S. Korea’s debt-to-GDP ratio projected to reach 60 pc by 2030
Seoul, April 12 (IANS) South Korea’s national debt is projected to approach 60 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030, government data showed on Sunday, with the pace of increase widely expected to accelerate amid slowing growth and growing fiscal burdens. The country’s debt-to-GDP ratio stood at 49 percent last year, up […]
Centre charts future roadmap for homoeopathy in advancing integrative healthcare
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The ‘World Homoeopathy Day 2026’ served as a comprehensive platform for deliberations on clinical advancements, policy frameworks, research priorities, and the future roadmap of homoeopathy, according to an official statement. The two-day event here reaffirmed the growing significance of homoeopathy in advancing sustainable and integrative healthcare. The event brought together […]
Indian stock market in positive territory, overall sentiment remains balanced
Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) The Indian stock markets witnessed a strong rebound last week after six consecutive weeks of decline, supported by favourable global cues, according to analysts. Sentiment remained buoyant amid optimism surrounding a temporary US–Iran ceasefire, although lingering geopolitical uncertainties capped the pace of gains as the week progressed. “The rally was further […]
IndianOil conducts over 10,600 inspections, takes strict action against erring persons
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The Indian Oil Corporation has conducted over 10,600 inspections, and strict actions have been taken against erring persons and agencies, including show-cause notices and suspensions, it said in a statement. Additionally, in coordination with state governments, over 1.2 lakh raids and more than 990 FIRs have been done nationwide, across […]
Stock market outlook: US-Iran talks, Q4 earnings and oil prices in focus for next week
Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) After staging a sharp rebound following six straight weeks of decline, the Indian stock market is heading into the new week with cautious optimism. While hopes of easing geopolitical tensions and a stable domestic macroeconomic backdrop lifted investor sentiment, global cues, corporate earnings, and currency movements are expected to dictate the […]
India’s innovation engine is unstoppable: Piyush Goyal as patent filings hit record high in FY26
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Declaring that ‘India’s innovation engine is unstoppable,’ Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday highlighted the country’s remarkable surge in patent activity, with filings touching a historic 1.43 lakh in the financial year 2025-26, marking a sharp 30.2 per cent increase over the previous year. Sharing the data in a post […]
‘India’s heart was never ready to let Asha Ji go’: Gautam Adani mourns Asha Bhosle’s passing
Ahmedabad, April 12 (IANS) Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Sunday mourned the demise of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, saying India’s heart was never ready to let her go and that her melody will remain eternal across generations. Taking to X, Gautam Adani quoted the title of the immortal song: “Abhi na jaao chhodkar, […]
Saudi Arabia agrees to prioritise oil shipments to S. Korea: Minister
Seoul, April 12 (IANS) Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said on Sunday that Saudi Arabia has promised to prioritise oil shipments to South Korea as Seoul seeks an alternative route through the Red Sea. Authorities in Seoul are pushing to dispatch five Korean-flagged vessels to the Saudi port city of Yanbu on the Red Sea coast […]
Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches district agri roadmaps to boost farm incomes in Madhya Pradesh
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday unveiled the first set of district-level agriculture roadmaps for four districts of Madhya Pradesh — Sehore, Raisen, Vidisha and Dewas — aimed at making farming more profitable while promoting sustainable practices and efficient use of resources. The roadmaps were released during the […]
IMF warns of global shock from Iran war
Washington, April 12 (IANS) The head of the International Monetary Fund has warned that the Iran war has triggered a “large” disrupting energy supplies and pushing up prices worldwide, with the impact expected to linger well into next year. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF, said the scale and duration of the disruption would […]
