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India could be staring at a food security problem as fertilizer and LNG imports are hit by the West Asia conflict. Could this impact crop output, drive inflation, and push the economy out of its Goldilocks phase?
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs 11,163.06 crore on Monday, according to exchange data
Gross GST revenue for the full 2025-26 (April-March) fiscal recorded a growth of 8.3% to over 22.27 lakh crore
In an economy that imports more than four-fifths of its crude oil, external shocks transmitted through energy prices, shipping route, and volatile commodity markets can significantly reshape fiscal arithmetic. In this context, India must rebalance toward income-led demand, more resilient revenue bases and greater energy diversification
Rising crude oil and natural gas costs are increasing construction expenses and disrupting material supply, creating uncertainty for developers and homebuyers
War fears turn Indian investors cautious after seeing a record boom in Dubai property market
The surge in demand, triggered by supply constraints linked to the ongoing West Asia crisis, has given rise to a parallel, largely informal firewood market in many districts
We have the fastest-falling currency, says Congress MP, countering BJPs fastest-growing economy claim
During discussion on Budget, BRS member says achieving over 20% growth rate is not possible
Indias economic fundamentals need a realistic reassessment
The three initiatives in the creative economy are the National AI Skilling Initiative in partnership with Google and YouTube; MyWAVES, a citizen creator platform on WAVES OTT; and the rollout of advanced Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) and in-built satellite tuners in television sets for enhancing access to DD Free Dish ser vices
Boosting consumer demand by providing money to poor people in the form of subsidies is a sure-shot approach for economic growth wherever there is an economic recession, he tells the Legislative Assembly
Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator Seeman, in an interview with The Hindu in Chennai, outlines his partys Assembly election manifesto, arguing for an agriculturecentred economy, disciplined governance through what he terms benign authoritarianism, and rejecting electoral alliances rooted in Dravidian ideology.
As Chennai celebrates Eid, its biriyani culture comes alive after midnight from firewood dum in Puliyanthope to smoky plates in Triplicane and Adambakkam. Undeterred by the LPG shortage, these kitchens use firewood to serve hundreds of kilos through the night. Heres a guide to where to eat
The Maharashtra Chief Minister highlighted that the esports is emerging as viable career option for youngster and does not remain mere entertainment
In this episode of The Climate Economy, The Hindus Kunal Shankar talks to Vasudevan Mukunth, Deputy Science Editor of The Hindu about when you should opt for a gas stove and when an induction cooker is your best bet.
Dubai airport has imposed restrictions on operations by foreign carriers
Speakers at a virtual parallel event to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women 70th Edition highlight the challenges women face while moving from the margins to the mainstream
Kalaburagi districts per capita income fell from 1,45,377 in 2023-24 to 1,44,449 in 2024-25. This is as against the State average of 3,86,156 and Bengaluru urbans 8,55,960
The police officials said that the accused has been identified as Somashekhar H.K. (46), a real estate businessman from Hassan
Driving Indias research, development, and innovation story needs decisive private sector participation
Avinash Reddy urges Railways to act on Andhra Pradeshs proposal to link Pulivendula, Muddanur and Puttaparthi, citing connectivity to cement plants and the Kopparthi industrial estate
The strait (of Hormuz) is closed. If anyone tries to pass, the heroes of the Revolutionary Guards and the regular navy will set those ships ablaze, said Ebrahim Jabari, a senior adviser to the Guards commander-in-chief
The Hindu hosted a webinar, Design careers: Opportunities in orange economy, on February 28, at 5:00 p.m. The panellists included Prof. Pratul Chandra Kalita, Head, Department of Design, IIT Guwahati; Shweta Choudhary, Director & Founder, Centre for Originality, Design & Expression (CODE); Aditi Srivastava, President, Pearl Academy; and Gazal Kalra, Co-Founder, Nuuk. The webinar was moderated by M. Kalyanaraman, Head, Education Vertical, The Hindu.
Slamming the authoritarian policy of the U.S., the CPI leader calls for balanced diplomacy, rooted in peace and mutual respect
Thaawarchand Gehlot was presiding over the 15th convocation of Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University in Bidar
From pricing and design to senior living and smart buildings, tech becomes the sectors new operating system
He said Maharashtra is the startup capital of India
The new series of national accounts to be released on Friday is the culmination of a wide consultative process, spanning multiple sub-committees and incorporating many changes
U.S. President Donald Trump, in his February 25 State of the Union address, reiterated his claim that he ended the IndiaPakistan conflict, defended his tariff policies despite a Supreme Court setback, and doubled down on immigration crackdowns.
Karnataka saw 218 new biotech start-ups being added in 2025 alone, marking the highest annual biotech start-up additions in three years.
A NCAER study notes that the airports rise has coincided with the States transformation into one of Indias most competitive economies
He along with other BRS leaders visit an apartment facing eviction, urges Govt. to spare homes of poor, middle-class

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