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Oil prices plunge 30 pc from record high, slip below $90 a barrel

The decline followed Trump's statements that the campaign against Iran would conclude "very soon" and that the Strait of Hormuz would remain secure. The easing came after prices had surged past $100 per barrel due to tensions disrupting energy flows.

21 days ago

RSP chairperson Lamichhane thanks PM Modi for congratulatory message on Nepal election win

Nepal's political turning point: Strategic meaning of RSP surge and Lamichhane–Shah axis

Nepal is experiencing a structural political realignment, marked by the rise of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) under Rabi Lamichhane and the political ascent of Balendra Shah. This shift reflects a move from ideological party politics to performance- and personality-driven governance, mirroring a global trend

21 days ago

Trump calls US world's hottest economy, slams NATO and pushes Greenland talks: top quotes by US president in Davos

Arctic Shockwave: Greenland's mineral alignment and quiet rewiring of global power

The Arctic's geopolitics is reaching a critical stage, with Greenland becoming a strategic pivot. Canada-Greenland cooperation on critical minerals—like rare earths, lithium, cobalt, and molybdenum—signals a broader contest over resources vital for AI, clean energy, advanced electronics, and defense.

21 days ago

Nvidia's NemoClaw: Strategic masterstroke that positions agentic AI as next enterprise operating system

Nvidia is partnering with Fortune 500 companies like Salesforce, Google, Adobe, and Cisco for early access and integration, positioning NemoClaw as the foundation for enterprise agentic AI. The platform emphasizes security, governance, and transparency, addressing risks associated with autonomous systems.

21 days ago

NCERT's new Class 8 textbook flags 'corruption in judiciary'; Kapil Sibal says 'what about others'

NCERT issues public apology, withdraws Class 8 textbook after row over judiciary chapter

NCERT issued a public apology and withdrew its Class 8 Social Science textbook Exploring Society: India and Beyond (Part II) after controversy over a chapter discussing the judiciary. The move followed concerns about references to alleged judicial corruption

21 days ago

Iran import disruption pushes up paraffin wax prices, match industry in TN's Thoothukudi under pressure

The safety match industry in southern Tamil Nadu, particularly in Thoothukudi, is under pressure after paraffin wax prices surged from ₹80 to around ₹130 per kg due to import disruptions from Iran. The supply slowdown, linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict

21 days ago

Pakistan admits to targeting India's aid to Afghanistan, attacks during Ramadan hurting women, children

India accused Pakistan of targeting its aid to Afghanistan and carrying out air strikes during Ramadan that killed civilians. India's envoy criticised cross-border terrorism without naming Pakistan, while Pakistan's representative responded, effectively acknowledging the allegations.

21 days ago

Trump says Iran war may end soon after 'very good' call with Putin; says Putin wants to be helpful but urged him to focus on ending Ukraine war

Trump says Iran war may end soon after 'very good' call with Putin; urged Russian President to focus on ending Ukraine war

Trump said he had a call with Putin to discuss the Ukraine war and the Middle East conflict. Trump added that the campaign against Iran could conclude once the country no longer has the capacity to threaten the US, Israel, or its allies, and warned against any attempts to disrupt global energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

21 days ago

Panic at Kolkata airport as bomb note found in IndiGo aircraft lavatory

Middle East tensions disrupt IndiGo flights; SEBI chief urges investors to stay calm amid market volatility

Rising tensions in the Middle East have disrupted IndiGo's service from London to Mumbai, which will now operate on March 10. Amid global market volatility, the SEBI chairman said geopolitical tensions are increasing uncertainty in global markets, but India's domestic economic fundamentals remain strong.

21 days ago

Indonesia inks pact to buy BrahMos missile from India

Indonesia becomes the second foreign buyer of the supersonic cruise missile after the Philippines. Jointly developed by India and Russia, the BrahMos missile can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft, and land platforms and is a key weapon used by the Indian Armed Forces.

21 days ago

Bengaluru hotels to shut ops from tomorrow as LPG supply stops amid Middle East conflict

The Bangalore Hotels Association announced on Monday that commercial LPG cylinder supply has been suspended with immediate effect, forcing hotels across the city to cease operations from Tuesday, March 10

21 days ago

India advises its nationals in Iran not to approach land border without prior coordination with Embassy

The advisory comes amid rising tensions in West Asia following joint strikes by the United States Armed Forces and Israel Defense Forces on Iran on February 28, which triggered Iranian drone and missile attacks on US assets and regional targets.

22 days ago

Kashmiri Pandits exodus highlighted in 61st session of UN human rights council in Geneva

The issue of the Kashmiri Pandits' exodus was raised at the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, drawing renewed global attention to the displacement of the community from the Kashmir Valley in the early 1990s.

22 days ago

'War was imposed on us': Iran warns of escalation amid ongoing conflict

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei declared that the nation is prepared to defend its soil against US and Israeli aggression, accusing Washington of sabotaging diplomatic negotiations to forcefully partition the country and seize its significant oil and natural resources

22 days ago

India has 74-day oil reserves; global crude price surge unlikely to hit inflation: FM Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman said the recent rise in global crude oil prices following the 2026 Iran–Israel–US escalation is unlikely to significantly affect inflation in India for now, as inflation remains near the lower end of the Reserve Bank of India's tolerance band.

22 days ago

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Oil prices plunge 30 pc from record high, slip below $90 a barrel

Nepal's political turning point: Strategic meaning of RSP surge and Lamichhane–Shah axis

Arctic Shockwave: Greenland's mineral alignment and quiet rewiring of global power

Nvidia's NemoClaw: Strategic masterstroke that positions agentic AI as next enterprise operating system

NCERT issues public apology, withdraws Class 8 textbook after row over judiciary chapter

Iran import disruption pushes up paraffin wax prices, match industry in TN's Thoothukudi under pressure

Pakistan admits to targeting India's aid to Afghanistan, attacks during Ramadan hurting women, children

Trump says Iran war may end soon after 'very good' call with Putin; urged Russian President to focus on ending Ukraine war

Middle East tensions disrupt IndiGo flights; SEBI chief urges investors to stay calm amid market volatility

Indonesia inks pact to buy BrahMos missile from India

Bengaluru hotels to shut ops from tomorrow as LPG supply stops amid Middle East conflict

India advises its nationals in Iran not to approach land border without prior coordination with Embassy

Kashmiri Pandits exodus highlighted in 61st session of UN human rights council in Geneva

'War was imposed on us': Iran warns of escalation amid ongoing conflict

India has 74-day oil reserves; global crude price surge unlikely to hit inflation: FM Sitharaman

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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