International Relations
Economics
5 min
Over 250 flights cancelled across Indian airports today amid Gulf crisis
Over 250 flights were cancelled across Indian airports on March 3, 2026, as the West Asia conflict caused widespread airspace closures across Iran, Israel, I...
Economics
International Relations
6 min
War in West Asia: Why basmati rice exporters from Punjab and Haryana are in crisis
Basmati rice exporters in Punjab and Haryana — which together account for the bulk of India's basmati production — are in acute crisis following the escalati...
Economics
International Relations
6 min
West Asia war impact: Insurers jack up hull, cargo premiums, withdraw war risk cover
Following US-Israeli strikes on Iran and the resulting West Asia conflict, global reinsurers issued Notices of Cancellation (NOC) under standard 7-day war cl...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
Government sets up inter-ministerial panel to monitor and take action on Iran war trade impact
The Government of India announced the formation of an inter-ministerial group on March 3, 2026, to monitor the escalating West Asia conflict and assess its i...
Economics
Internal Security
6 min
‘India has 25 days of crude oil in reserve and 25 days of petrol, diesel stock’
The Indian government disclosed that India holds approximately 25 days of crude oil in commercial and strategic reserves, and an additional 25 days of refine...
Economics
International Relations
6 min
India's 100 million barrel crude stocks could cover 40-45 days if Hormuz flows disrupted
India holds approximately 100 million barrels of combined crude oil stocks — spanning strategic petroleum reserves (SPR), commercial refinery inventories, an...
Economics
International Relations
6 min
Iran-U.S. strike: Oil price shock may increase India CAD, say experts
US-Israeli strikes on Iran (Operation Epic Fury, late February 2026) triggered a 10–13% spike in Brent crude prices to approximately $80–82 per barrel by ear...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
West Asia tensions may cloud India’s coffee export momentum
India's coffee exports reached a record approximately $1.81 billion in FY25, continuing a four-year growth streak driven by rising global demand for Indian A...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble on fears conflict could escalate
Following US-Israel strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, global crude oil and natural gas prices surged sharply, with Brent crude jumping 10–13% to around $...
Economics
International Relations
6 min
Conflict in West Asia disrupts gems and jewellery trade; Surat exporters raise concerns
The West Asia conflict, which escalated sharply from late February 2026, has severely disrupted India's gems and jewellery trade, with Surat — the world's pr...
Environment & Ecology
Economics
5 min
Study finds climate-resilient traits in wild ‘Sikkim banana’
Researchers at Nagaland University published a study titled "Exploring the Genetic Diversity of Musa sikkimensis Land Races in Nagaland, India" in the peer-r...
International Relations
Economics
6 min
US trade report acknowledges gaps in India-US trade deal talks
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) released its annual trade report acknowledging significant gaps in the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA)...
International Relations
Economics
Internal Security
4 min
West Asia conflict: 37 Indian-flagged ships with 1,109 sailors stuck in Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman
A total of 37 Indian-flagged ships with 1,109 sailors are stuck in the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, and adjoining sea areas following the closure of the S...
Economics
Social Issues
5 min
Paturu handloom cluster revival to benefit 200 weaver families
A revival initiative for the Paturu handloom cluster in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, has been announced to benefit approximately 200 weaver families eng...
Economics
International Relations
6 min
Gulf airlines’ suspension leads to a rise in freight rates to the US and Europe
The suspension of Gulf carrier operations following the West Asia conflict escalation in late February 2026 triggered a significant surge in global air freig...
Economics
International Relations
Polity & Governance
4 min
Inter-Ministerial Group set up to boost supply chain resilience amid West Asia tension
The government constituted an 'Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG) for Supply Chain Resilience' to monitor the escalating West Asia conflict and its impact on Indi...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
India’s 100 mn barrel crude stocks could cover 40-45 days if Hormuz flows disrupted
India holds approximately 100 million barrels of crude oil across three categories: underground Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) in rock caverns, commercia...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
India has ‘40–45 days’ of crude cover, but long-term Hormuz disruption could inflate import bill
India's current crude oil stockpile — combining commercial refinery tanks, strategic reserves, and in-transit shipments — totals approximately 100 million ba...
Economics
Art & Culture
5 min
Sericulture experience park inaugurated near Coonoor in the Nilgiris
A sericulture experience park has been inaugurated near Coonoor in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu, providing visitors with an immersive educational expe...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
Japan in talks with India to explore for rare earths
Japan and India are in active discussions for a bilateral cooperation framework on rare earth mineral exploration, with both governments seeking to reduce st...