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Any incident in Middle East will have an impact on India, says govt

Any incident in Middle East will have an impact on India, says govt

New Delhi: Amid rising oil and gas prices caused by the war raging across key energy producers and shipping lanes in the Middle East, the government said that any incident in the Middle East has a direct impact on India. Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary of the Petroleum Ministry, noted that India imports 90 per cent of its LPG and 47 per cent of its LNG from Qatar. With an ongoing war in the region, the country is experiencing some impact, prompting authorities to provide daily updates on the situation. Petroleum Supply Remains Stable Despite global uncertainties, the centre has maintained…
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Star CSK pacer ruled out of IPL 2026, five-time champions in hunt for replacement

Star CSK pacer ruled out of IPL 2026, five-time champions in hunt for replacement

Chennai: Chennai Super Kings have been dealt a setback ahead of IPL 2026, with Nathan Ellis sidelined for the season due to a hamstring injury sustained during training. The Australian pacer is unlikely to regain fitness in time, as confirmed by CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan. His absence leaves a gap in the bowling unit, especially in the crucial death overs where he was expected to play a key role. Ellis had been viewed as a potential solution for closing out innings, particularly following the departure of Matheesha Pathirana, who has since joined Kolkata Knight Riders in a high-value move worth…
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Iran attacks Ras Laffan, world’s largest gas hub in Qatar: What this means for India

Iran attacks Ras Laffan, world’s largest gas hub in Qatar: What this means for India

Doha: Global oil and gas markets plunged further into turmoil after an Iranian missile strike on Ras Laffan Industrial City, home to Qatarโ€™s largest liquefied natural gas facility. The attack on one of the worldโ€™s biggest LNG plants has forced a complete halt in production at the site. The Gulf region has borne the brunt of Iranโ€™s retaliation following US-Israeli strikes that triggered the wider conflict. Tehran has targeted US-linked assets while also striking key energy facilities, drawing strong reactions from hydrocarbon-rich Gulf monarchies. What Iran's attack on Qatar gas hub means for India The attack on Ras Laffan Industrial…
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Markets Crash: Sensex plunges 2,496 points, investors lose over Rs 12 trillion as Dalal Street bleeds

Markets Crash: Sensex plunges 2,496 points, investors lose over Rs 12 trillion as Dalal Street bleeds

Mumbai: Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, witnessed a sharp sell-off after a few days of strong closing. The sell-off was largely driven by a fresh escalation in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, where renewed strikes between Israel and Iran targeting critical oil and LNG infrastructure have reignited concerns over global energy supply disruptions. At the end of the trading session, the BSE Sensex fell sharply by 2,496.89 points to close at 74,207.24. Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty tumbled by 775.65 points to 23,002.15. The Nifty Bank also fell 1,875.05 points to 53,451.00.ย  During the day, it dived 2,753.18 points…
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Neymar left disappointed after Brazil snub, says ‘Hey Ancelotti, what about me?’ | WATCH

Neymar left disappointed after Brazil snub, says ‘Hey Ancelotti, what about me?’ | WATCH

New Delhi: Despite proving his mettle while playing for Santos this season, Neymar Jr. wasnโ€™t called up for Brazilโ€™s upcoming friendlies against France and Croatia. These are the last two international matches Brazil will play before the FIFA World Cup 2026, which is why the forward was desperate to get into the camp. However, head coach Carlo Ancelotti didnโ€™t consider him once again, even when Rodrygo is ruled out. Notably, Neymar was included in a provisional list, raising expectations about a potential return to the national setup. Nevertheless, he failed to make the cut. In a video released on his…
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UAE shuts Habshan gas facilities as Iran’s missile and drone waves hit key sites in Abu Dhabi

UAE shuts Habshan gas facilities as Iran’s missile and drone waves hit key sites in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: As the tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East amid the ongoing war, the Abu Dhabi Media Office has confirmed that the Habshan gas facilities have been taken offline after debris from recently intercepted missiles caused an incident at the site. Authorities are also responding to disruptions at the Bab oilfield and nearby gas infrastructure. The office stated that "operations at the gas facilities have been suspended, and no injuries have been reported," news agency ANI reported citing Press TV. Iran and regional allies intensify military strikes As per the report, Iranian armed forces along with regional…
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Defence stock AMSL remained in focus post this approval from the NSE, BSE, check share price

Defence stock AMSL remained in focus post this approval from the NSE, BSE, check share price

Mumbai: Shares of Apollo Micro Systems Ltd., a company that offers technology-based solutions in sectors such as infrastructure, transportation, aerospace and defence, remained in focus following a key exchange filing. The company has informed the exchanges that 11,696 equity shares, each with a face value of Rs 1, issued to non-promoters under a preferential issue, received trading approval from the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and BSE Limited (BSE) on March 18, 2026. These shares have been listed and became available for trading on March 19, 2026. However, they will remain under a lock-in period until September 19, 2026.…
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Dawood Ibrahim’s ancestral plots in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri finally find a buyer after four failed attempts

Dawood Ibrahim’s ancestral plots in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri finally find a buyer after four failed attempts

Mumbai: Multiple ancestral properties linked to underworld donย Dawood Ibrahimย have found finally a buyer in a recent government-mandated auction held on March 5, with a Mumbai-based bidder emerging as the highest bidder for all four land parcels in Ratnagiri district. These four properties were auctioned by the Centre under theย  Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act (SAFEMA) to mark a significant step in the long-pending disposal of assets linked to the Kaskar family. In this regard, a notice was issued by the competent authority under SAFEMA amd it had listed four agricultural land parcels located in Mumbake village…
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Gold falls below Rs 15k per gram, silver around Rs 2.33 lakh per kg on MCX | Check city-wise rates

Gold falls below Rs 15k per gram, silver around Rs 2.33 lakh per kg on MCX | Check city-wise rates

Mumbai: Rates of precious metals in futures tumbled on Thursday, March 19, 2026, weighed down by a firm dollar and a hawkish Federal Reserve. The gold April 2 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a dip of Rs 1,084 or 0.70 per cent at Rs 1,51,941 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,53,025. It later fell to touch the low of Rs 1,48,232, a dip of Rs 4,793 or 3.13 per cent. Last seen, it was trading at Rs 1,48,401, down Rs 4,625 or 3.02 per cent. On the MCX, the yellow metal futures…
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How is Ishan Kishan’s record as captain in T20 cricket? A look at numbers ahead of IPL 2026

How is Ishan Kishan’s record as captain in T20 cricket? A look at numbers ahead of IPL 2026

Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) appointed Ishan Kishan as stand-in captain on Wednesday for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Notably, their regular skipper Pat Cummins is set to miss the first few matches of the season, which has prompted the franchise to make the decision. Abhishek Sharma will be the vice-captain of the team during this period. Coming back to Kishan, he will lead a team in the IPL for the first time in his career. He recently won the T20 World Cup and played a crucial role batting at the top of the order for India,…
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