Rice export prices in major Asian markets have dropped to multi-year lows as abundant supplies, weak global demand, and volatile local currencies weigh on the region’s key agricultural export commodity. Thailand’s benchmark 5% broken rice fell to $340 per metric tonne this week — the lowest since November 2007. In…
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U.S. Sanctions 8 Indians, Firms in Iran Energy Crackdown
Washington: The U.S. has imposed sanctions on eight Indian nationals and several India-based firms for allegedly facilitating Iranian energy trade, marking a significant move in its ongoing effort to curb Tehran’s global revenue streams. The Department of State announced that around 40 entities, individuals, and vessels were sanctioned to “deny…
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“New Toll Rules: Digital Pay Bonus for Non-FASTag Drivers”
The Government of India has announced a new amendment to the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008, aiming to incentivize digital payments at toll plazas. The National Highways Fee (Third Amendment) Rules, 2025 will come into effect from November 15, 2025, introducing differential toll rates for…
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Karnataka HC Rejects X Corp, Upholds Social Media Rules
Bengaluru, September 24, 2025: The Karnataka High Court has dismissed the petition filed by X Corp (formerly Twitter Inc.), reinforcing the need for regulation of social media platforms operating in India. The ruling comes in response to challenges against content blocking orders issued by Central and State authorities under Section…
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India Must Clear 3 Hurdles for FII Return: JPMorgan
Foreign investors are likely to return to India once three major hurdles are addressed, says Rajiv Batra, Head of Asia and Co-Head of Global Emerging Markets Equity Strategy at JPMorgan. Speaking at JPMorgan’s 10th India Conference in Mumbai, Batra highlighted US–India relations, earnings growth, and upcoming policy reforms as key…
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NHRC Launches September 2025 Online Human Rights Internship
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has officially inaugurated its Online Short Term Internship Programme (OSTI) for September 2025. Out of 896 applications, 80 students from 21 States and Union Territories have been selected to participate in this two-week virtual programme, which runs from 22nd September to 3rd…
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PM Modi: Dependence Is India’s Biggest Enemy
Bhavnagar, Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday declared that India’s biggest adversary today is its dependence on other countries, stressing that true self-reliance is the only path to safeguard national interests. His remarks came shortly after the United States announced steep tariffs on Indian goods and a sharp increase…
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5 Stories That Show the Human Side of PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra turns 75 on September 17, 2025. While much has been written about his political journey, there are also lesser-known stories that showcase his human side — moments of service, simplicity, and symbolism that shaped his life. Here are five such stories that reveal a different side of…
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AIIA Organizes CME Programmes to Empower Ayurveda Teachers
New Delhi, September 15: The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, successfully organized three Continuing Medical Education (CME) programmes for Ayurveda teachers under the Ministry of Ayush’s Ayurgyan Scheme. Held from 8th to 13th September 2025, the six-day training sessions focused on strengthening professional development, modernizing pedagogy, and…
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India to Keep Buying Russian Oil Despite US Tariffs
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday reaffirmed that India will continue importing Russian oil despite mounting pressure from the United States, which recently doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50 percent. She emphasized that New Delhi’s energy security and economic stability will guide its decisions, not external pressure. Speaking to…