Farmers should be ‘businessmen’ who respond to market demand, not just grow rice and wheat: NITI Aayog’s Ashok LahiriLahiri stressed the need for greater adoption of science and technology, noting that productivity per acre for several Indian crops remains...
23 Jul, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
India's Ambassador Kwatra meets US Senator Sheehy, discusses defence tiesIndia's envoy Vinay Mohan Kwatra met Senator Tim Sheehy discussing defense cooperation. Kwatra also met commerce officials to deepen trade ...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
No nation or grouping can tackle global volatility alone: S Jaishankar at India-ASEAN FMs' meetGlobal turbulence stresses supply chains, energy, food, and health security. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted this volati...
22 Jul, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Tariffs alone will not produce sustainable generic medicine in US: IPAThe Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance believes tariffs alone will not build US generic drug manufacturing. Broader reforms are needed for fair...
22 Jul, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
World is 'extremely turbulent', Foreign Minister Jaishankar calls for deeper India-ASEAN cooperationThe world faces extreme turbulence, requiring deeper cooperation between India and ASEAN. No single nation or grouping can manage these glo...
22 Jul, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Modi’s protectionism push creates stock winners in laggard IndiaA Bloomberg-compiled basket of 15 stocks linked to import substitution has rallied more than 20% since the start of the Middle East conflic...
22 Jul, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
Ajit Doval in Riyadh amid push for safer sea lanes and energy security; regional situation, defence partnership also on agendaNational Security Advisor Ajit Doval traveled to Saudi Arabia to deliberate on energy security measures. He emphasized the importance of sa...
22 Jul, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
Fertiliser vessels stuck at ports, raise supply fears for peak kharif sowingFertiliser vessels are stranded at Indian ports, hindering crop nutrient supplies. Sowing has accelerated after rainfall revival, increasin...
22 Jul, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
Fertiliser vessels stuck at ports, raise supply fears for peak kharif sowingFertiliser vessels are stranded at Indian ports, hindering crop nutrient dispatch. This congestion raises concerns over timely supplies dur...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Major respite for India on fertiliser front as urea prices finally fallGlobal urea prices declined last month, easing pressure on India's fertiliser subsidy bill. However, prices remain significantly higher tha...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Tanker crew abandons vessel after reported projectile strike in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO saysA tanker in the Strait of Hormuz reported being struck by an unknown projectile. Its crew abandoned the vessel and boarded a lifeboat, acco...
21 Jul, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
PM Modi flags off India's first hydrogen-powered train, says wider rollout likelyPrime Minister Narendra Modi launched India's first hydrogen train in Haryana. This powerful train will operate between Jind and Sonipat, c...
20 Jul, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Complaints on quality of seeds, fertilisers and pesticides to be probed, resolved in 7 days: BharaneMaharashtra's agriculture minister announced revamped taluka committees for faster complaint resolution. These committees will now investig...
18 Jul, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
FAI hails Cabinet nod to NIPU-2026, calls it a major boost to fertiliser self-relianceThe policy offers investors a secure return and protects them from currency fluctuations. These reforms will enhance financial viability an...
17 Jul, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz closure must end within weeks or global economy will suffer, IEA chief warnsGlobal economic headwinds could emerge if Strait of Hormuz disruptions continue for weeks. Financial markets show anxiety over escalating c...
16 Jul, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
India, UK engaged in discussions on carbon tax issue: Commerce SecretaryIndia and the United Kingdom are discussing Britain's carbon tax regulation. The UK plans to implement its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechani...
14 Jul, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Weak monsoon may lift soluble fertiliser demand; price remains bigger risk: SFAISoluble fertilizer prices have surged sixty to one hundred percent over the past year. This sharp increase poses a significant risk to farm...
12 Jul, 2026, 01.37 PM IST