Out-of-pocket expenditure share declines by 21 percentage points from 2013-14: Health ministryGovernment health spending has risen, leading to a significant drop in out-of-pocket health expenses. This decline, from 64.2% in 2013-14 t...
27 May, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Iran's deputy foreign minister dials Vikrim Misri to discuss West Asia situationIndia's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri spoke with Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi. Discussions covered regional develop...
25 May, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
Parliamentary panel members grill Oil ministry officials over 'shortage' of petrol, LPGParliamentary panel members questioned Oil Ministry officials about petrol and diesel shortages. Officials confirmed crude oil stocks for 7...
25 May, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
Parliamentary panel to hear views of Shipping Ministry on impact of West Asia crisis on India's maritime tradeA parliamentary committee will meet to discuss the West Asia crisis. The impact on India's maritime trade, shipping infrastructure, and sea...
25 May, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
Investment proposals of over Rs 7 lakh cr ready for grounding through GBC 5.0 in UPUttar Pradesh is gearing up for Ground Breaking Ceremony 5.0. Over Rs 7 lakh crore in investment proposals are set to be grounded. Chief Mi...
21 May, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Indians may be roaming closer to home because of a war far awayIndia Tourism Sector and Iran War: Prime Minister Modi's call to curb foreign travel for a year aims to boost domestic tourism, conserve fo...
19 May, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
After winning poll battles, Modi has picked up a new fightAmidst rising crude oil prices and a weakening rupee, Prime Minister Modi has urged Indians to embrace austerity. His call to reduce fuel c...
11 May, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Dubai chefs shrink menus as Iran war makes tomatillos, scallops harder to sourceIran war: Dubai's vibrant restaurant scene is feeling the pinch. Chefs are struggling to get key ingredients like avocados and tomatillos. ...
01 May, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Thailand projects fewer tourists due to Mideast warThailand's economic growth and tourist arrivals are forecast to drop this year as the Middle East war roils global energy prices, the finan...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
UAE's OPEC exit may not hit oil markets, say executivesUAE’s planned exit from OPEC is unlikely to disrupt global oil markets despite its sizable output, say industry executives, though it may d...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.11 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
South Caucasus emerges as crucial transit hub for India's Iran evacuationsArmenia and Azerbaijan have aided India in recent weeks. Armenia helped repatriate fishermen. Azerbaijan facilitated the evacuation of Indi...
14 Apr, 2026, 01.34 AM IST
Karma, climate and consequences: As the Char Dham Yatra reopens, a warming Himalaya reveals karma in its oldest public senseA road journey through Uttarakhand’s mountain towns reveals a deeper shift in both climate and pilgrimage. Unusual heat, felt by locals as ...
12 Apr, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
India-Azerbaijan CBM: Senior MEA official meets Azerbaijani FMIndia and Azerbaijan have begun talks to establish a Confidence Building Mechanism. A senior Indian delegation met with Azerbaijan's Foreig...
03 Apr, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Gulf allies privately make the case to Trump to keep fighting until Iran is decisively defeatedSaudi Arabia and the UAE are pushing President Trump to continue the war against Iran. They believe Tehran has not been weakened enough and...
31 Mar, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
Iran says museums and historic sites damaged in warIran's cultural heritage and tourism ministry said Saturday at least 56 museums and historic sites across the country have been damaged, as...
14 Mar, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
India, Iran, Armenia hold 2nd trilateral consultations in New Delhi, discusses connectivity, regional cooperationThe second India-Iran-Armenia trilateral consultation was held on Thursday, where the three sides discussed a wide range of matters, includ...
13 Dec, 2024, 08.24 AM IST