Indian households continue to pay among the lowest cooking gas prices in the world: Petroleum MinistryThe Indian household continues to buy cooking gas much cheaper than the household in any neighbouring country, and far below the price paid...
A new exchange of fire with Iran tests fragile ceasefireTensions flare as Iran launches missiles and drones towards Bahrain and Kuwait. These attacks were intercepted. The US responded by strikin...
India to roll out 6–7 FTAs next year as trade push accelerates: Piyush GoyalIndia is set to sign several major trade deals soon. Three to four significant trade agreements are planned for the next year. Additionally...
India set to implement 2-3 more FTAs in six months, says commerce minister Piyush GoyalIndia is set to implement at least two to three more free trade agreements within the next six months, with an additional three to four sig...
Global airline chiefs to confront Iran war fuel shock at industry summitAirline leaders meet in Rio de Janeiro facing a major industry crisis. The Iran war is increasing jet fuel costs and disrupting flights. Th...
Collapse is near: Trump's window to resolve Iran crisis closing fastWest Asia tensions are escalating, impacting global markets. Iranian attacks and US strikes near the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting oil su...
Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, it's a red line for US: Ambassador Sergio GorUS Ambassador to India Sergio Gor stated that Iran will never possess a nuclear weapon, calling it a "red line" for the United States. He c...
OECD warns prolonged Middle East war could sharply slow global growthThe global economy faces uncertainty due to the Middle East conflict. The OECD warns of recession and rising inflation if the war continues...
Iran war: Hostilities flare again, talks at a stalemateWith the Gulf region witnessing a surge in missile and drone strikes aimed at Kuwait, diplomatic efforts between Iran and the U.S. hit road...
Rubio says Mojtaba Khamenei alive and 'increasingly engaging'US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirms Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive and active. Talks to end a three-month war have ...
The Iran war is pushing the global gas trade into the shadowsAs the Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian control amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Qatar has quietly resumed some LNG exports by ad...
Narrow the Gulf for Delhi: Conversation on derisking the future from Hormuz is good news for IndiaThe West Asia crisis presents India a chance to regain global influence. Discussions are underway to secure trade routes beyond the Strait ...
Crisis as credibility test: How the UAE’s response to the Iran-Israel conflict could shape its next decade as a global residency hubThe UAE's promise of a safe haven faces its biggest test amid the Iran conflict. Despite heightened tensions, daily life remains stable, sh...
RBI sees services exports, remittances cushioning current account in FY27India's current account balance will see strong support in 2026-27. Robust growth in software and business services exports will be a key f...
Qatar opposes permanent Strait of Hormuz transit fees, open to temporary tollsQatar has stated its opposition to permanent transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz. A top official indicated that temporary tolls for purpo...
US seized $1 billion in Iranian crypto, Scott Bessent says; claims Tehran facing financial crisisUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the seizure of approximately $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency assets as part of "Operatio...
Sri Lanka jolts markets with outsized 100-bp rate hike to counter Gulf crisisSri Lanka's central bank enacted a significant 100 basis point policy rate hike, its largest in four years, to combat rising inflation and ...