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Strait of Hormuz: What happens if Iran shuts global oil corridor?International Relations US-Israel-Iran War | On Govt table: Diaspora safety, fuel price cushion for middle class at homeInternational Relations On India’s fighter jet acquisitionsInternal Security 1 in 3 auctioned coal blocks miss operational deadlinesEconomics Amid West Asian conflict, 4 lakh tn basmati stuck at ports, in transit: ExportersEconomics High chances of El Niño after July, says World Meteorological OrganizationEnvironment & Ecology Scientists outline genomic-based conservation roadmap for Eastern GhatsEnvironment & Ecology ​A reboot: On Canada-India tiesInternational Relations BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad to head Lok Sabha’s Privileges CommitteePolity & Governance D.K. Shivakumar urges Karnataka MPs to put pressure on Centre to seek approval to raise Almatti dam heightPolity & Governance Stalin thanks Siddaramaiah for Karnataka’s support to call for renewed national conversation on Union-State relationsPolity & Governance NATO 'welcomes' Macron's nuclear driveInternational Relations Aligning religious tourism with ecologyEnvironment & Ecology Iranian missile hits U.S. base at Al-Udeid: Qatar Defence MinistryInternational Relations U.N. Human Rights chief ‘deeply shocked’, urges all sides in West Asia war to ‘come to their senses’International Relations IBC represents legislative choice to privilege speed over exhaustive judicial scrutiny: Supreme Court judgmentPolity & Governance Trump Says He’ll Cut Off Trade With Spain Over Air Base UseInternational Relations Air strike hits Iraq base housing pro-Iran group: faction sourcesInternational Relations Rural jobs scheme workers flag glitches in monitoring appSocial Issues WTO meet: India pushes tech transfer to boost developing nations’ tradeEconomics New genus and species of blind miniature fish discovered in AssamEnvironment & Ecology Pahalgam case: NIA seeks China's help to trace GoPro cam infoInternal Security US, Israel attacks Iran: Scheduled, charter flights to be used for repatriationInternational Relations GoPro trail in Pahalgam terror attack leads to Chinese city, court allows NIA to seek Beijing helpInternal Security PM Modi calls for export push, puts biopharma at centre stageEconomics West Asia crisis: 38 Indian ships stuck in Persian Gulf; 3 sailors deadInternational Relations Data centres new target in Iran conflict; 3 Amazon units hit by drones in UAE, BahrainScience & Technology Canada PM’s visit to India built strong foundation for truly renewed partnership: ModiInternational Relations Privileges Committee of Lok Sabha formed, Ravi Shankar Prasad nominated as chairpersonPolity & Governance NDAP overhaul in works to handle surge in big dataScience & Technology Middle East tensions: Have critical stakes in Gulf, will act in national interest, says governmentInternational Relations India-UK trade deal faces challenges amid West Asia conflictEconomics Iran crisis: PM Modi talks to leaders of Qatar, Oman, KuwaitInternational Relations India urges calls for early end to Iran-Israel conflict with 'dialogue & diplomacy'; flags risk for Indians & tradeInternational Relations West Asia crisis: India in ‘reasonably comfortable’ position on oil stockpile, current inventory enough for 6-8 weeksEconomics Iran situation evoking ‘great anxiety’: Govt says some Indians dead, missing amid Iran conflictInternational Relations West Asia conflict: PM Modi speaks to Sultan of Oman, Crown Prince of KuwaitInternational Relations Over 250 flights cancelled across Indian airports today amid Gulf crisisInternational Relations Grief over lives lost, says Govt; Indian students moved out of TehranInternational Relations ‘How can one not feel angry?’: Omar Abdullah condemns killing of Khamenei, appeals to J-K protesters to ‘keep law in mind’International Relations War in West Asia: Why basmati rice exporters from Punjab and Haryana are in crisisEconomics How Bombay HC ruling on fee payment highlights Right to Education guarantee, its scopePolity & Governance Iran war: The legality, or illegality, of killing a foreign leader, explainedInternational Relations Before Iran, there was Iraq: What the 2003 US-led regime change left behindInternational Relations West Asia war impact: Insurers jack up hull, cargo premiums, withdraw war risk coverEconomics Watch: Tehran command centres blasted in U.S.