New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Despite a slowdown in new completions, office absorption increased by 20 per cent to 21.53 million square feet in Q1 2026 (January-March quarter) compared to the same period last year, highlighting sustained occupier demand amid the West Asia conflict and global macroeconomic challenges, a report showed on Monday.This resilient growth was propelled by India’s attractiveness among global occupiers seeking operational efficiency and scalable growth, according to a Vest…
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London, April 18 (IANS) Bangladesh is grappling with fuel shortages, rising prices, and diplomatic uncertainty while attempting to avoid offending any major power. The government’s carefully worded statements during the recent conflict in West Asia have drawn criticism at home and scrutiny abroad, a report stated on Saturday. According to the UK-based Middle East Monitor, at a deeper level, the situation reflects a more fundamental issue – the absence of a coherent foreign policy strategy in B…
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan said that the House recorded a productivity of 109.87 per cent and functioned for a total of 157 hours and 40 minutes during the 270th Session that concluded on Saturday. “With the conclusion of the 270th Session of the Rajya Sabha, we mark the end of the Budget Session of Parliament,” he informed the Members.Radhakrishnan said that during the Session, the House saw the raising of 117 questions, 446 zero-hour submissions and …
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that India has safely brought back home 2,361 people since the beginning of the conflict in West Asia. Addressing a weekly media briefing in New Delhi on Friday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that these 2,361 people include Indian students, fishermen and also three foreigners.”Since the outbreak of the conflict, we have helped bring 2,361 Indian citizens safely from Iran to India. Of these, 2,060 came via …
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) India’s tourism and hospitality sectors remain resilient on strong domestic demand, even as the ongoing West Asia conflict disrupts international travel, an industry body said on Thursday.Despite global headwinds, the hospitality sector remains relatively stable, supported by a strong ‘V-shaped’ recovery and robust domestic demand, according to a report by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI).Moreover, the restaurant and food services segment also saw mixed …
Washington, April 16 (IANS) The global economy is facing renewed strain from the West Asia conflict, with elevated debt levels and limited fiscal space constraining governments’ ability to respond, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said.“The world economy is being tested again with the consequences of the war in the Middle East,” Rodrigo Valdes, Director of the IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department, said on Wednesday (local time), warning that “public finances are more stretched in m…
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) India’s engineering goods exports reached an all-time high of $122.43 billion in FY 2025–26, surpassing the previous record of $116.75 billion in FY2024–25 and posting a growth of about 5 per cent, industry body EEPC India said on Wednesday.The body called the achievement a testament to the sector’s resilience amid an exceptionally challenging external environment.The record was achieved against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions stemming…
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The government has approved more than 5.27 lakh guarantees worth Rs 92,000 crore for MSMES during February–March this year, demonstrating strong institutional support for the sector amid the global challenges triggered by the West Asia conflict, according to the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises on Wednesday.Over 20 lakh MSMEs were newly registered on the ministry’s Udyam portal during February–March 2026, taking the total number of registered enter…
Lucknow, April 12 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the country’s growing stature at the global stage, highlighting the Union government’s deft handling of LPG supplies despite the impact of the West Asia conflict. Addressing a public gathering in his Parliamentary constituency here, he said, “A drastic change has come about in other nations’ perception about India.”He credited the wisdom of PM Modi, quick decision-making of the Union governm…
Abu Dhabi, April 11 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar kicked off his two-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by interacting with the members of the Indian community on Saturday. During his interaction, EAM Jaishankar highlighted Indian government’s ongoing efforts towards the security and well-being of its nationals amidst the West Asia conflict.”Started my visit to the UAE interacting with the members of the Indian Community. Spoke about GOI’s efforts towards …