India responding proactively to Middle East crisis to protect economic interests: CII

IANS | March 22, 2026 1:38 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) India is taking swift and balanced steps to manage the economic impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict, with both the government and industry working together to safeguard supply chains, energy security, and overall economic stability, according to the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday.

12 dead after train crashes into bus in Bangladesh's Comilla

IANS | March 22, 2026 1:14 PM

Dhaka, March 22 (IANS) At least 12 people were killed and 20 others injured early Sunday when a mail train ploughed into a bus at the Padua Bazar level crossing in Comilla, in one of the deadliest rail-road collisions in recent times, according to The Dhaka Tribune.

India’s digital partnership opens way ahead for Nigeria: Report

IANS | March 22, 2026 1:12 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) India’s MoUs with Nigeria on sharing digital technology provide the African nation with an opportunity to emulate the successful experiment already carried out in a 1.4 billion strong country in delivering social welfare services, education and the creation of jobs.