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New Delhi, March 16 Gold prices started the week on a negative note, declining by ₹2,225 to ₹1.56 lakh per 10 grams in the futures trade on Monday amid a bearish sentiment in overseas markets and a strong US dollar.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold futures for April delivery depreciated by...

Washington, March 16 – US fighter jets have targeted military positions near the Chabahar Free Trade Zone, according to reports.The sounds of explosions were heard in the area behind the Chabahar Free Trade Zone, Al Jazeera reported, citing Voice of America’s Persian-language service.The...

New Delhi, March 15 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar began a two-day visit to Brussels on Sunday to hold talks with his counterparts from the member states of the 27-nation European Union.This is the first high-level visit from India to Brussels, headquarters of the EU, after the two...

Jammu, March 14 Prime Minister Narendra Modi's global standing has helped India secure its energy supplies amidst the escalating military conflict between Iran and the US, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Saturday.He stated that the war situation had led to either a reduction or complete...

Chandigarh, March 12 The Punjab Assembly on Thursday passed a unanimous resolution stating that the failure of the Centre's foreign policy has led to a shortage and increase in the price of LPG, causing hardship to people across the country.The resolution was moved by Food and Civil Supplies...

Washington, March 12 – US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that energy markets could face short-term disruptions as the conflict involving Iran affects oil flows, but insisted that the impact would likely be temporary and that military operations would eventually stabilize global energy...

Washington, March 10 – Oil prices remained near $90 a barrel on Tuesday as the conflict involving Iran sent shockwaves through global energy markets, raising fears of prolonged supply disruptions through the critical Strait of Hormuz and prompting US lawmakers to propose emergency measures to...

Washington, March 8 – US President Donald Trump said he was not concerned about rising fuel prices despite the ongoing war with Iran, arguing that global oil markets have enough supply and that any price spike would be temporary.Speaking to reporters during a press briefing aboard Air Force...

Bhadohi (UP), March 7 Labourers from the Bhadohi district who are currently working in Israel are reported to be safe amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US-Israel, though their families have expressed concern for their security, officials said on Saturday.Assistant Labour...

Washington, March 7 – The United States lost 92,000 jobs in February, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, signaling potential weakness in the US economy.Nonfarm payrolls fell by 92,000 from the previous month, marking the third decline in payrolls over the past five...

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, March 4 The US-Israeli war on Iran has begun, and its negative impact is being felt in Maharashtra's industrial units due to disruptions in the global supply chain. An industry organization here stated that containers intended to transport automobile components to...

New Delhi, March 4 The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has set up a control room to assist those affected by the escalating crisis in West Asia.The MEA has said that almost one crore Indian citizens live in West Asia, and their safety and well-being is of "utmost priority" for New Delhi...

New Delhi, March 3 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a telephone conversation with his Cypriot counterpart, Constantinos Kombos, on Tuesday, discussing the current situation in West Asia.Following the conversation, EAM Jaishankar posted on X: "Spoke with FM Constantinos Kombos...

Bengaluru, March 3 – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticised Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday for his comments on sensitive international issues during the ongoing conflict between Israel-US and Iran, accusing him of making impulsive remarks on India’s foreign policy.In a...

New Delhi, March 2 CMA CGM, the French container shipping giant, has imposed an emergency surcharges ranging from USD 2,000 to USD 4,000 per container on cargo moving through the Middle East and surrounding waters, effective March 2, citing safety risks stemming from the ongoing US-Iran...

New Delhi, March 2 Precious metal prices jumped 4 per cent in futures trading on Monday, with silver soaring to Rs 2.93 lakh per kilogram and gold climbing to near Rs 1.68 lakh per 10 grams, tracking strong demand in international markets.Analysts said investors rushed to safe-haven assets...

New Delhi, March 1 Precious metal prices are likely to see a strong start to the week when trading resumes on Monday, as investors would rush for safe-haven assets amid global uncertainties following the escalating Middle East tensions, analysts said.President Donald Trump announced "major...

Bengaluru, March 1 Amid tensions over US-Israel strikes on Iran and retaliatory actions, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D. K. Shivakumar condemned the attack on a school in which several children were killed.Speaking to the media, Shivakumar said, "The current...

New Delhi, February 28 – Two-time Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu was stranded at the Dubai Airport on Saturday while en route to Birmingham, England, as flight operations were suspended due to escalating tensions between Iran and the US-Israel. Sindhu is travelling to Birmingham to...

New Delhi, February 28 Veteran Bangladeshi wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim is stranded in Jeddah while returning from his Umrah pilgrimage, as US strikes on Iran have disrupted flight services in the region.The US and Israel launched a major offensive on Iran on Saturday, with American...