–Israel strikesInternational Relations Scientists outline genomic-based conservation roadmap for Eastern GhatsEnvironment & Ecology Karnataka Dalit Sangarsha Samithi demands return of SCSP-TSP funds diverted to guarantee schemes; to stage Bengaluru Chalo on March 11Polity & Governance Indian Embassy in Tehran issues fresh advisory, urges nationals in Iran to ‘remain indoors’International Relations Government sets up inter-ministerial panel to monitor and take action on Iran war trade impactEconomics ‘India has 25 days of crude oil in reserve and 25 days of petrol, diesel stock’Economics Defence Acquisition Board clears ₹1 lakh crore deal for 60 IAF transport aircraftInternal Security India's top court angry after junior judge cites fake AI-generated ordersScience & Technology India's 100 million barrel crude stocks could cover 40-45 days if Hormuz flows disruptedEconomics Iran-U.S. strike: Oil price shock may increase India CAD, say expertsEconomics West Asia tensions may cloud India’s coffee export momentumEconomics Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble on fears conflict could escalateEconomics Chance of El Nino emerging on the rise as La Nina weakens, says World Met bodyEnvironment & Ecology Conflict in West Asia disrupts gems and jewellery trade; Surat exporters raise concernsEconomics Pakistan forces kill 67 Afghan Taliban personnel in overnight operations: MinisterInternational Relations Study finds climate-resilient traits in wild ‘Sikkim banana’Environment & Ecology US trade report acknowledges gaps in India-US trade deal talksInternational Relations West Asia conflict: 37 Indian-flagged ships with 1,109 sailors stuck in Persian Gulf, Gulf of OmanInternational Relations BJP names two from eastern Assam as RS poll candidatesPolity & Governance Paturu handloom cluster revival to benefit 200 weaver familiesEconomics How will the next U.N. chief be chosen and who wants the job | ExplainedInternational Relations Gulf airlines’ suspension leads to a rise in freight rates to the US and EuropeEconomics Iran-Israel war: PM Modi speaks with leaders of Oman, Kuwait, expresses concern over attacksInternational Relations Inter-Ministerial Group set up to boost supply chain resilience amid West Asia tensionEconomics Key Gaza crossing will be reopened, says World Food ProgrammeInternational Relations India’s 100 mn barrel crude stocks could cover 40-45 days if Hormuz flows disruptedEconomics India has ‘40–45 days’ of crude cover, but long-term Hormuz disruption could inflate import billEconomics India calls for ‘early’ end to Iran conflict during Ramadan, still silent on Khamenei’s killingInternational Relations Israel army says struck Iran's presidential office, security council buildingInternational Relations Nagaland MLA questions Centre’s directive on singing of Vande MataramPolity & Governance Sericulture experience park inaugurated near Coonoor in the NilgirisEconomics France expands nuclear arsenal after decades, to extend umbrella across Europe. Here’s what it meansInternational Relations France to boost nuclear arsenal, could deploy atomic weapons to European alliesInternational Relations Russia says it has seen no evidence that Iran was developing nuclear weaponsInternational Relations Iran-Israel war: India expresses ‘great anxiety’ over intensification of conflict in West AsiaInternational Relations Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah writes to Tamil Nadu counterpart Stalin backing renewed Centre-State relations debatePolity & Governance Khamenei killing: Five geopolitical factors behind India’s silenceInternational Relations Japan in talks with India to explore for rare earthsInternational Relations GDP revamp: Five questions on India's smaller economy, explained in 5 chartsEconomics Nearly 500% increase in breast cancer cases in India since 1990: StudySocial Issues NGO urges T.N. to make environmental clearance mandatory for large-scale solar projectsEnvironment & Ecology Haryana’s economic paradox: Per capita income Rs 3.95 lakh, but 7 in 10 families are still ‘poor’Economics Pollution exposure linked to mental health problems: EU agencyEnvironment & Ecology Progress on rules for lethal autonomous weapons urgently needed, says chair of Geneva talksInternational Relations Dubai airspace partially reopens; stranded Indians recount panic, costsInternational