Iran-Israel conflict puts UAE, Saudi Arabia's foreign workers under strainA protracted conflict in the Gulf is jeopardizing billions in remittances, vital for families across Asia and Africa. Migrant workers, like...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
India likely won't export sugar for years as El Nino, ethanol squeeze supplyOnce as a top sugar exporter, India is now anticipating a three-year stretch of significant export deficits, primarily driven by El Nino's ...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.07 AM IST
Put a freeze on extreme heat: Why India needs more than just heatwave warningsIndia faces severe heatwaves. Dangerous heat now affects large areas with little relief. This crisis demands action beyond meteorology. Hea...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Mind your language education policyThe recent introduction of CBSE's three-language policy has ignited a storm of criticism. Students in grades nine and ten are already overw...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
What if the Strait of Hormuz didn’t reopen?The Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route, faces potential prolonged closure. This situation mirrors past disruptions, raising concerns about...
23 May, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Something coming: What scientists know about a potential 'super' El NinoA "super" El Nino is rapidly forming in the Pacific, with an 80% chance of development by July. While sea temperatures are rising exception...
22 May, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
India’s brandy boom still feels uncool. Liquor cos want to give it a makeoverBrandy, a spirit deeply entrenched in South India's culture and cinema, is now undergoing a national makeover. Despite being India's second...
20 May, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
States' average per capita income could hit upper threshold by 2047, if growth sustains: RBI DGBy the year 2046-47, it's anticipated that India's average per capita income could soar into high-income territory, contingent upon the con...
11 May, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
Under-threat UK PM Starmer vows to prove 'doubters' wrongEmbattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer came out fighting Monday, vowing to prove his "doubters" wrong as he sought to quell a growin...
11 May, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
SBI employees’ 2-day strike on May 25, 26: Pension fund manager option to ‘NPS employees’, parity issue among 16 demandsSBI employees' nationwide strike May 25, 26: The demands raised by the federation include recruitment of messengers and armed guards, adequ...
06 May, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
UAE defends OPEC exit; Warns Hormuz must stay open amid West Asia tensionsThe UAE has exited OPEC and OPEC+ stating it is a sovereign decision. This comes after an ADNOC tanker was hit by Iranian drones in the Str...
05 May, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
PM Modi's poll gains point to push on India's civil law reform, infrastructurePrime Minister Narendra Modi's party is poised for significant wins in state elections. These victories could speed up the implementation o...
04 May, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Canadian PM Mark Carney: ‘A world of fortresses will be poorer, more fragile and…’Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, speaking at Davos 2026, cautioned against a world of "fortresses," warning it would be poorer and more...
02 May, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
High minimum wages in India slows down formal job creation: FEDThe Foundation for Economic Development (FED), in its report released on Thursday, said workers should be allowed to freely negotiate their...
23 Apr, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: 'Peace is the greatest weapon for development that...' - lessons on how to end conflicts and wars and key to growth by the first black president and Nobel Peace Prize winner for ending apartheidQuote of the day by Nelson Mandela: His words on peace are gaining importance today. He called peace the greatest weapon for development. T...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Quitting tobacco could give economic boost to over 20.5 million households in IndiaImagine a future where millions of Indian families break free from the grasp of tobacco, climbing up the economic ladder. The most disadvan...
21 Apr, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
The delimitation debate reflects our inability to eschew the politics of handouts, caste and ethnicityIndia faces a critical juncture as a proposed constitutional amendment fails. This highlights a growing divide between economically prosper...
19 Apr, 2026, 11.35 PM IST