Like several other sectors across India, Uttar Pradesh’s export-driven micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector has also been hit by a deepening crisis owing to the current conflict in West Asia. Also read: Mourning Khamenei: Lucknow’s ties with Iran run deeper than geopolitics For those engaged in manufacturing the state’s signature Banarasi sarees and...Read More

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to consider revisiting the policy for import of yellow peas and explore measures to incentivise farmers to persuade them to shift from water-guzzling crops such as wheat and paddy to pulses. Acting on a PIL filed by Kisan Mahapanchayat challenging the Centre’s policy to allow import of...Read More

Cyprus is poised to start exporting natural gas by 2028, potentially fortifying Europe’s efforts to diversify energy sources amid escalating Middle East conflicts. Energy Minister Michael Damianos indicated that the geopolitical unrest underscores the importance of developing regional reserves outside the Gulf areas. Concerns over energy supply routes, particularly through the vital Strait of...Read More

New Delhi: Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal called for a decisive push to unlock India’s vast natural resource potential, emphasising that the country must accelerate domestic exploration and production to strengthen energy security and reduce dependence on imports. – Advertisement – Speaking at an industry conclave today, he highlighted the scale of the challenge and noted that...Read More

Source: TI Subject:   Miscellaneous Context: India has facilitated the export of 25 metric tonnes of Assam’s GI-tagged Joha rice to the United Kingdom and Italy, expanding access to niche agricultural products in global markets. About GI-Tagged Joha Rice: What it is? Joha rice is a short-grain aromatic rice variety known for its distinctive fragrance, soft...Read More

DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh has asked the United States to grant a special waiver allowing it to import Russian oil, arguing that access to discounted supplies could help the country manage energy shortages triggered by volatility in global markets following the war in the Middle East. Finance and Planning Minister Ameer Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury...Read More

Assam has achieved a major milestone in promoting its agricultural products globally with the export of its Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Joha rice to the United Kingdom and Italy. A consignment of 25 metric tonnes of the aromatic rice was dispatched from Guwahati, marking the first large-scale export of the traditional variety to European markets. The...Read More

India has overtaken China to become the largest supplier of cotton products, including apparel and home textiles, to the United States in 2025, according to the latest Cotton: World Markets and Trade report published by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The report provides a detailed account of global cotton product trade and shows significant...Read More

LMW Limited, a global player in textile machinery manufacturing, shares a long-standing and successful partnership with Shahi Exports Pvt. Ltd., India’s largest apparel manufacturer and exporter. LMW has been at the forefront of enabling world-class spinning operations through advanced technology, precision engineering, and reliable OEM spares support. Trusted by leading textile manufacturers worldwide, LMW’s end-to-end spinning solutions...Read More

Serbia has imported more major weapons systems than any other Western Balkan country in the past five years, according to the latest data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). While other countries in the region have also increased military spending, the difference in procurement levels remains substantial. Serbia ranks 37th in the world...Read More