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Petrol dealers may face cash crunch as OMCs seek advance payments
Dealers warn of reduced fuel orders as refiners end credit supply amid losses on petrol and diesel sales with retail prices unchanged
 "Petrol dealers may face cash crunch as OMCs seek advance payments")
Centre clears IFFCO's nano NPK fertilisers under FCO amid West Asia war
Approval of nano NPK products aims to cut reliance on conventional fertilisers and ease supply pressures amid gas shortages linked to West Asia conflict
 "Centre clears IFFCO's nano NPK fertilisers under FCO amid West Asia war")
Daily urea production poised to jump 22% by Mar-end as LNG supplies up 23%
The 52 MMSCMD LNG requirement is based on the average natural gas consumption by urea making units in the last six months (September 2025-February 2026)
 "Daily urea production poised to jump 22% by Mar-end as LNG supplies up 23%")
West Asia war-triggered LPG shortage and a case of reverse migration
From gig and contractual workers to street vendors and students, struggle is now part of everyday life
 "West Asia war-triggered LPG shortage and a case of reverse migration")
Policy engine powers India-UK academic ties: British Council CEO McDonald
With nine UK universities receiving approval to establish operations in India over the past year, the number is expected to rise to 15 in the near future
 "Policy engine powers India-UK academic ties: British Council CEO McDonald")
West Asia war: Shivalik, Nanda Devi can meet just a day's LPG demand
War-hit routes and contract-locked supplies squeeze availability
 "West Asia war: Shivalik, Nanda Devi can meet just a day's LPG demand")
Microsoft considers legal action over $50 billion Amazon-OpenAI deal
The dispute centers on whether OpenAI can offer Frontier via AWS without violating the Microsoft partnership, which requires the start-up's models to be accessed
 "Microsoft considers legal action over $50 billion Amazon-OpenAI deal")
Rupee hits record low of 92.64/$ on importer demand, thin dollar liquidity
Currency weakens on importer demand and thin dollar liquidity, with trade deficit concerns and Fed policy outlook weighing on sentiment
 "Rupee hits record low of 92.64/$ on importer demand, thin dollar liquidity")
Liverpool vs Galatasaray UEFA Champions League live time and streaming
Head coach Arne Slot acknowledged that his team underperformed in the first leg but remains confident.
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If war ends soon, most emerging mkts in APAC can absorb blow: Louis Kuijs
Rising oil prices from the US-Israel-Iran conflict threaten Asia's growth, widening deficits, fuelling inflation, and testing energy security across major economies
 "If war ends soon, most emerging mkts in APAC can absorb blow: Louis Kuijs")
Barcelona vs Newcastle UEFA Champions League live match time and streaming
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick admitted that his team "didn't make a good game" in the first leg and has called on his players to perform "much better" if they hope to reach the QF for a 3rd time.
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US states, cities sue Trump over his move to scrap climate regulations
The suit, which also follows an earlier challenge filed by a coalition of environmental groups, also includes the states of Michigan, Connecticut, and Virginia and cities of New York, Boston, Chicago
 "US states, cities sue Trump over his move to scrap climate regulations")
Datanomics: India becomes 82nd country to allow passive euthanasia
India permits only passive euthanasia, which is recognised in 82 countries globally. Active euthanasia, which involves a deliberate act of mercy killing, is legal in just 10 countries
 "Datanomics: India becomes 82nd country to allow passive euthanasia")
Pakistan developing missiles that could strike US, says Tulsi Gabbard
The US National Intelligence Director said Islamabad's long-range ballistic missile efforts may evolve into intercontinental systems capable of targeting the American mainland
 "Pakistan developing missiles that could strike US, says Tulsi Gabbard")
IAEA says status of Iran's Isfahan enrichment facility remains unknown
A projectile hit an area near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant on Tuesday evening, however it caused no damage or injuries, Iran told the IAEA
 "IAEA says status of Iran's Isfahan enrichment facility remains unknown")
Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian airlines for another month
The Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) made the decision through a fresh Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). The notice was issued days before the previous one was set to expire on March 23
 "Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian airlines for another month")
Green transition will require shakeup of fiscal architecture: Suman Bery
India's green transition needs fiscal reform, says NITI Aayog's Suman Bery, as global energy shifts and supply risks reshape opportunities for the Global South
 "Green transition will require shakeup of fiscal architecture: Suman Bery")
Multiple triggers in MFI space may be offset by near-term headwinds
Improving asset quality and disbursement trends support outlook, but risks from Bihar legislation, geopolitics, and climate factors may weigh on growth
 "Multiple triggers in MFI space may be offset by near-term headwinds")
India's consumer courts struggle with empty Benches, says report
Consumer Justice Report flags empty benches, rising pendency and falling efficiency, as vacancies and delays weaken justice delivery and erode consumer confidence
 "India's consumer courts struggle with empty Benches, says report")
Gulshan group ties up with IHCL for Taj-branded residences in Noida
Realty company to invest ₹1,000 crore in project featuring 57 floors; construction to be completed by 2031
 "Gulshan group ties up with IHCL for Taj-branded residences in Noida")