India-Japan trade ties outpacing China engagement: Report

IANS | October 5, 2026 4:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Japan’s business engagement with India is steadily accelerating and now outpaces the growth of Japan-China business engagement, a new report has said, highlighting the importance of Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s recent visit to India.

Gulf countries, Qatar keen on investing in India's refining sector

IANS | October 5, 2026 4:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) While major energy producers in the Gulf, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have expressed strong interest in funding oil refinery projects in India, New Delhi is also looking at sourcing more investment from Qatar, according to an article.

Reaching five years is a significant milestone for SA20: Graeme Smith

IANS | October 5, 2026 4:52 PM

Johannesburg, Oct 5 (IANS) The SA20 League celebrated five years of its journey on Sunday as the South African franchise competition looked ahead to its fifth season, with League Commissioner Graeme Smith describing the milestone as a moment of pride while promising further growth and innovation ahead of the 2027 edition.