Conflict escalates in the Middle East: Israeli-American air strikes hit Iran, Tehran, and Beirut—thousands displaced, global crisis deepens
The Middle East conflict escalates sharply as Israel and the United States intensify military operations against Iran following a series…
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In early trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 179.31 points to 74,384.61. The 50-share NSE Nifty went down by 53.1 points to 23,098
- Benchmark indices slip 2% as crude oil prices remain high
Nifty opened at 23,462.50 and touched 23,492.40 before slipping to 23,112.00 and settling at the day’s close. The decline was broad-based, with all sectoral indices falling as much as 4.8%
- Benchmark indices down 2% as oil prices refuse to budge
Besides, heavy selling in global markets, persistent foreign fund outflows and weakness in the rupee also dented investors' sentiment
- Crude oil futures rise ₹94 to ₹8,898 per barrel; Brent breaches $100
Analysts said oil prices rose as geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran and disruptions in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have raised concerns over global supply
- Rupee depreciates to ₹92.3 against the dollar on crude oil spikes
Foreign Institutional Investors sold stocks worth ₹58,676 crore as of 13, March further accentuating
- West Asia conflict disrupts pharma air routes; risks cancer drugs supply
Executives at Western drugmakers said they were seeking alternative routes into the Gulf
- Iran-Israel war LIVE: One killed by missile attack on civilian car in Abu Dhabi, says authorities
Saudi Arabia has intercepted more than 60 drones since midnight, according to the Defence Ministry
- Trump accuses Iran of using AI to spread disinformation
Between the TruthSocial post and his comments to journalists, Mr. Trump on March 15 cited three instances where he claimed Iran used AI to mislead the public
- Trump demands others help secure Strait of Hormuz, Japan and Australia say no plans to send ships
“I think China should help too because China gets 90% of its oil from the Straits,” Donald Trump said. “We may delay,” he said in reference to his visit if China did not offer support in the Gulf.
- Myanmar Parliament convenes as Army prepares for new era of rule
The gathering of the new Parliament comes after a recent phased election dominated by the Army-backed USDP
