CNG vehicle demand rises sharply after fuel price increases in India

India’s leading car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has reported a significant rise in demand for vehicles powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), following recent increases in fuel prices across the country. According to the company, bookings for its CNG models have increased by approximately 40% since fuel prices were raised.......

Zee Entertainment secures 2026 FIFA World Cup broadcasting rights in India

India’s Zee Entertainment Enterprises has announced that it has secured the broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as well as 38 additional FIFA tournaments through 2034, marking a major development in the country’s sports media landscape. The agreement ensures that Indian audiences will be able to follow the 2026 tournament,......

Brazil, India and Austria revise fuel policies amid oil turmoil

Governments in Brazil, India and Austria have introduced new measures aimed at limiting the impact of oil market volatility linked to the conflict involving Iran, as energy prices continue to face pressure from geopolitical tensions entering a third month. Brazil extended its emergency fuel support package for an additional two months, pushing......

India strengthens defence ties with Vietnam through BrahMos missile agreement

India has announced the signing of a defence agreement with Vietnam for the supply of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, marking another important step in New Delhi’s efforts to expand its defence exports and strengthen strategic partnerships across Southeast Asia. The announcement was made by India's Defence Secretary, Rajesh......

China declares El Niño state and warns of peak intensity this winter

China's National Climate Centre officially declared on Friday that surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific have entered an El Niño state, warning that the phenomenon will develop into a moderate or stronger event over the summer, peak in autumn and winter, and gradually weaken by next spring. Deputy director Gao Rong told......

A quarter of trapped oil tankers manage to slip through Hormuz

A quiet trickle of oil tankers has begun escaping the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, with roughly one quarter of the large non-Iranian vessels stranded since the outbreak of war now having navigated past the strategic chokepoint. The gradual movement comes as Chevron's chief executive warns that ships continue to face attack......

Armenia stages major military parade amid growing split with Russia

Armenia held its first large-scale military parade in a decade on May 28, displaying newly acquired foreign weapons systems in central Yerevan as the country accelerates efforts to reduce its long-standing military dependence on Russia. The demonstration took place just days before crucial parliamentary elections and reflected the government’s......

India’s MobiKwik targets $500 million NBFC loan book, CEO says

One MobiKwik Systems Ltd is aiming to build a loan book of around 50 billion rupees (approximately $522.5 million) through its non-banking financial company (NBFC) operations over the next three to five years, according to its chief executive officer. The Gurugram-based fintech firm, known for its digital payments and financial services for......

American Airlines plans to double India tech hub workforce, sources say

American Airlines Group is planning to significantly expand its technology operations in India by doubling the workforce at its Hyderabad tech hub to around 800 employees by early next year, according to sources familiar with the matter. The expansion reflects a broader trend among global airlines and corporations increasingly relying on......

India on track to become stock-pickers’ market in June, brokerages say

India’s equity market is expected to enter a stock-pickers’ phase in June, as investors increasingly focus on selective sector opportunities rather than broad-based gains, according to market brokerages. Analysts suggest that domestic investment flows are likely to target specific industries with strong fundamentals, while cautious......

Ten Indian sailors freed in Iran after months of detention

Ten Indian sailors detained in Iran since mid-2025 have been released following what authorities described as sustained diplomatic efforts, according to maritime officials in India. The sailors were part of the crew aboard the vessel MV Harbour Phoenix, which was intercepted near the port of Jask in the Gulf region. Iranian authorities had......

Bayer’s India unit reports higher quarterly profit driven by crop protection business

Bayer CropScience India has reported a rise in quarterly profit, supported by strong performance in its crop protection business despite weaker demand in parts of the seeds market. The Indian subsidiary of Germany-based Bayer AG announced that its profit increased by more than 13% during the quarter ending in March, benefiting from stable......

Bangladesh increases border vigilance over suspected forced crossings from India

Bangladesh has stepped up border surveillance and awareness campaigns along its frontier with India amid growing concerns over alleged forced cross-border movements of people, according to border officials. Bangladeshi authorities say border guards have intensified patrols in several sensitive areas and launched public information campaigns......

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