Commercial LPG cylinder gets dearer, jet fuel prices hiked

IANS | September 1, 2026 9:26 AM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) have hiked the prices of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 9.50, while aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines have risen 5.46 per cent or Rs 6.28 per litre, effective from Tuesday.

US panel flags emerging terrorism threats

IANS | September 1, 2026 9:24 AM

Washington, Sep 1 (IANS) A US congressional intelligence panel has warned that the next major attack against the United States could involve artificial intelligence, cyber operations, biological threats or strikes on critical infrastructure rather than hijacked aircraft.

US holdings in India rise to $390 billion

IANS | September 1, 2026 9:02 AM

Washington, Sep 1 (IANS) The value of US portfolio holdings in Indian securities rose to $390 billion at the end of 2025, keeping India among the leading overseas destinations for American capital, according to preliminary data released by the US Department of the Treasury.

US builds emergency medicine stockpile

IANS | September 1, 2026 9:00 AM

Washington, Sep 1 (IANS) The United States is adding 290 metric tonnes of critical pharmaceutical ingredients to a strategic reserve as the Trump administration seeks to protect medicine supplies during wars and other emergencies.

US House passes Congressman Krishnamoorthi China trade bill

IANS | September 1, 2026 8:53 AM

Washington, Sep 1 (IANS) The US House of Representatives has unanimously passed bipartisan legislation co-led by Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi to strengthen federal investigations and prosecutions of trade crimes, including tariff evasion and violations involving forced labour.

Drugmakers pledge billions for US plants

IANS | September 1, 2026 8:24 AM

Washington, Sep 1 (IANS) Nine pharmaceutical companies have committed $19.6 billion for manufacturing and other operations in the United States as President Donald Trump presses the industry to move medicine production back into the country.