A sharp exchange over India’s fuel strategy unfolded in the Lok Sabha after Rahul Gandhi questioned whether India’s energy decisions were being constrained by external pressure.

Gandhi raised concerns over oil and gas sourcing during remarks that triggered disruptions in the House, prompting intervention from the Speaker.

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#MintMarkets | Amid volatility in oil prices, Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today

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#MintMarkets | Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today

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#MintMarkets | Stocks to Watch: Amid the backdrop of the US-Iran war, these stocks are likely to remain in focus today

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#MintMarkets | What to expect from Indian stock market in trade today

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#MintMarkets | Indian equity markets opened in the red on Friday. The BSE Sensex fell 590.20 points to 75,444.22, while the Nifty 50 declined 176.65 points to 23,462.50.

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The ongoing shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in New Delhi has begun disrupting community kitchens across the city. As a result, langars and Atal canteens have been forced to cut menu options and come up with contingency plans.

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#MintMarkets | The Indian rupee hit a record low of 92.39 per dollar amid geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices.

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Oil markets are on edge as U.S.–Iran tensions escalate, with Iran targeting ships in the Gulf and vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz blocked. The move has pushed oil prices above $100, raising fears of a global energy crisis. ⛽️

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Essential Commodities Act: What does the law say on the penalties for hoarding LPG?

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Two individuals have been charged under the Essential Commodities Act for illegal hoarding.

How is India tackling the LPG crisis - All you need to know 👇
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#MintMarkets | The Bombay Stock Exchange will hold a mock trading session on March 14 to test its trading infrastructure across multiple segments, including currency, commodity, equity, and equity derivatives.

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Multi-asset allocation funds are rapidly gaining traction among investors. Deepak Shenoy, CEO of Capitalmind AMC, sheds light on how these funds provide a balanced portfolio and if these funds are the right choice for your investment strategy

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Four of the six crew members aboard a US military KC-135 refueling aircraft that crashed in western Iraq have been found dead, the American military said.

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Rajeev Shukla, vice-president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), said the Indian cricket board had no say in Sunrisers Leeds acquiring Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed at The Hundred player auction.

Sunrisers Leeds signed Abrar Ahmed for $255,000 at The Hundred auction in London, a move that raised eyebrows among fans.

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#WATCH | Delhi: On giving safe passage to India, Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, says, "... Yes, because India is our friend. You will see it within two or three hours. We believe that Iran and India share common interests in the region..."

‘Nobody Will Hire Women’: Supreme Court Raises Concerns Over Mandatory Menstrual Leave Law

Chief Justice Surya Kant warned that a legal mandate could unintentionally harm women’s career prospects by discouraging employers from hiring or promoting them. While the court encouraged voluntary policies, the debate over menstrual leave and women’s workplace rights continues across India.

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Several misleading claims about cracking the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination - one of India’s toughest examinations - came to the fore soon after the results were declared on March 6.

This year, a total of 958 candidates have been recommended for IAF, IFS, IPS and Central Services. Anuj Agnihotri ranked first, while Rajeshwari Suve M and Akansh Dhull secured the second and third ranks respectively.

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Why Energy Shock & Import Dependency Will Haunt India, Even After The Iran War Is Over | EXPLAINED

India is primarily a crude oil importer. Nonetheless, the country will have to pay a higher price for oil. The dependency on a handful of LNG suppliers could become a key vulnerability for India. Indian polyester filament yarn makers face an imminent shutdown in the next 10-15 days.

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Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen leaves after 18 years; schoolmate Satya Nadella applauds 'empathy to creative process'

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Cooking gas prices have risen in India, affecting both domestic and commercial LPG cylinders due to supply disruptions.

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