‘Robust economic foundation’: CII sees Indian economy growing at 6.5% in FY26 despite global headwinds

India’s GDP is projected to grow at 6.5 per cent in the current fiscal year, with the economy resilient enough to withstand short-term geopolitical disruptions, CII President Sanjiv Puri has said. Speaking to PTI, he emphasised the need for India to strengthen its trade position by pursuing bilateral agreements, especially amid the rising trend of…

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Explainer: India’s trade relations with Turkey, Azerbaijan and how it may be affected after Pakistan conflict

NEW DELHI: India’s trade relations with Turkey and Azerbaijan are facing new challenges after both countries voiced “support for Pakistan” and criticised New Delhi’s recent strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Their stance has sparked nationwide calls in India to boycott goods from Turkey and Azerbaijan and avoid traveling to these countries.Online…

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23 ‘subversive elements’ booked under PSA in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday invoked Public Safety Act (PSA) against 23 “subversive and criminal elements inimical to the security of the nation” in Srinagar alone.“The terror associates of proscribed terror outfits were involved in subversive activities and miscreants were involved in public disturbance,” police said. They have been lodged in the district…

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Donald Trump-backed cryptocurrency firm ties up with Pakistan Crypto Council amidst Indo-Pak tensions

World Liberty Financial formalised a “Letter of Intent with Pakistan Crypto Council. (AI image) Amidst the ongoing India-Pakistan tensions, Pakistan is wooing a cryptocurrency firm predominantly controlled by US President Donald Trump’s family.World Liberty Financial, a decentralised finance (DeFi) platform with 60% Trump family ownership, has entered into preliminary agreements with Pakistan Crypto Council to…

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