Economics
International Relations
5 min
India-EFTA trade pact marks two years
The India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) has completed two years since its signing on 10 March 2024, with the government highlighting g...
International Relations
Economics
5 min
Evening news wrap: How has US-Iran war hit India? Pakistan announces crisis measures amid Middle East tension & more
The US-Iran war (Operation Epic Fury, begun February 28, 2026) has triggered a multi-channel economic shock for India, affecting crude oil prices, Strait of ...
International Relations
5 min
Expert Explains the Iran War: If Tehran survives US-Israeli aggression, it could influence long-term Iran-Arab ties
Expert analysis of the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran (Operation Epic Fury, begun February 28, 2026) suggests that the long-term implications for Iran-Arab re...
International Relations
Science & Technology
Internal Security
5 min
Why GPS jamming around the Strait of Hormuz has become a major concern
Since the onset of the US-Israel strikes on Iran (Operation Epic Fury, February 28, 2026), GPS jamming and spoofing around the Strait of Hormuz has increased...
Environment & Ecology
International Relations
5 min
Iran’s black rain: Environmental catastrophe after strikes on oil depots
Overnight on March 7-8, 2026, strikes targeted more than 30 Iranian oil facilities, systematically hitting four major fuel storage depots and a distribution ...
International Relations
5 min
Strait of Hormuz could be a ‘Strait of defeat’ for U.S.: Larijani
Ali Larijani, Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary and one of its most influential powerbrokers, issued a pointed warning: the Strait of Hormuz...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
India eases FDI norms to attract more investments from China in key sectors
The Union Cabinet approved significant amendments to India's FDI policy for countries sharing land borders with India, including China, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pa...
Economics
Internal Security
International Relations
5 min
Centre invokes Essential Commodities Act to prioritise natural gas allocation to certain sectors
The Central Government invoked powers under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, and notified the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026, to regulate th...
International Relations
5 min
Iran will determine when the war ends, says Revolutionary Guard spokesperson
IRGC spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naini stated on March 10, 2026 that "we are the ones who will determine the end of the war" — a direct rebuke to US President ...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
West Asia conflict could dent India's GDP and push oil to $110: Report
Economic research and financial institutions have projected that the ongoing West Asia conflict could push Brent crude oil prices to $110 per barrel or above...
International Relations
Economics
5 min
Iran launches new attacks at Gulf Arab countries as it keeps up pressure on region
Iran has launched missile and drone attacks targeting energy infrastructure in Gulf Arab states — including oil refineries in Saudi Arabia, desalination plan...
International Relations
Economics
6 min
Centre relaxes Investment rules for Chinese firms as part of limited diplomatic reset
The Indian government relaxed investment rules for Chinese firms by amending Press Note 3 (2020), which had mandated prior government approval for all FDI fr...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
Bangladesh receives diesel from India via pipeline
Bangladesh has received a 5,000-tonne consignment of high-speed diesel from India through the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline, as the country faces a se...
International Relations
Economics
5 min
Aramco sees ‘catastrophic consequences’ for oil if shipping doesn't resume in Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia's Aramco CEO Amin Nasser warned of "catastrophic consequences" for global oil markets if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz does not resume I...
International Relations
Economics
6 min
India to supply 5,000 tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh amid raging West Asia conflict
India activated the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline (IBFP) to supply 5,000 metric tonnes of high-speed diesel to northern Bangladesh, which is facing a ...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
Gulf tensions trigger LPG supply concerns in Andhra Pradesh
State officials in Andhra Pradesh reported that domestic LPG stocks were adequate for 25 to 30 days, but acknowledged heightened uncertainty over restocking ...
International Relations
4 min
Pentagon chief says U.S. intensifying strikes on Iran
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced March 10, 2026 as "our most intense day of strikes inside Iran — the most fighters, the most bombers," marking an...
Economics
Internal Security
International Relations
5 min
PM reviews oil, gas supply as analysts warn reliance on imports leaves India open to war disruptions
The Prime Minister chaired a high-level review of India's oil and gas supply situation as the Iran war entered its eleventh day, creating disruptions to glob...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
India eases rules to allow Chinese investments to enter, sets ownership limits
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, approved amendments to Press Note 3 (2020 Series), easing mandatory government approval requirements for fo...
Economics
International Relations
Art & Culture
4 min
Iran war casts shadow on Valley’s famed handicraft industry
The ongoing West Asia conflict has severely disrupted Kashmir's handicraft export sector, which depends heavily on Gulf countries that account for approximat...