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? 👩
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/hurun-richest-self-made-women-list-2026-only-3-indians-feature-list-radha-vemu-falguni-nayar-kiran-mazumdar-shaw-11773752150527.html

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 👇
https://www.livemint.com/news/india-post-starts-24-hour-48-hour-delivery-in-6-cities-phase-2-by-september-says-jyotiraditya-scindia-check-details-11773758035817.html

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

Ali Larijani, Iran's national security chief and a key figure in the Islamic Republic's leadership, was killed in an Israeli airstrike. His death raises critical questions about Iran's future leadership and strategic direction amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.



Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/who-was-ali-larijani-iran-s-philosopher-power-broker-killed-and-what-his-death-means-for-war-in-middle-east-israel-us-11773789711643.html

60% seats on flights made free, same PNR passengers seated together — Centre issues new norms for air travel

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/60-seats-on-flights-made-free-same-pnr-passengers-seated-together-centre-issues-new-norms-for-air-travel-11773807579732.html

Gholamreza Rezaian, commander of Iran's Police Intelligence Organization, was killed in US and Israeli airstrikes. Aziz Nasirzadeh, Iran's Defense Minister, and General Mohammad Pakpour, Commander of the IRGC, also died in the attacks, along with other senior military officials.

List of top Iranian officials killed in the US–Iran airstrikes: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/ali-larijani-ali-khameini-top-of-iran-s-power-structure-eliminated-in-us-israel-strikes-strait-of-hormuz-irgc-israel-11773796381218.html

Who is Fatemeh Ardeshir Larijani? Ali Larijani’s daughter and a former US-based cancer specialist

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/who-is-fatemeh-ardeshir-larijani-ali-larijanis-daughter-who-once-worked-in-us-as-cancer-specialist-iran-us-war-11773808442449.html

US Fed meet outcome today: Will Jerome Powell deliver a rate cut? Check date, time, expectations and where to watch

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/us-fed-meet-today-will-jerome-powell-deliver-a-rate-cut-check-date-time-expectations-and-where-to-where-to-watch-11773815965678.html

Will Rohit Sharma & Suryakumar Yadav feature as full-time starters in IPL 2026? MI coach presses on ‘impact’ button

https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/will-rohit-sharma-suryakumar-yadav-feature-as-full-time-starters-in-ipl-2026-mi-coach-presses-on-impact-button-11773821738389.html

Sunrisers Hyderabad have announced a new captain in Ishan Kishan until Pat Cummins recovers from injury. Kishan will lead an IPL team for the firts time in his career. Abhishek Sharma has been named as Kishan's deputy.

https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/sunrisers-hyderabad-announce-ishan-kishan-as-new-captain-for-ipl-2026-until-pat-cummins-recovers-from-injury-11773833423537.html

Starting 1 April, taxpayers must disclose their relationship with landlords when claiming House Rent Allowance (HRA), especially if rent exceeds ₹1 lakh annually.

Here's what happens if you ignore or misreport the details 👇
https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/claiming-hra-new-rental-rules-kick-in-from-1-april-what-are-the-changes-and-what-happens-if-they-are-ignored-11773820799330.html

Shivam Dube reveals reason for taking early train home after India's T20 World Cup 2026 win: ‘Anxiety ho rahi thi…’

https://www.livemint.com/sports/shivam-dube-reveals-reason-for-taking-early-train-home-after-indias-t20-world-cup-2026-win-anxiety-ho-rahi-thi-video-11773837779056.html

Crude prices, which are near $108 per barrel due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, are bound to adversely affect global markets and personal finances.

How could oil volatility affect your investment portfolio? 👇
https://livemint.com/money/personal-finance/crude-hovers-near-108-amid-us-iran-conflict-how-could-oil-volatility-affect-your-investment-portfolio-11773839933557.html