Internal Security
Economics
4 min
Amid conflicts, countries will have to build their industrial complex, upgrade tech: Navy chief
Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, speaking at the Raisina Dialogue during a panel on "Forgers of Peace: Ordnance Factories for the Liberal Order," stated...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
Prolonged Middle East crisis can impact exchange rate, fuel inflation: FinMin report
The Finance Ministry's February 2026 Monthly Economic Review cautioned that a prolonged Middle East crisis could have significant adverse implications for In...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
Prolonged Iran war could impact rupee, inflation says BoB
Bank of Baroda (BoB) economists released an analysis warning that a prolonged US-Iran conflict and sustained high oil prices could weaken the Indian rupee si...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
'Won’t repeat China mistake with India': US Deputy Secretary Landau says trade deal will keep ‘America First’
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, speaking at the Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi, stated that the upcoming India-US trade deal is "close t...
Economics
Geography
4 min
Shift from traditional to technology-driven farming - UP sees surge in agricultural productivity
Uttar Pradesh has experienced a dramatic agricultural transformation, with productivity surging by over 42% since 2016-17, driven by technology adoption, hyb...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
India enters FY27 on strong footing but FinMin warns of 'long-lasting' impact from West Asia conflict
India's Finance Ministry released its monthly economic review for February 2026, noting that the country enters FY2026-27 on solid macroeconomic ground — dri...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
Fertiliser stocks at record high, insulated from Middle East supply risks: Govt
India's overall fertiliser reserves reached 177.31 LMT (Lakh Metric Tonnes) as of March 6, 2026 — a 36.5% year-on-year jump from 129.85 LMT on the same date ...
RBI announces OMO Purchase of Government of India Securities
The Reserve Bank of India announced Open Market Operation (OMO) purchase auctions of Government of India securities for an aggregate amount of Rs 1,00,000 cr...
Economics
Polity & Governance
4 min
RBI Issues Draft Amendment Directions for ‘Review of Framework of Limiting Customer Liability in Digital Transactions’
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued draft amendment directions on March 6, 2026, proposing to revise its 2017 framework on customer liability in unauthori...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
As China revises GDP target to lowest figure in 30-plus years, is the country tired of chasing growth?
China set its 2026 GDP growth target at 4.5-5%, the most modest target since 1991, announced at the National People's Congress (NPC) session. Premier Li Qian...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
Russian oil ‘waiver’ explained: How war in West Asia forced Trump’s hand, giving India short-term relief
The US, after months of pressuring India to stop buying Russian oil, granted a 30-day waiver (March 5 to April 4, 2026) allowing Indian refiners to purchase ...
International Relations
Economics
Geography
4 min
West Asia Crisis: How the Strait of Hormuz threatens India’s economy
Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid the escalating West Asia conflict has placed India's economy under acute stress, threatening energy supplies, fe...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
Fuel and remittances: How Iran conflict hits India at home
The escalation of the US-Israel conflict with Iran has triggered a cascade of economic consequences for India, hitting simultaneously through energy prices, ...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
US eases sanctions on Russian oil sales to India during Iran conflict
The United States eased secondary sanctions on Russian oil sales to India by issuing a temporary 30-day waiver (OFAC General License 133), allowing Indian re...
Economics
Polity & Governance
4 min
Govt asks refiners to maximise LPG production, OMCs to prioritise supply to domestic consumers
The government issued a directive ordering all refiners to maximise LPG production, with Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) instructed to prioritise supply exclu...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
From fertilisers to rice, pulses, tea and apples: Middle East conflict threatens India-Iran agri trade
The escalating conflict in West Asia involving Iran threatens shipments of key agricultural commodities between India and Iran, including rice, pulses, tea, ...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
Congress questions Centre over U.S. ‘blackmail’ after 30-day waiver on Russian oil purchase
The Trump administration's Treasury Department issued a general license granting a 30-day temporary waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian crude...
International Relations
Economics
5 min
U.S. issues 30-day waiver to allow India to purchase Russian oil amid West Asian supply woes
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a 30-day waiver — issued as Russia-related General License 133 by OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) — all...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
West Asia supply hit, US ‘allows’ 30-day waiver to India for purchase of Russian oil stranded at sea
The US Treasury issued a 30-day licence (effective 5 March – 4 April 2026) permitting Indian refiners to purchase Russian crude oil sitting on tankers at sea...
Economics
Polity & Governance
4 min
Need to make agricultural products export-oriented, globally-competitive: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for making India's agricultural products export-oriented and globally competitive, urging farmers and agri-businesses to ...