Comex gold prices jump 3%; silver near $95🚨

Can US-Iran war fuel gold, silver to new highs? Find out 👇
https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/gold-silver-price-today-live-march-1-2026-us-iran-war-impact-gold-2-lakh-prediction-silver-100-dollars-mcx-opening-11772357102180.html

#MintMarkets | Stock market crash: What should mutual fund investors do as Dalal Street hit by US-Iran war?

Experts share 3 strategies 👇
https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/what-should-mutual-fund-investors-do-as-us-iran-war-wipes-out-gains-experts-share-3-strategies-11772454136765.html

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Air India Express Managing Director Aloke Singh will resign on 19 March, after five years in the company.

Here's all about the veteran aviation executive 👇
https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/who-is-aloke-singh-air-india-express-md-to-step-down-in-march-after-5-year-tenure-11772455863696.html

Comex gold rises $187/oz; silver gains $4/oz as US-Iran conflict boosts safe-haven demand👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/gold-silver-rates-today-comex-gold-rises-187-oz-silver-gains-4-oz-as-us-iran-conflict-boosts-safe-haven-demand-11772460850058.html

Stock market crash: What should mutual fund investors do as Dalal Street hit by US-Iran war?

Experts share 3 strategies👇
https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/what-should-mutual-fund-investors-do-as-us-iran-war-wipes-out-gains-experts-share-3-strategies-11772454136765.html

Stock market holiday: Both the BSE and the NSE will remain closed for trading on Tuesday, March 3. Meanwhile, the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) will be closed during the first half of the day

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/stock-market-holiday-bse-nse-to-remain-closed-for-trading-today-for-holi-2026-11772498486929.html

A massive explosion occurred at the US Embassy in Riyadh. Plumes of smoke and fire were seen bellowing from the complex, sources familiar with the matter informed an agency.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/massive-explosion-rocks-us-embassy-in-riyadh-amid-iran-israel-conflict-plumes-of-smoke-fire-engulf-complex-watch-11772500090891.html

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➡️ Ships hit in Hormuz, Iran says no to talks
➡️ West Asia tremors hit Street; stocks plunge 1.3%, oil soars
➡️ L&T data centres target $1 billion revenue by 2030
➡️ India, Canada relaunch trade talks, ink $1.9 bn uranium deal
➡️ Private firms may put ₹1 tn into road projects in FY27

#MintDataBites | Punctuality improved at six metro airports in January

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Pakistan's President Asif Zardari claimed India is gearing up for another war, urging for immediate negotiations. Amidst protests, he criticised India's water tactics as hydro-terrorism and defended military action against militants in Afghanistan, calling for the Taliban to disarm terrorist groups.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/pakistan-president-asif-zardari-claims-india-preparing-for-another-war-pushes-for-negotiations-afghanistan-iran-war-11772505821003.html

Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday said the Union government's silence on the targeted ‘assassination’ of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was not a neutral stand but an abdication, and that it raises serious doubts about the direction and credibility of India's foreign policy.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/not-neutral-but-abdication-sonia-gandhi-slams-modi-govt-silence-khamenei-assassination-iran-invokes-vajpayee-11772512034501.html

Chandra Grahan, also known as the lunar eclipse is set to occur today, 3 March. The first lunar eclipse of the year will be visible to 40% of the world's population. During this astronomical event, the Moon will appear red, and this phenomenon is known as 'blood moon.'

Let's find out more details about Chandra Grahan 2026 which will be the last total lunar eclipse until late 2028.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/chandra-grahan-time-in-delhi-mumbai-bengaluru-kolkata-start-end-time-duration-all-about-total-lunar-eclipse-2026-11772515577090.html

Strait of Hormuz Crisis: 700 tankers pile up as security fears paralyse shipping amid US–Iran escalation, says report

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/strait-of-hormuz-crisis-700-tankers-pile-up-as-security-fears-paralyse-shipping-amid-us-iran-escalation-israel-war-11772523515766.html

US Fighter Jet pilot ejects over Kuwait after being shot down- she lands smiling | Viral video

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/us-iran-war-us-fighter-jet-pilot-ejects-over-kuwait-after-being-shot-down-she-lands-smiling-viral-video-11772527322082.html

#MintMarkets | US-Iran war risk: Can Nifty 50 crash below 21,000 level? What experts suggest

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/usiran-war-risk-can-nifty-50-crash-below-21-000-level-what-experts-suggest-11772532235109.html

Here is everything you need to know about what is advance tax, when is advance tax deadline, what are the penalties for missing advance tax deadline and more. 💰

https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/advance-tax-payment-deadline-soon-what-is-it-who-needs-to-pay-advance-tax-what-happens-if-you-miss-due-date-11772515853626.html

Rahul Gandhi questions PM Modi's 'silence' on Khamenei – ‘Does he support assassination of a head of state?’

https://www.livemint.com/politics/rahul-gandhi-questions-pm-modis-silence-on-khamenei-does-he-support-assassination-of-a-head-of-state-11772534173452.html

#MintMarkets | Brent near $80, Rupee at 91 and Nifty 50 around 24,800

How can investors protect portfolios amid US-Iran war? 👇
https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/brent-crude-near-80-rupee-at-91-and-nifty-50-around-24-800-how-can-investors-protect-portfolios-amid-us-iran-war-11772468758337.html

RCB to play five IPL 2026 home matches in Bengaluru, two in Raipur. This decision brings relief to millions of RCB fans who feared their team might stay away from their beloved home ground, following the stampede that killed 11 fans after RCB's maiden title win.

https://www.livemint.com/sports/rcb-confirms-5-home-matches-at-m-chinnaswamy-stadium-2-in-raipur-for-ipl-2026-royal-challengers-bengaluru-11772540030278.html

The drug regulator has cleared Serum Institute to begin Phase III trials for a 2-in-1 covid-flu vaccine while simultaneously approving an Omicron-specific booster, marking a transition toward seasonal, variant-ready healthcare.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india-drug-regulator-approves-combined-covid-influenza-vaccine-trials-serum-institute-11772528169120.html