UAE exits OPEC, OPEC+ in big jolt to oil cartel

IANS | April 28, 2026 7:36 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it was leaving the OPEC and OPEC+ cartels in what is seen as a major setback to the group of oil-exporting countries led by Saudi Arabia.

GI tag boosts global appeal of Kachchh’s traditional copper bells

IANS | April 28, 2026 7:17 PM

Kachchh (Gujarat), April 28 (IANS) After receiving the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, Kachchh’s copper bell craft is gaining significant recognition at the international level, while demand has increased both in India and abroad, empowering artisans.

Mamata Banerjee has handed state's future to Humayun, Jahangir: Bengal BJP chief

IANS | April 28, 2026 6:37 PM

Kolkata, April 28 (IANS) West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Samik Bhattacharya on Tuesday took a veiled jibe at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, saying that the latter has handed over the state's future to "Humayun and Jahangir". The jibe was purportedly aimed at Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khan and former party leader Humayun Kabir.