Relations Indian basmati held up at ports and in transit as Iran war halts new dealsEconomics Polavaram project progressing as per established engineering standards, asserts governmentPolity & Governance IAEA confirms entrances to Iran's Natanz enrichment plant were bombedInternational Relations Anthropic’s resistance to the U.S. Department of Defence, OpenAI’s entry: ExplainedScience & Technology Judicial independence extends to freedom of a judge to dissent or diverge from colleagues, says J. NagarathnaPolity & Governance India starts countervailing duty probe against Chinese PVC resinsEconomics Watch: Iran-Israel conflict: Why the closure of the Strait of Hormuz matters?International Relations UN flags possible El Nino comeback this year as neutral conditions emergeEnvironment & Ecology New genus and species of blind miniature fish discovered in AssamEnvironment & Ecology Watch: School attack sparks global alarm as UN calls for accountabilityInternational Relations Restoration of temple pond in Kurinjipadi a start to citizen-driven revival of Chola-era waterbodiesEnvironment & Ecology Siddaramaiah backs Stalin’s call for federal reset, seeks institutional forum for statesPolity & Governance Mehbooba Mufti slams Organisation of Islamic Cooperation over silence on Iran strikesInternational Relations When profit prescribes: rethinking health through commercial determinantsSocial Issues ‘Monitoring heritage situation in region’: UNESCO amid reports of damage to Tehran’s Golestan PalaceArt & Culture Which law gave US, Israel authority to attack Iran, kill its leader: Omar AbdullahInternational Relations Govt sets up inter-ministerial group to monitor West Asia developments: GoyalInternational Relations Shipping authority says 3 Indian seafarers killed in Middle East; issues advisory for maritime operatorsInternational Relations Watch: War damage across Iranian sites and U.S. basesInternational Relations US-Iran war: PM Modi speaks to leaders of Oman and Kuwait, discusses security of IndiansInternational Relations Qatar declares force majeure, gas supplies to Indian industry cut amid Iranian strikesEconomics UIDAI covers mandatory biometric update for students in over 1 lakh schoolsPolity & Governance India has enough oil stock to weather West Asia crisis; coverage in place for 6-8 weeksEconomics West Asian crisis: India braces for market impact; growth momentum on trackEconomics India’s growth is structural, not cyclicalEconomics Russia said to fulfil India’s energy demand amid Middle East crisisEconomics US-Iran war: Indian students moved out of TehranInternational Relations Road ministry defines catastrophic failures to help in assessment of concessionairePolity & Governance After thaw, bonhomie: Carney, Modi sign $2.6bn uranium dealInternational Relations Najaf to Qom: Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran, and Shia politics in IndiaInternational Relations Bahrain, Saudi hit by Iran, PM Modi speaks to rulers, condemns attacksInternational Relations From lapses in beneficiary verification to fund underutilisation, CAG flags issues in Ayushman Bharat and PMAY in BiharPolity & Governance Expert Explains: How Iran’s power pyramid came to be, with Supreme Leader at the topInternational Relations From Dubai to Kuwait to Bahrain, who Iran has hit and why — and who it hasn’tInternational Relations Iran strikes AWS infra: Why data centres have become a strategic war targetScience & Technology Meeting with Telangana Collectors on Census-2027 beginsPolity & Governance DG Shipping sets up Quick Response Team for emergency response and evacuation of Indian seafarers in the Persian GulfInternational Relations World Wildlife Day 2026: Meet the species that demand conservation attentionEnvironment & Ecology U.S. State Department orders evacuation of non-emergency personnel, family in Bahrain and JordanInternational Relations Iran war: Global inflation expected to pick up, survey showsEconomics Meet the people powering Kerala’s marine turtle conservationEnvironment & Ecology U.S. says 'destroyed' command facilities of Iran's GuardsInternational Relations Uttar Pradesh receives over 84% of all out-of-State MPLADS money | DataPolity & Governance Netanyahu says Iran conflict won’t be ‘endless war’International Relations Iran-Israel war LIVE: Israeli military announces 'simultaneous strikes' on Beirut, Tehran; U.S. embassy in