New Delhi: On Friday, 15th of May, Mr. Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, landed in the Netherlands as part of his diplomatic tour to five nations. During the visit, he will hold bilateral meetings with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten to further develop cooperation in maritime security, water management, innovation, and renewable energy, among other areas. At the airport, Mr Modi was greeted by Rear Admiral Ludger Brummelaar, Adjutant-General and Chief of the Military Household of His Majesty the King, Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen, and India’s Ambassador to the Netherlands, Kumar Tuhin, as well as high-ranking officials…
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New Delhi: Now that the war in Iran has been going on for three months without any hope of a ceasefire, India is facing a reality that it has already encountered in numerous wars: prolonged geopolitical conflict is a bad deal for energy-importing countries. The recent call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to citizens to use less fuel, abstain from unnecessary foreign travel, and postpone buying gold was indicative of growing concern in the government over escalating economic pressure associated with the conflict in West Asia. This message was delivered at a public event in Hyderabad and sounded like the…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday announced the re-examination date for NEET-UG 2026 as June 21, giving over 22 lakh medical aspirants nationwide a new date to prepare for. The cancellation of the original May 3 examination came just days after the agency suspended the test due to allegations of a paper leak, leaving students and parents uncertain about the admission process for undergraduate medical courses. The NTA, in an official statement, released via its X handle, stated that the re-examination date has been finalized, with the approval of the Government of India. The agency has announced that the…
New Delhi: Meanwhile, as the crisis in West Asia escalates, Iran has publicly blamed the United Arab Emirates for “fueling military operations” in its conflict with the United States and Israel, further complicating regional diplomatic relations and adding to the threats to global shipping. Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, said this at the meeting of foreign ministers of the BRICS group in New Delhi on Thursday, accusing the UAE of being an “active partner” in the attacks against Iran. Reuters quoted Araghchi as saying Abu Dhabi was directly involved in military operations and that the dispute had been linked to…
New Delhi: The hike in petrol and diesel prices by state-run oil marketing corporations across the country on Friday has brought oil markets back into the economic limelight in India. The jump is the first major hike in fuel prices in almost four years, amid rising fears of disruption to global crude oil supplies and growing tensions in West Asia. The revision jacked petrol and diesel prices up to ₹97.77 and ₹90.67 per liter in Delhi, from the previous rates of ₹94.77 and ₹87.67 per liter. Post the revision, petrol prices in Mumbai rose to more than ₹106 per liter;…
New Delhi: Passengers onboard a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul experienced a frightening few moments on Monday morning after the aircraft caught fire while landing at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal. The flight, TK 726, was carrying 278 passengers and 11 crew members when smoke and flames were seen coming from the aircraft’s wheel area shortly after touchdown. According to early reports, a tire may have burst during landing, triggering the fire near the landing gear. Videos from the airport, which quickly spread across social media, showed thick grey smoke rising from one side of the aircraft as emergency…
New Delhi: The Indian packaged snacks industry is a dynamic market. A regional food can become a national food item in the blink of an eye if it appears in a viral video, a celebrity’s meal, or a political event. The problem for food companies is to recognize these moments early and to take advantage of them by making a product before the interest wanes. It seems that’s what Balaji Wafers is doing. One of its recently launched Jhal Muri snacks. The company is reportedly getting a tremendous increase in demand since the Prime Minister Narendra Modi was spotted eating…
New Delhi: Road transport has been the primary mode of freight transport in India, particularly for the movement of agricultural commodities from mandis to warehouses or export hubs. Although logistics costs and supply chain constraints continue to make rail an attractive choice for moving bulk goods, the decision will take some time to become a reality. Indian Railways is keen on diversifying its freight business, which has been dominated by coal, to include agricultural goods as well. That shift can be seen in the recent case of the “Jeera Express,” which transported around 420 tonnes of cumin from Gujarat. The…
New Delhi: In a more globalized financial arena, the concern is no longer whether to invest internationally, but where to base those investments. This decision has taken on a more subtle tinge, especially for the Indian investors and institutions. There is a role played by tax efficiency, regulatory comfort, market access, and long-term stability among others–and seldom is one location a perfect match in terms of offering all of these in equal measure. GIFT City, Dubai, and Singapore are often mentioned as hubs in this discussion. Although in some instances they may be posed as direct competitors, the facts are…
New Delhi: The discussion in India’s rapidly changing grocery market has quietly shifted towards a focus on speed and structure. The companies are also paying increased attention to what lies behind the interface, including supply chains, sourcing models, and control over product quality. This change is increasingly difficult to overlook as margins remain tight and customer expectations rise quickly. Against this background, BigBasket has been perfecting its approach. As Vipul Parekh puts it, the company is so focused on two areas: private labels and fresh categories. They are not new priorities, but the role has grown as the business seeks…
