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Prolonged West Asia conflict could slow down India's growth: SBI Research
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The ongoing conflict in West Asia could have multiple economic implications for India, particularly through higher oil prices, disruptions in energy supply routes, and potential impacts on remittances and trade, according to a new report by SBI Research. The report highlighted that while the
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"No more attacks on neighbouring countries," says Iran's President; rules
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President Masoud Pezeshkian said that a decision has been taken by the leadership council not to attack neighbouring countries.
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Congress MP Jairam Ramesh seeks parliamentary debate on West Asia conflict
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Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Saturday demanded a parliamentary discussion on the ongoing conflict in West Asia and the 30-day "permission" from the United States to purchase Russian oil, as the Budget Session 2026 will resume on Monday.
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India among few nations that can speak to all sides in global conflicts: F
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Finnish President Alexander Stubb told ANI that "the future is Indian," praising New Delhi's unique ability to engage all sides in global conflicts. He backed India's permanent UN Security Council seat and discussed NATO, Ukraine, and West Asia tensions, highlighting India's pragmatic rol
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Oil could hit $120 if West Asia conflict drags on: Infomerics Chief Econom
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Global crude oil prices could climb to around USD 120 per barrel if the conflict in West Asia continues for a prolonged period, said Manoranjan Sharma, Chief Economist at Infomerics Ratings, warning that an extended geopolitical crisis could significantly disrupt global economic calculations
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"Cowardly, compromised 56-inch chest": Congress MP Jairam Ramesh slams Cen
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Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Saturday slammed the Centre after United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterated that Washington DC has granted India the 30-day "permission" to purchase Russian oil.
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Indian Railways' electrification drive acts as a safeguard against oil sup
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Indian Railways has undertaken electrification of its network in mission mode over the last decade, significantly reducing its dependence on imported diesel. As a result, 99.4% of the Broad Gauge (BG) railway network has now been electrified, marking one of the largest infrastructure tran
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IndiGo to operate flights to five destinations in West Asia today
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IndiGo, in a travel advisory, said that the airline will operate flights to five destinations in West Asia on Saturday amid the tense situation in the region.
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TV ratings industry was "wild west" before 2014 guidelines: Congress MP Ma
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Congress MP and former Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Saturday said that the Centre could direct the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) to withhold reporting Television Rating Points (TRPs) for news channels, exercising the powers granted by the policy guid
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Oil prices cross $90/barrel on indications West Asia conflict may get prol
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Crude oil prices shot up sharply, reportedly after the US President Donald Trump sought what he called "unconditional surrender" from Iran, intensifying worries about a prolonged conflict that could disrupt global energy supplies.
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"India's respect growing globally": Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde hits b
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Shinde asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is steering the country toward becoming a global "economic superpower".
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'Permitted India to accept Russian oil to ease temporary gap of oil around
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Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, yet again said that the United States has given India the "permission" to accept Russian oil in the wake of the developing security situation in West Asia.
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