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WORLDWIDE FERTILIZER CRISIS
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- Human urine becomes option for farmers in fertilizer supply crunch
- Quote of the day by American philosopher and professor Noam Chomsky: “There are no poor countries— only systems that have failed to manage resources.” — Is poverty really man-made? The hidden truth behind broken economic systems, wealth concentration, and growing inequality continues fueling global frustration and social instabilityQuote of the day by Noam Chomsky: The quote challenges the common belief that poverty is unavoidable. It argues that broken economic system...15 May, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
- Gulf shipping standoff hits world’s most vulnerable farmersGlobal supply chain disruptions, exacerbated by international conflicts, are making essential farming inputs scarce and unaffordable for sm...13 May, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
- PM Modi WFH: Rahul Gandhi slams prime minister's appeals as 'proofs of failure'Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent appeals to citizens. Gandhi stated that the Prim...12 May, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
- Things you need to know about oil prices: Energy crisis 2026 pushes fuel costs higher and triggers global inflationOil prices are rising in 2026 due to global tensions and supply issues. Fuel and energy are becoming costly for people and businesses. This...28 Apr, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
- US–Israel–Iran War Day 52: Hormuz shut fears deepen as US seizes Iranian ship; Hezbollah warns escalation, India scrambles to secure vesselsIran War News Day 52: On Day 52 of the US–Israel–Iran war, tensions have intensified after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship, prompting T...20 Apr, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
- 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...20 Apr, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
- What is Bab el-Mandeb? The critical trade route Iran threatens to shut downThe Iran Red Sea trade threat has intensified sharply, with tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz falling below 10% of its normal dai...16 Apr, 2026, 03.00 AM IST
- How a US blockade near the Strait of Hormuz could work and the impact ahead for the global economyA United States blockade of Iranian ports is set to disrupt global oil prices. This move raises concerns about international law and its ef...14 Apr, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
- Nations race to secure enough fertilizer and prevent food crisisSurging fertilizer prices, particularly for urea and phosphate, are impacting major agricultural economies, with top exporters curbing sale...25 Mar, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
- Food rationing, grounded planes: Economists outline how hard countries will be hit due to Iran war - a global recession next?Iran war economic crisis global oil shock raises urgent fears of fuel shortages and supply disruptions worldwide. With nearly 20% of oil fl...20 Mar, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
- RFK Jr.’s alarming claims on sperm counts and male fertility spark debate—experts urge cautionRobert F. Kennedy Jr. raised concerns about declining testosterone and sperm counts in young American men. He links this to food dyes, proc...04 Jul, 2025, 04.46 AM IST
- World Economic Forum looking at solutions from India to help accelerate decarbonisation"What India has done with the acceleration of renewables, deployment of new renewables is quite outstanding. If I am not mistaken, the numb...20 Nov, 2022, 12.17 PM IST
- Significant decline in sperm counts globally, including India: StudySperm count is not only an indicator of human fertility but also that of men's health, with low levels being associated with increased risk...15 Nov, 2022, 05.36 PM IST
- How did Russia-Ukraine war trigger a food crisis?Weeks of negotiations on safe corridors to get grain out of Ukraine's Black Sea ports have made little progress, with urgency rising as the...18 Jun, 2022, 12.22 PM IST
- Black market for fertilizers is booming in India as prices soarWith a key planting season underway for India’s millions households that depend on agriculture for a living, farmers say they don’t have mu...29 Nov, 2021, 10.01 AM IST
- Top Gainers & Losers of the day: Jindal Worldwide zooms 19%; chemical stocks meltJindal Worldwide led the gainers. Blue chips like IRCTC and Bosch also saw high buying. Smaller chemicals players led the losers, with DCW ...06 Oct, 2021, 05.09 PM IST
- 40 million people pushed into hunger this year: FAOWith 40 million people being pushed into hunger this year mostly due to soaring food prices, the number of undernourished people worldwide ...19 Dec, 2008, 04.32 PM IST
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