India 5th largest military spender in world in 2025, SIPRI report mentions May conflict with PakIndia emerged as the fifth largest military spender globally in 2025. The nation's defense expenditure reached USD 92.1 billion. India's nu...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
To bring the world, sell India better: The $200 million fix India needs to unlock a tourism windfallIndia's tourism sector faces challenges due to a near-zero overseas marketing budget. This has kept international arrivals below pre-pandem...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
BRICS and the new geography of agri-tradeIndia’s BRICS chairship in 2026 comes as agricultural trade faces new challenges beyond tariffs, including climate shocks, food-price volat...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Oil rally may fuel stagflation concerns, though AI remains market's key driver: Arnab DasRenewed Middle East tensions are driving oil prices higher, fueling inflation and economic growth concerns. Despite market optimism, signif...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
BRICS meet in Puri from June 3-5 to see representatives from 11 countriesOdisha will host the second BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction technical meeting in Puri from June 3 to 5. Representatives from 11 countries wil...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
India may have found reliable trade route beyond Strait of Hormuz with Oman trade dealIndia's new trade pact with Oman, effective June 1, offers strategic importance beyond trade. Oman's location outside the Strait of Hormuz ...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
West Asia War: US-Iran draft 60 day-truce extension, all eyes on Trump nod, says US official; Tehran denies claimsA fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is reportedly extended for 60 days. Formal talks on Tehran's nuclear program are set...
28 May, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
A $2.89 trillion military surge signals the sharpest global arms buildup since WWIIThe surge in global military budgets is astonishing, with nations investing heavily in their defense capabilities in response to escalating...
24 May, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
US stock market crashes today: Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq fall hard as bond yields hit 19-year high - Nvidia, Broadcom, AMD, and Amazon lead massive Wall Street selloffUS stock market crashes today as Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq plunge. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 237 points, while...
19 May, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
India's BRICS trade surges to $416 billion, but widening deficit raises policy imperative ahead of 2026 SummitIndia's trade with BRICS nations shows strong growth. However, a widening trade deficit is a major concern. Imports from BRICS are rising f...
15 May, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
'We help to de-risk the international economy': EAM Jaishankar highlights India's 17% contribution to global growthDuring his Caribbean tour, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted India's role in "de-risking" the global economy. IMF data sup...
08 May, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
India plans stronger exporter support as Middle East crisis strains trade flowsIndia's government is poised to enhance its export tax refund initiative, a strategic move aimed at bolstering its international trade amid...
07 May, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Global debt hits record of near $353 trillion, with signs of move away from USGlobal debt has reached a record nearly $353 trillion. Investors are now looking beyond U.S. Treasuries, showing more interest in Japanese ...
06 May, 2026, 09.04 PM IST
For foreign workers in Mideast, risk from Iran war collides with economic strain at homeA missile strike in the Mideast killed Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, a Bangladeshi migrant worker, highlighting the perilous situation for mi...
04 May, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
The dollar is dead, long live the dollar!Wars have shaped the US dollar's global power. From financing conflicts to becoming the reserve currency, its reign was cemented by agreeme...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.34 PM IST
Saudi Arabia's GDP grows 8.6% in the third quarterGrowth was largely driven by a 14.5% increase in oil activities, the General Authority for Statistics said, while non-oil activities expand...
31 Oct, 2022, 12.08 PM IST
Saudi Arabia GDP up 12.2% in second quarter, exceeding initial estimateThe second quarter growth figure exceeded a flash government estimate at the end of July of 11.8% GDP growth. The economy grew 2.2% from th...
07 Sep, 2022, 12.55 PM IST