National
India’s state-run explorer Oil India Ltd has officially confirmed the presence of natural gas in the Andaman Sea basin, in the Sri Vijayapuram-II well. This marks the first confirmed hydrocarbon occurrence in that offshore region. Well Details & Gas Quality The well is located about 17 km from the east coast of the Andaman Islands, […]
National
On September 27, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated BSNL’s fully indigenous 4G (Swadeshi 4G) network in Jharsuguda, Odisha, marking a key step in India’s drive for telecom self-reliance. Scale & Reach Alongside the launch, he commissioned over 97,500 mobile 4G towers, including 92,600 sites using domestic technology, with an estimated investment of ₹37,000
International
From October 1, 2025, the U.S. will impose 100% tariffs on imported branded or patented pharmaceutical products, unless the manufacturers are already building or expanding U.S. facilities. Who Is Most Exposed European pharmaceutical exporters are expected to be the worst affected, especially those exporting high-value branded drugs. India, by contrast, may be less impacted
Business Industry
Global prices of major pulses have fallen sharply, with declines ranging from 5% to 20% over the past month. The drop is attributed to strong competition among major exporters. Exporters Compete for Market Share Canada, Australia, Russia, and several African countries are intensifying efforts to win buyers in world markets. New crops of peas and […]
International
During the 80th UN General Assembly in New York, supporters of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina protested outside the United Nations headquarters. They chanted slogans such as “Yunus is Pakistani” and “Go back to Pakistan” aimed at Muhammad Yunus, the interim Chief Adviser of Bangladesh. Accusations by Protesters Protesters accused Yunus of political bias