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India secures EU clearance for continued aquaculture exports after compliance push
India has secured continued access to the European Union market for aquaculture exports after meeting stricter food safety and antimicrobial compliance norms, providing a major boost to the country’s $1.59 billion seafood trade with the bloc
Why Modi’s UAE visit is short but most crucial on his 5-nation tour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s UAE visit comes amid soaring oil prices, a weakening rupee, and India’s first fuel price hike in four years. It focuses on long-term oil and LPG deals, strategic reserves, and rupee-dirham trade amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz
Underworld: India builds caves to save oil for crisis
The Narendra Modi government’s plan to build two new caves of strategic petroleum reserves in Odisha and Karnataka will take crude oil stock to 87 days of demand by 2020.
Why India has hiked petrol, diesel prices after PM Modi’s WFH, online classes appeal
Amid the West Asia crisis, petrol and diesel prices in India have increased by Rs 3. This move comes days after Prime Minister Modi appealed to citizens to save fuel, refrain from buying gold, and travelling abroad as a way to conserve foreign exchange
Lakshadweep’s Hindumbi Kakkada shortlisted among world’s top 10 finalists for global nursing award
Lakshadweep’s veteran nurse Hindumbi Kaurom Kakkada, known for delivering critical healthcare services across remote islands for over five decades, has been named among the global top 10 finalists for the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026.
Petrol, diesel prices hiked sharply across India: Rates up by over Rs 3 per litre each
Petrol and diesel prices were sharply increased across India, with petrol becoming costlier by Rs 3.14 per litre and diesel by Rs 3.11 per litre, pushing fuel rates close to record highs in several cities
WATCH: Man lifted 50 feet into air as storm tears through UP's Bareilly
The man, identified as Nanhe Mian of Bamiyana village, said he was thrown nearly 50 feet in the air and suffered multiple injuries during the incident
Russian FM Lavrov calls on PM Modi, discusses Ukraine and West Asia
PM Modi and Russian FM Lavrov discussed Ukraine, West Asia and bilateral cooperation in New Delhi, with India reiterating its long-standing position that dialogue and diplomacy remain the preferred route to resolving conflicts.
‘Unacceptable’: India condemns attack on Indian-flagged ship off Oman coast, crew safe
India condemned the attack on an Indian-flagged vessel off the coast of Oman, calling it “unacceptable” while confirming that all crew members are safe after being rescued with Omani assistance
'This is not a bulldozer state': Mamata Banerjee dons lawyer’s gown, raises post-poll violence concerns in Calcutta court | Watch
Amid escalating post-poll violence in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee moves the Calcutta High Court seeking urgent protection for affected residents, alleging attacks, displacement, and threats.
Brics Meeting 2026: Iran urges bloc to condemn US-Israel actions, act against 'warmongering and impunity'
Brics Meeting 2026: India’s Brics 2026 ministerial agenda targets global governance reform, integrating new members, and stabilising West Asian security. Central to the summit is New Delhi’s "India Stack" pitch, offering a digital payment blueprint to facilitate local currency trade and financial sovereignty
India ties, Brics, Asean role: Thailand FM charts roadmap for regional stability
In an exclusive interview with CNN-News18, Thailand’s Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow lays out Bangkok’s push for stronger Global South cooperation, deeper India ties, a more assertive Asean, and urgent global de-escalation, from Brics to West Asia
India wholesale inflation jumps to 8.3% in April, far above forecasts on fuel shock
India’s wholesale inflation surged to 8.3 per cent in April, sharply above estimates, as a spike in fuel and crude oil prices drove broad-based increases in producer costs across key sectors including manufacturing and metals
India, Russia reaffirm $100 billion trade ambition during Lavrov’s Brics-focused visit
India and Russia have reaffirmed their goal of boosting bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030 as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reviewed energy cooperation, Russian crude supplies and rising tensions in West Asia during talks in New Delhi
India bans sugar exports to cool domestic prices, risks global shortage shock
India has banned sugar exports until September 2026 to curb rising domestic prices amid falling cane yields and El Niño fears, triggering concerns over tighter global supplies and higher international sugar prices
14th Indian LPG ship crosses Hormuz as India moves all vessels out of Persian Gulf
India intensified efforts to secure its energy cargo routes as the 14th Indian LPG vessel crossed the Strait of Hormuz, with one final ship still in transit under naval protection.
