Easing of West Asia conflict reduces downside risk to 6.6% growth forecast: Ram Singh, Director, Delhi School of EconomicsAny moderation in El Nino effects and resolution of geopolitical uncertainty will further reduce the downside risks to growth. Operationali...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Rice feeds more than half the world, but scientists say current farming is crossing Earth’s safe limits for climate, water, and nutrients, and that makes every bowl part of a bigger planetary balancing actRice cultivation, a global staple, is pushing Earth's natural systems beyond safe limits, particularly concerning climate change, water use...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Oil falls to pre-war levels, no change in petrol and diesel prices in IndiaGlobal crude oil prices have fallen to their lowest levels since before the Iran conflict, with Brent slipping to around USD 72–73 per barr...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Government may ask airlines to review additional prices if crude stabilisesAirlines might be asked to reduce surge charges and extra fares if aviation fuel prices remain stable for an extended period. The Civil Avi...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
US immigration custody death rate at decade high: Rights groupsThe rate of people dying in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody has reached its highest level in over a decade amid US Presid...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
'Pragmatists' vs 'hardliners': Is Iran split over US deal?Despite internal divisions and opposition, analysts believe Iran's factional splits won't derail ongoing talks with the US. While hardliner...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
No slowdown yet, but inflation and El Niño are risks: ITC's Sanjiv PuriITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri revealed plans for a Rs 20,000 crore investment over the medium term, including hotel expansion. He highlighted st...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
What are the Fed's bank 'stress tests' and what's new this year?The US Federal Reserve is releasing its annual bank stress test results today, assessing how major lenders would fare in a severe economic ...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Oil may stay above pre-conflict levels; OMCs and gas stocks could see further upside: Probal SenGeopolitical easing may cool crude oil prices, but a return to pre-conflict levels remains unlikely soon. Experts suggest shipping disrupti...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
Best Proverb of the Day: “It isn’t necessary to drown oneself in a glass of water” — Life lessons on perspective, balance, problem-solving, optimism, stress management and why this too shall passBest Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “It isn’t necessary to drown oneself in a glass of water.” The saying reflects how people...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
US Stock Market: Warsh reshapes Fed playbook with leaner messaging and reform agendaUS Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signalled a major shift in central bank communication by adopting shorter policy statements and focusi...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Aluminum’s war shock blunted by dark transits and Chinese supplyThe Iran war triggered one of the biggest shocks to the global aluminum market, raising fears of widespread smelter shutdowns and prices su...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Warsh's gamble: A quieter Federal Reserve could mean volatile markets, higher ratesNew Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is significantly reducing the central bank's communication, particularly "forward guidance" on intere...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
Hegseth attacks NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in EuropeU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of American troop deployments in Europe, warning that future U.S. military...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Florida has moved more than 97,000 gopher tortoises since 2009, but the booming rescue industry may be hiding a harder question about whether these reptiles can actually survive the shuffleFlorida's gopher tortoise relocation program, designed to protect the species from development, faces scrutiny. While developers pay to mov...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Five reforms India needs before the next shockIndia faces economic vulnerabilities from external crises. Five reforms are proposed to build resilience. These include reducing gold and c...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
'Start your engines'? Shippers wary on Hormuz reopeningShipping groups are hesitant to resume sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. An agreement between the US and Iran promises its reopening. H...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.52 PM IST