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.

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Canadian PM Mark Carney begins his India visit focused on trade negotiations, investment, energy cooperation and rebuilding diplomatic trust after years of strained relations.

Indian markets opened sharply lower as escalating US-Iran tensions rattled global equities and pushed investors toward safe-haven assets like gold and silver.

Iran's revolutionary guards say Arab and European countries that expel Israeli and US ambassadors will be granted full freedom to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media

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The company said that Elbers has resigned from his position with immediate effect due to some personal reasons

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US President claims major military success against Iran and says he is considering taking control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz to secure regional shipping routes and prevent any further threats

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said women are not only carriers of tradition but also powerful agents of change and are now emerging as key contributors to national development.
Women in positions of responsibility should lead the way for others to make it easier for the coming generations to progress, Gupta said at a national conference of women thinkers -- 'Bharati - Nari Se Narayani' -- at Vigyan Bhawan here on the eve of International Women's Day.
The chief minister said the empowerment of women in India has gained momentum under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and has become a collective responsibility of society.
It has moved from the government's 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' initiative towards a broader vision of 'Beti Badhao' to encourage women to lead and contribute actively to nation-building, she said.
Indian culture has long regarded women as symbols of strength, creation and values. Ancient texts and traditions reflect the respect accorded to

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Oil prices have soared in the week since the US and Israel launched their war against Iran, but President Donald Trump on Saturday downplayed the idea of turning to America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve to ease the pressure.
Trump was asked by reporters on Air Force One about whether he would consider tapping the reserve. As the war continues to escalate across the Middle East, including in areas critical to the production and movement of oil and gas, that has strained the energy sector globally. In the US, consumers are already facing higher gas prices, a key cost of living.
"We have got a lot of oil. Our country has a tremendous amount," Trump said. "There is a lot of oil out there. That will get healed very quickly."
Trump's Republican Party is under pressure over the issue of affordability ahead of November mid-term elections. Tapping the reserve is among the few things a president can do on his own to try to make an impact on oil prices.
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Trump said he is not interested in negotiating with Iran at this point and later added the air campaign could make it a moot point if all potential leaders of Iran are killed

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Discussion on a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla began in the House, with historical data showing most such motions in India have targeted state governments

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A NITI Aayog report calls for major reforms to India's apprenticeship system, urging stronger industry participation and better integration with education to support job-led growth

The Ministry for Skill Development has completed talks with stakeholders on the government scheme announced in the FY25 Budget to upgrade 1,000 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and is drafting guidelines before seeking Cabinet approval, a senior

Packaged food makers face production pressure as PNG and LPG supply disruptions linked to West Asia tensions force factories to cut gas usage, raising concerns over output and supplies

Gas plan caught in regulatory minefield, New Delhi's ambitious targets to clean its air by decarbonising energy sector will be underpinned by its success in building nascent natural gas segment

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