Riyadh closes temporarily after attackInternational Relations OpenAI amending deal with Pentagon, CEO Sam Altman saysScience & Technology In fragile ecosystems like Great Nicobar, constitutional wisdom lies in ensuring that transformation is ecologically sustainable, socially justEnvironment & Ecology Ongoing West Asia conflict to discourage investment into India, offset trade deal positives: BMIInternational Relations Crude steadies after 10% spike, but Hormuz risks keep India on edgeEconomics US Treasury says stopping use of Anthropic's techScience & Technology U.S. urges citizens to immediately depart over a dozen West Asian countriesInternational Relations Ongoing Middle East conflict to discourage investment into India, offset trade deal positives: BMIInternational Relations Limited flights from UAE begin as governments seek to extract citizens from West AsiaInternational Relations World’s top container carriers revise sailings to avoid the Middle-EastInternational Relations PM Modi urges industry to ramp up investment, prioritise research to scale up manufacturingEconomics China's economic ambitions hit limits to growth as its National Congress meetsInternational Relations Oil price surge just one symptom of supply chain network that isn't fit for this age of global tensionsEconomics How Tamil Nadu got 234 Assembly seats: The Delimitation Commission’s calculated departurePolity & Governance Airline ticket prices soar on Asia-Europe routes after Gulf airport closuresEconomics How Dravidian parties changed the course of Tamil Nadu’s progressModern History Trump warns of longer Iran war as violence spreadsInternational Relations Biometric IDs are being rolled out in Africa. Study reveals the risks and pitfallsScience & Technology Oil rises as expanding U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran elevates supply risksEconomics Attack by two drones on U.S. Embassy in Saudi capital sparks ‘limited’ fire; Trump suggests U.S. to retaliate 'soon'International Relations Despite downward revision in nominal GDP, India's fiscal dynamics remain comfortable: UBI ReportEconomics From lapis-laden trade routes to mass armies: the changing value of blueArt & Culture ADB to channel $1.2 bn into India’s clean transition in 2026Economics India condemns attacks on Gulf states, PM says working to protect IndiansInternational Relations View: For India, much more at stake than just oil this timeEconomics Jairam Ramesh: Delimitation will 'punish' south for population controlPolity & Governance Israel-Iran war to discourage investment into India, offset trade deal positives: BMIEconomics

India's manufacturing sector activity growth jumps to 4-month high in February: Purchasing Managers' IndexEconomics Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'Science & Technology Cuddalore’s Silver Beach, developed under Blue Flag certification programme, ready for inaugurationEnvironment & Ecology How landscape memory, hysteresis shape the way Indian cities floodGeography In SC, temple board to defend women's entry ban in Sabarimala templePolity & Governance MHA forms 2 more panels to fast-track CAA applications in BengalPolity & Governance ​New reality: On new series of national accounts dataEconomics The waning sheen: On prices, GST rationalisationEconomics Iran-US-Israel war rattles financial markets, trade corridorsEconomics Israel, the U.S. and a war to build a unipolar West AsiaInternational Relations Watch: ‘Natanz site hit again’ says Iran; IAEA reports no confirmationInternational Relations PF Board recommends retaining interest rate at 8.25%Economics India pitches to join Future Combat Air System with FranceInternal Security Rethinking tax searches for the digital agePolity & Governance Old parties dig in, new ones offer change as Nepal heads to the pollsInternational Relations Israel army says ‘struck and dismantled’ Iran's state broadcaster HQInternational Relations A look at some of the contenders to be Iran’s supreme leader after the killing of KhameneiInternational Relations GoPro used to recce Pahalgam before terror attack ‘traced to Chinese distributor’. NIA to approach ChinaInternal Security Modi speaks to Saudi Crown Prince, Jordan, Bahrain KingsInternational Relations China Showing Few Signs It Will Directly Supply Arms to IranInternational Relations Russian crude back in focus for India as Iran war squeezes supplyEconomics