🇶🇦 AirGas Declares Force Majeure On Helium Shipments As Qatar Production Collapses

Helium is a non-negotiable component for semiconductors, MRI and defence electronics.
#InternationalNews

India’s Solar Module Manufacturing Capacity Rises from 3 GW to 172 GW: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi #Energy #MakeInIndia

West Asia War

Centre announces extra 20% non-domestic LPG quota; Steel, auto and textile sectors to get priority in new LPG allocation, says government. #Policy #Energy

Indian PM Modi extends congratulations on the appointment of Balen Shah as the new PM of Nepal 🇳🇵. #ForeignAffairs

"Rumours of a lockdown in India are completely false. There is no such proposal under consideration", says India's energy minister Puri

https://x.com/i/status/2037383992174104773

🇮🇳🤝🇧🇩 Bangladesh, India Signal Fresh Chapter As Dhaka Celebrates 56 Years Of Independence. Bangladesh Envoy pays homage to Indian soldiers for 1971, Zubeen Garg; MoS MEA says Delhi warmly welcomes the new Govt of Bangladesh #ForeignAffairs

https://t.co/MQcpFv6rnY

'Surya tilak' illuminates the forehead of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya's Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, on the occasion of Ram Navami. #Heritage

Donald Trump’s signature will appear on future US paper currency to mark the 250th anniversary of the country, a first for a sitting president.

MASSIVE!!

It is the first time a US airbase was temporarily put out of operation in wartime, something that never happened even in World War II.

Barksdale is the HQ for American B-52 nuclear bombers, it's where George Bush sheltered on 9/11, and the drones are reported as "far more sophisticated than anything seen in Ukraine ... and well beyond Iranian capabilities."

#geopolitics #war

Read More: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/sophisticated-drones-attacked-louisianas-barksdale-bomber-base/

During the prevailing USA-Israel-Iran conflict, Government has facilitated return of over 3.75 lakh Indian passengers by commercial flights including non-scheduled flight operations from West Asia and Gulf region till 21 March 2026: MEA MoS

#ForeignAffairs

Iran burns down a Ship trying to pass Strait of Hormuz without permission

🇰🇼⚡ Kuwait's Port Authority states that the Shuwaikh Port in Kuwait City has been attacked by Iranian drones, resulting in damage

Iran launched more than 4,300 missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) at the six member-states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in retaliation since 28 February. In comparison, it launched around 930 missiles and drones at Israel during the same period.

Tehran has launched at least 1,815 UAVs and 372 missiles, including 357 ballistic missiles, at the UAE alone.

#InternationalNews #Geopolitics
https://theprint.in/world/4300-missiles-drones-since-day-1-of-war-gulf-nations-not-israel-faced-brunt-of-irans-retaliation/2889688/

What does this means?

Component Petrol Diesel
Basic Duty ₹1.40 ₹1.80
SAED ₹3.00 Nil
RIC (Road Cess) ₹5.00 ₹2.00
AIDC (Agri Cess) ₹2.50 ₹4.00

Total Central Tax ₹11.90 ₹7.80

*SAED - Special Additional Excise Duty.

The Government has reduced SAED. Other Excise Duty are still the same

#Policy

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MoD inks ₹858 crore worth of defence contracts to bolster Army & Navy capabilities.

₹445 crore deal signed with Rosoboronexport for procurement of Tunguska air defence system

#Defence

Japan commits $1.73 billion in loans for four projects in India

Source

#Geopolitics #Investment