India eyes critical minerals, bigger markets in South America trade pushIndia is strengthening trade ties with South American nations like Chile, Argentina, and Brazil. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will cha...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Mahindra bets on 'Scorpio Lifestyler' to drive global export pushMahindra & Mahindra plans to expand its export operations with a new pickup truck. This vehicle will target markets in South Africa, Austra...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
10 million years ago, this 23-foot crocodile ruled prehistoric Colombia; its fossilised victims reveal a brutal secretIn Colombia, researchers uncovered fossilized bones indicating that Purussaurus neivensis, an enormous caiman relative, engaged in predatio...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
Before air conditioning, America shipped lake ice as far as Kolkata; up to two-thirds melted en route, and the rest could cost 10 times more than beefFrederic Tudor embarked on an unprecedented journey by transporting ice from the ponds of New England to the sweltering climate of Calcutta...
21 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Cross-border payments, India’s global UPI push in focus at GFF 2026The seventh edition of the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 to be held in Mumbai from September 8 to 11, will bring together policymakers, ce...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
Russia to receive almost 270,000 tons of refined fuel from Asia in August, data showsRussia is importing nearly 270,000 tons of refined fuels from Asia this August. These shipments are occurring via ship-to-ship transfers to...
19 Aug, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
India’s exports to US hold firm after a year of Trump’s tariffsThe US continues to account for about 20% of India’s exports despite tariff tensions and New Delhi’s push to diversify trade. New agreement...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
With a friend like this, who needs...?Donald Trump's public gestures towards Kim Jong Un have unsettled allies like South Korea. Europe also rethinks its relationship with Washi...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
Explained: Why a super El Niño leaves tropical commodities acutely exposedA strengthening El Niño could disrupt global supplies of cocoa, coffee and sugar through drought, heat and excessive rainfall. Forecasters ...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
India seeks WTO consultations with US over duty on quartz surface productsIndia has requested World Trade Organisation consultations with the United States. This action concerns tariffs imposed on quartz surface p...
18 Aug, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
How has the US-South Korea relationship evolved under Trump?President Trump's approach has tested the U.S.-South Korea alliance over military drills. Security commitments and troop presence remain po...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
Trump's slight of South Korea in favor of the North raises broader US security concernsPresident Trump reduced joint military exercises with South Korea. This decision raises concerns about United States security interests in ...
18 Aug, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
Lunar eclipse August 2026: Where will it be visible, what time will it peak and how to watchLunar eclipse: On August 27-28, 2026, a deep partial lunar eclipse will grace our skies, although it won't be visible from India during the...
16 Aug, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
India sets sail to add more trade muscle as it signs PTA terms with SACUIndia and the Southern African Customs Union signed terms to start trade negotiations. This move revives talks after previous rounds stalle...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
India shifts trade strategy, favours PTAs over FTAs with South Africa, Mercosur & others: OfficialIndia will pursue preferential trade agreements with developing economies like South Africa. This approach opens select product categories ...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
India Commerce Secy Rajesh Agrawal to visit Chile this month to review CEPA talks: OfficialCommerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will visit Chile this month for trade talks. India and Chile are negotiating to expand their existing tra...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
India, South Africa-led SACU group may ink terms of reference for negotiating trade pact on Aug 12India and the SACU group will sign terms of reference for trade talks. Negotiations for a preferential trade agreement are expected to begi...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.22 PM IST