Hezbollah condemns Lebanese govt decision to ban military activitiesInternational Relations Iran vows to attack any ship trying to pass through Strait of HormuzInternational Relations Rubio says Israel's strike plan triggered U.S. attack on IranInternational Relations India, US continue to work on agreement for enhanced market access: USTRInternational Relations 2 more panels for Bengal to fast-track CAA applicationsPolity & Governance Rupture across the Durand LineInternational Relations Iran conflict: Ready to evacuate citizens stuck in Gulf, says Centre; IndiGo to operate 10 flights from Jeddah on TuesdayInternational Relations Govt reviews impact with exporters, assures help to mitigate disruptionsEconomics MHA sets up two empowered panels to process CAA applications in West BengalPolity & Governance Khameini’s killing: J-K Police appeals people to refrain from violence, provocationInternal Security Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal completes 5-day Odisha visitPolity & Governance Breaking from tradition, govt & oppn differ over stand on IranInternational Relations India, Canada sign $2.6 billion uranium deal, target $50 billion trade by 2030 with CEPA pushInternational Relations Nearly 10m Indians in danger: How a wider Gulf conflict will hit close to homeInternational Relations EPFO keeps interest rate unchanged for third year in a row at 8.25% for FY26Economics As oil flows through Strait of Hormuz come to a halt, India may look at increasing Russian oil importsEconomics Amid ongoing conflict in West Asia, Indian Exporters meet Commerce ministry to share concerns over UAE trade disruption, rise in freight ratesInternational Relations In eye of NCERT storm over ‘corruption in judiciary’ section, meet the team behind bookPolity & Governance Identify ‘pro-Iran radical preachers’: MHA warns states of possible unrest after Israel-US strikesInternal Security India and Canada sign Uranium deal in bilateral ties reset, target $50bn trade by 2030International Relations Pacts on uranium, critical minerals signed after Modi, Carney talksInternational Relations ‘Mandated to protect traditions’: Kerala’s state-run temple board to oppose entry of young women in SabarimalaPolity & Governance NGT finds Ratle hydro project contractor dumped muck in Chenab, orders assessment of damage and restoration costsEnvironment & Ecology Iran conflict: Prepared to evacuate citizens stuck in Gulf, says Centre; state govts set up helplines, control roomsInternational Relations Expert Explains: ‘The Strait of Hormuz is simply too vital an artery to remain closed for too long’International Relations Stock market tanks over 1% as conflict intensifies in Middle East, crude prices surge. Will the impact be long-drawn?Economics Marriage as partnership: How a High Court verdict reframes ‘homemaker’ as a legally relevant roleSocial Issues Farm sector larger than estimated, informal economy props up manufacturing: What India’s new GDP series revealsEconomics As war comes to West Asia again, a look at how India has evacuated Indians abroad in times of crisisInternational Relations Exporters seek support as goods to West Asia are stranded at portsInternational Relations Indian warships in the Gulf on standby for humanitarian operationsInternational Relations AEC formulating safety standards before allowing private players in nuclear power sector in IndiaScience & Technology Iran war: Surcharges up to $4,000 per container on Arabian Peninsula sea tradeEconomics India's factory output expands 4.8% in January, slowing after two months of strong growthEconomics PMI Manufacturing rose to 4-month high of 56.9 in FebruaryEconomics Iran-Israel war: India’s auto parts sector notes delay in supply to EUEconomics Ras Tanura refinery temporarily shut down after drone attackEconomics Oil and gas prices jump as conflict escalatesEconomics India, Canada aim for trade pact by year-end, strike uranium dealInternational Relations Canada India Eco Partnership Agreement: Canadian PM says CEPA aims to conclude by year-endInternational Relations Many Maharatna, Navratna PSUs face board governance gaps: SurveyPolity & Governance Attack on oil tanker ‘Skylight’ highlights risks to Indian seafarers in Persian Gulf routeInternational Relations Team aims world’s smallest QR code at long-term data storageScience & Technology Oil, gas prices continue to spike as tensions mount in West AsiaInternational Relations Factory output grew by 4.8% in January, lowest in 3 monthsEconomics Consumer durables, FMCG firms stare at heightened cost pressures amidst escalating conflict in West AsiaEconomics India and Canada reset ties with 'landmark' nuclear energy dealInternational Relations QatarEnergy halting LNG production may impact India’s gas consumptionEconomics Rupee crashes 42 paise to settle at 91.50 against U.S. dollarEconomics Stock market crashes 1.25% on U.S.