Nitrogen prices have nearly doubled since the Iran war, with about a third of seaborne fertiliser trade blocked and Gulf urea exports plunging to 300,000 tons from 1.7 million.
India is seeking to buy about 2.5 mn tonnes of the key crop nutrient ahead of the monsoon sowing season as the West Asia conflict disrupts domestic production, tightening availability.
Leak, caused by rupture in underwater pipeline, was detected Tuesday. Several residents demand free medical camp & legal action in case of irregularity in facility's functioning.
During natural calamities like droughts, floods or pandemics, cash transfers may not be of much help. It is a good policy to distribute food grains rather than cash.
N₂O is the third most important greenhouse gas which traps heat, depletes ozone in the stratosphere, and remains active for more than 100 years in the environment.
The silence may have to do with the state’s history of political violence. During the 2021 post-poll violence, BJP leaders 'ran away leaving their voters at the mercy of the mob'.
Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
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