Illegal supply of explosives to Myanmar: NIA conducts searches in MizoramA spokesperson of the NIA said the searches were conducted at two locations in Aizawl in connection with the recovery of 2,400 kg of explos...
Rising coking coal prices could limit margin recovery of steelmakers in H2Prices of coking coal, which is largely imported, have reached almost $300 per tonne (CNF Paradip) after hitting a low of around $210 in th...
High coking coal prices may hit steel companies’ margin recoveryPrices of coking coal, which is largely imported, have reached almost $300 per tonne (CNF Paradip) after hitting a low of around $210 in th...
Next to India border, a camp to take on Myanmar juntaThe CNF leader, now in Aizawl, said the civilians from the Chin state and Sagaing division, who have taken up arms against the military jun...
Armed Myanmar group seeks asylum in India, high alert in border areas of MizoramThousands of members of the Chin community of Myanmar fled to Mizoram because of the military junta since the late 1980s, officials said. T...
Myanmar's ethnic-based insurgent groups ink truce with the governmentMyanmar's ethnic-based insurgent groups today signed the ceasefire agreement with Myanmar government, in the presence of National Security ...
Rising imports pull wheat prices 8-10% lowerSome analysts want the government to scrap the 10% import duty that India levies on the grain, as they expect the local output to miss the ...
Maize imports likely to tame prices, help poultry sectorThe international prices of genetically modified (GM) corn are down as the US crop is expected to be good. However, India allows import of ...
Food ministry aims to procure 30 million tonnes of wheat to create buffer stocksGlobally, there is ample wheat at prices as low as $200 (Rs 13,600) per tonne free on board that can be accessed by both the government and...
Wooden computer chips can contribute towards biodegradable gadgetsSmall step before a giant leap — here’s a silver lining that may herald the end of toxic gizmos.
Maize prices in India are likely to remain subdued on increased global supplyas against 14.27 lakh hectares last year, the data from Agriculture.
Maize production may touch record 25 mn tonnes this yearHigher than normal monsoon across major growing states like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and MP is likely to further push rabi ac...
Drugs pricing row: 7 pharmaceutical companies move HC against Centre's orderSeven more pharmaceutical companies including Novartis India Limited today moved the Delhi High Court to challenge the government's new dru...
Drugs pricing row: 4 pharma firms move HC against government orderFour pharma firms today moved the Delhi High Court challenging government's new drug pricing order that asked them to slash prices of certa...
- Steady export demand may keep basmati prices firm
Steady export demand and increased buying by domestic traders are expected to keep basmati prices bullish. Production of both traditional a...
- Stronger rupee will cut into exports' margin
A rising rupee makes rice, maize, soya feed exports costlier and reduces export margins.
- Government cover likely for ships carrying Iran oil
Govt is considering the option of providing sovereign guarantee for Indian shipping lines for import of crude from Iran.