PM Modi’s UAE visit sends strong signal of stability, growth for businesses

IANS | May 17, 2026 1:40 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UAE amid the geopolitical and economic uncertainty in the wake of the West Asia conflict has sent a strong signal of stability and growth opportunities for businesses operating across the India-UAE corridor, according to a report in Dubai-headquartered Gulf News.

Satwik-Chirag finish Thailand Open with silver

IANS | May 17, 2026 1:39 PM

Patumwan (Thailand), May 17 (IANS) India’s top men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty finished runners-up at the Thailand Open after going down to Indonesia’s Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin 21-12, 25-23 in a 53-minute final at the Nimibutr Stadium in Thailand.