Economics
International Relations
5 min
Implications of US-Israel-Iran conflict for India significant, says Finmin report
The Finance Ministry's February 2026 Monthly Economic Review warns that the implications of the US-Israel-Iran conflict could be "deeper and longer-lasting" ...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
Will US waiver on Russian crude help India offset Middle East losses? What market analysts say
The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a 30-day waiver (starting 5 March 2026, expiring 4 April 2026) permitting transac...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
India says it needs to build resource buffers, reprioritise fiscal spending
India has flagged its vulnerability to energy supply shocks, citing that crude oil stocks cover only approximately 25 days of demand, while around 40% of pet...
International Relations
4 min
Oil in a day’s work: US, Venezuela finally restore diplomatic relations after Maduro capture
The United States and Venezuela agreed on 5 March 2026 to re-establish diplomatic and consular relations, following the US military intervention in January 2...
Science & Technology
International Relations
4 min
Meta to allow AI rivals on WhatsApp in bid to stave off EU action
Meta agreed to support rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp in Europe for 12 months starting March 2026, after the European Commission threatened interim measures t...
Economics
International Relations
3 min
High war-risk premiums for airline insurance to push up airfares
War-risk insurance premiums for airlines operating on Gulf routes have spiked following the West Asia conflict, with additional costs of Rs 30-40 lakh per na...
International Relations
Economics
Geography
4 min
US-Israel-Iran war: JMIC data shows ‘near-total temporary pause in routine commercial traffic’ through Strait of Hormuz
The Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) confirmed a near-total temporary pause in routine commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with only tw...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
India weighs steps to free stranded cargo as West Asia conflict disrupts trade routes
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that the government is holding discussions with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and companie...
International Relations
Internal Security
4 min
South Korea, U.S. militaries discuss moving Patriot missiles to Iran war, Seoul says
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun confirmed at a Parliamentary hearing that the US and South Korean militaries are discussing the possible redeployment ...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
Prolonged Iran crisis could affect rupee, CAD, inflation, but reforms, trade deal raise FY27 GDP outlook to 7-7.4%: Govt
Geopolitical tensions in West Asia, driven by the Iran conflict, are keeping crude oil prices elevated and threatening India's macroeconomic stability across...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
India faces rupee, inflation risks from Middle East energy disruption: Moody's
Moody's Ratings warned that India faces pressure on the rupee, higher inflation, and a widening current account deficit if the West Asia conflict continues t...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
'No shortage of energy in India': Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri amid supply concerns due to US-Iran war
Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri assured that India faces no energy shortage despite the ongoing US-Iran conflict and volatility in West Asia Indi...
Polity & Governance
International Relations
Economics
5 min
Evening news wrap: UPSC announces CSE 2025 results; Qatar warns Gulf energy exports could halt if US-Iran conflict continues & more
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on March 6, 2026, declared the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025, recommending 958 candid...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
Piyush Goyal in talks with shipping ministry, companies to tackle stuck cargoes as Middle East crisis stalls trade
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced active discussions with the Ministry of Shipping and shipping companies to resolve the crisis of stranded Indian car...
International Relations
Internal Security
5 min
India gave safe harbour to another Iranian ship days before IRIS Dena was sunk by US
On February 28, 2026, Iran formally approached India requesting emergency docking for the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Lavan, which had developed severe technic...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
Indian refiners snap up Russian oil cargoes at sea after US waiver; seek legal clarity
The US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued Russia-related General License 133, granting a 30-day waiver (effective March 5 to April 4, ...
International Relations
Internal Security
4 min
Days before IRIS Dena sinking, India approved urgent docking for Iranian ship in Kochi
Iran approached India on February 28, 2026, reporting that the IRIS Lavan, a 2,500-ton Hengam-class landing ship, had developed severe technical issues while...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
Prolonged Middle East crisis can impact exchange rate, fuel inflation: FinMin report
The Finance Ministry's February 2026 Monthly Economic Review cautioned that a prolonged Middle East crisis could have significant adverse implications for In...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
Prolonged Iran war could impact rupee, inflation says BoB
Bank of Baroda (BoB) economists released an analysis warning that a prolonged US-Iran conflict and sustained high oil prices could weaken the Indian rupee si...
International Relations
Polity & Governance
4 min
India's strategic autonomy under dire threat: Congress slams govt on US' Russian oil waiver
The Indian National Congress attacked the ruling BJP government over the US Treasury Department's 30-day waiver "allowing" India to buy Russian oil, calling ...