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West Asia war digest, March 18: Stories tracking the economic fallout

West Asia war deepens economic strain as LPG shortages, LNG risks, shipping costs and polymer spikes ripple through India's energy and trade chains

Fake obesity drugs are booming globally: Lancet report raises alarm

A Lancet report warns counterfeit weight-loss injections like Ozempic and Mounjaro are spreading globally, driven by high demand and prices, raising serious risks for patients

'I love what I do': Apple CEO Tim Cook dismisses retirement rumours

Apple CEO Tim Cook's statement comes amid reports of pressure building on the company's leadership with high-ranking exits from its artificial intelligence (AI) team

Nvidia resumes production of AI chips for sale in China after US approval

CEO Jensen Huang said the company has resumed production of H200 chips after earlier pausing output due to uncertainty around regulatory clearances

Health coaching saves ₹1.72 for every ₹1 spent, cuts claims by 31%: study

Each additional coaching interaction reduced preventable claim costs by an average of ₹668

60% seats on every flight to be free to choose: DGCA rolls out new norms

Under the new rule, airlines must allocate a minimum of 60 per cent of seats on each flight without any seat selection charges

West Asia war updates: Iran's Larijani killed; Trump decries Nato snub

The West Asia conflict showed no signs of easing on Day 19, with Israel striking Iran and Tehran confirming Ali Larijani's death; Donald Trump said US-Israel operations are 'proceeding very well'

US Visa Bulletin April 2026: India's EB-2 Green Card queue jumps 11 months

US Visa Bulletin April 2026: EB-2 India sees 11-month jump as USCIS opens filing window for Indian green card applicants

Who was Ali Larijani, Iran's security chief killed in Israeli airstrike?

Iran said that security chief Ali Larijani was killed in an Israeli airstrike, along with his son and aides, in one of the most significant hits to its leadership since the conflict began

Iran confirms national security chief Ali Larijani killed in Israeli strike

The Secretariat of Iran's Supreme National Security Council said Ali Larijani was killed along with his son Mortaza Larijani, and SNSC deputy for security Alireza Bayat

IMD forecasts rain, storms across India; light drizzle likely in Delhi

IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several parts of India, with light drizzle expected in Delhi, as temperatures fluctuate across regions

India not facing energy crisis, domestic LPG capacity ramped up: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said supply remains steady, citing economic resilience and policy measures

Iran's top security officials, Ali Larijani killed in airstrike: Israel

Israeli officials claimed airstrikes targeted senior Iranian leader Ali Larijani overnight, with no clarity yet on whether he was killed or injured

Can restaurants add an 'LPG crisis charge' to your bill? Law explained

As restaurants cite rising commercial LPG costs for the surcharge, here is what Indian law permits and where it draws a clear line

Canada Express Entry invites 362 for permanent residency, CRS cut-off 742

Canada's latest Express Entry draw invited 362 PNP candidates, with a CRS cut-off of 742, continuing targeted selection trends

White, pink, green or brown: Can 'coloured noise' improve your sleep?

Coloured noise is gaining popularity as a sleep aid. Here's what experts say about how these sounds work, their benefits, and the risks to be aware of

From Indian schools to China's chips, how cyber attack targets are shifting

India's educational institutions were the most heavily targeted sector in Asia-Pacific in 2025 with the country experiencing the highest average attack volume, at around 7,684 weekly attacks

Green card, H-1B, US visa holders can now travel to Argentina visa-free

Indians with valid US visas including H-1B and B1/B2 can now enter Argentina without applying for a separate visa under new rules (154)

Renault launches Duster 2026 in India: Check price, features, specs

Renault has reintroduced the Duster in India with three powertrains and five trims, as it targets a comeback in the mid-size SUV segment

Think your father's property is yours by right? Not always: Court ruling

Not all family property is shared by birthright, ownership depends on whether assets are ancestral or self-acquired