food prices

April 11, New Delhi – Bangladesh is facing increasing pressure from external factors as its trade deficit widened sharply to $16.91 billion during the first eight months of the 2025-26 fiscal year.According to data released by the Bangladesh Bank, the deficit increased by more than $3 billion...

New Delhi, April 10 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday projected India's GDP growth to remain "robust" at 6.9 per cent in the current fiscal year, and rise to 7.3 per cent in the next fiscal year, driven by strong domestic demand, and supported by easing financing conditions and lower US...

FGN43 PAK-WASIA-TALKSPakistan to host crucial US-Iran talks on Friday amid high securityIslamabad: Pakistan is set to host high-stakes in-person talks between the United States and Iran on Friday, aiming to consolidate a fragile ceasefire and avert further escalation in West Asia.FGN28...

Washington, April 9 The International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the World Food Programme have said that the war in the Middle East has triggered one of the largest disruptions to global energy markets and will inevitably lead to rising food prices and food insecurity.In a joint...

New Delhi, April 7 Coriander prices declined by Rs 160 to Rs 13,420 per quintal in futures trading on Tuesday, as speculators reduced their positions due to weak demand in the spot market.On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, coriander contracts for May delivery fell by Rs 160...

New Delhi, April 6 – The cost of a home-cooked vegetarian (veg) thali remained stable in March this year, compared to the same month last year, while that of a non-vegetarian (non-veg) thali fell by 1 per cent as chicken prices declined during the month, according to a report released by Crisil...

Addis Ababa, April 6 – The African Union (AU) and its partners have warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict poses a "serious risk" to African economies.In a joint policy brief, the AU, the United Nations (UN) Economic Commission for Africa, the African Development Bank, and the UN...

New Delhi, April 3 Raghav Chadha, who has been a Rajya Sabha MP since April 2022, is known for highlighting the everyday problems faced by ordinary citizens. His interventions in the Upper House have often gone viral for focusing on practical public grievances rather than routine political...

Indore, April 3 Consumers in Indore, known for its world-famous namkeen, are feeling the financial strain, as their favorite 'sev' and 'gathiya' have become more expensive by Rs 10 to Rs 20 per kg due to rising fuel and packaging material prices amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Indore is...

Washington, March 27 – Donald Trump on Friday highlighted a sharp increase in U.S. agricultural exports, citing a surge in soybean shipments to China and expanded global market access as part of his administration’s trade strategy.Speaking at a White House event attended by farmers, Trump said...

Dehradun, March 27 Providing two meals a day for students residing in Karanpur, an education hub in the state capital, has not only become difficult but also expensive due to the shortage of commercial LPG supply.Once bustling with the activities of students preparing for competitive...

New Delhi, March 27 The market regulator, Sebi, on Friday extended the suspension of trading in seven agricultural commodities, including wheat, moong, and paddy (non-basmati), by another year until March 31, 2027, in an effort to control prices.The other commodities under suspension include...

Dhaka, March 27 – Although geographically distant, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has a direct impact on villages in Bangladesh, where millions of families depend on relatives working in the Gulf region. This has turned regional unrest into a household anxiety, according to a report...

New Delhi, March 27 Prices of cottonseed oil cake rose by Rs 40 to Rs 3,559 per quintal in futures trading on Friday, as speculators created fresh positions due to increased demand.On the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, cottonseed oil cake for April delivery traded higher by Rs...

Canberra, March 25 – Australia's annual inflation rate fell to 3.7 per cent in February, defying economists' expectations that it would remain at 3.8 per cent.According to official data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Wednesday, the consumer price index (CPI) rose by...

Canberra, March 25 – Australia's annual inflation rate fell to 3.7 per cent in February, defying economists' expectations that it would remain at 3.8 per cent.According to official data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Wednesday, the consumer price index (CPI) rose by...

New Delhi, March 23 The Congress said on Monday that the government has failed to address the problems of rising unemployment, increasing food prices, and a declining rupee.Participating in discussions on the Appropriation Bill (2), 2026, in the Rajya Sabha, Congress member Niraj Dangi also...

Chennai, March 21 The shift from LPG to firewood in Tamil Nadu's hotel industry, driven by the LPG crisis, is expected to lead to rising prices of food commodities, but the increased cost of biryani during the festival season is particularly concerning.Muslims are lamenting the fact that...

Washington, March 17 – House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries launched a sharp attack on President Donald Trump and Republicans, accusing them of pushing policies that have raised costs for Americans while drawing the United States into a “reckless war of choice” against Iran.“This is a very...

New Delhi, March 16 Roti and poori have been removed from the mess menu for certain days at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), after gas supplies to the campus were cut by 20 per cent, prompting student organizations to request the administration to intervene to ensure the smooth operation of...