India-Finland trade surges 19 pc in FY26 as deficit narrows

IANS | March 5, 2026 4:52 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) India-Finland bilateral trade rose 19 per cent in April–December (FY26) compared to the same period last year, marking “a new phase of momentum and structural realignment", a report said on Thursday amid Finnish President Alexander Stubb's first official visit to the country.

Young doctors should focus on specific area of medical expertise: Minister

IANS | March 5, 2026 4:24 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh presented awards here to 26 young medical professionals from across India who excelled in specialities including oncology, paediatrics, endocrinology, orthopaedics and emergency medicine, an official statement said on Thursday.

Gas supply to GAIL stops after Petronet LNG issues force majeure notice

IANS | March 5, 2026 3:22 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) GAIL (India) Limited on Thursday said the allocation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Petronet LNG Limited under a long-term contract has been reduced to zero after the supplier issued a force majeure notice due to disruptions linked to maritime navigation restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz and possible shutdown of facilities in Ras Laffan.

AI, 6G, Quantum Computing to drive India-Finland strategic partnership: PM Modi

IANS | March 5, 2026 2:02 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India and Finland are working to strengthen their ties as a strategic partnership in digitalisation and sustainability, which will accelerate collaboration in advanced technologies ranging from Artificial Intelligence and 6G telecommunications to clean energy and quantum computing.