Trump touts economy, Iran strikes

IANS | May 2, 2026 8:17 AM

Washington, May 2 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said the United States would not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon, as he defended military operations and highlighted what he described as strong economic performance.

India's digital reforms boost small firms: IMF

IANS | May 2, 2026 8:14 AM

Washington, May 2 (IANS) India’s push to digitise public administration has raised productivity among microenterprises, with states that adopted more reforms seeing stronger gains and narrower gaps between firms, an International Monetary Fund working paper shows.

Trump ties Iran action to market resilience

IANS | May 2, 2026 8:02 AM

Washington, May 2 (IANS) President Donald Trump said that US military action against Iran was carried out despite expectations of a sharp economic shock, arguing that preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons outweighed risks to markets and oil prices.

No tax on social security tops Trump's pitch

IANS | May 2, 2026 7:59 AM

Washington, May 2 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on told a crowd of seniors in Florida that his administration has effectively delivered “no tax on Social Security,” framing it as a central pillar of his economic and political pitch ahead of midterm elections.

India hosts BIMSTEC Youth Leadership Exchange Programme

IANS | May 2, 2026 12:12 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) youth leadership exchange programme held by India highlighted the country's commitment to regional cooperation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

Trump doubts Iran deal, signals force option

IANS | May 1, 2026 11:44 PM

Washington, May 1 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Friday said that negotiations with the Iranians remain uncertain, warning he is “not satisfied” with current proposals while keeping both diplomacy and military action on the table.

Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire under strain, deepens regional instability: Report

IANS | May 1, 2026 9:38 PM

Kabul, May 1 (IANS) As accusations mount on both sides, the ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan amid escalating tensions appears increasingly unstable. In the absence of a credible mechanism to address incidents and militant activity on both sides of the Durand Line, analysts warn that the region risks entering a prolonged phase of instability with civilians bearing the heaviest burden, a report said on Friday.