India, Laos discuss deepening bilateral partnership marking 70 years of diplomatic ties

IANS | August 28, 2026 5:57 PM

Vientiane, Aug 28 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, on Friday addressed members of the Laos Ministry of Foreign Affairs and senior dignitaries at a joint seminar titled ‘India and Lao PDR at 70: From Development Partnership to Comprehensive Partnership', highlighting the long-standing historical ties between the two countries built on mutual trust.

Indian firms in Dubai increase rapidly to 85,841 by June-end: Dubai chambers President

IANS | August 28, 2026 5:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The number of Indian companies registered as active members of Dubai Chamber reached 85,841 by the end of June 2026 after 7,579 new Indian firms joined in the first half of the year, marking a year‑on‑year increase of 15 per cent, Dubai Chambers President Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah said here, according to a new report.

India’s forex reserves hit record $729.3 billion on strong dollar inflows

IANS | August 28, 2026 5:46 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) India’s foreign exchange reserves surged to a record high of $729.3 billion in the week ended August 21, providing the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) with greater firepower to manage pressure on the rupee amid elevated oil prices and global economic uncertainties.