Global rice production was 713 million tonnes per year during 2006-2015, saw growth: StudyGlobal rice production saw significant growth from the 1960s to the 2010s. This increase was primarily due to management decisions such as ...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
India reaffirms commitment to SCO, Central Asia at Tajikistan conferenceIndia has reiterated its strong commitment to Central Asia. Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh highlighted this at a conference in Dusha...
12 Jun, 2026, 03.26 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
'Not an era of war': EAM Jaishankar calls for dialogue & diplomacy as global conflicts escalateIndia's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar met with Bulgarian leaders. He stressed dialogue and diplomacy to resolve global conflicts. He highli...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
South Asia can generate millions of jobs through agriculture sector: World Bank GroupWith agriculture sector employing around 43 per cent of the South Asian workforce, the region has strong potential to emerge as a global le...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Operation Sindoor made India's zero tolerance policy against terrorism even clearer: GovtIndia's zero tolerance for terrorism is reinforced by Operation Sindoor. This operation destroyed nine terror hideouts. It was launched to ...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Kuwait restricts domestic worker recruitment to 10 countries, bans 27 othersKuwait has restricted domestic worker recruitment to 10 approved countries, prohibiting hiring from 27 others under new Interior Ministry r...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
India trusted partner in quantum computing, supply chains: US officialIndia is a trusted partner for the US in key technology areas like quantum computing and supply chains. US Under Secretary of State Sarah R...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
AI mania reorders Asia's stock marketsWith AI investments taking center stage, South Korea and Taiwan's stock markets have outpaced India in terms of market capitalisation, larg...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
India-Indonesia ties deepen as EAM Jaishankar outlines blueprint for defence, trade cooperationExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar co-chaired the 8th Joint Commission Meeting in New Delhi with his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono. Th...
07 Jun, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
Weapons used to terrorise people in previous regime: Bengal CM after firearms seizurePolice seized a large cache of illegal firearms and ammunition in South 24 Parganas and North 24 Parganas districts. Chief Minister Suvendu...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
RBI says 4% inflation target not in abeyance; future rate action tied to price persistenceReserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra confirms the 4 percent inflation target remains unchanged. He raised the FY27 inflation fore...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Weak monsoon may impact rural demand, private consumption: RBI governor Sanjay MalhotraReserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra anticipates a potential impact on rural demand and private consumption due to a projected mo...
05 Jun, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Pakistan 'forever grateful' to Trump for India ceasefire intervention: PM Shehbaz SharifShehbaz Sharif said Pakistan would be grateful to former Trump 'forever' for his 'intervention in the war with India'. The Pak PM called th...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
US Development FinCrop to invest $1.5 billion in Indo-Pacific energy platform, eyes South Asia buildoutThe US International Development Finance Corporation is investing $1.5 billion in a new energy platform for the Indo-Pacific. This major pr...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.14 AM IST
TIIF to shape a new investment architecture for Central AsiaTashkent will host a major investment forum from June 16-19. This event aims to establish Central Asia as a new hub for economic growth. Th...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
After Yunus regime freed Rahmani, India watches Bangladesh's radical Islam surgeConcerns rise over Islamist radical movements in South Asia. Jashimuddin Rahmani, an influential ideologue, has been released on bail in Ba...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.47 PM IST