Northeast steadily positioning itself as gateway for opportunity and engagement

IANS | June 20, 2026 9:46 AM

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Twelve years of focused effort have reshaped the development landscape of the northeast and improvements in connectivity, energy, basic services, and livelihoods have worked together to create a stronger and more integrated region, according to an official fact-sheet on Saturday.

Iran introduces permit, registration rules for ships transiting Strait of Hormuz

IANS | June 19, 2026 8:36 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Iran on Friday introduced new regulations for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, requiring ships to register in advance and obtain permits and insurance before entering one of the world's most critical energy shipping routes, despite the recent reopening of the waterway under a US-Iran agreement.

Mukesh Ambani unveils 5-way roadmap to propel RIL’s growth ahead

IANS | June 19, 2026 5:28 PM

Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Friday outlined five major value creation pathways for the Group to create a diversified growth architecture spanning energy, materials, digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, consumer businesses, and global exports.

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid massive IT sell-off

IANS | June 19, 2026 3:59 PM

Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) Both the Indian indices ended lower in Friday’s session as IT shares dropped sharply following dismal sales and top-line outlook from their global peer Accenture.

Modern training tech needed to skill station masters: Ashwini Vaishnaw

IANS | June 19, 2026 3:31 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw -- in a review meeting -- discussed upgrading training methodologies through the use of Virtual Reality, simulators and other modern training technologies to upskill station masters, an official statement said on Friday.