China’s proposed solar technology export curbs may delay India’s domestic manufacturing push: ReportChina's plan to impose export controls on photovoltaic technologies could create challenges for India's solar manufacturing sector and affe...
26 Oct, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
India's gold import route changing course for a benefit all jewellers wantIndia is diversifying its gold import sources as expanding domestic refining capacity, tax incentives and the India-UAE trade pact reshape ...
26 Oct, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Paper straws are more harmful than plastic straws, South Korean study finds; check what research revealsNew research from South Korea has revealed an unexpected finding: paper straws may actually cause more environmental harm than their plasti...
26 Oct, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Is India a “shadow transshipment” hub? The data says otherwiseBetween 2014 and 2024, India’s goods exports to the US grew 1.86 times, while US exports to India grew 1.94 times. A rising two-way relatio...
26 Oct, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
China now spends 2.8% of its economy on research, passing the OECD average for the first time: Could US science cuts reshape the global AI and semiconductor race?China’s research spending crossed $584 billion in 2025, rising 8.2% in a year. The increase comes as Washington faces debate over federal s...
26 Oct, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
China faces fresh Indian duties on titanium dioxide imports: Anti-dumping levy of $460-$681 per tonne reimposed for five yearsIndia has reimposed anti-dumping duties of $460 to $681 per tonne on specified titanium dioxide imports from China for five years, followin...
24 Oct, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
China banned TBM exports, but India is building its own tunnel boring machines; Ashwini Vaishnaw shares progress & status of 125-km Rishikesh-Karnaprayag railway line with 16 tunnelsTunnel Boring Machine India: India is expanding its domestic tunnel boring machine (TBM) manufacturing capabilities as work progresses on t...
24 Oct, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Global Market: Why China could complicate Musk’s Tesla-SpaceX merger plansElon Musk’s proposed Tesla–SpaceX merger faces potential regulatory hurdles in the US and China over national security, sensitive data and ...
22 Oct, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Indian Army's new warfare doctrine: Rajnath Singh to unveil how the Army plans to tackle threats from China and PakistanDefence Minister Rajnath Singh will unveil the Indian Army's new land warfare doctrine, outlining how the force plans to adapt to modern co...
22 Oct, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
China-Europe rail and India’s long road to EurasiaIndia is focusing on connectivity initiatives such as the International North-South Transport Corridor and the IMEC. Geopolitical tensions ...
22 Oct, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Hormuz war risk pushes crude shipping costs sevenfold, squeezes refiners' margins: Goldman SachsGlobal crude oil freight rates are rising due to war-related risks in the Strait of Hormuz and increased ship-to-ship transfers. Goldman Sa...
22 Oct, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
US sanctions have India cornered. BRICS charts an escape routeUS sanctions have significant implications on international trade, especially concerning countries like India. As BRICS countries explore a...
22 Oct, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
Europe’s last penicillin plant faces a bitter fight against China’s cheaper drugsThe Sandoz penicillin plant in Kundl, Austria, is under threat from cheaper Chinese antibiotic production. European healthcare programs ben...
21 Oct, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
India-Pakistan Moon race: With China's help, Pakistan wants to send humans to Moon five years before IndiaPakistani astronaut on Moon: Pakistan has set a target of landing on the Moon by 2035 as it expands its space programme through cooperation...
21 Oct, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Drill, baby, drill: China turns the screws, India looks for own toolsChina’s new export controls on tunnel boring machines (TBMs) have highlighted India’s reliance on overseas suppliers for specialised infras...
20 Oct, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
China curbs spur push for local manufacturingIndia's government will consult stakeholders on measures to mitigate the impact of Chinese export constraints. China recently imposed new r...
20 Oct, 2026, 01.38 AM IST
Get a tech list to tick: Can India achieve true self-reliance without an evidence-based technology list?India aims to achieve self-reliance by systematically identifying critical technologies for its national strategy. The government has estab...
18 Oct, 2026, 11.42 PM IST