China fudges trade data to take IMF for a ride: Report

IANS | June 23, 2026 6:16 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) China has manipulated its trade data to show that its current account surplus as a share of GDP is smaller that of Europe and managed to get this data accepted by the IMF, according to a report published by Council on Foreign Relations (CFR).

VOC Port becomes a model for green maritime growth: Sarbananda Sonowal

IANS | June 23, 2026 6:11 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The VO Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) has emerged as a model for sustainable maritime development in India, citing the port's significant progress in decarbonisation, renewable energy adoption and green infrastructure development, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, said on Tuesday.

India needs quantum jump into manufacturing high-value pharma products: Economists

IANS | June 23, 2026 6:06 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India, which is one of the world’s largest suppliers of generic medicines and a major provider of vaccines and essential drugs, needs to make a quantum jump into manufacturing high-value pharmaceuticals and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), and there has to be strong Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes to achieve this, economists said on Tuesday.

Bhavani Devi requests suspension review ahead of World Championships

IANS | June 23, 2026 5:53 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India's leading fencer Bhavani Devi has formally apologised for her conduct during the Team Event of the Asian Fencing Championships 2026 in New Delhi and has appealed for a reconsideration of the suspension imposed following the incident.