CHENNAI: India’s carbon emissions have, for once, paused. In 2025, the country’s carbon dioxide output edged down, breaking a decades-long trend of steady increases. This is also the first time on record that emissions have fallen during normal economic conditions. Previous declines were seen only during exceptional disruptions, such as the 2020 pandemic and the…
US President Donald Trump said late Monday that recovering uranium from Iran would be a “long and difficult process” following last year’s US strikes on Tehran’s nuclear facilities.Posting on Truth Social, Trump claimed that “Operation Midnight Hammer was a complete and total obliteration of the Nuclear Dust sites in Iran.” He added, “Therefore, digging it…
A US naval operation has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman, with officials focusing on what may be sensitive cargo onboard.Maritime security sources, cited by Reuters said initial assessments indicate the vessel is likely carrying “dual-use” items, materials that can have both civilian and military applications. These may include metals, pipes…
India’s economy is projected to grow at 6.4 per cent in 2026 and 6.6 per cent in 2027, according to a United Nations report, indicating the country’s continued position as a key driver of growth in the Asia-Pacific region.The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), in its latest Economic…
Iran has struck a defiant tone as the ceasefire with the United States nears its deadline, warning it is ready to escalate if talks collapse. Tehran says it will not negotiate under pressure, even as Washington maintains a strict blockade and pushes for a deal. Iran’s parliament speaker Ghalibaf accused the United States of using…
NEW DELHI: Amidst the conflict in West Asia, output in India’s eight core infrastructure industries contracted 0.4% in March, the first since last Oct, as four of the sectors registered a decline in production during the month, latest official data released Monday showed. Fertiliser output (-24.6%) saw the steepest contraction in March as plants went…
IMPHAL: A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Kamjong district in Manipur on Tuesday morning, sending strong tremors across the region, according to official data.The quake occurred at 5:59 am, as confirmed by the National Center for Seismology. Tremors were felt in and around Kamjong area, prompting brief panic among residents.“Earthquake of Magnitude: 5.2, Occurred on 21/04/2026,…
MUMBAI: Public sector insurers led by GIC Re and New India Assurance have anchored the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool with commitments exceeding the targeted $100 million, while a $1.5 billion sovereign backstop from the govt remains central to its capacity to underwrite large risks. The pool aims to enable sea trade with countries in the…
NEW DELHI: With less than 1% of patients in need receiving palliative care in India, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is set to launch a multi-state implementation study to develop and scale services across the public health system.Palliative care—focused on relieving pain and improving quality of life for patients with serious illnesses such…
Refunds for tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump are set to begin rolling out to American businesses soon. This comes after the US Supreme Court ruled that certain import taxes imposed by Trump were unconstitutional. According to a report by the news agency AP, the refund system, administered by US Customs and Border Protection…