IMF holds back $1 billion loan as Pakistan fails to meet tax target

IANS | March 15, 2026 3:29 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Negotiations between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the release of a $1 billion tranche have reportedly stalled again due to the country's weak tax collection and doubts about the credibility of the current budget, reports said.

Kerala polls: LDF candidate list almost ready, UDF seat talks drag on

IANS | March 15, 2026 3:23 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 15 (IANS) Ahead of the announcement of Kerala Assembly elections schedule on Sunday, the contrasting levels of preparedness among the three major political fronts have come into sharp focus, with the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) appearing well ahead of its rivals in finalising candidates and seat arrangements.

India headed to become world’s 3rd largest economy soon: Report

IANS | March 15, 2026 3:08 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The Bharat Progress Report 2025-26, released by the NXT Foundation, highlights India’s rapid economic and technological growth over the year with the achievement of as many as 101 major milestones across digital public infrastructure, highways, railways, space, and renewable energy, taking the country towards the goal of becoming a developed nation.

Bengal polls: Suvendu Adhikari clarifies on contesting from Nandigram, Bhabanipur

IANS | March 15, 2026 2:59 PM

Kolkata, March 15 (IANS) The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Sunday clarified about the possibilities of him being asked by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership to contest simultaneously from two Assembly constituencies in the upcoming elections in the state.