New Wave of Enforced Disappearances in Balochistan, Karachi
A fresh surge of enforced disappearances reported in Balochistan and Karachi. Nine citizens allegedly taken by security agencies. Families protest as VBMP marks 6,052 days of demonstration.
A fresh surge of enforced disappearances reported in Balochistan and Karachi. Nine citizens allegedly taken by security agencies. Families protest as VBMP marks 6,052 days of demonstration.
Karnataka's bakery and small traders federation announces statewide bandh over alleged police harassment and extortion by impostors posing as GST, FSSAI officials. Read their demands.
Varanasi's jewellers' association bans sales to customers in burqa, veil, or mask, citing security. The move sparks debate on safety versus inclusivity in the holy city.
FOSTTA Forum in Surat will publicly name textile distributors who default on payments after 180-day credit or return goods late. The move aims to ensure ethical trade amid a market slowdown. Read more.
The National Traders Welfare Board met to review key initiatives for strengthening India's retail trade sector, focusing on policy support, digitalization, and credit access. Read the full update.
Traders in Pakistan's Balochistan protest government sugar restrictions, blaming policies for soaring prices and supply crisis. Read the full report on the economic impact.
A surge in custodial killings in Pakistan's Balochistan province, with five deaths in ten days, triggers protests and international concern over human rights abuses. Read the full report.
AAP's Arvind Kejriwal, at Punjab Traders Commission launch, pledges trader-friendly policies, slams GST 'tax terrorism', and vows to free traders if voted to Centre. Read more.
Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann inaugurated the Punjab State Traders Commission, pledging to simplify taxes and end harassment for shopkeepers. Read their full plan.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann & AAP's Arvind Kejriwal launch the Punjab State Traders Commission in Mohali, pledging to end bureaucratic harassment and simplify procedures for traders, calling them the economy's backbone.
Punjab liquor traders urge state govt to reduce retail group size to Rs 15-25 crore for viability, curb cartelisation. Key demands ahead of 2026-27 excise policy discussed.
A devastating fire in Hazaribag's Banaso village destroyed goods worth Rs 10 lakh stored by eight traders from West Bengal. No casualties reported. Police suspect short circuit as cause.
Trade, transport, and farmer groups in Bathinda protest the AAP government's decision to build a new bus stand near a closed thermal plant, citing public inconvenience. Shops remain shut in solidarity.
A key industry group representing global soy giants exits Brazil's landmark Soy Moratorium, a major blow to Amazon conservation efforts. Learn the implications for deforestation and climate.
Malad Police arrested Sanjay Yadav for extorting money from suburban traders by posting online complaints on X (Twitter). Police urge other victims to come forward.
Families in Balochistan stage a freezing highway sit-in, demanding answers on enforced disappearances linked to CPEC projects. Will Pakistan act?
Author Devdutt Pattanaik explores how the arrival of Islam in Bengal and Odisha differed from Gujarat, tracing its roots to Central Asian horse traders and local king dynamics. Read this insightful analysis.
Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch warns China may deploy military in Pakistan's Balochistan soon via CPEC, calls it a threat. He praised India's Operation Sindoor in an open letter to EAM Jaishankar.
Central Kolkata's 'Mini Bangladesh' area sees a sharp drop in Bangladeshi tourists for the second consecutive Dec-Jan season, hurting traders and hoteliers. Read about their cautious hope for the new year.
Pakistani traders and businesses foresee a severe economic crisis in 2025, citing soaring inflation, high taxes, and crippling energy costs. Can the government intervene?
A woman police constable was stripped & assaulted during a violent anti-mining protest in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh on Dec 27. The video sparked outrage. Read details.
The Indian rupee is expected to open steady as market participants adopt a cautious stance, evaluating fresh dollar inflows after a challenging 2025. Discover the key factors shaping its trajectory in early 2026.
Indian rupee traders assess the currency's near-term path after RBI's aggressive December intervention. With markets shut, a flat opening is expected. The rupee fell nearly 5% in 2025. Explore the forces shaping the rupee in 2026.
Egg prices in Mumbai reach a historic high of Rs 110 per dozen due to festive demand and cold wave. Chicken and mutton prices also surge, pinching household budgets. Details inside.
The Free Balochistan Movement holds global protests demanding justice for Baloch women subjected to enforced disappearances in Pakistan. Read about their international campaign.
Pakistani traders warn of nationwide shutdown on January 16 against mandatory POS machine rule, citing harassment fears. Read about the protest and demands.
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.
Jaipur's Chandpole market traders intensify protest against a liquor shop near religious sites, threatening a complete shutdown on December 31 if authorities fail to relocate it.
Ahead of New Year celebrations, Bengaluru police have instructed traders to ensure CCTV functionality and install additional cameras. Read the full security advisory here.
Over 125 traders from Ahmedabad's historic New Cloth Market plan a new base in Piplaj near processing units. Citing traffic woes, the move aims to streamline logistics for the massive cotton fabric trade. Read more.