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India faces oil shock as Iran war intensifies and supply risks grow
US and Israeli strikes that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have deepened open conflict with Iran and rattled West Asia, disrupting sea routes via Strait of Hormuz, fuelling oil price spike
 "India faces oil shock as Iran war intensifies and supply risks grow")
Equity markets brace for impact as conflict in West Asia escalates
Escalating US-Iran tensions and fears of Strait of Hormuz disruptions are set to trigger a risk-off trade, with equities under pressure and oil, gold and safe-haven assets likely to gain
 "Equity markets brace for impact as conflict in West Asia escalates")
UPI volumes dip in February on fewer days even as daily averages rise
UPI transactions fell month-on-month in February due to the shorter month, but daily volumes and values increased, reflecting steady digital payment adoption across channels
 "UPI volumes dip in February on fewer days even as daily averages rise")
Economists project FY27 growth to be over 7% in the new GDP series
Economists expect India's FY27 growth to exceed 7 per cent under the new GDP series, supported by capex push and consumption, though trade tensions and El Nino risks loom
 "Economists project FY27 growth to be over 7% in the new GDP series")
10 people killed as protests at US missions rock cities across Pakistan
All 10 people were killed in firing in Karachi when protesters tried to storm the US Consulate in the port city
 "10 people killed as protests at US missions rock cities across Pakistan")
Net GST revenue collection up 7.9% at ₹1.61 trillion in February
In absolute numbers, the net GST revenue is the third highest in the last six months after January at ₹1.70 trn and October at ₹1.69 trn
 "Net GST revenue collection up 7.9% at ₹1.61 trillion in February")
Ships avoid Hormuz as Iran raises threats and conflict in West Asia spreads
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial chokepoint for energy markets because a fifth of the world's seaborne oil and liquefied natural gas typically passes through each day
 "Ships avoid Hormuz as Iran raises threats and conflict in West Asia spreads")
T20 World Cup 2026 semis: Teams qualified, date, time, venue, reserve day
India semifinal match date and time: In the second semifinal of T20 World Cup 2026, England will face Suryakumar Yadav's Team India on March 5 (Thursday) at 7 PM IST.
It will be reasonable to go slow on AI regulations, says Jules Polonetsky
Jules Polonetsky says India's DPDP Act lays a workable foundation for AI governance, even as global consensus on regulation remains elusive
 "It will be reasonable to go slow on AI regulations, says Jules Polonetsky")
Cities need new model to become resource-efficient, inclusive, and liveable
As cities grow, the most important component of planning, its "spine", should be transportation, to connect the periphery and enable movement within the city
 "Cities need new model to become resource-efficient, inclusive, and liveable")
CIA tracked Iranian leaders for months before strikes, says report
The intelligence was shared with Israeli officials, and the timing of this weekend's strikes was adjusted in part because of that information
 "CIA tracked Iranian leaders for months before strikes, says report")
AI could mean transformation, not destruction, for India's IT industry
Indian IT firms are not uniform entities. Specialised companies, such as Persistent or KPIT, have constructed moats based on deep domain knowledge and long-standing customer relationships
 "AI could mean transformation, not destruction, for India's IT industry")
Algo Rhythm: Indian technology industry's 'Yin and a Yang' moment
Country's tech industry generates $300 bn annual revenue
 "Algo Rhythm: Indian technology industry's 'Yin and a Yang' moment")
Brace for impact: US-Israeli attack threatens global stability
No European ally participated in the attacks, although several have called for Iran to show restraint
 "Brace for impact: US-Israeli attack threatens global stability")
Modi-Carney meet on Monday to see launch of free trade agreement talks
Signing of 10-year uranium supply pact also on agenda
 "Modi-Carney meet on Monday to see launch of free trade agreement talks")
Heritage tech: AI helps keep traditional knowledge alive and accessible
From BharatiyaGPT to tribal language apps, AI is reshaping how India preserves, decodes and revitalises its ancient knowledge systems
 "Heritage tech: AI helps keep traditional knowledge alive and accessible")
A new beginning: New GDP series has improved the scope of estimation
Several elements have been introduced in the new series. For instance, the functions of multi-activity enterprises have been segregated, which will provide a clearer picture
 "A new beginning: New GDP series has improved the scope of estimation")
GIFT City witnesses surge in fund commitments, investor base in Q3
Fund management at GIFT-IFSC accelerated in FY26 Q3, with higher commitments, rising investor participation and growing traction in newly launched retail schemes
 "GIFT City witnesses surge in fund commitments, investor base in Q3")
Crude oil prices, competition likely to dull paint makers' margins
Paint stocks slipped in FY26 Q3 as weak decorative demand, intense competition and rising crude oil prices outweighed hopes of a volume-led recovery
 "Crude oil prices, competition likely to dull paint makers' margins")
Indian among 58 injured as three people killed in UAE in Iranian strikes
According to a list released by the authorities, the nationalities of those injured also include Pakistani, Nepalese, and Bangladeshi expatriates
 "Indian among 58 injured as three people killed in UAE in Iranian strikes")