BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.49 AM 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
Strait of Hormuz closure chokes trade and aid for AfghanistanAfghanistan's trade routes are severely disrupted. Conflicts in the Middle East and border closures with Pakistan have crippled businesses ...
27 May, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
Pilgrims kick off hajj as war's trajectory hangs in the balanceOver 1.5 million Muslims have converged in Mecca for the annual hajj pilgrimage. This significant religious event unfolds against a backdro...
25 May, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
2026 FIFA World Cup: Everything you need to know – teams, venues, dates & predictionsThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is set for a grand reimagining with 48 teams participating for the first time. The USA, Canada, and Mexico will joi...
21 May, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
As the desert advances in Morocco, women are scaling mountains to capture water from fogIn Morocco's Aït Baâmrane region, women once trekked for hours daily to fetch water. Now, giant mesh nets on Mt. Boutmezguida capture Atlan...
18 May, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
Soccer: PIF named 2026 World Cup official tournament supporter as Saudi steps up football ambitionsSaudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is now an official supporter for the 2026 World Cup in North America and Asia. This move strengthens ...
14 May, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Afghan officials say Pakistani strikes killed 7, wounded 85 in first attacks since peace talksMortars and missiles from Pakistan struck a university and homes in Afghanistan's Kunar Province, killing seven and wounding 85. Pakistan d...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz crisis to lead Gulf region into recession? Global diplomacy and rising tensions shape Gulf outlookStrait of Hormuz crisis to lead Gulf region into recession? The Gulf region faces rising tensions after attacks, shipping restrictions, and...
27 Apr, 2026, 03.45 AM IST
Saudis now want sports to make money, clouding LIV Golf’s futureSaudi Arabia is reportedly scaling back its ambitious sports investments, including LIV Golf, shifting focus from cultural influence to fin...
18 Apr, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
Saudi Arabia's $90 billion reason to allow women drivingEnding the ban is one of the most socially-consequential reforms implemented by Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
25 Jun, 2018, 11.46 AM IST
Why did Saudi allow women to drive? It's scared of a post-oil worldSaudi Arabia is afraid of future. That's why it is opening up. Letting women drive cars is part of a comprehensive plan that aims to divers...
28 Sep, 2017, 06.39 PM IST
Donald Trump welcomes Saudi decree allowing women to driveSaudi King Salman ordered that women be allowed to drive cars for the first time in the next summer, ending a conservative tradition seen b...
27 Sep, 2017, 12.10 PM IST
Great achievement women registering victory in Saudi polls: Najma HeptullaHeptulla hailed as "great achievement" victory registered by women candidates in local body polls in Saudi and greeted the people of that c...
15 Dec, 2015, 09.42 PM IST
India warns women workers in Saudi against going on strikeIndia has warned its nationals in Saudi Arabia against nefarious attempts by "self-styled social workers" to instigate Indian women workers...
23 Mar, 2014, 02.38 PM IST
India warns women workers in Saudi against going on strikeIndia has warned its nationals in Saudi Arabia against attempts by "self-styled social workers" to instigate Indian women workers to go on ...
23 Mar, 2014, 02.16 PM IST