geopolitical tensions

Mumbai, March 6 Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty plunged by over 1 per cent on Friday after a day of relative calm, as the conflict in the Middle East entered its seventh day, driving up crude oil prices.The 30-share BSE Sensex fell by 1,097 points, or 1.37 per cent, to close at...

New Delhi, March 6 Stocks linked to the defence sector rallied on Friday, with Bharat Dynamics surging by nearly 6 per cent, as rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia increased investor interest in them.Shares of Bharat Dynamics rose by 5.78 per cent, Garden Reach Shipbuilders rallied by...

Morbi (Gujarat), March 6 – Nearly 100 ceramic manufacturing units have shut down in Morbi district of Gujarat following a disruption in fuel supplies linked to the US-Israel-Iran war. Industry representatives have warned that another 400 factories may close within days if the supply does not...

Mumbai, March 5 The rupee rebounded from its lowest level and closed with a gain of 41 paise at 91.64 against the US dollar on Thursday, driven by buying trends in domestic equity markets and suspected intervention by the RBI.According to forex analysts, the Reserve Bank appears to have...

New Delhi, March 5: Rising geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran conflict could significantly increase India's oil import bill and put pressure on the rupee, said former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Thursday.In a post on X, Amitabh Kant, who currently serves as a senior advisor to global...

New Delhi, March 5 Silver prices rose by Rs 1,844 to Rs 2.67 lakh per kilogram in futures trading on Thursday, driven by strong global trends as investors flocked to safe-haven assets amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the white...

New Delhi, March 5 Gold prices plummeted by Rs 7,600 per 10 grams and silver crashed by Rs 27,700 per kg in the national capital on Thursday, following profit-taking by investors after recent gains.According to the All India Sarafa Association, silver dropped sharply by Rs 27,700, or 9.23 per...

New Delhi, March 4 – In a swift response amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) categorically denied sensational reports alleging that Indian ports are being used as bases for US Navy operations targeting Iran.The denial came via a...

Parents in Srinagar have urged the government to evacuate students from Kashmir stranded in Iran amid escalating tensions and flight disruptions.April 4, Srinagar: Parents of students from the Kashmir Valley studying in Iran have expressed concern over the deteriorating security situation...

New Delhi, March 4 Silver and gold prices rebounded in futures trading on Wednesday, tracking firm demand in international markets as investors sought safe-haven assets amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following the US administration signaling that military operations against Iran...

New Delhi, March 3 – The Congress party is once again facing accusations of selective outrage after Sonia Gandhi criticised the Centre’s silence on the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in joint US-Israel strikes.Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia...

Mumbai, March 2 The rupee saw a steep loss of 41 paise to settle at 91.49 against the US dollar on Monday after intensified US and Israeli attacks on Iran worldwide increased risk aversion, driving up crude oil prices and increasing demand for the American currency.Massive selling in domestic...

Bengaluru, March 2 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, expressing deep concern over the escalating geopolitical tensions in parts of the Middle East and their impact on Kannadigas and other Indian nationals stranded in the region.In...

New Delhi, March 2 Travel bookings to routes connected to the Middle East are experiencing 20-25 per cent cancellations and rescheduling amid the ongoing military conflict in the region, according to the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) on Monday, reflecting the rising caution among...

Bengaluru, March 2 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to initiate evacuation preparedness, enhance diplomatic outreach, and establish an inter-ministerial mechanism to protect Kannadigas and other Indians amid escalating geopolitical tensions...

Mumbai, March 2 The benchmark stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty, plunged by over 1 per cent on Monday as investor sentiment was severely affected following a sharp rise in crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.Weak trends in global markets and heavy outflows of...

New Delhi, March 2 The IT industry body, Nasscom, has advised its member companies to avoid travel to affected areas in the Middle East and urged them to implement work-from-home (WFH) protocols for employees currently stationed in the region amid escalating tensions.In a statement, the...

New Delhi, March 1 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Sunday, strongly condemning the recent attacks on the Gulf nation and expressing India's solidarity during what he described as a difficult time.In a...

New Delhi, March 1 The combined market valuation of nine of the top-10 most valued companies declined by ₹2,18,902.09 crore last week, with Bharti Airtel experiencing the biggest drop in line with a bearish trend in the stock market.Last week, the BSE benchmark fell by 1,527.52 points, or...

Tel Aviv, February 28 – As the United States and Israel launched a major attack on targets across Iran, flights were cancelled and passengers stranded at Ben Gurion Airport shared their experiences and their plans to ensure their safety on Saturday.One passenger said, "We were instructed to...