The country at the center of this story, India, started shifting its crude import strategy sharply after March 2026. Before this, it mostly relied on oil from West Asia, especially from nations like Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Kuwait. But when the Strait of Hormuz disruptions began, those traditional flows became risky and expensive.
With the full commissioning of the 2,843-kilometre Dedicated Freight Corridor network (comprising the Eastern and Western arms), India has achieved a significant milestone in engineering: Becoming the first nation to operate double-stack container trains powered entirely by high-voltage electric locomotives.
A 40-wagon consignment carrying 1,225 tonnes of canola from Kolkata Port to Biratnagar shows how rail connectivity is reshaping India-Nepal cargo movement.
A new immigration proposal in the United States could bring long-awaited relief to thousands of Indian professionals who have spent years building their careers and contributing to the American economy while remaining trapped in lengthy Green Card backlogs.
A new task force has been set up to strengthen toy manufacturing and lift the sector’s position in the world market, with a clear aim of reaching a 5 percent share by 2032.
More than 13 lakh Indians continue to study overseas, and hundreds of thousands leave each year for higher education. The aspiration to compete globally remains very much alive. Yet over the last few years, I have found myself paying attention to the shift in the script.
The Cockroach Janta Party protest, going on in Delhi, against NEET paper leak has taken a violent turn this week. The protesters have repeatedly targeted Police personnel during the past 3 days.
Though idiomatic in origin, the term 'white elephant' is widely used in public finance to describe inefficient capital investments that yield a negative net social return. This phrase is currently a preferred descriptor among public intellectuals and infrastructure critics questioning the long-term viability of mega-projects.
The latest flashpoint emerged in 2026 with amendments to Punjab’s sacrilege laws. The state assembly passed the Jagat Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, aiming to strengthen penalties for desecration.
A new immigration proposal in the United States could bring long-awaited relief to thousands of Indian professionals who have spent years building their careers and contributing to the American economy while remaining trapped in lengthy Green Card backlogs.
A new task force has been set up to strengthen toy manufacturing and lift the sector’s position in the world market, with a clear aim of reaching a 5 percent share by 2032.
Dismissing voters who disagree with a political party as “idiots” or “Andhbhakts” risks alienating the very people whose support is necessary to win elections.