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India’s LPG crisis: How the West Asia war disrupted gas supply | US-Iran war | Crude oil

The ongoing war in West Asia has disrupted LPG supplies to India. Restaurants are limiting operations and customers are panic buying cylinders.

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Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 8:39 PM IST

Watch: LS Speaker’s first remarks after no-confidence motion was defeated | Lok Sabha | Parliament

Om Birla, speaking in the Lok Sabha on the no-confidence motion moved against him, said the Chair does not belong to one person and that he will uphold constitutional dignity in the Parliament.

Icon YoutubeWatch: LS Speaker’s first remarks after no-confidence motion was defeated | Lok Sabha | Parliament
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 8:26 PM IST

Oil tanker reaches India: Vessel ‘Shenlong’ carrying Saudi crude enters India via Strait of Hormuz

An Indian-captained crude oil tanker carrying 135,335 metric tonnes of Saudi crude reached Mumbai after briefly switching off its tracking system to cross the Strait of Hormuz in dark mode.

Icon YoutubeOil tanker reaches India: Vessel ‘Shenlong’ carrying Saudi crude enters India via Strait of Hormuz
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 8:16 PM IST

Explained: What are Iran’s 3 conditions for peace? | US-Iran war | West Asia conflict | Crude oil

As the US–Israel war with Iran intensifies, Tehran has laid down three clear conditions for a ceasefire: recognition of its rights, payment of reparations, and guarantees against future attacks.

Icon YoutubeExplained: What are Iran’s 3 conditions for peace? | US-Iran war | West Asia conflict | Crude oil
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 8:03 PM IST

Watch: 9 dead in massive fire at building in Delhi's Palam

Nine members of a family, including three children, died after a fire broke out in a multi-storey residential building in southwest Delhi's Palam area on Wednesday morning, officials said.

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Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 7:51 PM IST

West Asia War fallout: Top losers and what investors should do

As the war in West Asia escalates, Indian markets are feeling the heat. From oil companies to banks and infrastructure giants, several stocks have taken a sharp hit. Here’s what’s driving the fall

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Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 7:36 PM IST

Induction cooktops explained: Why they work only with certain utensils | LPG crisis | West Asia war

Rising tensions in West Asia are triggering fears of LPG supply disruptions in India. As concerns grow over the Strait of Hormuz shipping route, many households are buying induction

Icon YoutubeInduction cooktops explained: Why they work only with certain utensils | LPG crisis | West Asia war
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 7:25 PM IST

India's crude supply secure, LPG production increased: Hardeep Puri | West Asia war | LPG crisis

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri told Parliament on Thursday that India is not facing any shortage of crude oil or LPG, even as tensions in West Asia

Icon YoutubeIndia's crude supply secure, LPG production increased: Hardeep Puri | West Asia war | LPG crisis
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 7:11 PM IST

How US tariff cuts restarted Punjab’s textile and engineering factories | Trade war | Trump tariffs

US tariffs cuts have revived Punjab's textile and engineering sectors. Factories in Ludhiana, once running at 70-75% capacity, are ramping up production, restarting expansions, and planning to hire

Icon YoutubeHow US tariff cuts restarted Punjab’s textile and engineering factories | Trade war | Trump tariffs
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 7:00 PM IST

'Better days are back’: How Tiruppur’s looms are humming again, but West Asia war threatens recovery

After months of tariff shocks and lost orders, India’s knitwear capital, Tiruppur, is finally seeing business return. Export enquiries are rising, and factories are restarting production.

Icon Youtube'Better days are back’: How Tiruppur’s looms are humming again, but West Asia war threatens recovery
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 6:48 PM IST

Donald Trump seeks help in Strait of Hormuz. Allies say no | US-Iran war | Crude oil

Several US allies have declined Donald Trump’s request to send naval escorts to the Strait of Hormuz to protect global shipping. Countries like the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, and France

Icon YoutubeDonald Trump seeks help in Strait of Hormuz. Allies say no | US-Iran war | Crude oil
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 6:14 PM IST

LPG relief for India: 'Shivalik' LPG carrier will reach India today: Govt | Strait of Hormuz | Iran

LPG relief for India: 'Shivalik' LPG carrier will reach India today: Govt | Strait of Hormuz | Iran

Icon YoutubeLPG relief for India: 'Shivalik' LPG carrier will reach India today: Govt | Strait of Hormuz | Iran
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 5:34 PM IST

Big relief for India: LPG tanker Nanda Devi arrives at Gujarat coast | West Asia war | US-Iran war

After Shivalik, another LPG tanker, Nanda Devi, arrived in India on Tuesday, carrying more than 47,000 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The vessel arrived at Gujarat’s Vadinar Port

Icon YoutubeBig relief for India: LPG tanker Nanda Devi arrives at Gujarat coast | West Asia war | US-Iran war
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 5:13 PM IST

Can ethanol cookstoves be the answer to India’s LPG woes? | LPG crisis | West Asia war | US-Iran war

Amid fears of LPG shortages due to the ongoing West Asia crisis, ethanol cookstoves are emerging as a potential alternative for Indian households. But can they really replace LPG?

Icon YoutubeCan ethanol cookstoves be the answer to India’s LPG woes? | LPG crisis | West Asia war | US-Iran war
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 4:52 PM IST

India’s ‘desi GPS’ in trouble? Why NavIC Is down to just 3 satellites | What is NavIC? | Isro

India’s homegrown GPS system NavIC is facing a setback after a key satellite failure, leaving only about three fully functional satellites. What caused this issue, why atomic clocks matter, and how it

Icon YoutubeIndia’s ‘desi GPS’ in trouble? Why NavIC Is down to just 3 satellites | What is NavIC? | Isro
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 4:40 PM IST

Watch: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar files Rajya Sabha nomination

Bihar saw a major political development on Thursday as the sitting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha in Patna, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah present at the even

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Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 2:57 PM IST

IAF, Indian Army conduct para-drop exercise over Uttarakhand's Tehri Lake

Watch the Indian Air Force and Indian Army perform a joint para-drop exercise over Tehri Lake in Uttarakhand on March 8, demonstrating precision airborne operations and military readiness.

Icon YoutubeIAF, Indian Army conduct para-drop exercise over Uttarakhand's Tehri Lake
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 2:27 PM IST

Kabul airstrike explained: 400 dead, Afghanistan accuses Pakistan, tensions surge

A deadly airstrike in Kabul has triggered global alarm. Afghanistan says a hospital was hit, killing 400. Pakistan denies it. Here’s what we know and why this could mark a dangerous turning point.

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Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:54 AM IST

West Asia War’s economic shock: How India Inc is being impacted | Crude oil | US-Iran war | LPG

As the war in Iran enters its third week, its ripple effects are now hitting India’s economy. From fuel shortages and factory disruptions to export losses and rising costs, multiple sectors are under

Icon YoutubeWest Asia War’s economic shock: How India Inc is being impacted | Crude oil | US-Iran war | LPG
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:49 AM IST

India’s data centre boom: Powering the AI future or straining resources?

The viral Ghibli-style AI portrait trend on ChatGPT looked like harmless fun — but it revealed something much bigger about the massive infrastructure powering artificial intelligence.

Icon YoutubeIndia’s data centre boom: Powering the AI future or straining resources?
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 7:37 PM IST