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'An existential war' for Iran: Dy foreign minister
The conflict in West Asia, which began with the United States and Israel attacking Iran last week, has turned into “an existential war” for his country, Iranian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Saeed Khatibzadeh (pictured) said in New Delhi on Friday.
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March 07, 2026
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War shadow dims Brand Dubai's glitter
A video showing political leaders walking with shoppers at Dubai Mall went viral on social media within hours of the first round of Iranian attack across the cities of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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March 07, 2026
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‘Technolegal approach of India on AI pragmatic’
India’s techno-legal approach of having soft regulations and suggestive frameworks for artificial intelligence (AI) governance is pragmatic, as the technology will change its nature every few years over the next decade, said Ivana Bartoletti, Wipro’s Global Chief Privacy and AI Governance Officer.
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March 07, 2026
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Jio’s record IPO faces delay amid regulatory changes
Government delays in formalising changes to listing rules are threatening to force Asia’s richest person, Mukesh Am-bani, to miss the targeted timeline for an initial public offering (IPO) of shares in Jio Platforms, the digital arm of his flagship company Reliance Industries.
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March 07, 2026
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India bulks up Russia oil; US allows 30-day waiver
Now at a premium, Russian crude imports surge after start of war in West Asia
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March 07, 2026
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Ex-rapper's party heading towards landslide victory in Nepal elections
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah’s newly formed Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) was on Friday heading towards landslide victory in Nepal's first general elections since the violent Gen Z protests toppled the KP Sharma Oli-led government in September 2025.
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March 07, 2026
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In a first, Karnataka to ban under-16 social media use
Flagging digital addiction as a key threat to the youth, the Economic Survey for 2025-26 had proposed that the government may consider age-based access limits. The Survey said the platforms should be made responsible for enforcing age verification and age-appropriate defaults, particularly for social media, gambling apps, auto-play features, and targeted advertising.
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March 07, 2026
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In a first, K'taka to ban under-16 social media use
Andhra considering similar curbs for those below 13 years of age
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March 07, 2026
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The limits of high-tech warfighting
Over the past few years, the world has seen a rash of conflicts break out.
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March 07, 2026
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Govt bond yields surge amid rising crude oil prices
RBI announces %1 trn worth of bond purchase
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March 07, 2026
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SAT rejects appeal of IndusInd's ex-deputy CEO to access probe records
The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has dismissed an appeal filed by IndusInd Bank’s former deputy CEO Arun Khurana seeking access to a broader set of investigation records from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) in an ongoing insider trading probe.
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March 07, 2026
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India’s T20 final play means business for eateries, pubs
With India set to take on New Zealand in the ICC Men’s cricket T20 World Cup final on Sunday evening, restaurants and pubs across the country expect a full house as fans cheer for the men in blue.
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March 07, 2026
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Crypto, digital money now under reporting framework
‘The government has expanded the scope of financial accounts that must be reported by financial institutions under the tax information-sharing framework, bringing crypto assets, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and certain electronic money products within the reporting net.
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March 07, 2026
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Down 3%, Indian stocks log worst week in over one year
Domestic equity markets resumed their sharp decline on Friday as petroleum prices renewed their upward climb, with benchmark Brent crude breaching the $90 a barrel mark later in the evening for the first time in almost two years amid the ongoing war in West Asia.
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March 07, 2026
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The Iran war and its aftermath
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a highly publicised visit to Israel on February 25 and 26.
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March 07, 2026
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ADB flags India’s oil vulnerability as tensions rise
Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday warned that India’s limited crude oil reserves of about 100 million barrels — sufficient for only 40-45 days of consumption — leave the country particularly vulnerable to supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing war in West Asia.
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March 07, 2026
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What you must know about converting credit card dues into EMIs
Converting large credit card purchases into equated monthly instalments (EMIs) helps manage expensive purchases without straining monthly cash flow.
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March 07, 2026
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Rising defence-related opportunities may boost BEL stock
THE COMPASS
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March 07, 2026
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Focus on making agri products globally competitive: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asked farmers to leverage India’s diverse climate to increase productivity and export strength, and stressed on scaling up high-value crop produce to make the country’s agri products globally competitive.
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March 07, 2026
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Iconic Marrakech hotel turns its attention to India
‘The director general of La Mamounia, often ranked among the world’s top luxury hotels, is currently in India in an effort to introduce the landmark from Marrakech, Morocco, to the Indian traveller.
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March 07, 2026
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Down 3%, Indian stocks log worst week in over one year
Abarrel of West Texas Intermediate topped $85 for the first time since April 2024.
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March 07, 2026
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'Equities remain core for long-term wealth creation'
Markets were volatile all through the week reacting to news events. Harsha Upadhyaya, president and chief investment officer of Kotak Mahindra Asset Management, tells Puneet Wadhwa in an email interview that for markets to move up meaningfully, “leadership” will likely come from sectors with earnings visibility rather than those reliant on “pure re-rating”. Edited excerpts:
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March 07, 2026
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World War II to now: The fuel of conflict
Some parallels between World War II (WWII) and the current geopolitical situation are apparent: WWII started with regional conflicts that escalated into a vast global conflict.
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March 07, 2026
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SoftBank eyes up to $40 bn loan to fund OpenAl investment
SoftBank Group Corp. is seeking a loan of as much as $40 billion to mostly help finance its investment in US tech giant OpenAI, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would be its largest-ever borrowing denominated solely in dollars.
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March 07, 2026
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Farmers' earnings may come under pressure if export issue persists
Farmers’ income, already under stress this year due to low inflation, will be further hit if shipments of major export commodities remain stuck longer, according to their representative groups.
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March 07, 2026
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Essel-linked FMP case: Kotak AMC gets partial relief
The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has granted partial relief to Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company in a case related to certain fixed maturity plans (FMPs) that had exposure to Essel Group entities.
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March 07, 2026
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2 IAF pilots killed in Su-30 crash in Assam
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday confirmed the deaths of Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar after a Sukhoi Su-30MKI combat aircraft crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district during a training mission.
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March 07, 2026
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PSBs, insurers seek higher sum assured for social security insurance schemes
Stakeholders, including public-sector banks and insurance companies, have urged the finance ministry to increase the sum assured under key social security insurance schemes, such as the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), amid inflationary pressure and increasing household vulnerabilities.
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March 07, 2026
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Odisha firm designs India’s first advanced long-range strike drone
With one-way attack drones emerging as a defining feature of modern warfare, leading defence technology company IG Defence claimed to have designed India’s indigenous long-range strike drone, which can carry explosives up to 1,000 km.
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March 07, 2026
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Govt to set up ₹2,000 cr fund for school infra
The Rajasthan government is going to establish a school infrastructure fund with an allocation of ₹2,000 crore for the repair, reconstruction, and strengthening of dilapidated school buildings, state Parliamentary Affairs, Law and Justice Minister, Jogaram Patel, said.
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