Geography
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Trump pauses Hormuz operation; says war will end if Iran agrees to deal
The United States paused "Project Freedom" — a military operation to escort stranded commercial vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz — just one day after the ...
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump threatens Iran with ‘higher level’ bombing if it doesn't reopen Strait of Hormuz
The US-Israel conflict with Iran, which began on 28 February 2026 (Operation Epic Fury), has resulted in the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, block...
Govt's foodgrain stocks hit 604 lakh tonnes, nearly three times buffer requirement
As of April 1, 2026, India's central pool foodgrain stocks reached 604.02 lakh tonnes — approximately three times the mandated buffer norm of 210.40 lakh ton...
Government's foodgrain stocks hit 604 lakh tonnes, nearly three times buffer requirement
India's central pool foodgrain stocks in Food Corporation of India (FCI) godowns stood at 604.02 lakh tonnes as of May 2026, nearly three times the mandatory...
How much did LPG imports fall due to Hormuz closure, why demand may fall too
The Strait of Hormuz has been substantially blocked since approximately February 28, 2026, as a consequence of the Iran–US/Israel military conflict, disrupti...
Dhaka may not wait for India even after Mamata rout, Bangladesh FM says Teesta to be discussed in China
Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman declared that Dhaka "cannot just sit idle" waiting for India to sign a Teesta water-sharing agreement, and conf...
India’s energy security amid conflicts
The ongoing West Asia conflict — triggered by Operation Epic Fury on 28 February 2026 — has shut the Strait of Hormuz, exposing India's structural vulnerabil...
Consider Teesta water sharing deal under ‘current circumstances’: Bangladesh FM post BJP’s Bengal win
Following a change of government in West Bengal, Bangladesh's Foreign Minister publicly signalled that Dhaka cannot indefinitely await an India-Bangladesh Te...
US Seeks Support Via the UN to Break Iran’s Hormuz Chokehold
The United States and Gulf partners — including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar — drafted a United Nations Security Council resolution threaten...
61% chance of El Nino emerging before July, says US’ Climate Prediction Center
The US Climate Prediction Center (CPC), operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), forecast a 61% probability of El Niño conditi...
Centre notifies South Coast Railway Zone with Visakhapatnam as HQ
The Centre issued a gazette notification establishing the South Coast Railway (SCoR) Zone as India's 18th railway zone, with headquarters at Visakhapatnam, A...
Why LNG supply disruption due to West Asia war has pushed India to consider raising storage capacity
The West Asia conflict, specifically the Iranian attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG facility in early March 2026, forced QatarEnergy to declare force majeure o...
Trump launches ‘Project Freedom’ to open Strait of Hormuz, Iran strikes ships, UAE port
The United States launched "Project Freedom," a military-escorted convoy operation deploying guided-missile destroyers, over 100 aircraft, unmanned platforms...
India’s fertilizer subsidy reaches ₹2.17 trillion in FY26 due to West Asia war, may rise by a fifth in FY27
India's fertilizer subsidy for FY26 reached approximately ₹2.17 trillion, already exceeding the revised budgetary estimate before the West Asia conflict full...
Dubai airport passenger traffic drops 66% over war
Dubai International Airport reported a 66% year-on-year decline in passenger traffic in March 2026, with traveller numbers falling to approximately 2.5 milli...
Missiles fired at U.S. frigate in Strait of Hormuz, claims Iranian media
Iranian state media reported that two missiles were fired at a US Navy vessel in the Strait of Hormuz after it allegedly ignored warnings from Iran's navy to...
India looks to boost LNG tank capacity as Qatar supplies stall
India's largest LNG importer is planning to add seven new storage tanks across three terminals — at Gopalpur (Odisha), Kochi (Kerala), and Dahej (Gujarat) — ...
Nepal objects to Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh; India says unjustified
Nepal's foreign ministry formally protested India's announcement of the 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra scheduled from June to August via the Lipulekh Pass rou...
Ahead of Misri’s expected Nepal visit, Kathmandu expresses concern to India, China on Kailash yatra over Lipulekh
Nepal formally conveyed its territorial concerns over Lipulekh Pass to both India and China, specifically in the context of preparations for the Kailash Mans...
India dismisses Nepal’s Kailash yatra objection over Lipulekh Pass
Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued formal diplomatic notes to both India and China on May 3, 2026, objecting to the planned 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Y...