Strait of Hormuz: Strategic chokepoint in shadow of geopoliticsThe Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for the global trade of crude oil and liquefied natural gas, is at the centre of disputes in negotia...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Forget AI and EVs: Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath spots next big billion-dollar opportunity hidden in India’s biggest problemNikhil Kamath water business idea: India's rapid growth in water-intensive sectors like agriculture, nuclear energy, pharmaceuticals, and d...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Singapore launches first seagrass restoration project to protect coastal ecosystemsSingapore has launched its first seagrass restoration project to enhance tropical seagrass knowledge and transplantation efforts. Led by NP...
18 Jun, 2025, 02.28 PM IST
India exports $122.7 mn non-basmati white rice during Apr-MayIndia exported non-basmati white rice valued at USD 122.7 million during April-May this fiscal year. Despite a present ban, exports continu...
06 Aug, 2024, 04.34 PM IST
India has authorised export of defence products to 42 countries: NaikAustralia, Finland, Germany, Israel, USA, Spain, Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka are among the 42 countries for which defence companies in India...
10 Feb, 2020, 11.01 PM IST
Govt relaxes norms for coastal movement of agri, farm products: Nitin GadkariThe move is also aimed at promoting processing of seafood at Indian hubs under Sagaramala initiative rather than processing of Indian seafo...
03 Jun, 2018, 02.45 PM IST
Oil price hikes give OMC investors to expect better Q3Every `1 change in petrol margin expands projected EPS by 6-15% for OMCs, while every 5% growth in petrol volume expands EPS by as much as ...
26 Dec, 2016, 09.27 AM IST
NGT grants nod to Vizhinjam International portThe bench noted that Vizhinjam port was of vital importance as till date there was no single deep water container port.
02 Sep, 2016, 07.46 PM IST
Financial inequality highest in India, China: International Monetary FundAccording to IMF, China and India have grown rapidly and reduced poverty sharply, however, this impressive economic performance has been ac...
04 May, 2016, 02.21 PM IST
Tiny frog species discovered in Manipal and Mangaluru12 Mar, 2016, 06.29 PM IST
Make in India: PMO likely to give final nod to cabotage relaxation in 15 days, says Nitin GadkariThe Prime Minister's office will likely give a final nod to total relaxation of cabotage rules, a move that will make way for global shippe...
17 Feb, 2016, 02.30 AM IST
Why India must be the leading player in the Indian Ocean regionIndia should step up its multilateral engagement to make the region an engine for socio-economic development and sound environmental manage...
01 Sep, 2015, 03.23 PM IST
Bangalore, Chennai join '100 Resilient Cities' networkThe two Indian cities were chosen among 331 applications from cities around the world for 100RC network, pioneered by the Rockefeller Found...
06 Dec, 2014, 06.18 PM IST
Easing the law on container transshipment will reduce freight rates & boost shippingEasing the law on container transshipment in coastal waters will reduce freight rates and boost shipping
06 Sep, 2012, 08.35 AM IST
- Invest in disaster preparations to protect Asia's poor: World Vision
Massive investments are needed to protect millions of poor people living in Asia-Pacific coastal areas who are vulnerable to increasingly d...
21 Sep, 2008, 08.13 AM IST
- Maldives president seeks help for paradise drowning
Maldives President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom made an impassioned plea on Tuesday for a cut in global greenhouse gas emissions, warning that risi...
22 Apr, 2008, 02.03 PM IST
- Major naval drill kicks off in Indian Ocean
A massive naval drill started in the Indian Ocean on Tuesday with warships from the United States and four other nations flexing their musc...
04 Sep, 2007, 02.07 PM IST