-Iran strikesEconomics U.S. futures, Asian shares open lower, oil prices soar as U.S. and Israeli attack IranInternational Relations US-Iran war leaves 70,000 tonne of Indian Basmati to Gulf stuck on high seasInternational Relations What to know about the clash between the Pentagon and Anthropic over military's AI useScience & Technology FSSAI to States: Strengthen food safety workforce, sharpen focus on high-risk food categoriesPolity & Governance Escalating West Asia conflict poses risk for Indian tea exportsEconomics Post-SIR, Centre forms two more panels to fast-track CAA applications in West BengalPolity & Governance Industrial production index growth slows to three-month low of 4.8%, dragged by slowdown across sectorsEconomics Amid Canada PM Carney’s visit, New Delhi rejects claims of Indian officials linked to Nijjar killingInternational Relations Russian buffer for crude, but India’s LPG imports vulnerable as Iran conflict chokes Strait of HormuzEconomics Iranian drone crashes into U.K. Air Force unit; Keir Starmer allows use of bases for ‘limited defensive’ operationsInternational Relations West Asia flight suspensions strand export cargo; trade seeks demurrage waiverEconomics Indian edible oil sector turn cautious amid Iran crisis; oilmeals shipments may be hitEconomics West Asia tensions trigger déjà vu crisis for Indian cashew industryEconomics Modi meets Canadian PM Mark Carney in Delhi, delegation-level talks todayInternational Relations Indian buyers may find pistachios, figs and raisins pricey following Gulf crisisEconomics Escalating hostilities in West Asia risk renewed energy, inflation shocks: Moody’sEconomics Govt holds multi-agency meeting with exporters to review disruptions due to West Asia crisisEconomics India, Canada forge CAD $2.6 billion uranium deal; target year-end trade pactInternational Relations Assess environmental compensation from those responsible for pollution of Kadambrayar: NGT tells PCBEnvironment & Ecology Extended closure of Strait of Hormuz to push India towards floating Russian crude at seaInternational Relations Indian shipowners seek Centre’s help for safe passage through Hormuz StraitEconomics Iran maintained strategic ties with India while Khamenei remained critical of Modi govtInternational Relations 1 in 4 Indian breast cancer patients carry inherited genetic risk variants, outside known genes: studyScience & Technology SEBI presses banks, other regulators for stricter insider trading enforcement, says chiefEconomics Medical colleges admitting fake patients may see requests for extra seats, courses rejected: NMCPolity & Governance West Asia Crisis: Commerce dept meets stakeholders to assess, ease trade disruptionsInternational Relations Tracking antibiotics in liver cell membranes can predict toxicity, IIT Bombay researchers findScience & Technology Travel chaos worsens as Iran conflict shuts key Middle-East airportsInternational Relations India’s oil imports from Russia fell to 44-month low in January 2026, Gulf countries saw rising shareEconomics India, Canada agree to cooperate in fight against ‘terrorism, extremism’ as Modi, Carney reset tiesInternational Relations Iran strikes disrupt thousands of flights; Dubai airport damagedEconomics Gulf tensions may push India’s fertilizer subsidy bill higherEconomics China calls for ceasefire, diplomacy to end West Asia conflictInternational Relations Manufacturing activity surges at fastest pace in four months in February: PMI survey showsEconomics CMA CGM imposes up to $4,000 emergency surcharge amid US-Iran conflictEconomics EPFO retains interest rate at 8.25% for 2025-26Economics Indian mariner killed as oil tanker attacked in Gulf of OmanInternational Relations Vessel traffic through Strait of Hormuz drops amid West Asia tensionsEconomics Airlines suspend flights to Middle East; IndiGo, Akasa, Qatar Airways, Emirates announce travel waivers and refundsEconomics