'Steps announced do not advance shared ambitions of both countries': India on US Department of Labour's announcement

IANS | October 9, 2026 1:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) India on Friday said that it is aware of the decision announced by the US Department of Labour concerning the Permanent Labour Certification (PERM) programme for some companies, noting that suspension of PERM applications does not impact the validity of existing H-1B visas or the status of H-1B visa holders and their dependents.

RBI likely to deliver three more rate hikes by June 2027

IANS | October 9, 2026 1:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Goldman Sachs' Chief India Economist Santanu Sengupta said the Reserve Bank of India is likely to raise interest rates three more times by June 2027, totalling about 75 basis points, a new report has said.

Yogi Babu’s ‘Singaram’ to hit screens on October 30!

IANS | October 9, 2026 1:18 PM

Chennai, Oct 9 (IANS) The makers of director K.V. Kathirvelu's upcoming comedy and family entertainer ‘Singaram’, featuring actor Yogi Babu in the lead, on Friday announced that their film would hit screens worldwide on October 30 this year.

India underlines science-first approach as an observer state in Arctic Circle: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh

IANS | October 9, 2026 1:11 PM

Reykjavík, Oct 9 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh highlighted India’s science-first approach to Arctic engagement as an Observer State, outlining the country’s focus on expanding research, fostering sustainable development and deepening international collaboration to build a resilient future.