US fires on and disables 2 more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in the Strait of HormuzU.S. forces disabled two Iranian oil tankers after exchanging fire in the Strait of Hormuz, while the UAE reported an Iranian missile and d...
09 May, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of HormuzUS-Iran war news: US forces intercepted Iranian attacks on Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The US military responded by targeting Irani...
08 May, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
Iran creates new agency to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz while reviewing peace deal with USIran has formed a new government agency to control passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This move raises concerns for international shippi...
08 May, 2026, 06.47 AM IST
Asia Rice: Muted demand, weak rupee push India prices lowerThis situation adds to existing concerns about food security in the region. Thailand's rice prices remain steady with quiet demand. Rising ...
02 May, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
US oil reserves dropping sharply? Global oil prices swing as war disrupts supply and demandUS oil reserves dropping sharply? Global oil markets face volatility as Brent and WTI crude move after a four-year high. Strategic Petroleu...
01 May, 2026, 02.35 AM IST
ET Awards: Chandrababu Naidu sees no threat to South, asks why oppose women’s reservationAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu advocates for a 'population management policy,' encouraging couples to have at least two ...
27 Apr, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
US weekly jobless claims increase marginally as labor market remains stableAmerican unemployment claims saw a small increase last week. This suggests the job market remains steady for now. However, global events li...
23 Apr, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on FridaySensex and Nifty ended lower in a volatile session as profit booking in banking stocks erased early gains. Despite easing volatility and su...
16 Apr, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
What is Bab el-Mandeb? The critical trade route Iran threatens to shut downThe Iran Red Sea trade threat has intensified sharply, with tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz falling below 10% of its normal dai...
16 Apr, 2026, 03.00 AM IST
Record surge in gasoline prices fuels US consumer inflation in MarchIn March, American consumers were hit hard by a notable spike in prices. This surge, primarily fueled by soaring gasoline and diesel expens...
10 Apr, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
IMF to cut global growth forecast due to Mideast warWest Asia War: The International Monetary Fund will reduce global growth predictions because of the Middle East war. IMF chief Kristalina G...
09 Apr, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
View: Why India’s South thinks it has to populate or perishSome Indian states are now encouraging women to have more children. This shift comes as fertility rates fall in the south and east, while n...
30 Mar, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Journalist claims Ukraine’s population halved to 20 million: How real is the crisis?Ukraine's population faces a severe decline. Reports suggest it could reach 20 million by 2025. This dramatic drop stems from the ongoing w...
22 Mar, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Good news! Novel drug could help extend women's fertility by three to six yearsMany women start experiencing decline in fertility rates and increased rates of miscarriage in their mid-30s.
24 Feb, 2018, 06.11 PM IST
Fertilizer imports surge in third quarterHigher imports were mainly due to pre-stocking ahead of the rabi season and a rise in prices of raw materials.
23 Feb, 2018, 10.29 AM IST
Sperm quality declines with ageMen's sperm quality declines with age, likely lowering their fertility, a review of 90 studies has confirmed.
02 Dec, 2014, 03.08 PM IST
Terrorism can hamper fertility, new study revealsA significant study has revealed that on average, terrorism decreases fertility - reducing both the expected number of children a woman has...
20 Nov, 2014, 05.21 PM IST