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Opec+ agrees to boost oil output by 206,000 bpd when Hormuz reopens
Other group members such as Russia are unable to increase output due to Western sanctions and damage to infrastructure inflicted during the war with Ukraine
 "Opec+ agrees to boost oil output by 206,000 bpd when Hormuz reopens")
BJP's two-pronged approach in Assam ahead of high-stakes Assembly polls
BJP blends welfare outreach to women with identity politics in Assam, as Himanta Biswa Sarma eyes a second term amid rising concerns over polarisation
 "BJP's two-pronged approach in Assam ahead of high-stakes Assembly polls")
Iran war starts pinching US as gas prices, transport costs surge
The average price of petrol in the US has increased to $4.09 a gallon on Friday, up more than one dollar from just before the war and the highest level since August 2022
 "Iran war starts pinching US as gas prices, transport costs surge")
Britain woos Anthropic to expand after clash with Pentagon: Report
The US government blacklisted Anthropic,designating the company a national-security supply-chain risk after it refused to allow the military to use AI chatbot Claude for US surveillance
 "Britain woos Anthropic to expand after clash with Pentagon: Report")
West Asia conflict: Another Indian LPG vessel crosses Strait of Hormuz
7 Indian-flagged ships have crossed the strait so far; number of stranded vessels down to 17 from 28 at start of war
 "West Asia conflict: Another Indian LPG vessel crosses Strait of Hormuz")
Trump vows strikes on Iran's infra after US pilot rescued in 'daring op'
But also says a deal with tehran could conclude on Monday
 "Trump vows strikes on Iran's infra after US pilot rescued in 'daring op'")
In times of market volatility, stagger capital deployment: Rajesh Saluja
Amid market turmoil, ASK Wealth's Rajesh Saluja urges investors to stay disciplined on asset allocation, avoid panic, and use staggered investing to navigate volatility
 "In times of market volatility, stagger capital deployment: Rajesh Saluja")
IPO pipeline strengthens as 38 companies file draft papers in March
This marks a sharp jump from 22 filings in March 2025 and 16 in March 2024, data from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) showed, indicating a stronger pipeline of public issues
 "IPO pipeline strengthens as 38 companies file draft papers in March")
Market playbook under strain amid West Asia war; downside seen limited
The median fall across key global events since 2003-including the Lebanon War, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the Israel-Hamas war-stands at around 7 per cent
 "Market playbook under strain amid West Asia war; downside seen limited")
Poll neutrality at risk if EC relies on contestants: Justice Nagarathna
Justice Nagarathna said elections are not merely periodic events but a mechanism through which political authority is constituted
 "Poll neutrality at risk if EC relies on contestants: Justice Nagarathna")
Families of AI171 crash victims seek release of black box data, write to PM
The aircraft burst into flames, killing 241 out of 242 people onboard and 19 individuals on the ground
 "Families of AI171 crash victims seek release of black box data, write to PM")
Duty concessions to SEZ for DTA clearances likely to find few takers
Modest duty cuts and complex conditions may limit SEZ units' appetite for concessional DTA clearances despite the government's intent to boost capacity use
 "Duty concessions to SEZ for DTA clearances likely to find few takers")
Street Signs: Nifty logs sixth weekly fall, sliding into your DMs, more
A clear reversal in market leadership played out across major sectoral indices between FY25 and FY26
 "Street Signs: Nifty logs sixth weekly fall, sliding into your DMs, more")
Hospital stocks likely to be in pink of health on demand, expansion
Expansion plans, demand drivers to help boost revenue, say analysts; Apollo Hospitals top pick for most
 "Hospital stocks likely to be in pink of health on demand, expansion")
Artemis II mission: In lunar glow, India's space supply chain may take off
The biggest Artemis II mission suppliers are deepening their presence in the country
 "Artemis II mission: In lunar glow, India's space supply chain may take off")
The new retail clock is ticking, and it's just 60 minutes to your closet
60-minute fashion delivery is reshaping retail, as stores double as fulfilment hubs and brands test new economics in India's fast-evolving Q-commerce landscape
 "The new retail clock is ticking, and it's just 60 minutes to your closet")
Reimagined by crises: Why the United States' Constitution is doomed to fail
A sweeping history traces the US Constitution's roots to medieval England, arguing it was shaped by crisis and expansion rather than pure ideals of liberty
 "Reimagined by crises: Why the United States' Constitution is doomed to fail")
An oil shock, a green opportunity for India's clean energy transition
A global supply squeeze is nudging India faster towards renewables, even as China stays far ahead
 "An oil shock, a green opportunity for India's clean energy transition")
Improving job quality: India needs to generate more productive employment
Revamped PLFS offers sharper labour data, but reveals a deeper concern-India's workforce remains trapped in low-quality jobs with weak wage growth
 "Improving job quality: India needs to generate more productive employment")
US pharma tariffs: CDMOs with innovator exposure likely to take a hit
Branded, patented pharma companies that have not agreed to lower drug prices via MFN agreements will face 100 per cent tariffs
 "US pharma tariffs: CDMOs with innovator exposure likely to take a hit")