World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO saysGlobal food prices reached their highest point since late 2022. Adverse weather and war disruptions are increasing concerns over staple sup...
04 Sep, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
US diesel prices hit a record high, pushing up transportation costs for a long list of goodsDiesel prices soared to unprecedented levels in the United States on Friday, primarily due to the six-month conflict involving Iran. This r...
04 Sep, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
How to remove chewing gum from household surfaces: Freeze it first, then lift it with a dull toolGum stuck on walls can be removed using a simple ice cube method. Freezing the gum makes it brittle and easier to scrape off surfaces. This...
04 Sep, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
How India's below-average September rainfall fuels concern about cropsIndia faces below-average monsoon rains and higher temperatures this September. This rainfall deficit impacts summer crops entering critica...
04 Sep, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
US diesel prices hit a record high of $5.85 as Iran war disrupts the flow of fuelUS Iran war: Diesel fuel has reached an unprecedented average price of $5.85 per gallon. This surge is directly linked to the ongoing six-m...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Iran-US attacks restart: Refiners in the crosshairs again as some Gulf cargoes stand delayed, cancelledIndian refiners face mounting crude supply disruptions from the Gulf region. Rising vessel attacks and transit bottlenecks are causing sign...
03 Sep, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
ONGC Videsh eyes Venezuela oil assets after US green lightAn Indian investment team is reviewing Venezuelan oil assets after receiving US government approval. This visit marks the first such trip i...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
PM Modi urges Indians to avoid buying gold to curb trade deficit and support rupeePrime Minister Modi renewed his appeal for Indians to avoid buying gold unless necessary. This call aims to curb bullion demand and ease ec...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
7.8% slam dunk! 'Dead' economy proved to be quite alive and kickingIndia’s GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 FY27, beating RBI’s 7% forecast and the 7.1% Reuters poll median despite an oil shock, geopolitical tensions an...
01 Sep, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Trump says US inked deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reservesThe United States has reached an agreement with Venezuela concerning oil reserves. This deal involves taking control of sixty-five billion ...
31 Aug, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
India's FY27 growth seen at 7-7.2% as capex, domestic demand offset global headwinds: EYIndia's real GDP growth is likely to remain resilient at 7 per cent-7.2 per cent in FY27, supported by buoyant domestic demand and continue...
30 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
India’s growth gets a government lift, Bernstein flags hidden costsIndia's economic outcomes show distortions, not solely free-market forces at play. Company earnings and asset valuations are influenced by ...
30 Aug, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Charting the global economy: Price pressures continue to bubbleThe personal consumption expenditures price index, excluding food and energy, rose in line with expectations in July.
30 Aug, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Trump administration weighs US ownership stake in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves: ReportThe Trump administration is discussing a potential US ownership stake in Venezuela’s oil industry, Axios reported, covering more than a doz...
28 Aug, 2026, 06.10 AM IST
India Inc’s revenue growth to moderate to 13-15% in Q2 FY27; margins under pressure: ICRAIndia Inc’s revenue growth is expected to moderate to 13-15% in Q2 FY27 from 21.3% in Q1, ICRA said. Higher input costs could squeeze margi...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Six months into Iran war, almost half of global oil flows from war zonesAs of 2026, nearly half the world's oil originates from conflict-affected nations. Current oil disruptions have surpassed previous energy c...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
In a 2023 study in San Severo, six medicinal crops grew beneath tracking solar panels; deep shade cut evapotranspiration by 81.1% but reduced biomass by up to 48.8%A recent investigation conducted in Italy examined the effects of growing herbs beneath solar panels. The findings revealed a significant r...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST