year 2025-26 to reach $1.84 trillion, reflecting a stable performance despite the uncertainties in global markets, according to NITI Aayog’s latest “Trade Watch Quarterly” released on Tuesday.

Indian Americans take priorities to Capitol Hill

IANS | June 23, 2026 6:27 PM

Washington, June 23 (IANS) Nearly 200 Indian American delegates from 25 states are set to meet lawmakers and Congressional staff across the Capitol Hill on Tuesday as part of a major advocacy effort focused on strengthening the US-India partnership, advancing immigration reform and bolstering Indo-Pacific security.