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Asia relies heavily on energy supplies from the Middle East, leaving the region particularly exposed. (AI image) Middle East tensions due to the ongoing conflict of Israel and the US with Iran have raised fears of the Strait of Hormuz – a key maritime route being closed – threatening crude oil and LNG supplies for…
With tensions escalating in West Asia after US and Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory attacks by Tehran, the Commerce Ministry has convened a meeting on Monday with exporters, shipping lines and freight forwarders to assess the potential impact on India’s trade flows, PTI reported citing officials.The US and Israel jointly launched military strikes on…
Indian exporters have flagged fresh concerns over logistics disruptions and rising costs after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, triggering retaliatory attacks and escalating tensions across the Middle East.Industry bodies said prolonged instability in the region could disrupt key shipping corridors, push up marine insurance premiums and increase transportation costs, affecting outbound shipments…
Sanjeev Sanyal (File photo) India’s heavy dependence on foreign-flagged vessels, which carry more than 90 per cent of the country’s trade by volume, poses a serious strategic vulnerability risk, according to Sanjeev Sanyal, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister.Speaking to ANI, Sanyal argued that India’s limited merchant fleet constrains the nation’s…
The Reserve Bank of India has developed a high security data center in Bhubaneswar, in a move to safeguard critical financial systems and ensuring the continuity of its core operations. The location was chosen to minimise exposure to cross-border threats and seismic risks. The new greenfield facility, spread across 18.55 acres at Info Valley-II, Khordha,…
Delays in project completion, lack of infrastructure, or slow growth in a particular geographic area can result in unrealised appreciation and delayed rental income. Natural hazards, government regulations, or higher interest rates can further escalate costs or lower demand for real estate. These external factors underscore the sensitivity of real estate performance to overall economic…
El Niño warning signs grow as La Niña weakens in the Pacific, raising 2026 heat risks worldwide El Niño might be back later this year; major climate agencies that closely watch the tropical Pacific have recently updated their outlooks. Latest observations indicate that the ongoing La Niña event is losing its strength as the sea…
New Delhi: More than 75% of state real estate regulators, Reras, have either never published annual reports, discontinued their publication or not updated them despite statutory obligation and directions from the housing and urban affairs ministry, claimed homebuyers’ body FPCE on Friday. It released status report of 21 Reras as of Feb 13.The availability of…
JAIPUR: The IPL 2026 season is now just over a month away and yet the fate of Rajasthan Royals’ traditional home at Sawai Mansingh (SMS) Stadium here hangs in the balance. Stadium authorities are facing an intense race against time to address the damning findings of a recent independent audit report commissioned by the franchise,…
BENGALURU: Cognizant flagged risks from potential anti-outsourcing legislation in its annual report released on Thursday, warning that such measures and persistent negative perceptions around offshore services could impair its ability to serve clients and weigh on its business and financial performance. The company also highlighted reputational risks linked to offshore outsourcing, including allegations of job…
