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India’s merchandise exports to China surged 67.35% year-on-year to $2.04 billion in December, driven by higher shipments of electronics, marine and agricultural products, according to Commerce Ministry data released on Thursday.The sharp rise was led by exports of oil meals, marine products, telecom instruments and spices. In the electronics segment, key items registering strong growth…
Kept in stagnant, algae-laden tanks inside a deserted crumbling park, the orcas endure isolation, poor water quality, and minimal stimulation/ Image: Instagram Two orcas in southern France are confined to stagnant tanks inside a closed marine park, with their legal deadline for removal approaching. The facility is locked, visitors are long gone, and while the…
India has asked Russia to fast-track approvals for Indian exporters –including expedited listing of domestic establishments and quicker registration of marine and pharmaceutical products — as part of a broader push to expand two-way trade, the commerce ministry said on Thursday.Commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal, currently in Moscow, stressed the need for “confidence-building measures to unlock…
AI image used for representative purposes India has urged Russia to expedite the approval of domestic establishments and registration of marine and pharmaceutical products to further strengthen bilateral trade ties.During his visit to Moscow, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal highlighted opportunities for expanding trade and proposed measures to improve market access, the commerce ministry said in…
In a major policy shift aimed at unlocking India’s vast marine wealth, the Centre has notified new rules for deep-sea fishing in the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) — prioritising fishermen cooperatives, small-scale fishers, and digital transparency, while banning foreign vessels from Indian waters.The rules, notified on November 4, fulfil the government’s Budget 2025-26 promise…
When Vice President JD Vance stood before roaring F-35s and artillery fire at California’s Camp Pendleton on 18 October 2025, it was not merely a patriotic display — it was a return to his origins. Once a Marine corporal documenting the Iraq War, Vance is now the second-most powerful man in the US, using the…
India needs to boost mariculture production to 25 lakh tonnes by 2047 from the current 1.5 lakh tonnes to meet the country’s rapidly growing seafood demand, CMFRI Director Grinson George said on Saturday.Speaking at the launch of a training programme for fish farmers under the central government’s Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY), George…
Freshwater vs Marine aquarium fishRepresentative image Keeping an aquarium at home is a demanding yet rewarding hobby. One needs to first choose the right fish, tank size, and setup to build a beautiful and balanced aquarium. Most importantly, one needs to choose between which kinds of fish to keep– freshwater or marine. This can be…
Offshore wind farms are widely recognised as a clean energy solution, helping countries meet climate targets and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. However, recent research reveals that the subsea cables connecting turbines to the shore may have unintended ecological effects. A study published in Environmental Science and Technology Letters discovered that female shore crabs respond…
