West Asia conflict drags Bangladesh's economic growth to 4 pc: ADB

IANS | April 11, 2026 5:14 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered Bangladesh’s economic growth forecast to 4 per cent for the current fiscal year ending in June, down from its earlier projection of 4.7 per cent, citing higher fuel prices and disruptions in global supply chains, according to a new report.

Fuel price shocks ripple Pakistan's economy, hit households

IANS | April 11, 2026 4:43 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) As geopolitical tensions rise following Israel’s attack on Lebanon’s Hezbollah, Pakistan’s already fragile economy is facing added pressure, with rising fuel prices rippling across the broader economy, driving up the cost of essential goods and straining households, a report has said.

BrahMos deals deepen India's role in Indo-Pacific security

IANS | April 11, 2026 2:41 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) As India seeks to position Southeast Asia as a key market for the BrahMos missile, the supersonic cruise weapon – jointly developed by India and Russia – has generated significant interest in the region amid growing Chinese assertiveness in the South China Sea.