The World Food Programme reports rising food prices in Afghan markets as border closures with Pakistan, high fuel costs, and the Salang Highway shutdown drive up transportation expenses. Residents struggle with soaring costs of flour, rice, and cooking oil, while drivers call for government
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday inaugurated the first phase of the Sharda Corridor project, costing Rs 185.20 crore, at an event held at Sharda Ghat, Tanakpur.
The project, estimated to cost around Rs 500 crore, aims to enhance cross-border trade and connectivity between India and Nepal. The Chief Minister said that this ambitious project will play a vital role in strengthening cooperation, trade, and development in the border regions.
Pakistan's industrial base, once viewed as the country's main driver of sustainable economic growth, is rapidly losing steam. The large-scale manufacturing (LSM) sector continues to show alarming signs of stagnation despite government claims of economic stabilisation and improved global ties
San Jose (California) [US], October 24: Supermicro, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a Total IT Solution Provider for AI, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, is announcing the latest addition to the AMD based EPYC™ 4005 series CPU Servers, optimized to deliver powerful performance, efficiency, and affordabilit
Speaking to reporters, Putin mocked the EU's decision, warning that such measures would "cost them dearly." He added, "They will need Russian toilets if they continue to behave this way."
Built at an estimated cost of Rs 325 crore, the newly constructed MLA residential complex has been designed to meet modern requirements. It includes a spacious garden, a multipurpose hall with a 300-person capacity.
New Delhi [India], October 23: Nowadays, health issues can arise anytime unexpectedly, and medical expenses can deplete savings. According to a report by NITI Aayog titled Health Insurance for India's Missing Middle, approximately 30% of India's population--equating to about 40 crore individ
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 23: Rose Merc Limited, a leading investment and marketing firm, and WTSLN Fintech Private Limited (WhatsLoan), a pioneering TSP-Technology Service Provider in digital lending, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collabor
As winter nears, Kabul residents face rising firewood and coal prices, creating hardships for low-income families. Vendors cite higher transport costs and taxes, while the Kabul Timber Sellers' Union urges immediate government action to allow imports and stabilise prices, Tolo News reported.
India's average crude import cost has increased sharply versus the Dubai benchmark, in FY2026 so far, even as the share of Russian crude in the country's oil basket has declined, said Kotak Institutional Equities in its latest report.
As the global economy slows and trade dynamics shift, India must shift focus from traditional export strategies to building long-term competitiveness through technology, cost efficiency, and domestic capability, says Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) founder Ajay Srivastava today.