Russian strikes kill 8 in Ukraine as the UN debates how to end the warRecent Russian attacks on Ukraine led to at least eight civilian deaths, with significant damage reported in Kyiv. Agricultural workers wer...
24 Sep, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
MHA writes to states, UTs to focus on 'counter trafficking in person' enforcing 'Naveen Nayay Sanhita'The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has written to all the states and the Union Territories (UTs) to focus on "counter trafficking in person...
24 Sep, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
India-New Zealand FTA kicks in from October 20: Indian exporters get duty-free access from day one as both nations target Rs 35,000 crore trade by 2030India-New Zealand FTA kicks in from October 20: The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement will come into force on October 20, giving India...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
Getaway to the UAE: Chennai roadshow charts Indian exporters’ evolution into regional playersThe Chennai edition of the Gateway to the UAE roadshow, hosted by Ajman Free Zone in partnership with The Economic Times and Times of India...
17 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Goods exports up 26% in August, trade deficit eases: Engineering, petroleum products, chemicals and textiles lead shipments; US remains top marketIndia’s goods exports surged in August, driven by robust global demand, while the trade deficit narrowed to a five-month low as imports dec...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
India's trade deficit narrows to $26.86 bn in August as gold imports plungeIndia’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed marginally to $26.86 billion in August from $27.2 billion a year earlier, as exports rose 26.1% ...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
38 people buried for 600 years make this Peru tomb the ‘discovery of the decade’ and reveal a hidden world of Chimú power, wealth and ancient ritualsA remarkable find at Chan Chan in Peru reveals an ancient burial platform that has been sealed for 600 years. This untouched tomb houses th...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
Peru awaits India response as trade talks near end, minister saysPeru sent a counterproposal to India for a free trade agreement. This deal is hoped to be signed by the year 2027. India has become Peru's ...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
BRICS Summit 2026: Putin’s India visit puts trade, defence and Ukraine peace efforts in focusRussian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India for a three-day visit. He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attend the BRICS sum...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
India, Thailand discuss ASEAN trade pact reviewIndia and Thailand assessed the ASEAN free trade agreement concerning goods, with a focus on enhancing trade and investment ties. Furthermo...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
Govt offers 50% funding capped at Rs 2 crore to replace fossil fuels with solar heat in industryThe Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is inviting proposals for solar thermal technology. Financial support up to fifty percent is avail...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Thru the optimism prism: GDP’s 7.8% print offers some hope for those willing to see itIndia's economy grew by 7.8% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. This growth was fueled by a consumption spurt and government capital...
08 Sep, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
Blanket for ice cover? Scientists wraps Swiss glacier with sheep’s wool to protect it from melting; early tests found it protected the ice about as well as plastic sheetsA Swiss glacier experiment is testing sheep’s wool as a natural alternative to plastic covers used to slow glacier melting. Researchers fou...
08 Sep, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Finmin secures $1 billion IFC funding for MSMEs; $500 million already released to SidbiIndia secured one billion dollars from the International Finance Corporation for banks. This funding will provide long-term credit to small...
07 Sep, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Indian tourists flocking to Oman, arrivals up 11 per cent: OfficialOman is seeing a surge in Indian tourists, with arrivals rising 11% to 6.94 lakh in 2025. Another 3.81 lakh Indians visited in the first ha...
06 Sep, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
NCDEX, CAI join hands to boost India’s cotton derivatives marketNCDEX and the Cotton Association of India have signed a five-year partnership to expand cotton derivatives participation, improve price dis...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Commerce ministry discusses India-US trade performance with exporters, their issues on market accessThe commerce ministry of India is actively soliciting feedback from exporters about challenges in accessing the US market. Minister Piyush ...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.17 PM IST