India’s industrial growth accelerates to 5.1 per cent in May

IANS | June 29, 2026 5:06 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) India's industrial production clocked a 5.1 per cent growth in May this year compared to the same month of the previous year on the back of a strong growth in the manufacturing sector and a surge in the electricity & gas supply sector during the month, according to the new series data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday.

Pakistan's investment-to-GDP ratio falls to record low 13.1 pc: Report

IANS | June 29, 2026 4:57 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Pakistan's investment-to-GDP ratio has fallen to a historic low of 13.1 per cent in 2024 from an average of around 18 per cent over nearly four decades, while foreign direct investment (FDI) has halved to 0.5 per cent of GDP, a report has said.

IOC, ICC unveil qualification pathway for cricket at LA28 Olympics

IANS | June 29, 2026 4:36 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Cricket's return to the Olympic Games after a gap of 128 years took a significant step forward on Monday after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved the qualification system for the men's and women's competitions at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics (LA28), outlining distinct qualification pathways for the two events.

Govt invites proposals to reduce import dependence in medical devices

IANS | June 29, 2026 4:29 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The Department of Pharmaceuticals has invited applications under the Scheme for Strengthening of Medical Device Industry (SMDI) to promote domestic manufacturing, reduce import dependence, support innovation and increase the depth of value chains in the medical devices sector, an official statement said on Monday.

Seychelles visit filled with substantive outcomes: PM Modi

IANS | June 29, 2026 4:21 PM

Victoria, June 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that his visit to Seychelles has been filled with "substantive outcomes" that will boost ties between the two nations. He expressed confidence that the next 50 years of India-Seychelles ties will be defined by innovation, sustainability and shared responsibility.