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Congress waiting like 'political vulture' to exploit West Asia war: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kaynes Semicon semiconductor facility at Sanand GIDC, Ahmedabad (Gujarat) on March 31, 2026 — India's second ope...
Iran war shock: Middle East conflict could cut 1 ppt from India’s FY27 GDP outlook
A persistent Middle East conflict — triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran that began February 28, 2026 — could reduce India's real GDP growth for FY2026-27 ...
Trade Relief Measures for Exporters
The Reserve Bank of India issued "The Reserve Bank of India (Trade Relief Measures) Directions, 2026" (Press Release 2025-2026/2362, March 31, 2026), formall...
Reserve Bank of India (Trade Relief Measures) Directions, 2026
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on March 31, 2026, issued the RBI (Trade Relief Measures) Directions, 2026 (Reference: RBI/2025-26/263, DOR.STR.REC.No.455/21...
10 India-bound ships carrying energy cargo stuck in Persian Gulf
At least 10 India-bound ships carrying energy cargo — crude oil, LPG, and LNG — are stranded in the Persian Gulf, unable to transit the Strait of Hormuz due ...
As the US talks of seizing Kharg, 3 problems and an ominous precedent
US President Trump publicly mused about seizing Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export terminal in the Persian Gulf, as a way to pressure Tehran and gain lever...
Iran-Israel war LIVE updates: Iran executes two more convicted of links to banned opposition; power outage in parts of Tehran
The US-Israel conflict with Iran (Operation Epic Fury, launched February 28, 2026) has entered its second month with the Strait of Hormuz remaining largely c...
Amid rising geopolitical tensions and trade restrictions, AI emerges as key driver of global trade growth: McKinsey
A McKinsey Global Institute report titled "Geopolitics and the Geometry of Global Trade: 2026 Update" found that AI hardware shipments — chips, servers, and ...
Kuwait says oil tanker hit in Iranian attack at Dubai port; crew safe
On March 31, 2026, an Iranian drone struck the Kuwait-flagged Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) Al Salmi while it was anchored approximately 31 nautical miles ...
Donald Trump willing to end war without reopening Strait of Hormuz, says Wall Street Journal
According to a Wall Street Journal report, US President Donald Trump told senior aides he is willing to wind down military operations against Iran even if th...
Centre approves pulses, oilseed procurement in UP, Haryana and Karnataka
The Union Agriculture Minister approved the Price Support Scheme (PSS) proposal for safflower procurement for the Rabi 2025-26 season in select states The ap...
Piyush Goyal discusses early implementation of India-EU FTA with European Parliament delegation
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met a European Parliament delegation led by Angelika Niebler to discuss pathways for the early implementation of the India-EU ...
"Unfortunate for India," Ex R&AW Chief hints at probable inflation if West Asia situation escalates
Former R&AW Chief Vikram Sood warned that escalating conflict in West Asia poses a direct inflation threat to India, projecting the crisis would become acute...
India diesel exports jump 20% in March amid Iran war
India's diesel exports rose approximately 20% in March 2026, driven by exceptionally high gross refining margins (GRMs) for middle distillates following the ...
Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks – Credit Facilities) Amendment Directions, 2026 (Revised)
The Reserve Bank of India issued revised Commercial Banks Credit Facilities Directions, 2026 (Notification RBI/2025-26/254, dated March 30, 2026), supersedin...
Design in India or lose subsidy, IT & electronic minister Ashwini Vaishnaw tells electronics companies
Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw warned electronics companies that they must build in-house design capabilities in India or lose access to ...
Energy imports from Africa are steadily on the rise as India diversifies to plug Hormuz gap
India has been steadily increasing crude oil and LNG imports from African producers — particularly Nigeria, Angola, and other West African suppliers — as a d...
U.S.-Israel-Iran war puts India’s EV gap in focus
The escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in West Asia has renewed focus on India's structural vulnerability arising from its nea...
IBC amendments to speed up resolutions, boost stakeholder value, says Finance Minister
The Lok Sabha passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill 2025 on March 30, 2026, introducing a package of 12 amendments aimed at speeding up ...
A flame the state cannot guarantee
India's LPG supply system came under severe stress following the eruption of the US-Iran military conflict on February 28, 2026, which effectively closed the...