India's services PMI stands at 57.4 in June

IANS | July 3, 2026 11:05 AM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) India's services sector continued to expand in June, with the services PMI coming in at 57.4 amid softer domestic demand, according to the HSBC India Services PMI data released on Friday.

USTR schedules forced labour hearings

IANS | July 3, 2026 10:33 AM

Washington, July 3 (IANS) The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has scheduled three days of public hearings next week on proposed action against 60 economies, including India, under Section 301 investigations into what it says is their failure to prohibit and effectively enforce bans on imports of goods produced with forced labour.

Ketan Agarwal murder case: Siya makes obscene gesture at media

IANS | July 3, 2026 10:22 AM

Pune, July 3 (IANS) The prime accused in the Ketan Agarwal murder case, Siya Goyal, was caught on camera showing the middle finger at media personnel while being escorted by the police during the investigation into the sensational Pune fort murder case.