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Australia declares El Nino set to be strongest in decadesAustralia's weather bureau has warned of an El Nino forming in the tropical Pacific. This weather pattern could become one of the strongest...
Weak monsoon may drag agri GDP into contractionIndian agriculture is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles in the coming years. Analysts project little to no growth for agricultura...
South Africa's Drakensberg grasslands still look the same, but farmers say droughts, heatwaves, and disease are quietly changing what the land can supportDrought and heatwaves are decimating sheep flocks in South Africa's Drakensberg mountains, threatening the livelihoods and cultural identit...
Rate hikes are coming, RBI has sent a clear signal, says Anubhuti Sahay, Standard CharteredDespite holding the repo rate steady, the Reserve Bank of India's significantly upgraded inflation forecasts signal a strong likelihood of ...
Deficient monsoon risk rises, but macro impact on GDP expected to stay mutedIndia's agricultural output and inflation face heightened concerns as the India Meteorological Department forecasts a stronger probability ...
China enters its flood season; heavy rain expected in the southChina has entered its flood season with heavy rains forecast for the south. Some northern areas and major river basins will experience belo...
Tantrum of a problem child might cool India's economic engineThe IMD has retained its forecast for a below-normal monsoon in 2026, with El Nino expected to dominate the June-September season and rainf...
From river to muddy trail: Yamuna in Delhi is now just a shallow brown stream, Villagers walk across the dry river bedThe Yamuna River in Delhi has shrunk to a shallow, brown stream, with locals now walking across its dry bed. This yearly phenomenon is attr...
Consumers unlikely to see major impact on food prices over next 2-3 months: Consumer Affairs SecyThe government is closely monitoring the prices of essential food commodities. At present, prices have remained stable and largely range-bo...
Macro, the Mightiest: Why Indiaās biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
'Am I out?' Drought and rising costs from Iran war deepen pain for US farmersAmerican farmers in Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Nebraska face immense challenges. Rising fuel and fertilizer prices, linked ...
Wheat rises as drought knocks US crop rating to 30-year lowChicago wheat futures saw a rise on Tuesday. This followed a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The report indicated a 30-year...
Gulf shipping standoff hits worldās most vulnerable farmersGlobal supply chain disruptions, exacerbated by international conflicts, are making essential farming inputs scarce and unaffordable for sm...
Winter storm alert: Schools closed, commuters hit by Snowstorm, Colorado Rockies-New York Mets games postponedWinter Storm alert: Weather service said parts of the region could continue to see light snow and rain on Thursday but that temperatures wi...
Energy shock strains Indiaās growth, fiscal outlook: S&P reportIndia faces economic challenges from Middle East conflict. Energy prices and supply constraints strain finances. Rising bond yields, inflat...
India's growth to moderate to 6.6 pc in FY27; reforms key to achieve Viksit Bharat goal: S&P reportIndia's economic growth is expected to slow to 6.6 percent this fiscal year. Achieving the Viksit Bharat goal by 2047 requires crucial refo...
Forecast for strong El Nino fans worries about global crops as Iran war bitesA strong El Nino is expected in the second half of 2026. This will bring hotter, drier weather to Asia. Crops and food supplies will be aff...
El Nino impact: Which stocks will burn & which will fire up as market braces for heat waveIndia faces a strong El Niño, threatening below-normal rainfall and impacting agriculture. While rural-linked sectors like two-wheelers and...
India fertiliser output drops a quarter on Mideast warIndia's fertiliser production plunged nearly a quarter in March, official data showed, after natural gas imports used in its manufacture we...
Wheat rallies on weather woes and Iran-linked fertilizer crunchWheat prices are climbing significantly this week. Fertilizer shortages, exacerbated by the Iran war, are also a major concern. These facto...