India better placed among top 10 economies in managing retail inflation: Assocham

IANS | May 22, 2026 5:52 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) India is better placed to manage retail inflation among the top 10 economies, according to an analysis by leading industry chamber Assocham on Friday, suggesting the RBI to maintain the repo rate status quo while introducing liquidity, interest subvention and moratorium support measures.

'Pakistan's gas sector on brink of collapse'

IANS | May 22, 2026 5:48 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Pakistan’s gas sector has gone into a structural decline, which, in turn, is damaging industrial competitiveness, discouraging exploration investment, increasing LNG dependence and weakening Pakistan’s long-term energy security, according to an article in the local media.

Piyush Goyal, Sonowal hold meet to facilitate foreign trade

IANS | May 22, 2026 5:24 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday co-chaired a meeting with Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterway, Sarbananda Sonowal, to directly engage with India's exporters, importers and port authorities to facilitate the smoother flow of trade amid the disruption in ship movement and uncertainties in global markets due to the Middle East conflict.

PM Modi's tourism push seen boosting forex, hotel investment: HAI

IANS | May 22, 2026 4:52 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call urging Indians to increasingly choose destinations within the country for leisure travel, conferences, weddings and events has opened up a major economic opportunity for India's tourism and hospitality sectors, according to the Hotel Association of India (HAI).

Giribala Singh questions police probe into Twisha Sharma death case

IANS | May 22, 2026 4:10 PM

Bhopal, May 22 (IANS) Retired judge Giribala Singh, mother-in-law of deceased Twisha Sharma, on Friday questioned the manner in which the police were conducting the investigation into the high-profile death case and alleged that the probe was being carried out under pressure.

Rajasthan: Two faculty members of university held while accepting bribe of Rs 20,000

IANS | May 22, 2026 4:02 PM

Jaipur, May 22 (IANS) Acting under the directions of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Headquarters in Jaipur, the ACB’s Tonk Unit in Rajasthan conducted a trap operation on Friday and arrested two accused persons, including Dr (Ms.) Meenu Gangal, currently serving as Associate Professor and Head of Department, and Ramesh Chand Meena, currently serving as Assistant Professor/Associate at Dr K.N. Modi University, Banasthali Road, Niwai, while accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000.