Mahua Venkatesh

US-China battle over critical raw materials likely to heat up after Beijing hints at fresh export curbs

Expect China to announce more measures, curbing exports of critical raw materials that are required to manufacture high-end equipment and…

2 years ago

India, Iran, Russia hold crucial meet in Tehran amid PM Modi’s call to galavanise the 7200 km North-South Corridor

India, Russia and Iran have pressed the pedal on the much-needed exercise to complete the 7,200 km International North South…

2 years ago

Will China’s sudden decision to control gallium, germanium exports boomerang, benefit India?

China’s sudden restriction on exports of two critical components used for making a range of high-end equipment--from radars to solar…

2 years ago

For bearish Pakistani exporters, IMF deal is no silver bullet

Pakistan, which is in the midst of an economic crisis, has recorded a 12.7 per cent decline in exports for…

2 years ago

After Indian oil imports from Russia touch all-time high, Iran too queues up for Indian market

Notwithstanding the teething problems in the rupee-ruble payments mechanism, India’s oil imports from Russia further increased in June with a…

2 years ago

Why China’s factory output is unlikely to break free anytime soon

Pressure is mounting on Beijing to announce a fresh round of stimulus package to boost its economy amid patchy recovery…

2 years ago

Is Chinese tycoon Jack Ma looking to invest in Nepal and Pakistan?

Chinese billionaire Jack Ma’s pit stop in Pakistan has created a stir. Ma reached Lahore after completing a short visit…

2 years ago

With food security on the radar, India, Iran look at expanding agri-partnership

As India and Iran reboot their ties, issues related to food security and cooperation in the agriculture sector are set…

2 years ago

Pakistan gets IMF breather, but economic crisis is here to stay

Finally, Pakistan has something to cheer about as it managed to clinch the much-needed bailout package of $3 billion supported…

2 years ago

Pakistan set to lose its youth dividend amid economic meltdown

The economic and political uncertainty in Pakistan has affected its youth the most. Though about 60 per cent of the…

2 years ago

Sowing of Kharif crops on track as monsoon hits India

The delay in the arrival of monsoon is unlikely to impact sowing of Kharif crops if rains continue in the…

2 years ago

India, Iran close to new deal on Chabahar Port, long term contract expected soon

India and Iran are rapidly progressing towards signing a long term contract outlining New Delhi’s investments in the strategically located…

2 years ago

What’s in store for Pakistan as IMF talks go to the wire?

Will the International Monetary Fund (IMF) revive the much needed $6.5 billion financial assistance package for cash starved Pakistan? After…

2 years ago

Global South can follow India’s lead to tackle food security and climate change: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message was clear as he addressed the G20 Agriculture Ministers’ summit in Hyderabad today—that India will…

2 years ago

As trade zooms, India, UAE could set up effective data sharing mechanism to prevent frauds

Audit collaborations between India and UAE are crucial in addressing areas of mutual interest including protection of public funds and…

2 years ago

Oil major Shell’s exit could have a domino effect in Pakistan

Pakistan’s economic crisis is further deepening with Shell Pakistan announcing the exit of oil major Shell Petroleum Company from the…

2 years ago

PM Modi’s visit could establish Egypt as a pivot of New Delhi’s Indian Ocean strategy

Mahua Venkatesh India and Egypt have quietly but aggressively pressed the pedal on resetting ties as new geopolitical dynamics throw…

2 years ago

Pakistani business house calls for reviving trade with India to bail out ailing economy

Pakistan, to fix its economy, must reset it ties with India at the earliest: this is what one of the…

2 years ago

AI cannot replace the human mind, may not significantly dent jobs market: CAG

Amid rising apprehensions that expanded use of artificial intelligence could lead to massive job losses, Comptroller and Auditor General of…

2 years ago

Pakistan turns to China, other countries for help as it loses hope of getting IMF loan

Pakistan’s hopes of reviving the $6.5 billion financial assistance package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are rapidly diminishing. Islamabad…

2 years ago

India’s food prices likely to remain in control as monsoon advances well

As India’s consumer price index (CPI) eased to 4.25 per cent in May – a 25 month low--the country’s food…

2 years ago