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Three Indian seafarers serving on board foreign-flagged vessels killed in West Asia conflict

Directorate General of Shipping said that there have been four incidents in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman and adjoining sea areas involving Indian seafarers

3 Mar 2026 2:27 pm
'Have inalienable right to stop you': US Special Envoy Witkoff says Iran insisted on right to enrich nuclear fuel

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said the US-Israeli military action against Iran protects not only the US and Israel, but also the world at large from 'theological thuggery'

3 Mar 2026 2:25 pm
Netanyahu says US-Israel war on Iran not going to take years

With the war entering its fourth day on Tuesday, Netanyahu said, ... It may take some time, but its not going to take years. Its not an endless war.

3 Mar 2026 2:06 pm
Indian students in Tehran relocate to safer zones as West Asia tensions escalate

According to AIMSA, students from universities including BUMS, TUMS, IUMS, Kerman and others have been instructed to relocate

3 Mar 2026 2:05 pm
West Asia conflict presses IPO hopefuls to get deals done

The sudden change in market sentiment risks upsetting what was set to be a boom year for IPOs, even before the potential mega-listings from SpaceX and AI giants are in the picture

3 Mar 2026 2:03 pm
Israel hacked Irans traffic cameras for years to pinpoint Khameneis location prior to strike: Report

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu justified the attacks stating that Iran had for long threatened to destroy the US

3 Mar 2026 1:58 pm
India's 100 million barrel crude stocks could cover 40-45 days if Hormuz flows disrupted

With 88% import dependence, any prolonged disruption could squeeze supplies and inflate costs

3 Mar 2026 1:51 pm
Passengers recount panic in West Asia amid attacks; DIAL issues advisory

Passengers face delays as Indian carriers adjust routes following US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehrans retaliation

3 Mar 2026 1:37 pm
Over 40 lakh beneficiaries in Tamil Nadu get special cash assistance

This follows TNs big bonanza for women in February, with 5,000 credited to the accounts of roughly 1.3 crorewomen

3 Mar 2026 1:31 pm
Indian cardamom likely to lose aroma due to Iran conflict

Importers in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the UAE are asking exporters to hold back stocks until the situation improves

3 Mar 2026 1:27 pm
Chance of El Nino emerging on the rise as La Nina weakens, says World Met body

A neutral ENSO phase likely before warming reshapes weather and monsoon patterns worldwide, says the WMO report

3 Mar 2026 1:15 pm
Persistent Systems streamlines US operations with subsidiary merger

Persistent Telecom Solutions Inc merged into Persistent Systems Inc effective February 28, 2026, with no cash consideration or change in shareholding

3 Mar 2026 1:13 pm
SOPA raises soya output estimates on higher yields in Maharashtra, Rajasthan

SOPA has estimated the cropped area during kharif 2025 at 112.139 lakh ha, marginally lower than its first estimate of 114.558 lakh ha

3 Mar 2026 1:04 pm
Japan in talks with India to explore for rare earths

In Rajasthan, the Japanese government would be looking to provide technology for extraction as well as funding in exchange for a stable offtake of rare earths to be taken to Japan, say sources

3 Mar 2026 12:58 pm
Natco Pharma launches Pomalidomide capsules in the US

The estimated sales for Pomalidomide in the US for the year ending September 2025 was approximately $3.2 billion

3 Mar 2026 12:09 pm
Airline ticket prices soar on Asia-Europe routes after Gulf airport closures

As Gulf airports remain shut due to escalating geopolitical tensions, airlines face soaring demand and ticket prices, with travellers pivoting to alternative routes, leading to fully booked flights on Asia-Europe connections

3 Mar 2026 11:53 am
Ongoing Middle East conflict to discourage investment into India, offset trade deal positives: BMI

As geopolitical tensions escalate, Fitch Group firm BMI warns that the ripple effects from the Middle East conflict could undermine Indias economic growth prospects

3 Mar 2026 11:36 am
42 flights cancelled at Bengaluru Airport due to airspace restrictions

The affected sectors include Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Dubai and Doha; these routes account for a significant share of international traffic from Bengaluru, particularly to West Asia

3 Mar 2026 11:35 am
Integrating GIFT City & Mumbai could position India as a regional finance powerhouse: Singapore Exchange President

GIFTs design is deliberately open no fortress, no veil providing a controlled interface between domestic and international markets

3 Mar 2026 11:21 am
Indian Navy warships continue operations in Middle East region

Indian Navy warships are in the Gulf of Oman for Operation Sankalp and carrying out anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden

3 Mar 2026 11:13 am
AAI directs all airports to submit aviation fuel status reports: Source

The directive comes at a time when global oil markets are witnessing volatility after the United States carried out military strikes on major producing nations Iran and Venezuela.

