Union minister Margherita, Bihar guv attend Khamenei's funeral ceremony in TehranIndia officially paid its respects at the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Union Minister Pabitra Margherita a...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
What to know about the funeral and burial of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and who's attending from IndiaIran and Iraq prepare for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after his death in a US-Israel war. The delayed cere...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
The 'little boy' in the Pacific, India's monsoon and the big test aheadIndia's crucial monsoon season has begun sluggishly, with a significant rainfall deficit raising concerns for the farm economy. Delayed sow...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Mojtaba Khamenei to skip father Ali Khamenei's funeral over security concerns: ReportIran's current Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, will skip his father's funeral due to Israeli threats, according to a representative. This...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
Union minister Margherita, Bihar Governor Hasnain to represent India at Khamenei's funeral: MEAIndia will send Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain to Iran for the burial ceremo...
02 Jul, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
India to send minister, governor to Ali Khamenei funeralIndia will send a high-level delegation, including Deputy Foreign Minister Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain, to Iran ...
02 Jul, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti to pay final tribute to Ayatollah Khamenei after receiving invitation from IranMehbooba Mufti, president of the Peoples Democratic Party, is set to visit Iran to pay her respects at the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatol...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Govt to upgrade rice quality for public distributionIn a significant move to enhance food security, the government has decided to improve the quality of rice distributed to over 80 crore citi...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge among those invited for late Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's burial ceremoniesIran has extended an invitation to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, along with leaders Salman Khurshid and Pawan Khera, for the upcom...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
In phone conversation with Iran Prez, PM Modi reiterates importance of freedom of navigation in HormuzPrime Minister Modi held a telephonic discussion with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, focusing on West Asian developments and the cruci...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
Darjeeling tea industry seeks Centre's support amid deepening financial stressDarjeeling's famed tea industry is facing severe financial strain due to aging bushes, climate woes, and labor shortages, leading to a sign...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Can a weak monsoon slow India's economy? Here's what investors need to knowA 10% rain deficit could add as much as one-percentage-point to headline consumer inflation driven by food prices, according to research by...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Rice feeds more than half the world, but scientists say current farming is crossing Earth’s safe limits for climate, water, and nutrients, and that makes every bowl part of a bigger planetary balancing actRice cultivation, a global staple, is pushing Earth's natural systems beyond safe limits, particularly concerning climate change, water use...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Basmati prices may fall 5–10% as Strait of Hormuz closure hits exports"After the interim (US-Iran) peace deal was announced, exporters started buying basmati rice in good quantities for shipment to the Middle ...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
India's rice stocks climb to record high; wheat inventories at five-year peakIndia's government warehouses hold record rice stocks, up 15% from last year. Wheat inventories are at a five-year peak. These abundant res...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
India Inc gears up for Middle East rebound after peace dealIndian businesses are preparing for a surge in Middle East demand following a peace agreement. Companies are increasing production and secu...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Basmati rice, tea exports to West Asia come to a grinding haltExports of basmati rice and tea to West Asia have stopped due to the US-Iran conflict. Vessels carrying rice are waiting at Kandla Port. Te...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.03 AM IST