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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
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'
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.
According to AIMSA, students from universities including BUMS, TUMS, IUMS, Kerman and others have been instructed to relocate
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
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu justified the attacks stating that Iran had for long threatened to destroy the US
With 88% import dependence, any prolonged disruption could squeeze supplies and inflate costs
Passengers face delays as Indian carriers adjust routes following US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehrans retaliation
This follows TNs big bonanza for women in February, with 5,000 credited to the accounts of roughly 1.3 crorewomen
Importers in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the UAE are asking exporters to hold back stocks until the situation improves
A neutral ENSO phase likely before warming reshapes weather and monsoon patterns worldwide, says the WMO report
Persistent Telecom Solutions Inc merged into Persistent Systems Inc effective February 28, 2026, with no cash consideration or change in shareholding
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
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
The estimated sales for Pomalidomide in the US for the year ending September 2025 was approximately $3.2 billion
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
Move comes as vessels come under attack in the region
As geopolitical tensions escalate, Fitch Group firm BMI warns that the ripple effects from the Middle East conflict could undermine Indias economic growth prospects
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
GIFTs design is deliberately open no fortress, no veil providing a controlled interface between domestic and international markets
Indian Navy warships are in the Gulf of Oman for Operation Sankalp and carrying out anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden
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.
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
This pertains to the export order received earlier for 35,000 units of LCVs from Agrinas Pangan Nusantara, Indonesia
The financial impact of the action is not quantifiable at this point of time, the company said
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
As of January, the Middle East accounted for about 55% of India's crude imports, at about 2.74 million barrels per day
Trump administration eyes new pacts with India, EU and others amid supply chain focus
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
Programme to expand to 500 universities under Semicon 2.0 for building skilled talent pool
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
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
The surge in vessel rates follows Qatars shutdown of LNG production
Stranded passengers recount experiences while UAE airports partially reopen
Growth prospects largely unaffected so far, the global survey of economists says
On Monday, BSE Sensex fell 1.29% to 80,238.85, while the Nifty 50 declined 1.24% to 24,865
Emirates and Etihad resume select operations as India monitors airspace situation
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
Geopolitical tensions escalate as US and Israel strike Iran, raising concerns over global energy supply
Some carriers are cancelling bookings temporarily, skipping some port calls, warning of delays and implementing surcharges to transport containers through the conflict zone
US State Department urges Americans to leave countries across West Asia, citing serious safety risks amid dangers from the war
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
US military casualties have risen to six, with 18 service members seriously wounded, according to US Central Command.
The service will use A320 aircraft and follows the restart of Guangzhou flights, underscoring IndiGos push to expand India-China connectivity
85 flights cancelled at Chennai, Bengaluru
Rupee sheds 50 paise, Sensex plunges 1,048 points; cargo flows disrupted
The development also assumes importance as the majority of QatarEnergys clients are Asian economies, including India
Freight revenue remained the key driver, rising 18.27% to 4,876 crore, while passenger revenue grew 9.25% to 3,154 crore
COO Capt. Hamish Maxwell to become new Accountable Manager

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