Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw praised a key meeting led by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, where India emphasized its dedication to strengthening global critical mineral supply chain resilience.
China's latest ban on rare earth exports to Japan may prove counterproductive, as Japan's decade-long diversification efforts and a global supply chain shift reduce Beijing's leverage. Read the full analysis.
A 25-year-old UPSC aspirant in Chennai bravely resisted a chain-snatching attempt on GST Road, suffering injuries. The attacker fled, dropping the 5.5 sovereign chain. Police are investigating.
US manufacturing activity hit a yearly low in December, contracting for the 10th consecutive month. The ISM index fell to 47.9. Read the full analysis and sector impacts.
Despite holding the world's largest proven oil reserves, Venezuela remains a minor supplier. Experts cite policy, sanctions, and infrastructure decay. Can it revive its energy sector?
India's oil imports from Venezuela have dwindled due to US sanctions. Experts say current unrest won't immediately impact supply or prices but could offer future sourcing opportunities. Read the full analysis.
China urges the Netherlands to reverse its intervention in chipmaker Nexperia, warning of a global semiconductor supply chain crisis. Read the full details and potential impact.
Freshara Agro Exports acquires two Spanish firms, aiming to triple its global footprint and boost India's fresh fruit and vegetable exports to Europe. Discover the strategic move.
Explore China's strategic, decades-long plan to control the global supply of rare earth elements, crucial for modern tech and defense. Understand the geopolitical implications.
Despite global trade headwinds, India's exports grew 6% in FY25. Discover how FTAs, supply chain shifts, and policy reforms are reshaping its economic future. Read the full analysis.
US lawmakers warn of national security threats as American and global companies inadvertently bolster China's semiconductor sector. A new report urges stricter export controls. Read more.
Karnataka police arrest three women for allegedly stealing a 14-gram gold chain from a 67-year-old devotee at a Puttur temple. Details on the incident and investigation inside.
New Zealand's Trade Minister sees India as a key partner to diversify trade and reduce dependence on China. Explore the strategic shift and its economic implications.
As global trade transforms due to US-China rivalry, India stands at a pivotal moment. Leveraging PLI schemes and services exports, it can lead, but must fix logistics and skills. Read the analysis.
EY's 2026 Geostrategic Outlook predicts friendshoring & mini-lateral deals will rule supply chains. Learn how Apple, Tesla, India are adapting to this new trade reality.
Everfast Freight Forwarders launches a major cold chain expansion in India, enhancing storage for medicines and vaccines. Discover how this investment supports healthcare logistics.
Punjab's horticulture department intensifies subsidies for fruits, vegetables, flowers & mushrooms. Farmers get up to 50% aid for orchards, polyhouses & more to break wheat-paddy cycle. Learn how to avail benefits.
The US dismisses speculation linking India's absence from the Pax Silica initiative to political tensions, affirming New Delhi as a key strategic partner in supply chain security. Read details.
Mangaluru East police arrested two interstate offenders involved in vehicle theft and chain-snatching. Gold jewellery and a motorcycle worth ₹1.7 lakh were recovered. Read the full story.
German offshore wind firms explore India as an alternative source for rare earth magnets, crucial for turbines, to reduce dependence on China. India's manufacturing push could meet global demand.
A woman was robbed of her gold chain by two men on a scooter in Phagwara's busy market. Police have registered a case and are investigating the snatching incident.
A Chandigarh Police constable was robbed of her 2.5-tola gold chain in Zirakpur. This is the third such snatching in the area recently. Police are investigating under BNS Section 304.
A high-level conclave at IIFT Delhi examined India's pivotal position in the shifting global economic order, focusing on trade, supply chains, and strategic partnerships. Discover the key insights.
A severe global memory chip shortage is disrupting tech. AI demand has slashed stockpiles, doubled prices, and threatens phones, PCs, and data centers. Read the full analysis.
A woman in Pune's Kothrud was robbed of her 60k gold chain by bike-borne snatchers. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident. Read for details and safety tips.
Chinese magnet makers are tweaking formulas and embedding products in motors to legally bypass Beijing's export restrictions, maintaining crucial supplies to Western industries. Discover the strategies and geopolitical tensions.
India is reworking its EV strategy and will host a Global EV Summit in March-April 2025 to attract investments, address supply chain issues, and boost domestic policy for e-trucks and buses. Read the full story.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlights global economic risks as politics overshadows trade relations. India focuses on supply chain diversification amid US tensions.
EAM S. Jaishankar reveals India's strategy to diversify supply chains amid global uncertainty. Learn how India is building manufacturing resilience and new trade partnerships.
EAM Jaishankar warns politics increasingly trumps economics, urges India to diversify supply chains amid US trade tensions and Trump's tariffs. Read more.