India to organise first BRICS MSME Forum in Agra on 19 JunePolicymakers and industry leaders from BRICS nations will gather to strengthen global MSME development and international cooperation. An ex...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
India’s fertiliser subsidy model is broken; direct income support is the only way forward: Ashok GulatiIndia’s fertiliser subsidy regime is facing scrutiny; rising global fertiliser and energy prices and rising fiscal pressures expose its ine...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
British defence minister John Healey quits over defence spendingBritish Defence Minister John Healey resigned, citing Prime Minister Keir Starmer's failure to commit necessary resources for national defe...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Cost benefit in the long run: India needs right energy, at the right place and at the right timeCritics question the market viability of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) due to high costs compared to renewable energy. However, a full syst...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
UK PM Keir Starmer warns Russia could attack NATO within four yearsRussia could attack a NATO country within four years according to western intelligence assessments, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned o...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
West Asia crisis: Why India needs a fertiliser security strategyIndia’s fertiliser security is deeply tied to global supply chains. The country imports 60% of its DAP requirement, remains fully dependent...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
BIT sweeter? India weighs easing treaty rules with safeguards to attract foreign capitalAs the world shifts economically, India is set to revamp its investment treaty frameworks. The government is exploring options to simplify ...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez begins India visit as oil ties deepenVenezuela's acting President Delcy Eloina Rodriguez Gomez is in India for a five-day visit. She will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
PM Modi’s high stakes push for sovereign AI faces reality checkIndia is striving to build its own artificial intelligence capabilities, aiming for self-reliance and global export. However, the nation fa...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Europe is facing up to a painful vulnerability to drone warfareA Russian drone crash in Romania highlights Europe's struggle with modern aerial warfare. Drone incidents are now a near-daily occurrence a...
30 May, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Iran war drives Russian oil windfall as Urals crude hits highest level since 2023Russia's Urals oil export blend hit its highest price since October 2023, reaching $94.87 a barrel for tax purposes this month. This surge,...
15 May, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
Why is the UAE, OPEC’s third-largest oil producer, leaving OPEC? Will Iraq or Kuwait leave next, and what it means for oil prices and the cartel’s futureWhy is UAE leaving OPEC, will Iraq or Kuwait leave next? Nearly 3.5 million barrels per day are now at stake. The Organization of the Petro...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
ET Awards: Sitharaman flags AI threat and global risks, says reforms on the way to support India Inc growthFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is preparing new reforms to ease business compliance. She believes strong domestic consumption will hel...
27 Apr, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its vetoThe European Union has approved a substantial loan for Ukraine to support its economy and military. This comes after Hungary ended its oppo...
23 Apr, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
Druzhba pipeline is set to restart oil flows to Europe, potentially unblocking EU's Ukraine loanHungary as a European Union member state has the power to block the loan even though it is not contributing to it. It will cover two thirds...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Russia cuts oil output in April, sources sayRussian oil output saw a significant drop in April. Ukrainian drone attacks on key ports and refineries forced Russia to cut production. Th...
21 Apr, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Iran war doubles Russia's main oil revenue to $9 billion in AprilIn a remarkable twist for Russia's economy, oil tax revenues are projected to soar to $9 billion by April, doubling amidst the turbulent gl...
09 Apr, 2026, 03.19 PM IST