India-China border trade resumes after 6 years; first batch of 16 traders flagged off for TibetBorder trade between India and China resumed at Shipki-La after a long hiatus. Himachal Pradesh minister inaugurated the trade and flagged ...
02 Aug, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Nepal communal tensions: Security tightened in Bihar's Madhubani border districtSecurity has been heightened along the India-Nepal border in Madhubani district. This action follows recent communal violence that erupted ...
01 Aug, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
EAM Jaishankar speaks to Iran FM, urges safety of commercial shipping amidst West Asia tensionsIndia's External Affairs Minister spoke with Iran's FM about regional hostilities. He conveyed India's deep concerns and urged protection f...
31 Jul, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
In 2002, China began building the South-to-North Water Diversion Project to carry Yangtze water north; it now reportedly serves 185 million people, but displaced at least 330,000China's extensive water diversion project moves vast amounts of water hundreds of miles. This infrastructure now benefits over 185 million ...
31 Jul, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing's influenceGulf Arab states are seeking China's economic influence over Iran to secure vital shipping lanes. They are frustrated with Washington's per...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Global chip rout: How should investors play India's AI trade that gave up to 400% returns this year?Global AI stocks face a sharp selloff, impacting Indian investor strategies. Indian markets focus on infrastructure like data centers and p...
30 Jul, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
Trump seeks Iran tariff provision in Russia sanctions billPresident Trump wants Iran tariffs added to a Russia sanctions bill. This move could delay the legislation's approval in the House. The Sen...
30 Jul, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
AI race redraws Asian air cargo, replacing ecommerce as growth engineGlobal air cargo networks are shifting towards AI chip manufacturing hubs. Cross-border ecommerce shipments are declining due to new import...
29 Jul, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
India-China border trade via Lipulekh to start from Aug 1, China allows 20 traders to cross borderBorder trade between India and China via Lipulekh Pass will resume on August 1. Twenty Indian traders will visit Purang to check preparedne...
28 Jul, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
India, China put border peace at centre during Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's visit to BeijingIndia and China reaffirmed border peace during Foreign Secretary Misri's Beijing visit. Discussions covered bilateral relations and deepeni...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
ONGC approves guarantee to MRPL to import crude oil from Saudi AramcoONGC approved a $500 million parent company guarantee for its subsidiary MRPL. This guarantee facilitates crude oil imports from Saudi Aram...
28 Jul, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
eXport boost for eCommerceThe Indian government has opened the doors for foreign investment in inventory-based e-commerce specifically for exports. This initiative a...
27 Jul, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
India's engineering exports climb 21% to $11.48 bn as China demand surges 74%India's engineering exports rose 21% year-on-year to $11.48 billion in June, supported by strong demand from China, the US, Germany and Oma...
27 Jul, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
Pakistan, Iran explore path towards new talks with US in a China-initiated push, sources sayPakistan is exploring ways to revive stalled US-Iran talks following a push by China, with exploratory discussions held during Iranian Inte...
24 Jul, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
S Jaishankar raises supply chain concerns, trade imbalance in talks with Chinese FMExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Manila. They discussed stable relations for a multi-polar Asia an...
22 Jul, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
India is ready to play in Russia's long game on top of the worldIndia and Russia are enhancing cooperation on the Northern Sea Route project. This Arctic corridor offers India an alternative to the Suez ...
17 Jul, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
US less reliable? India may need to open the door wider to the DragonUS trade uncertainty is prompting fresh calls for India to deepen economic ties with China. PM Modi's economic adviser Rakesh Mohan has urg...
17 Jul, 2026, 11.23 AM IST