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The White House has issued a strong warning to Iran over any attempt to disrupt oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most critical energy routes.

The Donald Trump administration has launched fresh trade investigations into 16 major economies, including India and China, under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974. Could new tariffs

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Ground Report | The West Asia conflict is now being felt in India’s kitchens. Business Standard’s Anna Priyadarshini speaks to dhabas and local eateries in Delhi's ITO, CP and Paharganj

The conflict in West Asia is no longer just a distant geopolitical crisis. Across India, restaurants and hotels are running out of cooking gas, menus are shrinking, and some eateries are shutting down

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The dollar index is staying firmly above 99.50 mark on Friday amid Middle East conflicts showing no signs of abating which is leading to fear of rising inflation. Oil is seen rising around $100 per barrel due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid conflict involving the United States (US), Israel, and Iran. The DXY is poised for its second consecutive weekly gain and marks the highest levels since November 2025, bolstered by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The dollar index, that measures the greenback against a basket of currencies is quoting at 99.63, up 0.13% on the day and set for a 0.5% addition this week. Expectations for the US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts have been reduced as oil-driven inflation complicates the US policy path. More cues will be taken from the US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index report for January, which is due on Friday. 


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In his first comments as Supreme Leader, Khamenei said the critical Strait of Hormuz would remain closed as a means of leverage and that all US bases in the region should be closed immediately

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Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Friday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices were trading 1.89 per cent and 2.16 per cent down, respectively.

LPG supplies are tightening across cities, with long delivery delays and limited stock; restaurants and households in several cities are facing shortages

Workers cook food using firewood instead of cooking gas outside a restaurant amid disruptions in commercial LPG supply in Bengaluru | REUTERS

Income Tax Department has asked brokers to deposit excess securities transaction tax collected from clients for FY24 and earlier years along with interest

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A large Canadian study finds toddlers who consume more ultra-processed foods may show slightly higher anxiety, aggression and hyperactivity by age five

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A total of 40.82 million equity shares of R Systems, valued at approximately ₹1362.07 crore, changed hands on the BSE and NSE during the session

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