Egypt navigates Mecca pact, steps up ties with IndiaPresident Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deliberate over the Mecca Pact. Their talks centered on ...
04 Oct, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
The US-Iran war is now squeezing two major shipping routes from Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea — here’s why global trade could feel the impactThe ongoing US-Iran war is affecting vital maritime chokepoints, specifically the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Shipping traff...
28 Sep, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Smart rice policy would be niceIn the 2026-27 cycle, India's rice production is projected to fall by 6.5% compared to the previous year, largely due to monsoon rainfall b...
25 Sep, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
Gulf nations have found ways to keep oil flowing through the Iran war, but the costs are mountingIran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz initially raised concerns about soaring oil prices impacting the global economy. However, Gulf produ...
24 Sep, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
UFlex’s Asepto bets on Egypt to build global aseptic packaging hubAsepto’s $126-million Ain Sokhna plant will add 12 billion packs of annual capacity, taking its India-Egypt capacity to 24 billion packs as...
23 Sep, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Grade A mall vacancy across the top 7 cities fell to 5% in H1 2026Grade A mall vacancy across the top seven cities in India dropped to the lowest levels in five years. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region and De...
23 Sep, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
The Other Hormuz: Black Sea blockade threatens a food supply shockCombined Russian and Ukrainian wheat exports are estimated to end up at roughly half what they were last year for the July to September har...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Kenya’s farmers turn to beehive fences to keep crop-raiding elephants away, creating a surprising path toward human-elephant coexistenceDedicated to researching elephant ecology and behavior, Save the Elephants operates vital research facilities. Their Samburu research stati...
19 Sep, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
From historical solidarity to strategic trade: The India–South Africa opportunityIndia and South Africa are forging new pathways in trade and investment, showcasing a remarkable growth in bilateral trade. Both nations ar...
18 Sep, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
El Niño arrived early. Why its impact was felt from India to the Panama CanalEl Niño's early onset has triggered a cascade of atypical weather events worldwide. India faced not only monsoon challenges but also signif...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Saudi pipeline hit by drones to be out of service for weeks, further restricting oil flowA Saudi oil pipeline faces weeks of repairs after an attack, impacting global petroleum supplies. Houthi rebels captured key Red Sea island...
15 Sep, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
What the closure of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline means for oil flowsSaudi Arabia closed a major oil pipeline after a drone attack, raising global energy shortage fears. This closure threatens to remove milli...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.18 AM IST
New problem shaping up for the oil market as Hormuz remains shutHouthi forces have seized Perim Island, threatening the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait shipping lane. This development occurs as the Strait of ...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Beyond Los Angeles and Rotterdam: Can Durban, Rio de Janeiro drive India’s next export boom?The South-South trade has crossed $7 trillion, opening new opportunities for Indian exporters across Africa, ASEAN, the Gulf, and Latin Ame...
10 Sep, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
From farm ponds to AI chatbots: India's blueprint for revitalising dryland agriculture10 Sep, 2026, 06.46 AM IST
VinFast puts the brakes on manufacturing some cars in IndiaVinFast has temporarily halted development and local manufacturing plans for three electric vehicles in India, asking suppliers to stop wor...
01 Sep, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
LG Electronics India bets on exports, B2B products for margin boostLG Electronics India is looking to exports and B2B products as key growth drivers as its Korean parent aims to make India a global manufact...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.40 PM IST