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'Prices Have Hit Unimaginable Levels': N Sitharaman Says Focus On Three 'Fs'
Sitharaman defended the Centre's handling of rising fuel prices, saying the government had already taken a major revenue hit to shield consumers.
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Farmers Turn to Human Urine After Fertiliser Crunch From Iran War
Farmers worldwide are under pressure. About a third of traded urea, a widely used nitrogen fertilizer, comes from the Gulf region.
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Messengers To Pests, Pigeons Have Been Man's Friend For 3,500 Years
They have been our meat and our messengers, a source of fertiliser and a religious symbol: while pigeons are now mostly reviled as dirty city pests, they long played...
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52% In UAE, 44% In US: How India's Rs 3 Fuel Hike Compares To Other Nations
Petrol, Diesel Price Today: Around 82 countries have imposed emergency restrictions, rationing, or sharp price hikes. India has done none of this.
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Explained: What Is Coal Gasification And Can It Cut India's Fuel Imports?
India wants 100 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of coal gasification by 2030. Gasification is more efficient and cleaner than direct burning.
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Split-Coloured Lobster Caught Off Cape Cod Coast. Know Why It's So Rare
The split colourisation of a lobster occurs when two fertilised, unfertilised eggs contact each other, causing one to absorb the other.
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US-Iran War Can Push Over 30 Million People Into Poverty, UN Official Warns
Fertiliser shortages - worsened by the Strait of Hormuz closure - have already lowered agricultural productivity, UNDP chief Alexander De Croo said.
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Singapore's Growth Model Faces Test Amid Global Trade Challenges
Despite the existing challenges, Singapore is projected to outpace many developed peers as economies grapple with fallout from the Iran war.
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World Economy Could Be "Thrown Off Course" By War In Middle East: IMF
The global economy is set to grow by 3.1 percent this year, said the International Monetary Fund in its World Economic Outlook report, released during its spring meetings in Washington.
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$435 Million: Iran's Estimated Per-Day Loss Due To US' Hormuz Blockade
Successfully enforcing the blockade will require a sustained commitment of US Navy ships and personnel, as well as clear guidance from the Trump administration and the Navy's legal department
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After Oil And LPG, Supply Disruption Of This Critical Input May Hit India
Iran War Impact: The disruption around the Strait of Hormuz has led to a supply shock that can slow factory production and push up food prices.
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'Pay To Pass': Is Iran Turning Strait Of Hormuz Into A Toll Route?
Oman said it had held talks with Iran on options to ensure smooth transit through the Strait of Hormuz but did not confirm any agreements so far.
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Saudi Petrochemical Complex Hit Hours After Iran Facilities Are Struck
Jubail in eastern Saudi Arabia is known around the world for its production of gasoline, petrochemicals, lubricating oil and chemical fertilisers.
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Strait Of Hormuz Closure Could Soon Be Felt On Dinner Tables Worldwide
Three staple crops corn, wheat and rice supply more than half of the world's dietary calories. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has reduced the supply and increased the cost of all three.
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"Food Security Time Bomb": Expert Warns Hormuz Blockade Could Threaten Supply
Fertilisers require natural gas to be produced, and 20 per cent of global gas shipments pass through this route.
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'Prices Have Hit Unimaginable Levels': N Sitharaman Says Focus On Three 'Fs'
Sitharaman defended the Centre's handling of rising fuel prices, saying the government had already taken a major revenue hit to shield consumers.
-
Farmers Turn to Human Urine After Fertiliser Crunch From Iran War
Farmers worldwide are under pressure. About a third of traded urea, a widely used nitrogen fertilizer, comes from the Gulf region.
-
Messengers To Pests, Pigeons Have Been Man's Friend For 3,500 Years
They have been our meat and our messengers, a source of fertiliser and a religious symbol: while pigeons are now mostly reviled as dirty city pests, they long played...
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52% In UAE, 44% In US: How India's Rs 3 Fuel Hike Compares To Other Nations
Petrol, Diesel Price Today: Around 82 countries have imposed emergency restrictions, rationing, or sharp price hikes. India has done none of this.
-
Explained: What Is Coal Gasification And Can It Cut India's Fuel Imports?
India wants 100 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of coal gasification by 2030. Gasification is more efficient and cleaner than direct burning.
-
Split-Coloured Lobster Caught Off Cape Cod Coast. Know Why It's So Rare
The split colourisation of a lobster occurs when two fertilised, unfertilised eggs contact each other, causing one to absorb the other.
-
US-Iran War Can Push Over 30 Million People Into Poverty, UN Official Warns
Fertiliser shortages - worsened by the Strait of Hormuz closure - have already lowered agricultural productivity, UNDP chief Alexander De Croo said.
-
Singapore's Growth Model Faces Test Amid Global Trade Challenges
Despite the existing challenges, Singapore is projected to outpace many developed peers as economies grapple with fallout from the Iran war.
-
World Economy Could Be "Thrown Off Course" By War In Middle East: IMF
The global economy is set to grow by 3.1 percent this year, said the International Monetary Fund in its World Economic Outlook report, released during its spring meetings in Washington.
-
$435 Million: Iran's Estimated Per-Day Loss Due To US' Hormuz Blockade
Successfully enforcing the blockade will require a sustained commitment of US Navy ships and personnel, as well as clear guidance from the Trump administration and the Navy's legal department
-
After Oil And LPG, Supply Disruption Of This Critical Input May Hit India
Iran War Impact: The disruption around the Strait of Hormuz has led to a supply shock that can slow factory production and push up food prices.
-
'Pay To Pass': Is Iran Turning Strait Of Hormuz Into A Toll Route?
Oman said it had held talks with Iran on options to ensure smooth transit through the Strait of Hormuz but did not confirm any agreements so far.
-
Saudi Petrochemical Complex Hit Hours After Iran Facilities Are Struck
Jubail in eastern Saudi Arabia is known around the world for its production of gasoline, petrochemicals, lubricating oil and chemical fertilisers.
-
Strait Of Hormuz Closure Could Soon Be Felt On Dinner Tables Worldwide
Three staple crops corn, wheat and rice supply more than half of the world's dietary calories. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has reduced the supply and increased the cost of all three.
-
"Food Security Time Bomb": Expert Warns Hormuz Blockade Could Threaten Supply
Fertilisers require natural gas to be produced, and 20 per cent of global gas shipments pass through this route.
