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US-Israel conflict with Iran: Is India exploring alternative energy options amid crisis?

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Amidst Middle East geopolitical tensions, India is bolstering energy security by exploring alternative sources, with Australia and Canada offering additional gas supplies. The nation’s diversified ...

Explained: How Iran war is driving sharp rise in oil and gas prices

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Global oil prices have surged dramatically this week. The ongoing conflict involving Iran has intensified, raising fears of prolonged energy supply disruptions from the Middle ...

‘Indians been good actors’: Why US ‘agreed to let’ India resume buying Russian oil temporarily

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The US has granted India a temporary waiver to purchase Russian oil stranded at sea, aiming to stabilise global supplies amid West Asian conflict disruptions. ...

Emirates NBD bank waives ATM fees across UAE, GCC as war fears grow

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Emirates NBD is waiving ATM withdrawal fees across the UAE and GCC until March 31, 2026, to ease financial access amid regional disruptions. This move ...

In range-bound session, rupee slips 15 paisa vs Dollar

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The Indian rupee weakened against the dollar, closing at 91.75 on Friday, influenced by rising crude oil prices and foreign investor withdrawals. Despite central bank ...

Gulf tensions: Will use every policy tool to help exporters, assures Piyush Goyal

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The Indian government will utilize all policy tools and export promotion missions to support exporters facing disruptions in West Asia. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal assured ...

Fundamentals strong, can deal with oil surge: Finance ministry

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India’s strong foreign exchange reserves and low deficits provide a buffer against rising oil prices, ensuring energy security. However, a prolonged West Asia crisis could ...

Middle East tensions: Consider charges waiver for stranded ships, ports told

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Indian ports are offering relief to cargo ships stranded due to West Asian conflict. The Shipping Ministry has directed major ports to consider reducing or ...

IT’s paradox: Many women in workforce, few rainmakers

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While women constitute a significant portion of the IT workforce, a notable gap persists in their representation among top dealmakers. However, a growing number of ...

India’s medical tech sector set to get 1st dedicated fund of 1,000 crore

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India’s medtech sector is poised for growth with the launch of MedArtha Capital, a Rs 1,000 crore fund. Spearheaded by industry veterans, it aims to ...