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PM Narendra Modi Calls for Unity Amid Global Crisis, Inaugurates Noida International Airport Modi Urges Citizens to Prioritize National Interest and Unity Noida, March 28 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called on citizens to work with dedication and unity to tackle global challenges...

India Has Adequate Fertilizer Stocks, No Need to Panic Amid West Asia Tensions: J P NaddaNew Delhi, March 27: Union Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister J P Nadda on Friday assured that India has sufficient fertilizer reserves to meet farmers’ needs, stating there is no reason for concern...

Panaji, March 25 Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Wednesday that there is no shortage of domestic LPG cylinders or petroleum products in the state, urging people not to resort to panic buying.Long queues have been seen outside petrol pumps across the coastal state since last night...

Mumbai, March 25 Stock markets rallied for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closing nearly 2 per cent higher, as crude oil prices dropped and global markets advanced amid hopes of de-escalation in the war in West Asia.The 30-share BSE Sensex...

New Delhi, March 25 Gold prices rose by Rs 5,091 to Rs 1.44 lakh per 10 grams in futures trading on Wednesday, driven by strong global trends and a weak US dollar.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for the April contract increased by Rs 5,091, or 3.66 per cent, to Rs 1,44,003 per 10 grams...

Bhopal, March 25 Madhya Pradesh Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Minister Govind Singh Rajput said on Wednesday that there is no shortage of petrol and diesel in the state, and people should not believe rumors."Petrol and diesel are available in sufficient quantities. They are...

Crude Oil Prices Decline Over 4% on Geopolitical Developments Crude Oil Futures Drop in Futures Trading New Delhi, March 25 – Crude oil prices experienced a significant decline on Wednesday, falling by more than 4 per cent to Rs 8,340 per barrel in futures trading on the Multi Commodity Exchange...

Crude Oil Prices Drop Amid Ceasefire Hopes, Offering Temporary Relief to India New Delhi, March 25 – International crude oil prices experienced a significant decline on Wednesday, driven by growing hopes for a ceasefire in the West Asia region. Brent crude futures fell by 7 per cent to a day’s...

Opposition Targets Government Over Foreign Policy, Economy in Lok Sabha Debate on Finance Bill 2026 Sharp Political Divide Emerges During Finance Bill Discussion New Delhi, March 24: A heated debate unfolded in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday as opposition leaders accused the government of compromising...

Crude Oil Prices Rebound on MCX Amid West Asia Tensions, Global Markets Stay Volatile Crude Oil Gains ₹204 in Futures Trade Crude oil prices rebounded in futures trading on Tuesday, rising by ₹204 to ₹8,549 per barrel, as geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia continued to influence market...

Gold Futures Extend Losses in Domestic Market New Delhi, March 24 Gold prices continued their downward trend on Tuesday, declining by Rs 2,260 to Rs 1.37 lakh per 10 grams in futures trading, marking the fifth consecutive session of losses amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding geopolitical...

New Delhi, March 23 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Monday that India has transformed every sector and is now moving forward at a rapid pace of development, with visible results replacing the slow progress of the past.Addressing an event here, the Prime Minister said that India today...

Mumbai, March 23 India needs to closely monitor the evolving situation in West Asia and take proactive measures to limit the impact of spillover effects, as the country is dependent on crude oil imports, the Reserve Bank's bulletin said on Monday.However, the March bulletin noted that India's...

RBI Bulletin Highlights Global Market Volatility, Economic Resilience of India Mumbai, March 23, 2026 – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its latest bulletin noted that the conflict in West Asiaand fresh US trade investigations have contributed to increased volatility in global markets...

IEA Warns of Major Economic Fallout from Middle East Energy Disruptions Iran War Damages Over 40 Energy Assets Across Nine Countries Canberra, March 23 – The International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol has warned that the Iran war is causing severe and widespread damage to...

Silver Prices Plunge to Lowest Futures Levels in India Silver Futures Drop Significantly New Delhi, March 23 – Silver prices experienced a sharp decline in futures trading on Monday, reaching their lowest levels in recent history. The price fell by Rs 20,409 to Rs 2.06 lakh per kilogram.Market...

Rupee Falls to Record Low of 93.94 Against US Dollar The rupee declined sharply on Monday, reaching a record low of 93.94 against the US dollar. The depreciation was driven by the ongoing war in West Asia, which has kept global crude oil prices elevated, and the strength of the US dollar...

IEA Chief Warns of Global Economic Threat Amid Middle East Energy Turmoil Escalating Tensions Trigger Largest Oil Supply Disruption New Delhi, March 23 – The International Energy Agency (IEA) chief, Fatih Birol, has issued a stark warning that the global economy faces a significant threat due to...

Indian Equity Markets Open Sharply Lower Amid Geopolitical Concerns Mumbai, March 23 – Domestic equity benchmarks experienced a significant downturn at the start of the trading week on Monday, driven by escalating tensions in West Asia and rising crude oil prices.The Sensex was at 72,977.34...

AC Manufacturers Turn Cautious as Unseasonal Rains, Rising Costs Threaten Summer Demand Weather Disruptions Cloud Early Summer Sales Outlook New Delhi, March 22: Air conditioner manufacturers in India are adopting a cautious stance after unseasonal rainfall, driven by western disturbances, swept...