Pak Traders Threaten Strike Over Mandatory POS Machines
Pakistani traders warn of nationwide shutdown on January 16 against mandatory POS machine rule, citing harassment fears. Read about the protest and demands.
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Tata & Mahindra Dominate Half of South Africa Car Market
Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra now account for half of all car sales in South Africa, a massive win for Indian auto exports. Discover how they achieved this dominance.
IEA: Low Crude Oil Prices to Continue Till 2026
The International Energy Agency forecasts a prolonged period of low crude oil prices due to a significant supply surplus and slowing demand growth. Discover the key factors and global implications.
UP Allots Land in Pilibhit for Basmati Seed Processing Centre
UP govt approves 7-acre land lease to APEDA in Pilibhit for a basmati seed processing, training, and research facility. Aimed at boosting export-quality production with a 70-year lease plan. Read more.
Nafed's MSP Support in Pune Aids Soybean Farmers After Crop Loss
Nafed's MSP procurement in Pune's Junnar offers relief to soybean growers hit by erratic rains. 70 tonnes bought at Rs 5,328/quintal, ensuring fair prices. Learn how this intervention countered distress sales.
India to Levy 12% Safeguard Duty on Steel Imports from 2025
India imposes safeguard duties up to 12% on select steel flat product imports from April 2025 to 2028 to protect domestic industry. Key details and analysis inside.
Guinea to Defend $28.9B Claim in Bauxite Mining Dispute
Guinea prepares to defend against a $28.9 billion arbitration claim by Axis International Ltd. after revoking its bauxite mining permit. The dispute highlights Africa's push for greater resource revenue control.
Soybean Futures Gain, Wheat & Corn Decline in 2025
Chicago soybean futures poised for first annual gain in three years, boosted by China trade. Wheat and corn face third year of decline amid global oversupply. Key details inside.
India imposes 3-year safeguard duty on steel imports
India has imposed safeguard duties on certain steel imports for three years to protect domestic manufacturers from a surge in low-cost supplies, primarily from China. The duty starts at 12% and will gradually decrease.
India Slaps Tariffs on Chinese Steel to Protect Local Makers
India imposes anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel imports, offering major relief to domestic manufacturers. This move aims to curb cheap imports and strengthen the local steel sector. Read more.
Top 5 Gold Mining Countries in 2024
Gold prices hit record highs in 2024. Discover the top 5 gold-producing nations shaping global supply, from China to the US. Read the full analysis.
Dense Fog Paralyzes Chandigarh Rail Services for a Week
Dense fog in Chandigarh has crippled train operations for over a week, causing massive delays, including a 10-hour setback for Unchahaar Express. Read how passengers are coping and get the latest updates.
Oil Set for Deepest Annual Loss Since Pandemic, Down 20%
Crude oil prices are on track for their steepest annual decline since 2020, with a 20% drop this year. Key factors include a looming surplus, OPEC's upcoming meeting, and geopolitical tensions. Read the full analysis.
Ahmedabad firm in $1M Korea trade fraud probe
An Ahmedabad company is accused of a $1 million trade fraud against South Korea and customs duty evasion in India, using a Korean shell firm to route Chinese goods. KOTRA has alerted Indian agencies.
CBOT Grain Futures Fall on Ukraine Talks, China Purchases
Chicago grain futures declined in thin year-end trade. Wheat pressured by global supply hopes, soybeans see China buying. Get the full market analysis here.
Trump's 50% Tariff Batters Panipat's Textile Exports
Panipat's textile exporters face a severe crisis as Trump's 50% tariff slashes US orders. Industry leaders urge government intervention to save jobs and exports. Read more.
AMTS receives delayed electric buses, eyes 3000 by 2031
Ahmedabad's AMTS finally receives 15 electric buses after a 3-month delay. Plans to deploy 225 by Sep 2025 and scale up to 3000 ahead of 2036 Olympics. Read more about the city's green transport push.
India imposes 3-year steel import duty to curb cheap shipments
India imposes 11-12% safeguard duty on select steel imports for three years to protect domestic industry from cheap shipments, primarily from China. Read the full details.
Mumbai Airport's New Taxiway M Enhances Departure Sequencing
Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) commissioned Taxiway M on December 25, a new parallel taxiway to streamline aircraft departures and reduce wait times on the main runway. Discover how this upgrade improves air traffic flow.
Pilot's $458K Pay Stub Sparks Online Debate
A viral pay stub shows an American Airlines captain earned $458,000 in a year. Discover how pilot salaries work, the factors behind high pay, and the intense online debate it ignited.
Guyana: World's Only Fully Food Self-Sufficient Nation
Guyana produces all its own fruits, vegetables, meat & staples, beating US & China. Discover its '25 by 2025' plan & lessons for global food security. Read more!
Nvidia says US export controls hurting America, costing billions
Nvidia responds to White House AI czar, stating broad US chip export controls have cost taxpayers billions and strengthened foreign competitors. Details inside.
Palash Brand Transforms Rural Women into Entrepreneurs in Jharkhand
Jharkhand's Palash initiative empowers rural women through SHGs, turning local skills into branded goods. Discover how women are achieving economic independence and creating jobs.
Railways complete tough 55-km electrification in Western Ghats
Indian Railways has successfully electrified the challenging 55-km Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya stretch in Karnataka's Western Ghats, marking a major engineering feat and completing the Bengaluru-Mangaluru route. Read more.
Russian Oil to India Plunges to 3-Year Low
India's Russian oil imports crash to a 3-year low of 1.1M bpd in Dec 2025 as US sanctions bite. Reliance pauses buys, state refiners tread cautiously. What's next for India's energy security? Read more.
Vande Bharat Express Approved for Bengaluru-Mangaluru Route
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirms Vande Bharat Express can now operate between Bengaluru and Mangaluru. Read about the electrification progress and the push from local MP.
New Traders Step In as US Sanctions Hit Russian Oil Supply to India
US sanctions on Rosneft & Lukoil reshape India's Russian crude imports. Little-known UAE-based intermediaries gain market share as December volumes hit a 3-year low. Analysis & expert insights inside.
Hubballi-Bengaluru Express Timetable Revised Again by SWR
South Western Railway revises Hubballi-KSR Bengaluru Superfast Express timetable from Jan 1, sparking public outcry over lack of consultation. New departure set for 11:30 PM.
Kerala Duck Farmers Devastated by Bird Flu Outbreaks
Back-to-back bird flu outbreaks in Kerala's Alappuzha and Kottayam districts have pushed duck farmers to the brink of collapse. Learn about the crisis and the urgent calls for government aid.
China Mandates 50% Local Chip Gear in Response to US Bans
China quietly orders chipmakers to source 50% of equipment domestically, aiming for 100% self-reliance. A direct counter to US export restrictions, this move reshapes the global semiconductor market. Read the full analysis.
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