War widens across West Asia as U.S., Israel launch joint attack on Iran: In PicturesInternational Relations Watch: ‘We fight to win’: Pete Hegseth issues stark warning to Iran after U.S. strikesInternational Relations Nirmala Sitharaman meets AIIB President Zou Jiayi, calls for expanded investment in low-income countriesEconomics Smart meters: govt. offices all set to shift to prepaid billing, says KSEBPolity & Governance India, Canada to establish defence dialogue: PM Modi after talks with Canadian PM CarneyInternational Relations NITI Aayog Conducts National Workshop on Natural Farming under State Support MissionEconomics Putin urges ceasefire in West Asia in calls with UAE, Qatar leadersInternational Relations Tehran’s Gandhi Hospital evacuated after explosions nearby, WHO saysInternational Relations Doctors in Delhi save vision of Iraq patient with rare tumourScience & Technology How the next major breakthrough in cancer could come from IndiaScience & Technology Supreme Court to look into feasibility of NAT for blood transfusionPolity & Governance Trump ‘very disappointed’ with Starmer for initially blocking use of air basesInternational Relations Rice exporters to meet Apeda as Gulf tensions threaten $6 billion basmati tradeEconomics Deadly cassava virus threatens food security across AfricaEnvironment & Ecology Explained: How US-Israel war with Iran could hit India’s oil, trade and energy securityEconomics With new GDP series, experts see stronger data credibility and stable FY26 outlookEconomics EPFO: Provident Fund interest rate stays at 8.25% for 2025-26Economics India's cumulative exports rise to $720.76 billion in Apr-Jan 2025-26, up 6.15%Economics U.N. nuclear watchdog holds emergency meeting in ViennaInternational Relations From crude to basmati: Iran war threatens India’s energy and trade stabilityEconomics India's current account deficit widens in third quarterEconomics US-Israel strikes in Iran: Indian national killed in attack on oil tanker off Oman coastInternational Relations Hyderabad bears brunt of West Asia conflict as key transit routes shutEconomics Indian shipments take costlier, longer route to Europe amid US-Iran tensionsEconomics RBI says 98.44% of withdrawn Rs 2,000 banknotes returnedEconomics India AI Impact Summit 2026: Landmark Global Declaration and Major AI Investment CommitmentsScience & Technology India, Canada seal $2.6 billion uranium deal, agree on economic partnership frameworkInternational Relations EPFO fixes 8.25 pc interest rate on EPF deposits for 2025-26, holds rate for 3rd year in a rowEconomics Industrial output growth cools to 4.8% in JanuaryEconomics QUICK ESTIMATE OF INDEX OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION AND USE-BASED INDEX FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2026Economics No petrol, diesel price hike despite global oil prices spiking to USD 80Economics Silver hits Rs 3 lakh/kg, gold nears Rs 1.73 lakh/10g amid rising Middle East crisisEconomics The Prime Minister speaks with the Prime Minister of IsraelInternational Relations CAD widens to USD 13.2 bn in Q3 on higher trade deficit: RBIEconomics India’s current account deficit widens to $13.2 billion in Q3 FY26Economics Rupee crashes 41 paise to settle at 91.49 against US dollarEconomics India manufacturing growth hits four-month high in February, PMI showsEconomics EPFO retains 8.25 pc interest rate on employees’ provident fund deposits for 2025-26Economics Government reviews trade risks from West Asia tensions, vows steps to keep cargo flowingEconomics Forex reserves rise on gold, dollar valuation gains despite balance of payments pressure: RBIEconomics Grains for all: UP boosts food security with tech, nutrition and robust procurement systemsPolity & Governance India, Canada launch negotiations for free trade pactEconomics India, Canada relaunch free trade talks after 2023 diplomatic chillInternational Relations Dr. Jitendra Singh Proposes India–Delaware Biomanufacturing Working GroupScience & Technology Israel-Iran conflict: What is India’s position amid rising Middle East tensions?International Relations Canadian firm Cameco signs $1.9 billion uranium deal with IndiaInternational Relations Night traffic banned on key routes through Pilibhit Tiger Reserve to protect wildlifeEnvironment & Ecology Industrial output growth slows to 3-month low of 4.8 pc in JanuaryEconomics Indian scientists