India thanks Portugal for cooperation in extradition of wanted narco-terrorist Iqbal Singh
Indian mission in Portugal says extradition of fugitive accused of drug trafficking and terror financing was made possible through close coordination between Indian and Portuguese authorities
From Abu Dhabi to Oslo: PM Modi's diplomatic sprint to shore up India's energy and trade ties
PM Modi will undertake a five-nation visit from May 15 to 20, covering the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy, with a strong focus on energy security, trade, investment and strategic cooperation.
Why Trump-Xi’s summit will be closely watched by India
During his China visit, US President Donald Trump is set to hold a high-stakes meeting with his counterpart, Xi Jinping. India will be paying close attention to this summit, as it has vested interests. There’s a big concern that a weaker Trump may grant Beijing concessions that could impact New Delhi not only economically but also geopolitically
India earmarks Rs 37,500 crore for coal gasification as Iran crisis heightens energy pressure
The Indian government has approved a Rs 37,500 crore coal gasification mission to strengthen India’s energy security amid the volatile geopolitical situation arising from the conflict in West Asia.
‘It’s coming big’: Is India on the brink of seeing a huge energy crisis?
PM Narendra Modi has urged Indians to save fuel and defer purchasing gold for a year. The government has also increased customs duties on gold and silver. There’s also speculation that fuel prices will rise in the next few days. What does all this mean?
Facing backlash, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay removes Rickey Radhan as OSD within a day of appointment
Rickey Radhan Vettrivel was appointed as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Chief Minister (Political) on Tuesday and was removed from the post just a day later owing to backlash
Top RSS leader says India should counter terror strongly but continue engagement with Pakistan
RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said that India should continue to respond strongly to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism while also keeping the doors for dialogue open.
Who is Sanjay Mehrotra, the Micron CEO joining Trump on his China visit?
India-born Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra will join US President Donald Trump on a China visit alongside top American business leaders, highlighting the growing strategic role of semiconductor executives amid US-China tech tensions
PM Modi halves convoy size in fuel-saving push, BJP leaders follow suit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ordered a 50 per cent cut in his convoy and pushed greater EV use, with BJP chief ministers and senior leaders across states following suit as India braces for economic strain from the West Asia crisis
US slaps visa curbs on India-based pharmacy owner, 13 others over fentanyl trafficking
Fourteen nationals linked to Mumbai’s KS International Traders are barred from entry as the State Department moves to choke the flow of counterfeit synthetic opioids
Why has India sharply increased gold and silver import duty to 15%?
India has raised gold and silver import duty from six per cent to 15 per cent amid concerns over rising imports, pressure on forex reserves, a weakening rupee, and widening trade deficit. The move comes as the government seeks to reduce dollar outflows and curb non-essential imports during global volatility
Training plane makes emergency landing in Maharashtra's Baramati
As per preliminary information, the pilot of the aircraft detected issues near the village. The plane reportedly lost engine power while flying over the northern side of the village, nearly 1.5 kilometres away from the main habitation
India hikes gold duty to 15% from 6% amid rising forex stress and trade deficit fears
India has raised gold and silver import duties to 15 per cent from 6 per cent as the Narendra Modi government seeks to curb soaring bullion imports, protect forex reserves, stabilise the rupee and contain trade deficit pressures.
Neet-UG cancelled for first time since 2016 after leak row, CBI to probe case
The cancellation follows a confirmed paper leak just days before the exam. While a fresh date has not yet been announced, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has assured students that the re-examination will be conducted with minimal disruption. Students will not be charged any additional fee for the retest