NPA norms for MSMEs need to be reviewed: CEA Nageswaran

IANS | October 9, 2026 5:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran on Friday said the RBI should review the non-performing asset (NPA) classification norms for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to align them with the practices and cash flow patterns of these firms.

Pakistan's poverty rate jumps 6.4 pc in over six years: Report

IANS | October 9, 2026 5:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Pakistan's poverty rate jumped by 6.4 per cent to $3 per day, a line between 2018-19 and 2024-25, following a succession of adverse shocks, including Covid-19, 2022 floods and a macroeconomic crisis, according to a report.

India-Liberia led group aims to bring safety of seafarers to centre of global discourse: MEA

IANS | October 9, 2026 4:59 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers (GoF S4), led by India and Liberia, aims to bring the safety of seafarers and commercial shipping to the centre of global discourse and enhance international cooperation to keep ships and crews safe from attacks, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.