helped rewrite a 50-year-old biological ruleScience & Technology MHA alerts states as Middle East tensions soar; internet curbs, security tightened in KashmirInternal Security Finance Minister meets AIIB President, urges her to scale up investmentEconomics Japan, South Korea raise concerns about India’s steel import restrictionsEconomics India’s manufacturing sector activity growth jumps to 4-month high in Feb: PMIEconomics West Asia crisis: Exporters seek support measures; govt ensures all facilitationInternational Relations Supreme Court warns AI-generated judgments will amount to misconductPolity & Governance Oil, rice, textiles & more: The cost Indians may have to pay for Iran-Israel warEconomics Shri Dharmendra Pradhan addresses Diplomats from over 50 countries at Study in India Edu-Diplomatic Conclave 2026, in New DelhiInternational Relations Israel-Iran war's 'Strait' fight can damage one of India's well-built firewallsInternational Relations Advancing Self-Reliance and Export Resilience: India’s Growing Global FootprintEconomics Press statement by the Prime Minister during the joint press statement with the Prime Minister of CanadaInternational Relations Withdrawal of ₹2000 Denomination Banknotes – StatusEconomics Developments in India’s Balance of Payments during the Third Quarter (October-December) of 2025-26Economics Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA,1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Delisting of 01 entryInternal Security To hit back, Iran draws from its massive, diverse arsenal of missiles and dronesInternal Security Missiles in sky, fear on phone: 10-million Indian diaspora faces warInternational Relations New GDP series, with sharper data, and clearer signals for the economyEconomics Why India’s rice production and exports requires a rethinkEconomics With survival at stake, Iran likely to continue fightingInternational Relations Expert Explains | Iran agreed to unprecedented terms. But Trump had to save faceInternational Relations Disruption at Strait of Hormuz: India covered, for nowInternational Relations Strait of Hormuz oil flows dry up: How this affects India, and the options aheadInternational Relations US as defender of Iran’s liberty: A short history of how ties soured between ‘natural allies’International Relations Madhya Pradesh CM Yadav releases gharials, turtles at Kuno National ParkEnvironment & Ecology Iran-Israel conflict LIVE: Israel launches airstrikes on Lebanese capital after Hezbollah fired missiles across the borderInternational Relations Israel launches strikes on Lebanon’s Beirut after Hezbollah fires missiles to enter West Asia conflictInternational Relations Govt amends BIS rules to quicken product certification, tighten compliance normsPolity & Governance France, Germany, U.K. ready to take ‘defensive action’ against IranInternational Relations Middle East war unlikely to dent India’s remittance inflows significantlyEconomics India-EU FTA draft clarifies textile origin rules, boosts export prospectsEconomics India’s strong core can extend goldilocks ride: RBI's Sanjay MalhotraEconomics

‘India had opportunities to reform federal structures during long stints of coalition governments’Polity & Governance Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah pays tribute to Guru Shri Tegh Bahadur Ji and addresses the gathered congregation at the ceremony marking the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Sahib in Navi Mumbai, MaharashtraArt & Culture CSIR-NIScPR organised a workshop on Strengthening India’s Semiconductor EcosystemScience & Technology INSV KAUNDINYA TO BE FLAGGED INTO MUMBAI HARBOURInternal Security PM Modi reviews West Asia situation, evacuation after attacks subsideInternational Relations Oil tanker carrying 15 Indian nationals, 5 Iranians attacked near Oman coast, 4 crew injuredInternational Relations Data flows: India, EU kick can down the road, to review laterEconomics Carney lands in Delhi, to meet Modi today; 10-year uranium deal, agreements on fuel, AI, education likelyInternational Relations U.S. claims destroyed headquarters of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, says struck over 1,000 targetsInternational Relations UAE closes Embassy in Iran after four killed in attacks across the GulfInternational Relations West Asia conflict may spike dal prices; 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