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Iran hits Gulf neighbours, chokes oil shipping as energy crisis fears grow
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called claims that his country may be seeking a negotiated end to the war 'delusional'
 "Iran hits Gulf neighbours, chokes oil shipping as energy crisis fears grow")
IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru SWOT analysis ahead of the season
Led by captain Rajat Patidar, RCB head into the season with confidence after lifting their first IPL trophy in 2025.
 "IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru SWOT analysis ahead of the season")
Iran war pushes oil above $100; $110 crude may force fuel price hike: Elara
Crude oil above $110 could become a "breaking point" for India, forcing fuel price hikes and pressuring government finances, says Elara Capital. Notably, oil prices hit $106 per barrel on Monday
 "Iran war pushes oil above $100; $110 crude may force fuel price hike: Elara")
Currency bears beware: Asia's central banks step in to stabilise markets
RBI also intervened in onshore and offshore markets, buying ₹1 trillion ($11B) in bonds on March 6 to curb rupee losses
 "Currency bears beware: Asia's central banks step in to stabilise markets")
Bandhan Bank tanks 12% on huge volumes; why stock price under pressure?
Till 12:57 PM on Monday, a combined 19.96 million shares representing 1.23 per cent of Bandhan Bank's total equity changed hands on the NSE (19.15 million shares) and BSE (0.81 million shares).
 "Bandhan Bank tanks 12% on huge volumes; why stock price under pressure?")
Axis Securities retains 'Buy' on Federal Bank, eyes 10% upside: Here's why
Axis Securities has set a target price of ₹290 per share, implying a potential upside of 10 per cent from Friday, March 13, closing price of ₹263 on the NSE
 "Axis Securities retains 'Buy' on Federal Bank, eyes 10% upside: Here's why")
Experts raise concerns over Centre's plan to fast-track environmental nods
A March 5 draft says new bodies will take over SEIAA and SEAC functions if state-level panels lapse or face delays in reconstitution
 "Experts raise concerns over Centre's plan to fast-track environmental nods")
Delhi-bound Air India plane diverted to Ireland due to technical snag
There were around 300 people onboard the plane which was airborne for nearly six hours before getting diverted to Shannon
 "Delhi-bound Air India plane diverted to Ireland due to technical snag")
ITI share price surges over 15% in volatile trade amid heavy volumes
The northward movement in the state-owned company's share price is aided by heavy trading volumes
 "ITI share price surges over 15% in volatile trade amid heavy volumes")
Trade deficit widens to $27.1 billion in February as imports surge
Imports grew 24% in February to $63.71 billion, due to gold and silver imports, according to data released by the commerce department on Monday
 "Trade deficit widens to $27.1 billion in February as imports surge")
PhonePe defers IPO listing amid geopolitical tensions, market volatility
The decision was taken due to the current geopolitical conflicts and market volatility
 "PhonePe defers IPO listing amid geopolitical tensions, market volatility")
Financial year ending soon: Key tax tasks to wrap up before March 31
With FY26 closing soon, taxpayers should review key tax actions
 "Financial year ending soon: Key tax tasks to wrap up before March 31")
Duration of Iran war uncertain, depends on Tehran's actions: Israeli envoy
Israel's ambassador to India, Azar, also cited reports of possible internal disagreement within Iran's leadership over how it has handled the conflict and its wider strategic direction
 "Duration of Iran war uncertain, depends on Tehran's actions: Israeli envoy")
HC gives Kejriwal, Sisodia time to reply to CBI plea, next hearing on Apr 6
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma listed the CBI's petition assailing the trial court's decision for hearing on April 6
 "HC gives Kejriwal, Sisodia time to reply to CBI plea, next hearing on Apr 6")
Kerala approves universal health cover for uninsured families: Details here
Scheme aims to extend medical protection to families outside existing health schemes
 "Kerala approves universal health cover for uninsured families: Details here")
Green Card fraud: How 11 Indians staged robberies in US for visa benefits
Green Card fraud: Prosecutors say suspects staged robberies at US shops so clerks could claim victim status and seek immigration benefits under the U visa programme
 "Green Card fraud: How 11 Indians staged robberies in US for visa benefits")
Every dose counts: National Vaccination Day 2026 backs immunisation for all
From the Pulse Polio campaign to new vaccines like HPV, India's immunisation programme continues to expand and protect millions from life-threatening diseases
 "Every dose counts: National Vaccination Day 2026 backs immunisation for all")
Mumbai Indians start IPL 2026 pre-season camp under coach Jayawardene
The session was overseen by head coach Mahela Jayawardene, who worked alongside bowling coaches Paras Mhambrey and Lasith Malinga, as well as fielding coach Carl Hopkinson.
 "Mumbai Indians start IPL 2026 pre-season camp under coach Jayawardene")
OnePlus may launch Nord 6 in April with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4: What to expect
The anticipated OnePlus Nord 6 could debut next month with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor and specifications similar to the China-only OnePlus Turbo 6
 "OnePlus may launch Nord 6 in April with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4: What to expect")
Silver futures slide ₹4,232 to ₹2.55 lakh/kg on weak demand, strong dollar
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for the May delivery declined by ₹4,232, or 1.63 per cent, to ₹2,55,203 per kilogram in a business turnover of 5,787 lots
 "Silver futures slide ₹4,232 to ₹2.55 lakh/kg on weak demand, strong dollar")