Category: Policy

Source: Reuters (via feed) India has added 120,000 new piped gas connections in the last two weeks, a government spokesperson said on Wednesday. The spokesperson attributed this increase to developments amid disruptions in liquefied natural…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib was "eliminated" in a strike overnight. Katz made the announcement regarding the incident. BizTrendWire Insight: The statement…

Source: Reuters (via feed) India on Tuesday opened an anti-dumping investigation into ethyl chloroformate imports from China. The investigation followed a complaint from a domestic producer. The complaint stated that ethyl chloroformate was being sold…

Source: Reuters (via feed) India is considering shelving three planned privatisation sales amid weak investor appetite, according to two government sources. This weak demand has already disrupted the government’s attempt to sell a stake in…

Source: Reuters (via feed) India's renewable energy ministry said on Wednesday it is proposing that clean energy firms use only locally made solar ingots and wafers starting in June 2028. The proposal aims to curb…

Source: Reuters (via feed) U.S. officials from President Donald Trump's administration said the war on Iran has not delayed shipments of weapons to Taiwan. They told members of Congress on Tuesday that the air campaign…

Source: Reuters (via feed) A U.S. congressional committee issued a subpoena to Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday. The subpoena requires Bondi to testify behind closed doors. This action is part of the committee’s probe…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The United States has encouraged Syria to send forces into eastern Lebanon. The aim is to help disarm Hezbollah. Five people briefed on the matter gave this information. Damascus is reluctant…

Source: Reuters (via feed) President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that most NATO allies informed the U.S. they do not want to get involved in its military operation in Iran. The statement was made during…

Source: Reuters (via feed) An Indian parliamentary panel has recommended the mandatory registration of gig workers on a national labour database. The panel also called for clearer legal obligations for digital platforms to contribute to…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Poland will not send its troops to Iran, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday. He stated the conflict does not directly affect Poland’s security. Tusk added that the United States…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The White House is seeking fertilizer from Venezuela and possibly Morocco. This information was provided by Kevin Hassett, a White House economic adviser. He made the statement on Tuesday. Hassett mentioned…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Britain's financial stability watchdog has published proposals for liquidity reforms in the banking sector. The reforms aim to ensure banks can monetise liquid assets quickly during fast-paced stress events. The proposals…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The World Food Programme reported that tens of millions more people could face acute hunger if the conflict in Iran continues through June. This analysis was released on Tuesday. It links…

Source: Reuters (via feed) India's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that it has not had discussions with Iran regarding the exchange of three vessels. A spokesperson from the ministry provided this statement, denying any talks…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has rejected proposals for reducing tensions or a ceasefire with the United States. The proposals were conveyed to Tehran by two intermediary countries, according to…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday that Iran's security chief Ali Larijani had been killed in an Israeli strike. The statement was made publicly by Katz, without additional details.…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Indian banks had limited interest in borrowing from the Reserve Bank of India's seven-day cash infusion operation on Tuesday. This occurred despite a narrowing of the liquidity surplus. Bankers noted the…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Ten foreign individuals were arrested in Iran's northeast for collecting information on sensitive sites. The arrests were carried out by the Revolutionary Guards' intelligence organisation. The suspects were also accused of…

Source: Reuters (via feed) In central India, a local man named Pannelal Rajak stood by a lake at night. He carried an axe on his shoulder and shone a torch on the lake’s surface. Rajak…

Source: Reuters (via feed) India has proposed an economic stabilisation fund to provide fiscal headroom for the country. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced this in parliament on Friday. The fund is intended to help India…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Serbia recently purchased Chinese CM-400AKG air-to-surface ballistic missiles. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic confirmed the acquisition on Thursday. Serbia is the first European operator of the missile system. Photos related to the…

Source: Reuters (via feed) India will delay signing a trade deal with the United States for several months, four Indian sources said. The delay follows new investigations by the Trump administration into what it describes…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The European Central Bank will meet next Thursday. Traders are betting that surging oil prices could push the ECB to hike interest rates as early as this year. The meeting is…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Indian rupee forward premiums dropped further on Friday. This movement followed a sizeable intervention in the currency market. Seven bankers said the decline in forward premiums reflected bets that the Reserve…