Afghanistan seeks deeper trade ties with India, pitches for easier business accessAfghanistan's trade body seeks enhanced economic ties with India. They requested easier business procedures and faster visa issuance. This ...
19 Jul, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Afghanistan-Pakistan transit trade plunges to USD 367 millionAfghanistan-Pakistan transit trade saw a steep decline to USD 367 million. This drop occurred from USD 5 billion before the Taliban's retur...
19 Jul, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Pakistan's current account slips into $139m deficit in FY26Pakistan registered a current account deficit of USD 139 million in the last fiscal year. This marked a reversal from the previous year's s...
18 Jul, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
AI should not be 'solo performance' but 'symphony of global collaboration': Xi JinpingAt WAIC 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for global AI collaboration and announced support for 5,000 AI research projects in devel...
17 Jul, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
School Assembly News Headlines, July 17: Top National, International, Sports, Business & Education NewsSchool Assembly News Headlines, July 17: Skyroot Aerospace plans its Vikram-1 rocket launch on July 18. India and the UK signed a trade agr...
17 Jul, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
A nuclear debut in Bangladesh tests developing world’s atomic shiftBangladesh's first nuclear power plant is nearing completion on the Padma river banks. This facility will supply a substantial portion of t...
12 Jul, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
El Nino effect: Oilseed imports surge in AprilIndia significantly increased oilseed imports in April, driven by El Nino fears. Soybeans constituted ninety-five percent of these substant...
10 Jul, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
IMF lowers 2026 global growth outlook to 3%, projects 3.4% growth in 2027The International Monetary Fund has adjusted its global growth prediction for 2026, reflecting the adverse effects of warfare and rapid tec...
10 Jul, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
India asks US to reconsider proposed 12.5% additional tariffIndia has asked the US to reconsider proposed additional tariffs on its exports. New Delhi argues the proposed tariffs lack legal basis and...
08 Jul, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
USTR's Sec 301 probe on forced labour concerns: India urges reconsideration of proposed 12.5 pc tariffsIndia has asked the US to reconsider proposed tariffs on its goods. The US Trade Representative is considering a 12.5 percent tariff on Ind...
07 Jul, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
From Indonesia to Australia to New Zealand, PM Modi charts India's Indo-Pacific arcIndia is actively building relationships across the Indo-Pacific region. Prime Minister Modi's visits aim to strengthen ties with key natio...
07 Jul, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
US Forced Labour Hearings: Trump's next tariff threat looms over 60 countries, including IndiaThe United States is considering new tariffs on sixty nations, including India, due to forced labor concerns. Hearings will begin to discus...
07 Jul, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
One attack, one warning: The world's energy lifeline is still vulnerableAn attack on a Qatari LNG carrier in the Strait of Hormuz has raised concerns. This incident suggests ongoing threats to commercial shippin...
07 Jul, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
India-UK FTA takes effect on July 15, but the real test lies beyond tariff cutsIndia-UK FTA success depends on improving competitiveness of Indian manufacturers, say industry experts.
07 Jul, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Hormuz disruption, border wars choke Afghanistan's auto tradeAfghanistan's vital car parts trade in Spin Boldak has ground to a halt, crippled by escalating border conflicts with Pakistan and the rece...
05 Jul, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
After Operation Sindoor, trust in 'made-in-India' defence platforms got enhanced: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted a significant boost in confidence for "made-in-India" defence platforms following Operation Sind...
04 Jul, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Energy-hungry Asia is already drawing lessons from Iran crisisAsia is learning crucial lessons from the recent Persian Gulf conflict, emphasizing the need for larger energy reserves and a wider array o...
04 Jul, 2026, 10.09 AM IST