India, World Bank eye deeper capital ties

IANS | September 2, 2026 7:08 AM

Asheville, Sep 2 (IANS) India and the World Bank Group have discussed expanding their partnership beyond traditional lending, with a sharper focus on infrastructure finance, digital public infrastructure, tourism and the mobilisation of private capital.

PM Modi to address Jal Shakti summit in Delhi today, push 'Team India' approach

IANS | September 2, 2026 6:58 AM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the valedictory session of the Departmental Summit of the Ministry of Jal Shakti on Wednesday in New Delhi, with the event focusing on strengthening the spirit of 'Team India', deepening cooperative federalism and promoting greater coordination between the Centre and the states.

US held ‘quiet’ Iran talks with China, Russia, says Scott Bessent

IANS | September 2, 2026 6:41 AM

Asheville, Sep 2 (IANS) The United States held quiet discussions with China and Russia about Iran during the G20 finance ministers' meeting, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said, while cautioning that Beijing made no specific commitment to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

China blocks G20 consensus over proposals targeting trade imbalances

IANS | September 2, 2026 6:33 AM

Asheville, Sep 2 (IANS) China blocked consensus at a meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors after objecting to proposals targeting persistent trade imbalances and non-market economic practices, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.