3 Mar 2026 11:05 am
SpiceJet cancels 87 flights amid West Asia tensions: Source

Meanwhile, Dubai Airports on Sunday confirmed a limited resumption of operations beginning the evening of March 2, with a small number of flights permitted to operate from Dubai Airports

3 Mar 2026 11:02 am
M&M refutes rumours of Indonesia export halt

This pertains to the export order received earlier for 35,000 units of LCVs from Agrinas Pangan Nusantara, Indonesia

3 Mar 2026 10:50 am
Greenply Industries says I-T dept concludes search at units and promoters residence

The financial impact of the action is not quantifiable at this point of time, the company said

3 Mar 2026 10:49 am
As Iran crisis upends oil and gas, clean energy gets complicated

Qatar shut down the worlds largest LNG export facility, Saudi Arabia suspended operations at its biggest oil refinery and tanker traffic through the crucial Strait of Hormuz has all but halted

3 Mar 2026 10:40 am
India most vulnerable to prolonged disruptions to Mideast oil, analysts say

As of January, the Middle East accounted for about 55% of India's crude imports, at about 2.74 million barrels per day

3 Mar 2026 10:33 am
USTR to seek more foreign tariff cuts, USMCA improvements, China balance in 2026

Trump administration eyes new pacts with India, EU and others amid supply chain focus

3 Mar 2026 10:26 am
US Deputy Secretary of State to visit India from March 3 for Raisina Dialogue 2026

According to a US Embassy statement, the Deputy Secretary will also meet with senior Indian officials to discuss bilateral cooperation on defence, critical minerals, and counternarcotics

3 Mar 2026 10:23 am
India achieves 10-year semiconductor training target in just 4 years: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Programme to expand to 500 universities under Semicon 2.0 for building skilled talent pool

3 Mar 2026 10:21 am
CapitaLand said to be in talks with Mindspace REIT on sale of Chennai Tech Park

The two firms are in discussions about the property International Tech Park Chennai, Radial Road thats owned by a private real estate fund managed by CapitaLand Investment

3 Mar 2026 10:19 am
Tata Motors CV says Indonesias 70,000-vehicle order intact

The order and advance we have received remains programme-driven, and we intend to begin supplies soon and complete deliveries in a phased manner as per our commitment, the company said

3 Mar 2026 10:13 am
LNG tanker rates double to $200,000 in less than a day on Iran war

The surge in vessel rates follows Qatars shutdown of LNG production

3 Mar 2026 10:08 am
Flights from Dubai resume to India amid Iran conflict disruptions

Stranded passengers recount experiences while UAE airports partially reopen

3 Mar 2026 9:54 am
Iran war: Global inflation expected to pick up, survey shows

Growth prospects largely unaffected so far, the global survey of economists says

3 Mar 2026 9:51 am
NSE, BSE shut today for Holi, global indices under pressure amid rising tensions

On Monday, BSE Sensex fell 1.29% to 80,238.85, while the Nifty 50 declined 1.24% to 24,865

3 Mar 2026 9:46 am
Westbound flights from Delhi delayed amid West Asia tensions

Emirates and Etihad resume select operations as India monitors airspace situation

3 Mar 2026 9:21 am
Does international law still matter? The strike on the girls school in Iran shows why we need it

Videos verified by international media show rescue workers digging through collapsed concrete, school bags being pulled from the debris, and scorch marks along the remaining walls

3 Mar 2026 9:16 am
Crude oil prices may surge above $100 per barrel amid West Asia conflict: ICICI Bank report

Geopolitical tensions escalate as US and Israel strike Iran, raising concerns over global energy supply

3 Mar 2026 9:13 am
Worlds top container carriers revise sailings to avoid the Middle-East

Some carriers are cancelling bookings temporarily, skipping some port calls, warning of delays and implementing surcharges to transport containers through the conflict zone

3 Mar 2026 9:05 am
Trump vows whatever it takes on Iran as conflict widens

US State Department urges Americans to leave countries across West Asia, citing serious safety risks amid dangers from the war

3 Mar 2026 9:05 am
Holi: NSE, BSE shut on Tuesday, MCX to resume evening session, Asian markets under pressure

Domestic equity benchmarks experienced a significant sell-off on Monday, 2 March, as escalating military tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran triggered a global isk-off sentiment

3 Mar 2026 9:00 am
Latest: Trump says Iran war could last weeks, US citizens in Middle East urged to leave

US military casualties have risen to six, with 18 service members seriously wounded, according to US Central Command.

3 Mar 2026 5:53 am
IndiGo to launch daily direct Kolkata-Shanghai flights from March 29

The service will use A320 aircraft and follows the restart of Guangzhou flights, underscoring IndiGos push to expand India-China connectivity

2 Mar 2026 10:22 pm
Dubai, Abu Dhabi airports see partial resumption of flights

85 flights cancelled at Chennai, Bengaluru

2 Mar 2026 10:16 pm
Iran-US-Israel war rattles financial markets, trade corridors

Rupee sheds 50 paise, Sensex plunges 1,048 points; cargo flows disrupted

2 Mar 2026 10:15 pm
QatarEnergy halting LNG production may impact Indias gas consumption

The development also assumes importance as the majority of QatarEnergys clients are Asian economies, including India

2 Mar 2026 9:58 pm
South Western Railway posts 8,550 crore revenue, up 14.31% in FY26

Freight revenue remained the key driver, rising 18.27% to 4,876 crore, while passenger revenue grew 9.25% to 3,154 crore

2 Mar 2026 9:57 pm
Air India Express MD Aloke Singh to step down later this month

COO Capt. Hamish Maxwell to become new Accountable Manager

2 Mar 2026 9:51 pm