Myanmar overtakes Afghanistan as top illicit opium source; NCB flags India riskMyanmar has become the world's top source of illicit opium, surpassing Afghanistan due to its ongoing civil war and economic crisis. This s...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
The emperor's new biomarker? Another wearable for us to evaluateA new wearable biomarker, 'Entropy,' measuring body energy consumption, has stirred the bio-hacking community. While the name is catchy, th...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
'Seize the moment': Piyush Goyal sees India-UK trade pact unlocking 'floodgates' for businessIndia and the UK are buzzing with optimism as their Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) takes effect on July 15. Commerce Min...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
Xi backs Bangladesh in upholding sovereignty, 'rejecting foreign interference' in talks with PM RahmanChinese President Xi Jinping pledged unwavering support for Bangladesh's sovereignty and rejection of foreign interference during Prime Min...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
'India-Israel FTA may be signed in very near future': Israel Embassy's Economic Division head Ofir AmamiIndia and Israel are discussing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) covering goods and services, and the agreement could be signed in the near fut...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Bangladesh urges China to reduce trade gapBangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urged China to reduce the trade gap and diversify exports during his Beijing visit. He sought su...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
US trade deal to be on the day India secures tariff edge: Piyush GoyalIndia's impending trade agreement with the US is centered on gaining a tariff advantage over competitors like China and Vietnam, as asserte...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
El Niño is set to further disrupt India's $300 billion farm supply chainIndia's crucial monsoon rains are delayed, disrupting the nation's $300 billion farm economy just as planting season begins. This agricultu...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
Trade, tariffs & taste: American whiskey pushes for a fair pour in IndiaUS trade representative Jamieson Greer’s recent visit to New Delhi is seen as a key step toward finalising a US-India trade framework, with...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on ThursdayIndian markets rallied on Wednesday, with Sensex and Nifty gaining up to 1% amid easing crude prices, supportive global cues and optimism o...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
Modinomics is appeasement of US, capitulation to China: CongressThe Congress party has criticized the Modi government's economic policies, dubbing them as "Modinomics." They argue that these policies inv...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
India-US trade talks gather pace as tariff clock ticksIndia and the US are pushing for an interim trade pact, with high-level talks led by Piyush Goyal and Jamieson Greer aiming for a deal befo...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.14 AM IST
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on WednesdaySensex and Nifty plunged over 1% on Tuesday amid global market weakness, IT sector losses, a weaker rupee and fresh foreign fund outflows. ...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
India needs 7-8% growth for Viksit Bharat, private investment and export push crucial: EAC-PM ChairmanIndia needs sustained 7-8% economic growth to become 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, driven by private investment and exports. Structural reforms ...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Amit Shah directs Nafed, NCCF to bypass middlemen, buy pulses and oilseeds directly from farmersUnion Minister Amit Shah has directed Nafed and NCCF to procure pulses and oilseeds directly from farmers, aiming to cut out middlemen and ...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
India has contingency plans in place amid 40% rainfall deficit, says Agriculture CommissionerWhile India is currently facing 40 per cent rainfall deficit, the country has prepared district-level contingency plans to tackle possible ...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Piyush Goyal, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer begin talks on trade pactIndia and the US are in high-level talks to finalize the first phase of their bilateral trade agreement. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.14 PM IST