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India's crude supply secure, LPG production increased: Hardeep Puri | West Asia war | LPG crisis

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri told Parliament on Thursday that India is not facing any shortage of crude oil or LPG, even as tensions in West Asia

How US tariff cuts restarted Punjab’s textile and engineering factories | Trade war | Trump tariffs

US tariffs cuts have revived Punjab's textile and engineering sectors. Factories in Ludhiana, once running at 70-75% capacity, are ramping up production, restarting expansions, and planning to hire

'Better days are back’: How Tiruppur’s looms are humming again, but West Asia war threatens recovery

After months of tariff shocks and lost orders, India’s knitwear capital, Tiruppur, is finally seeing business return. Export enquiries are rising, and factories are restarting production.

Donald Trump seeks help in Strait of Hormuz. Allies say no | US-Iran war | Crude oil

Several US allies have declined Donald Trump’s request to send naval escorts to the Strait of Hormuz to protect global shipping. Countries like the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, and France

LPG relief for India: 'Shivalik' LPG carrier will reach India today: Govt | Strait of Hormuz | Iran

LPG relief for India: 'Shivalik' LPG carrier will reach India today: Govt | Strait of Hormuz | Iran

Big relief for India: LPG tanker Nanda Devi arrives at Gujarat coast | West Asia war | US-Iran war

After Shivalik, another LPG tanker, Nanda Devi, arrived in India on Tuesday, carrying more than 47,000 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The vessel arrived at Gujarat’s Vadinar Port

Can ethanol cookstoves be the answer to India’s LPG woes? | LPG crisis | West Asia war | US-Iran war

Amid fears of LPG shortages due to the ongoing West Asia crisis, ethanol cookstoves are emerging as a potential alternative for Indian households. But can they really replace LPG?

India’s ‘desi GPS’ in trouble? Why NavIC Is down to just 3 satellites | What is NavIC? | Isro

India’s homegrown GPS system NavIC is facing a setback after a key satellite failure, leaving only about three fully functional satellites. What caused this issue, why atomic clocks matter, and how it

Watch: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar files Rajya Sabha nomination

Bihar saw a major political development on Thursday as the sitting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha in Patna, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah present at the even

IAF, Indian Army conduct para-drop exercise over Uttarakhand's Tehri Lake

Watch the Indian Air Force and Indian Army perform a joint para-drop exercise over Tehri Lake in Uttarakhand on March 8, demonstrating precision airborne operations and military readiness.

Kabul airstrike explained: 400 dead, Afghanistan accuses Pakistan, tensions surge

A deadly airstrike in Kabul has triggered global alarm. Afghanistan says a hospital was hit, killing 400. Pakistan denies it. Here’s what we know and why this could mark a dangerous turning point.

West Asia War’s economic shock: How India Inc is being impacted | Crude oil | US-Iran war | LPG

As the war in Iran enters its third week, its ripple effects are now hitting India’s economy. From fuel shortages and factory disruptions to export losses and rising costs, multiple sectors are under

India’s data centre boom: Powering the AI future or straining resources?

The viral Ghibli-style AI portrait trend on ChatGPT looked like harmless fun — but it revealed something much bigger about the massive infrastructure powering artificial intelligence.

How West Asia war is affecting India's service sectors | West Asia crisis | Strait of Hormuz

The West Asia crisis is disrupting businesses across India—from aviation and travel to restaurants, logistics and quick commerce.

Watch: PM Modi hits out at those creating panic on LPG

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hit out at those trying to create panic on the LPG situation in India, and said they are not only exposing themselves before the people but also hurting the co

What rising crude oil prices mean for Indian markets and your investments | West Asia war

Global crude oil prices have surged again, briefly crossing $120 a barrel before easing. For India, which imports nearly 85% of its oil, this is more than just an energy story. It affects inflation, t

Why is Trump targeting 16 economies, including India? Section 301 of the Trade act

The Donald Trump administration has launched fresh trade investigations into 16 major economies, including India and China, under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974. Could new tariffs

Ground report: How West Asia war is hitting local eateries in Delhi

Ground Report | The West Asia conflict is now being felt in India’s kitchens. Business Standard’s Anna Priyadarshini speaks to dhabas and local eateries in Delhi's ITO, CP and Paharganj

LPG crisis: How West Asia war is shrinking India’s menus | Iran-US war | Cooking gas

The conflict in West Asia is no longer just a distant geopolitical crisis. Across India, restaurants and hotels are running out of cooking gas, menus are shrinking, and some eateries are shutting down

Market crash explained: What triggered the sell-off and how should investors respond?

A sudden spike in crude oil prices rattled global markets and triggered a sharp fall in Indian equities. The Sensex plunged over 2,700 points intraday, while the Nifty slipped below the 24,000 mark.