BUSINESS
Oil rockets to four‑year high on West Asia tensions, Strait of Hormuz disruptions
Brent crude futures climbed as much as 13% to $82.37 a barrel, the highest since January 2025, and traded at $79.34 by 2305 GMT, up $6.47, or 8.88%.
INDIA
Amid intensifying Iran war, PM Modi speaks to Israel's Netanyahu, prioritises civilian safety
The call followed Modi's earlier conversation with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates
WORLD
US-Israel Iran War News Live: Gold breaches $5,000-mark again as Mid-East tensions worsen; British base in Cyprus under attack
Hezbollah joins Tehran - Missiles target Haifa, explosions near RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus
BUSINESS
Stocks to Watch Today: Aurobindo Pharma, Niva Bupa, Brigade, Escorts Kubota, Hero MotoCorp, Hyundai Motor, Tata Motors, Clean Max, Accord Transformer in focus on 2 March
Stocks to Watch, 02 March: Stocks like Maruti Suzuki India, Hyundai Motor India, Hero MotoCorp, Eicher Motors, Tata Motors, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Mahindra and Mahindra, TVS Motor Company, Escorts Kubota, Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company, and Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions will be in focus on March 2.
INDIA
Modi speaks to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed, condemns attacks and backs de-escalation
In a post on X, Modi said he conveyed India’s solidarity with the UAE during what he described as “difficult times”.
INDIA
Varanasi plants 2.51 lakh saplings in one hour, sets Guinness world record
On March 1, 2025, a total of 2.51 lakh saplings were planted within one hour using the Miyawaki method, surpassing China’s previous record of 1.53 lakh saplings planted in the same time frame.
INDIA
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Kejriwal, AQI, one year of BJP govt and more at Rising Bharat Summit | Full Q&A
INDIA
Regime change in Iran ‘phenomenally difficult’, says Nick Carter at Rising Bharat Summit | Full Q&A
TRENDS
Iran agreed to 'never ever' build a bomb, then US bombed it: Viral satire sparks debate
Security researcher Peter Girnus’s first‑person 'aide' monologue, based on 'public reporting', depicts diplomacy inching toward a breakthrough before US‑Israel strikes in Iran derailed the negotiations.
BUSINESS
SEBI’s B-30 and women investor incentive framework comes into effect
The additional commission “shall be payable over and above the trail commission due to the MFD” and shall be granted only once per PAN, and no dual incentives shall be allowed in respect of the same investor or the same investment.
TRENDS
Netizens praise UAE's 'people‑first' move as Abu Dhabi orders free hotel extensions for guests
Abu Dhabi’s circular to hotel general managers ordered properties to extend stays for guests unable to depart 'for reasons beyond their control,' with all additional room costs to be invoiced to the department.
INDIA
India will negotiate to protect Chabahar, no call yet on Su-57: Defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh at Rising Bharat Summit | Full Q&A
WORLD
Nuclear threat, concerns over missile development: What prompted US to attack Iran?
The joint operation launched by the US and Israel on Iran resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Sunday.
INDIA
Israel-Iran conflict: India urged to evacuate 1,200 Kashmiri students stuck in Iran
The developments follow military strikes jointly carried out by the US and Israel against Iran, that prompted Iran to launch strikes in the Middle East countries.
BUSINESS
After India, Jane Street caught up in another legal battle as DOJ opens investigation
As per the last update, SAT adjourned the hearing in Jane Street's appeal against SEBI's July 2025 interim order on February 25, 2026, due to time constraints.
INDIA
Priyanka Gandhi condemns Khamenei's killing, calls for safety of Indians abroad: 'World needs peace, not unnecessary wars'
Earlier, the Congress had slammed the government’s response to the escalating conflict in Iran, calling it a “betrayal of India’s values, principles and interests.”
BUSINESS
IndiGo extends Middle East flight suspension, offers full refunds and waivers amid safety concerns
IndiGo is also offering full flexibility and waivers for travel to and from the Middle East and other impacted international sectors until March 7, for bookings made on or before February 28.
BUSINESS
Network18 AI Summit: India aims for sovereign, scalable AI with 2 lakh GPUs, says Abhishek Singh | Full transcript
India is rapidly scaling its AI ecosystem, combining government-backed initiatives like IndiaAI Mission with private investment. Leaders highlight homegrown models, quantum computing, and AI for the Global South as key drivers of innovation, sovereignty, and societal impact.
INDIA
India offers to help foreign nationals stranded in country amid Israel-Iran conflict
The advisory comes amid spate of flight cancellations as the conflict in the Middle East has disrupted several flight routes.
WORLD
How long can air defences last? US and Israel face interceptor strain as Iran escalates missile attacks
Interceptor stocks may run low as Iran escalates missile attacks on US, Israel and Gulf states.
INDIA
Passengers stranded at airports as airlines cancel flights amid Isreal-Iran conflict
Indian carriers, IndiGo and Air India, cancelled flights to the Middle East, citing the evolving security situation and the need for close operational monitoring.
WORLD
Eight killed, 20 injured as pro-Iran protesters storm US consulate in Karachi
The protests erupted after the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint U.S.-Israeli military operation
INDIA
84 MBA students from Pune stuck in Dubai amid Israel-Iran conflict
Students of the Indira School of Business Studies (ISBS) had gone to Dubai as part of an annual five-day study tour
INDIA
Over 15 killed, 18 critically injured in blast at explosives factory in Nagpur
Approximately 35 workers were present at the time of the explosion.
