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US sends Marines, amphibious assault ship to West Asia, says officials

Israel did promise to avoid further attacks on Iran's South Pars gasfield the day after an Iranian retaliatory strike on Qatar caused damage

US sends Marines, amphibious assault ship to West Asia, says officials
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 12:05 AM IST

Trump unveils AI policy urging single federal law over state rules

The Trump administration has been pushing for a single legislative framework that can be applied uniformly across the country, rather than leaving states to form their own plans

Trump unveils AI policy urging single federal law over state rules
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 11:58 PM IST

Not in any discussions to divest foods portfolio: Hindustan Unilever

Unilever receives inbound offer for its food biz, in talks with McCormick & Co

Not in any discussions to divest foods portfolio: Hindustan Unilever
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 10:51 PM IST

Amazon plans smartphone comeback more than a decade after Fire Phone flop

The latest effort, known internally as Transformer, is being developed within its devices and services unit, according to four people familiar with the matter

Amazon plans smartphone comeback more than a decade after Fire Phone flop
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 10:29 PM IST

US to deploy thousands more troops to West Asia amid Iran conflict

No decision had been made to send troops into Iran itself, two of the officials told Reuters, but they will build up the capacity for potential future operations in the region

US to deploy thousands more troops to West Asia amid Iran conflict
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 10:28 PM IST

China urges to end West Asia conflict, warns of global economic impact

That war resulted in years of chaos and instability and created a power vacuum that led to the rise of the Islamic State terrorist group

China urges to end West Asia conflict, warns of global economic impact
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 8:49 PM IST

Brent crude falls to $107 as US, allies look to secure Strait of Hormuz

Brent futures fell $1.24, or 1.1 per cent, to $107.41 a barrel as of 0148 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell $1.24, or 1.3 per cent, to $94.90

Brent crude falls to $107 as US, allies look to secure Strait of Hormuz
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 8:36 PM IST

Trump calls Nato "cowards" over lack of support in Iran conflict

"Without the USA, NATO IS A PAPER TIGER!" Trump said in a social media post

Trump calls Nato "cowards" over lack of support in Iran conflict
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:55 PM IST

India faces Qatar LNG supply risk after Iran strikes hit capacity

India, the world's fourth-largest LNG importer, relies on Qatar for about 41 per cent of its gas imports

India faces Qatar LNG supply risk after Iran strikes hit capacity
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:17 PM IST

Indian airlines seek removal of fare cap as West Asia conflict hits ops

Indian airlines warn fare caps and rising costs could force route cuts and delay expansion, as fuel prices surge and operational pressures mount

Indian airlines seek removal of fare cap as West Asia conflict hits ops
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 6:56 PM IST

Indian asset managers dump government bonds at record pace on oil shock

Mutual funds have net sold government bonds worth 356 billion rupees ($3.82 billion) so far this month, a record for any month, clearing house data showed

Indian asset managers dump government bonds at record pace on oil shock
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 5:34 PM IST

Thyssenkrupp-Jindal steel sale talks 'not moving forward': Deputy chairman

Juergen Kerner said labour representatives ‌had presented Jindal, which has been doing due diligence on Thyssenkrupp's steel unit since October, with a detailed questionnaire

Thyssenkrupp-Jindal steel sale talks 'not moving forward': Deputy chairman
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 1:55 PM IST

Iran conflict threatens fresh food-price surge across developing world

Developing countries were gaining after pandemic and Ukraine shocks, but the Iran conflict now threatens food, fuel and finance gains and could leave households struggling

Iran conflict threatens fresh food-price surge across developing world
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 1:20 PM IST

Gujarat clears new Tata Power deal to resume long-term supply from Mundra

The deal comes as a relief to ‌India, which is looking to maximise power output from its coal plants amid an escalating West Asia conflict that is expected to lead to a gas shortage during summer

Gujarat clears new Tata Power deal to resume long-term supply from Mundra
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 10:40 AM IST

Tesla likely to buy solar equipment worth $2.9 billion from Chinese firms

Musk said in January that solar power could meet all of the electricity needs of the United States, including the ever-increasing demand from a growing number of data centres

Tesla likely to buy solar equipment worth $2.9 billion from Chinese firms
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 9:11 AM IST

Govt's proposal to preload national ID app Aadhaar on phones faced pushback

The ​tussle over preloading state-run apps has become a recurring flashpoint between the government and ​tech firms

Govt's proposal to preload national ID app Aadhaar on phones faced pushback
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 8:09 AM IST

Accenture forecasts weak quarterly revenue as clients delay tech projects

Analysts have said AI should sup- port growth over the long term, but weak demand due to cautious client spending is unlikely to fully recover before 2028

Accenture forecasts weak quarterly revenue as clients delay tech projects
Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 10:53 PM IST

Trump says US will not deploy troops to West Asia amid Iran conflict

Trump spoke at the White House during an Oval Office meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi

Trump says US will not deploy troops to West Asia amid Iran conflict
Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 10:45 PM IST

Iranian missile hits Israeli oil refinery in Haifa, minor damages reported

Energy Minister Eli Cohen said power was briefly disrupted, with electricity restored to most of those who were affected

Iranian missile hits Israeli oil refinery in Haifa, minor damages reported
Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 10:14 PM IST

US, global central banks hold rates, warn of war-led inflation risks

Earlier this week the Reserve Bank of Australia hiked rates to a 10-month high and warned of a "material" risk to inflation from the oil price spike

US, global central banks hold rates, warn of war-led inflation risks
Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 9:44 PM IST