New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) India’s engineering goods exports maintained their growth momentum at the start of FY2026-27, rising despite logistical and production disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, as per industry data released on Thursday.As per EEPC India, engineering exports increased 8.78 per cent year-on-year to $10.35 billion in April 2026, compared with $9.52 billion in the same month last year.The growth was primarily driven by strong performance across key product s…
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New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Despite geo-political headwinds, India’s services sector remained resilient as exports grew 13.4 per cent year‑on‑year to $37.24 billion while imports fell marginally to $16.66 billion, a report said on Tuesday.The report from B2K Analytics said strong performance in the services sector helped offset a widening merchandise trade gap driven by higher energy costs.India’s overall trade deficit, including merchandise and services, narrowed to $7.8 billion during the…
Washington, May 25 (IANS) U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said negotiations with Iran were “proceeding nicely” and called for several Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Pakistan, to join the Abraham Accords as part of a broader regional settlement. In an extended Truth Social post, Trump said the talks with the Islamic Republic of Iran could either result in a “Great Deal for all” or risk renewed conflict.“It will only be a Great Deal for all or no Deal …
Bhubaneswar, May 25 (IANS) Odisha will host the BRICS Technical Meeting of the “Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group” in Puri from June 3 to 5, 2026. According to an official statement, the BRICS Technical Meeting of the “Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group”, being organised under India’s BRICS Presidency, will be held from June 3 to 5 at the Taj Puri Resort in Puri.“Representatives and experts from BRICS countries will participate in the meeting and deliberate on various issues r…
Mecca, May 25 (IANS) Over 1.5 million people have arrived in Mecca for the annual Haj pilgrimage, which this year takes place amid hopes for an end to the war in West Asia. To protect them, the Saudi Ministry of Defence has strengthened its air defences. The white-clad pilgrims, travelling by bus or on foot, arrived at the vast Mina encampment after performing the “tawaf,” or walking seven times around the Kaaba, the enormous black cube of Mecca’s Great Mosque. The start of the Hajj coincided wi…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) As the Middle East crisis continues to impact retail fuel prices, India had one of the smaller percentage increases, and sits on one of the lower absolute price levels among non-subsidising economies.Through the 78 days from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on February 28, to the oil marketing companies’ (OMCs) revisions of May 15, 19, 23, and May 25, India held petrol and diesel prices essentially unchanged, while the rest of the world raised prices by 10, 20, 50, an…
Washington, May 25 (IANS) The White House thinks it could take several days for the deal’s approval by Iran’s leadership, according to a report from US media.While US officials are optimistic that a deal will be signed within days, they also acknowledge it has not been finalised and could still fall apart, said the report by Axios, citing a senior US official.It is unclear whether the potential deal will lead to a lasting peace agreement that also addresses US nuclear demands, Xinhua news agency…
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) As global geopolitical fault lines deepened, Indian diplomacy had to navigate complex challenges while chairing major multilateral forums, including the G20 in 2023 and the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in 2026. Held amid the escalating US-Israeli conflict with Iran and its spillover effects across the Gulf, the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi revealed conflicting views within the bloc, particularly between Iran and the UAE. The lack of consensus und…
Washington, May 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said that Washington and Tehran were close to finalising a broad peace agreement after a series of calls with leaders from the Middle East and South Asia, including Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir and leaders of Gulf nations. In a post on Truth Social on Saturday, Trump said an agreement had been “largely negotiated” between the United States, Iran and several regional countries, with only final details left to be completed.”I am i…
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly-appointed youth in various government departments and organisations at the 19th Rozgar Mela on Saturday and said that the world is very excited about India’s youth and technological progress.Addressing the gathering virtually, PM Modi said, “Today, more than 51,000 youth have received appointment letters for government jobs and all of you are becoming key partners in the ‘Vikas Yatra’ …