More trees do not always mean more birds, and a Japanese study found grassland species fell by over 70% near shelterbelts, showing that restoring habitat can sometimes reduce biodiversityA surprising study reveals that planting trees as windbreaks on farms can devastate bird populations, particularly those needing open grass...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
RBI in wait-and-watch mode despite easing West Asia risks: Sanjay MalhotraDespite easing West Asian tensions, the RBI remains cautious, with Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasizing data dependency over pre-set intere...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Rupee slips as Fed rate expectations boost dollar, dent global stocksThe Indian rupee slipped a bit on Tuesday, aligning with global movements as the U.S. dollar climbed to its highest point in a year. The do...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Rupee flat as traders mull Fed rate path, keep eyes peeled for flow cluesThe Indian rupee held steady as falling oil prices provided some relief, though traders remained cautious due to anticipated US Federal Res...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
India has to invest in deep tech capabilities, build globally competitive products: Neelkanth MishraSenior economist Neelkanth Mishra urged IIT Gandhinagar graduates to foster a domestic innovation ecosystem and invest in deep tech. He emp...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
Yen nears 40-year low, dollar gains as peace talks in doubtThe US dollar is flexing its muscles against the Japanese yen, much to the attention of market traders. The potential for a US-Iran peace a...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks hit record highs, oil heads for weekly lossAsian stocks reached a record high, fueled by optimism that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will normalize oil flows and ease inflati...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.43 AM IST
India bond rally defies hawkish Fed on oil routIndian government bonds are rallying for a sixth day. Falling oil prices are boosting investor confidence. This is happening despite a hawk...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Rupee posts longest winning run in a year on exporter flows, bank dollar salesThe Indian rupee strengthened against the U.S. dollar for the fifth day straight, marking its longest rally in a year. Lenders and exporter...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Rupee hits six-week high on offshore, exporter flowsThe Indian Rupee saw a remarkable resurgence on Thursday, hitting a six-week high after a period of weakness influenced by the Federal Rese...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
US Fed's hawkish tone shuts door on India bond rally for nowIndian government bonds saw a slight dip as the U.S. Federal Reserve adopted a more hawkish stance, signaling potential rate hikes this yea...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Global Market Today: Asian shares gain as US-Iran deal takes effectUS stock futures rose as President Trump signed an interim deal to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing energy concerns...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.40 AM IST
India bonds pause oil-led rally ahead of Fed verdictIndian government bonds saw their rally pause on Wednesday. Oil prices stabilized, and the US Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision ke...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Dollar on the defensive ahead of first Fed decision under WarshThe dollar weakened ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision, with optimism over a U.S.-Iran peace deal boosting risk appetite. The y...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
After Iran, China has a powerful new oil price weaponChina has emerged as the world's first oil "swing importer," significantly reducing its imports by a third to an eight-year low. This move,...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Assam pitches ‘geographic equity’ for Viksit Bharat at NITI meetAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma proposed a new development approach called 'Geographic Equity'. This aims to ensure growth benefit...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
Asia’s currency fight moves offshore as central banks push backAsian central banks are intensifying efforts to curb offshore forex speculation as external pressures like high oil prices and a strong dol...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.22 PM IST