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West Asia conflict: Dubai airport shut, flights diverted after drone attack

The suspension followed a drone incident near Dubai International Airport (DXB) that affected one of the airport's fuel tanks

West Asia conflict: 23% households buy induction cooktops amid LPG concerns

Survey by LocalCircles found that households are rushing to buy induction cooktops, as delays in cylinder deliveries and supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict raise concerns

Economic Stabilisation Fund to help India tackle global headwinds: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the proposed Economic Stabilisation Fund will create fiscal headroom for India to respond to global shocks such as supply chain disruptions and energy crises

PM Modi to launch ₹47,600 crore projects in Assam ahead of elections

PM Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Assam, his fourth to the state in the last four months, will feature the launch of projects worth around ₹47,600 crore across Kokrajhar, Guwahati and Silchar

Supreme Court to deploy AI system for case listing, bench allocation

The Supreme Court decision follows an internal probe that reportedly revealed systemic issues within the court registry, often leading to administrative lapses and irregularities in case allocation

US launches 'forced labour' trade probe against 60 nations, including India

The US Trade Representative has launched an unfair trade practices probe into 60 countries, including India, alleging failure to block imports of goods produced using forced labour

'Premature to say anything': MEA on Iran allowing ships via Hormuz

The statement came hours after reports emerged that Iran agreed to allow oil tankers flying the Indian flag to pass through the Strait following diplomatic discussions between New Delhi and Tehran

Ships must seek nod to cross Hormuz, warns Iran's Revolutionary Guards

IRGC Navy chief Alireza Tangsiri said vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz must obtain Iran's permission, criticising ships hit in recent attacks and dismissing US escort assurances

IRCTC may temporarily halt cooked meals on trains amid LPG supply crunch

IRCTC may pause cooked meal services on trains due to an LPG supply shortage arising out of the conflict in West Asia. It has directed kitchens to use alternate methods to meet demand

India's Russian oil purchases helping stabilise markets: US ambassador

US Ambassador Sergio Gor said India's ongoing Russian oil purchases are helping stabilise global oil markets amid volatility triggered by the escalating West Asia conflict

Jal Jeevan Mission gets ₹1.51 trn Cabinet boost; all you need to know

The Cabinet has extended the Jal Jeevan Mission to December 2028 with ₹1.51 trillion in additional funding to expand rural tap water access and strengthen digital monitoring of supply systems

IEA floats proposal for largest-ever oil release amid West Asia conflict

IEA members are considering a record release of oil from strategic reserves to stabilise global markets as the West Asia conflict disrupts supply and triggers sharp volatility in crude prices

What is Essential Commodities Act invoked by govt amid LPG shortage?

The Centre has invoked the Essential Commodities Act to prioritise natural gas and LPG supply for domestic, industrial, and vehicular use amid global energy disruptions

State-run OMCs to boost LPG production to meet demand amid crunch

IOCL, BPCL, and HPCL have said that they are boosting LPG production and prioritising household supply after the Centre directed refineries to use all propane, butane, and other gas streams for LPG

Supreme Court flags need for UCC to address complexities in personal laws

The Supreme Court highlighted the need for a Uniform Civil Code to address personal law complexities and ensure women's rights in matters such as inheritance

From school closures to WFH: How Asia is tackling oil supply crunch

Countries across Asia are imposing fuel curbs, remote work and price caps as oil supply disruptions from the West Asia conflict trigger price volatility and threaten energy security

BCCI announces ₹131 crore reward for Team India on T20 World Cup win

Apart from the BCCI's reward, the team also received $3 million from the International Cricket Council

JSW Steel crude steel output down 2% to 2.37 mt in Feb amid plant upgrade

JSW Steel said that the production decline was due to the shutdown of Blast Furnace 3 at the Vijayanagar plant for a capacity upgrade, while output growth excluding the unit rose about 8 per cent

IDFC First Bank pays ₹645 crore to settle fraud claims with Haryana govt

IDFC First Bank said it paid ₹645 crore to clients after claims linked to a suspected fraud at its Chandigarh branch, ₹55 crore higher than the initial estimate of ₹590 crore

Trump says ending Iran conflict will be 'mutual' decision with Netanyahu

US President Donald Trump said the decision to end the Iran conflict will be 'mutual' with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, claiming the strikes thwarted Iran's plans to destroy Israel