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Economic Survey sees critical minerals as new geopolitical chokepoints

India, Jan. 29 -- The Economic Survey 2025-26, tabled during the winter session of Parliament on January 29, laid out a clear roadmap for India to navigate an increasingly fragmented global economy: o... Read More


Economic Survey 2026: Agriculture grows 4.6%, powered by livestock and fisheries, not crops

India, Jan. 29 -- The Economic Survey 2026 highlights a 4.6% growth in agriculture. But the growth was driven by livestock and fisheries rather than crops. Despite a favourable monsoon, crop growth ... Read More


Economic Survey 2025-26 suggests congestion pricing for dense business districts

India, Jan. 29 -- Economic Survey 2025-26 recommends congestion pricing to ease traffic in India's most crowded cities Policy document cites London and Singapore as successful global examples Survey... Read More


Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope Project helping build space science capacity in Africa

India, Jan. 28 -- The Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO), an international radio telescope project, is helping boost capacity for space science across Africa. South Africa, the host of the mid-... Read More


Trade momentum to slow as Asia-Pacific adjusts to shifting global landscape

India, Jan. 28 -- In 2025, Asia-Pacific remained a pivotal force in global trade despite slowing momentum due to geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainties. The region saw a temporary boost in me... Read More


Where did southern Australia's record-breaking heatwave come from?

India, Jan. 28 -- Southeastern Australia is enduring one of its most extreme and prolonged heatwaves on record Temperatures near 50degC have shattered records across South Australia, Victoria and New... Read More


Election promise triggers mass deaths of almost 1,500 free-ranging dogs in Telangana

India, Jan. 28 -- Close to 1,500 free-ranging dogs and at least 10 monkeys have allegedly been killed across different parts of Telangana within a month, following election promises by local represent... Read More


High returns, slow uptake: Why climate-resilient rice is yet to take off

India, Jan. 28 -- Despite the potential for high economic returns, the adoption of climate-resilient rice varieties in India remains limited. The varieties are particularly beneficial in drought and ... Read More


Access open: Why easing forest conservation law may not yet translate into wood for paper mills

India, Jan. 28 -- India's paper industry says access to forest land alone will not guarantee raw material supply State governments will decide how plantations are approved and implemented under the n... Read More


Access open: Why India's paper industry wanted forest rules eased

India, Jan. 27 -- India's paper and pulp industry has welcomed recent amendment allowing plantations on forest land Manufacturers say chronic wood shortages and rising imports have left domestic mill... Read More