US Fed meeting this week: How Federal Reserve may respond to US-Iran war, rising inflation risks👇

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▶️ Oil firms halt credit for supplying fuel
▶️ Agentic AI startups struggle for backers as tech sweeps globe
▶️ Street storm damages portfolios of top investors
▶️ India eases rules at key ports as West Asia crisis continues
▶️ Trade deficit narrows to $27.1 bn in Feb

#WATCH | The LPG tanker Shivalik arrived at Mundra Port in Gujarat on Monday, following transit through the Strait of Hormuz, amid a national shortage exacerbated by the Middle East conflict. Iranian authorities also allowed the Indian-flagged vessel Nanda Devi to pass through the strategic waterway.

Afghanistan-Pakistan War: Death toll in Kabul hospital strike climbs to 400, Pakistan denies targeting civilians

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The Delhi High Court has restrained multiple social media platforms and digital publications from circulating content that allegedly link daughter of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri — to convicted American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, ruling that a prima facie case of defamation had been made out.

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Mission Drone Shakti: India plans ₹1,800 crore scheme to supercharge local manufacturing, cut China imports


https://www.livemint.com/industry/mission-drone-shakti-drones-rs-1800-crore-scheme-local-manufacturing-china-imports-accadrone-components-sales-11773714939259.html

LPG gas cylinder eKYC online: Aadhaar biometric authentication now compulsory — here’s how to do it

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With ongoing tensions in the Middle East affecting oil supplies, the Indian government urged consumers to book LPG refills only when necessary.

Check where and how to book LPG cylinder 👇
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/book-lpg-only-when-required-indian-oil-issues-advisory-to-curtail-hoarding-avoid-panic-bookings-11773736178898.html

#MintMarkets | Over two sessions, the Sensex has gained more than 1,500 points, or 2%, while the Nifty 50 has jumped 430 points, or nearly 2%.

Why is stock market rising?
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#MintMarkets | “Diversification is protection against ignorance. It makes little sense if you know what you are doing.”

Timeless investment tips from Warren Buffett's shareholder letters 👇
https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/diversification-is-protection-against-ignorance-7-investment-lessons-from-warren-buffett-to-ride-waves-of-volatility-11773737658251.html

US Gold Futures has shed more than 4% in March so far despite a US-Iran war. Domestic spot gold prices, as per the MCX data, have declined by more than ₹3,000, or 2%, per 10 grams this month.

https://www.livemint.com/market/commodities/gold-rate-drops-4-in-march-despite-us-iran-war-increased-inflationary-risks-could-an-end-to-war-trigger-a-major-fall-11773736236721.html

Amid the escalating conflict between Iran and the US-Israel coalition, the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said that the supply of LPG continues to be monitored across the country in view of the prevailing geopolitical situation.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/lpg-cylinder-online-bookings-rise-to-90-no-dry-outs-reported-says-govt-second-lpg-vessel-docks-at-gujarat-port-11773746599859.html

Veteran JD(U) leader KC Tyagi resigns from the party, reflecting on decades of camaraderie with Nitish Kumar.

https://www.livemint.com/politics/news/kc-tyagi-quits-jd-u-a-day-after-nitish-kumars-rajya-sabha-move-respect-for-comrade-for-half-a-century-unchanged-11773753640996.html

Sanju Samson joined Chennai Super Kings (CSK) via a trade deal after playing 11 seasons of IPL with Rajasthan Royals (RR).

Why he left Rajasthan Royals for Chennai Super Kings 👇
https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/ipl-2026-sanju-samson-reveals-why-he-left-rajasthan-royals-for-chennai-super-kings-i-went-forward-because-11773750831969.html

Zhou Chaonan, dubbed the ‘Data Center Queen,’ made a striking debut – shooting straight into the top 10, as Range Technology’s cloud data center boomed, mentioned the Hurun list.

Here's a glimpse at the top 10 richest self-made women 👇
https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/data-center-queen-zhou-chaonan-makes-her-debut-as-china-dominates-hurun-2026-self-made-women-billionaires-list-11773752246354.html

Hurun Research Institute’s list features 150 self-made women billionaires from 20 countries. Of them, 115 saw their wealth rise, while 50 experienced a decline.

Who are the only 3 Indians to feature on list? 👩
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The rupee has been depreciating; analysts have been predicting a scenario where oil prices might soon touch $150/b. India's heavy dependence on international oil & gas may weigh heavily on the trade deficit going forward. The silver lining is India's active diplomacy. 🛢 ⛽️

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Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia unveiled three premium services for the Department of Posts, aimed at revamping operations amid increasing competition from other courier companies.

Check details 👇
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India is well-positioned to withstand global shocks and is not facing an energy shortage despite the crisis in West Asia, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the Rajya Sabha.

https://www.livemint.com/industry/india-energy-shortage-finance-minister-nirmala-sitharaman-rajya-sabha-11773763036177.html

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➡️ Noel backs 2-year term for Chandra
➡️ Jaiprakash deal to lift Adani’s realty play in North India
➡️ Stress in US private credit market may cloud stocks
➡️ Govt mulls a QR check for retail stores’ quality, prices
➡️ India to up seismometer count fivefold for early quake alerts