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The road to 2047: Some thoughts for banking panel for Viksit Bharat
Issues the high-level committee can look into to prepare the Indian banking system for 2047
 "The road to 2047: Some thoughts for banking panel for Viksit Bharat")
Indian Railways freight rises 4% in February to 137.72 million tonnes
Railways ferried 137.72 mt of goods in February, up 4% year-on-year, with growth across key commodities and NTKM rising, though experts say double-digit expansion is needed to meet long-term goals
 "Indian Railways freight rises 4% in February to 137.72 million tonnes")
West Asia war: Better placed than 1991, but impact may be longer, say govt
A prolonged conflict in the region can be detrimental to the economy, placing pressure on inflation, exchange rate, trade and capital flows, the balance of payments, and the current account deficit
 "West Asia war: Better placed than 1991, but impact may be longer, say govt")
EPFO panel flags rising unclassified balances, seeks March-end roadmap
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation finance panel seeks roadmap to clear suspense account balances by March 31 amid concerns over rising unclassified funds
 "EPFO panel flags rising unclassified balances, seeks March-end roadmap")
Technolegal approach of India on AI pragmatic: Wipro's Ivana Bartoletti
India's techno-legal AI governance model, built on soft guidelines and shared responsibility, is practical for rapidly evolving technology, says Wipro's Global Chief Privacy and AI Governance Officer
 "Technolegal approach of India on AI pragmatic: Wipro's Ivana Bartoletti")
West Asia crisis: India bulks up Russia oil; US allows 30-day waiver
Now at a premium, Russian crude imports surge after start of war in West Asia
 "West Asia crisis: India bulks up Russia oil; US allows 30-day waiver")
David vs Goliath: Iran war reveals pricing asymmetry of weapons systems
Wars, as the historian Correlli Barnett once argued, are the ultimate audit. They reveal the strengths and weaknesses of states, economies, and institutions
 "David vs Goliath: Iran war reveals pricing asymmetry of weapons systems")
Datanomics: Women's Day highlights India's long road to equality
The occasion offers a moment to reflect on how close our country truly is to gender parity
 "Datanomics: Women's Day highlights India's long road to equality")
Even as Trump humiliates allies, Indian govt must adopt humility at home
Mr Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America's friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back
 "Even as Trump humiliates allies, Indian govt must adopt humility at home")
Farmers' earnings may come under pressure if West Asia exports stay stuck
Centre says India is sitting on 36.5 per cent more fertiliser stocks as on March 6, compared to last year; farmers fully insulated from global shocks
 "Farmers' earnings may come under pressure if West Asia exports stay stuck")
Farmers' earnings may come under pressure if West Asia exports stay stuck
Centre says India is sitting on 36.5 per cent more fertiliser stocks as on March 6, compared to last year; farmers fully insulated from global shocks
 "Farmers' earnings may come under pressure if West Asia exports stay stuck")
Energy shocks from West Asia will have knock-on effects on India's economy
The Strait of Hormuz is currently closed to shipping, choking off 20 per cent of global oil and gas supply
 "Energy shocks from West Asia will have knock-on effects on India's economy")
The world must ensure Iran retains a functioning post-war state machinery
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a large-scale and unprovoked air and missile attack against Iran, killing Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader
 "The world must ensure Iran retains a functioning post-war state machinery")
Govt orders refiners to boost LPG output as Hormuz disruption worsens
Government directs refiners to maximise LPG production and supply extra volumes only to state-run OMCs for domestic use, as Hormuz closure tightens India's already import-heavy LPG supply
 "Govt orders refiners to boost LPG output as Hormuz disruption worsens")
Odisha firm designs India's first advanced long-range strike drone
IG Defence unveils 'Project KAL', an indigenous long-range strike drone capable of carrying explosive payloads up to 1,000 km, aimed at boosting India's unmanned warfare capabilities
 "Odisha firm designs India's first advanced long-range strike drone")
Govt amends I-T rules: Crypto, digital money now under reporting framework
From January 2026, crypto-assets, CBDCs and electronic money products will fall under India's expanded FATCA-CRS reporting regime, strengthening tax transparency and compliance
 "Govt amends I-T rules: Crypto, digital money now under reporting framework")
Rising defence-related opportunities may boost Bharat Electronics stock
BEL is a manufacturer and integrator of radars, communication systems, EW suites, and avionics
 "Rising defence-related opportunities may boost Bharat Electronics stock")
FPIs sold IT stocks heavily despite positive net inflows in February
FPIs sold nearly ₹17,000 crore worth of IT stocks in February despite strong overall equity inflows, as fears of AI-led disruption drove the sector to its steepest monthly fall since 2008
 "FPIs sold IT stocks heavily despite positive net inflows in February")
Women home loan borrowers: Co-borrowers must ensure they are co-owners
Besides enjoying a share in the property, this will make them eligible for tax benefit
 "Women home loan borrowers: Co-borrowers must ensure they are co-owners")
War shadow dims Brand Dubai's glitter amid rising West Asia tensions
With $250 billion property deals in 2025, property market may continue to show resilience
 "War shadow dims Brand Dubai's glitter amid rising West Asia tensions")