Oil slips after OPEC+ agrees to raise output targetsOil prices dipped as OPEC+ agreed to boost output from August, with key producers seeing recovering exports via the Strait of Hormuz. Despi...
06 Jul, 2026, 06.34 AM IST
Quote of the day by George Washington: “To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace” a lesson on strength and deterrenceQuote of the day by George Washington: “To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace” reflects the Foundin...
04 Jul, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Energy-hungry Asia is already drawing lessons from Iran crisisAsia is learning crucial lessons from the recent Persian Gulf conflict, emphasizing the need for larger energy reserves and a wider array o...
04 Jul, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Psychology says humans are more willing to defend their group than attack others—research explains whyHumans are wired to defend their group, not initiate conflict, a study reveals. This 'coalitional psychology' means we're more motivated to...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Why petrol and diesel prices haven't fallen yet? Hardeep Singh Puri hints at rate cut after sustained low crude pricesFuel prices might see a dip if international crude oil rates stay low for a few more weeks, according to Union Minister Hardeep Puri. Oil c...
03 Jul, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
US manufacturing activity eases in June; prices paid by factories remain elevatedUS manufacturing activity saw a slight dip in June, following a robust May. While expansion continues for the sixth month, the pace has mod...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
Why are oil prices down today, and will Brent futures and US WTI crude prices continue to fall or rise again? Iran-US talks, Strait of Hormuz recovery and US inventory data keep crude market under focusOil prices declined as investors watched Iran-US talks, the recovery of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and upcoming US inventory da...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Oil ticks higher as Iran's refusal to meet US envoys dims ceasefire hopesOil prices saw an uptick as Iran's refusal to meet U.S. envoys heightened tensions, impacting the fragile ceasefire. Despite recent decline...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.16 AM IST
Govt extends customs duty waiver on import of key petrochemical products till July 15The government has extended the nil customs duty on approximately 40 critical petrochemical products by another 15 days, now until July 15....
30 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz: Strategic chokepoint in shadow of geopoliticsThe Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for the global trade of crude oil and liquefied natural gas, is at the centre of disputes in negotia...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Asia's crude oil imports tick up in June but uncertainty reignsAsia's crude oil imports saw a slight June uptick but remain near decade lows, impacted by the Iran conflict disrupting Middle East shipmen...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
India lifts curbs on retail sale of petrol, diesel to commercial buyers from July 1India has removed restrictions on commercial buyers purchasing petrol and diesel from retail outlets, effective July 1. These emergency mea...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Pakistan hikes petroleum levy on petrol, diesel; keeps retail prices unchangedPakistan's government has increased the petroleum levy on petrol and diesel, keeping retail prices steady despite falling international oil...
28 Jun, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz to be closed again? Why are U. S, Iran launching strikes after signing interim peace deal?Iran has accused the United States of failing to uphold the interim agreement, in particular by failing to sustain a promised ceasefire in ...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
Best German Proverb of the day: "Peace creates wealth, wealth creates arrogance, arrogance brings war, war brings poverty." A life lesson on the price of prideBest Proverb of the day: The German proverb "Peace creates wealth, wealth creates arrogance, arrogance brings war, war brings poverty" illu...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.24 AM 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
Russia's premier geopolitical platform launched in Moscow with focus on regional conflictsMoscow is hosting the 12th 'Primakov Readings' forum, coinciding with IMEMO's 70th anniversary. Over 400 global experts are debating a "Wor...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST