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Saudi Arabia is covered in sand, yet it imports millions of tons every year, and the reason lies in a tiny detail hidden in every grainSaudi Arabia imports sand from Australia for its massive construction projects. Desert sand is unsuitable for building concrete. River sand...04 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST- Those with no "locus standi" should desist from commenting on J-K, Ladakh: MEAIndia on Tuesday strongly rejected references to Jammu and Kashmir in a joint press communique issued following the 8th round of the Europe...02 Jun, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
- Each El Nino is unique, says WMO's climate prediction chiefEl Nino conditions are set to emerge by August, bringing extreme weather. This natural phenomenon will cause droughts in regions like West ...02 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
- Pakistan signs $1.2 million US lobbying deal months after Operation SindoorPakistan has hired a Washington-based firm for a multi-million dollar contract. The agreement aims to boost Pakistan's engagement with US l...31 May, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
- Think it's hot now? World headed for repeated heat record shocks, warns UNNew United Nations climate projections reveal Earth will likely surpass the safe climate threshold repeatedly in the next five years. The h...28 May, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
- India has leverage to pressure Russia to end Ukraine war: Estonian FMEstonia believes India can pressure Russia to end the Ukraine war. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna highlighted India's leverage. He also ex...20 May, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
- UN cuts India's 2026 GDP forecast to 6.4 pc, still among fastest-growing economiesThe United Nations has lowered India's economic growth forecast for 2026 to 6.4 percent. This adjustment reflects global uncertainties and ...20 May, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
- Global Market: U.N. cuts global growth forecast as Middle East crisis fuels inflation risksThe UN has lowered its global growth forecast to 2.5% for 2026, warning that Middle East tensions are fueling inflation, disrupting supply ...20 May, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
- PM Modi calls for early end to conflicts in West Asia and UkraineIndia and Norway have established a Green Strategic Partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Stor...18 May, 2026, 09.48 PM 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
- From forests to a doctor near you: NIA reveals how Pakistan-based terrorists are planning to do a Ghazwa-e-Hind through a tech-driven policyNIA chargesheet reveals Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind's shift from forest insurgency to a digital terror network, orchestrated by Pakistan-based ha...15 May, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
- Iran war: Humanitarian crisis awaits if Strait of Hormuz is not opened now, UN Official warns. What are major problems that world may witness in case deadlock continues?Strait of Hormuz deadlock: Iran has had the strategic waterway -- through which a third of the world's fertilisers normally pass.11 May, 2026, 10.34 PM IST
- Tens of millions risk hunger as Hormuz standoff blocks fertiliser, UN official saysA UN task force warns that tens of millions face hunger if fertilizers are blocked from the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's retaliation for a US-I...11 May, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
- Iran war could make Trump's trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visitPresident Donald Trump is set to visit China soon. He has previously praised Chinese leader Xi Jinping. However, trade disputes and China's...10 May, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
- India, Jamaica agree to boost trade, skilled mobility: JaishankarIndia and Jamaica are strengthening trade and cooperation for skilled professionals. Agreements were signed in health, solarisation, and br...05 May, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
- India, Jamaica agree to boost trade, skilled mobility, healthcare cooperation: JaishankarIndia and Jamaica are forging a dynamic partnership to enhance trade and foster collaboration in skilled labor. Recent talks delved into ar...05 May, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
- India says attacks on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz are 'deplorable'India's UN envoy condemned attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. She stressed the importance of freedom of navigation and gl...29 Apr, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
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