PHDCCI seeks incentives in Budget 2026-27 to push growth of MSME sector

IANS | January 7, 2026 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Business chamber PHDCCI has, as part of its wishlist for Union Budget 2026–27, sought easier access to finance at lower interest rates and a reduction in the regulatory burden, to cut costs for the MSME sector, which is driving growth and employment generation in the economy.

Taiwan accuses China of conducting cyberattacks with drills

IANS | January 7, 2026 3:32 PM

Taipei, Jan 7 (IANS) Taiwan's National Security Bureau has accused Chinese Communist Party (CCP) of conducting military drills near the self-ruled island along with cyberattacks, sharing over 19,000 "controversial" messages and carrying out millions of hacking intrusions, local media reported on Wednesday.

ISI-Jamaat strategy turns minority persecution into an extortion model

Vicky Nanjappa | January 7, 2026 3:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) For the ISI and Jamaat-e-Islami, targeting the minorities is part of a larger plan. Both want the minorities to be erased from the country, so that Bangladesh can turn into a full-fledged Islamic nation. However for those executing the killings on the field, this has turned into a full-fledged extortion racket.

Ashes: Australia take control on Day 4 despite Bethell's ton

IANS | January 7, 2026 3:07 PM

Sydney, Jan 7 (IANS) Despite Jacob Bethell’s fighting knock under pressure, Australia finished Day 4 of the final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in a commanding position, as the hosts reduced England to 302/8 at stumps, holding a narrow 119-run lead here at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.