WORLD
US-Israel strike hits Iran’s Konarak naval base, multiple Iranian vessels seen burning
Vantor imagery shows airstrike related damage at Konarak Naval Base, Iran, where at least three surface ships have sunk & numerous buildings are damaged or destroyed, says Symon.
WORLD
Israel-Iran conflict: Drone hits Saudi Aramco's oil refinery in Saudi Arabia | Watch
Following the drone attack, a blaze occurred at the site that was eventually brought under control.
STARTUP
Video game industry body GDAI appoints Shruti Verma as CEO
Krafton India CEO Sean Hyunil Sohn has joined the GDAI board. Former Ministry of Information and Broadcasting secretary Apurva Chandra has also appointed board adviser
INDIA
Israel-Iran conflict: Countries Indians can’t fly to or from amid airspace closures
The Middle East has been in turmoil after Tehran launched retaliatory attacks following the joint operation by US and Israel on Iran.
INDIA
Iran threatens to shut Strait of Hormuz: Why the oil chokepoint matters and what it means for India
Experts say escalation in West Asia 'would have a bearing on India’s macros, including things like the impact of fuel prices on inflation and the twin deficits, as well remittances'.
BUSINESS
‘Pharma Has A Great Future in India Given Our Quality Of Talent & Our Low Manufacturing Cost’: Ajay Piramal
Ajay Piramal India’s undoubted M&A stalwart speaks on “Latha & the Leaders” elucidating the mantra behind his M&A success. He also elaborates on the future of his group’s 2 major verticals -pharma & finance
PODCAST
Building a payments company with a difference
Much before the UPI boom, when the Indian payments space was not as crowded, one company decided to forge a path that most others did not take. SabPaisa’s journey from a B2B collections company to end-to-end solutions provider hinged on strategic decisions taken early. And then came the AI pivot which transformed everything. On this episode, we talk to Amit Tyagi, Chief technology Officer at SabPaisa to understand how the company executed a monumental shift in months and built products that were founded on AI, not retrofitted by it. #Partnered
WORLD
Trump Unleashes 'Full Force' Operation Mode Against Iran, Warns Of More Casualties
Donald Trump announced that U.S. combat operations in Iran are continuing and will proceed until all of Washington’s objectives are fully achieved. In a video message posted on Truth Social on Sunday, March 1, Trump emphasized that military actions are ongoing “in full force,” signaling a sustained and determined campaign. He confirmed that three U.S. service members have been killed in the fighting and cautioned that additional casualties are likely as operations continue.
BUSINESS
Quick commerce solutions startup Inamo raises $8 million led by Prime Venture Partners
The funding round includes $6 million equity and $2 million venture debt. The startup plans to expand to 10 more cities and 200 dark stores by the end of 2026
WORLD
Is Iran using hypersonic Fattah? This clip shows missile beating 10 interceptors to hit target
The footage, reportedly from Jerusalem according to some users, appears to show the missile successfully dodging multiple interceptors before striking its target
WORLD
Did Khameini have wife and kids? All about slain Iranian leader's family
Reports said several members of Khamenei’s family were also killed in the strikes that began on Saturday morning, including his daughter, grandchildren, daughter-in-law and son-in-law
INDIA
Govt working promptly, every Indian on foreign land will be safe: Rijiju
The Middle East is plunged into turmoil following joint US-Israel missile strikes on Iran
BUSINESS
SEBI removes over 1.2 lakh misleading social media posts by unregistered 'finfluencers'
The SEBI chairperson said the authority mandates that for anyone to give investment advice, they have to be registered with the SEBI.
BUSINESS
EXCLUSIVE INERVIEW OF SEBI CHAIRMAN TUHIN KANTA PANDEY ON 1 YEAR IN OFFICE
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey has completed one year in office, marked by major regulatory overhauls and more reviews underway under the theme of “optimum regulation.” In an exclusive conversation with N Mahalakshmi, he addressed policy direction across F&O, deepening cash markets, IPO quality, FPI concerns post the Tiger Global verdict, and mutual fund industry worries around classification changes, closure of solution-oriented funds and lifecycle
INDIA
Crisis in Gulf: 10 million Indians watch missiles, wait for calls
As of early 2025, there are over 8.5 million Indians residing and working in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. The UAE hosts the highest number (over 3 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (over 2.7 million) and Kuwait (over 1 million).
WORLD
Who Is Reza Pahlavi? Iran’s exiled crown prince and youngest pilot calling for regime change
Pahlavi holds no official role in Iran. However, he is a leading voice among Iranians opposed to the ruling clerical establishment and has remained one of the Islamic Republic’s most outspoken critics for many years.
BUSINESS
Live: War rhetoric to fuel risk-off trade as Trump signals more Iran action | Opening Bell
Live: War rhetoric to fuel risk-off trade as Trump signals more Iran action | Opening Bell
BUSINESS
Indian bonds fall 2 bps due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia
The benchmark 10-year bond yield rose to 6.6833%, as compared to 6.6601% in the previous trading session. Bond yield and prices move inversely
WORLD
West Asia conflict: Over 1,000 flights hit as global airlines suspend routes; Indian carriers cancel 300+
At Delhi airport, 410 Indian airline flights were cancelled on February 28, 350 on March 1, and at least 300 more were set to be impacted on March 2 amid ongoing rerouting and schedule changes.
BUSINESS
Policy rates likely to stay same or go lower: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra
Malhotra, who has completed an year as RBI governor, said India's macroeconomic fundamentals continue to remain healthy and robust.
BUSINESS
Airtel’s Sunil Bharti Mittal lays out succession roadmap for Bharti, signals higher ARPU ambition: Report
Mittal indicated that family members would increasingly be seen ‘at the shareholders' table’ over the coming years, pointing to a structured transition within the group
WORLD
US says IRGC headquarters destroyed in Tehran strike: 'Cut off the head of the snake'
The IRGC, established after Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution to safeguard the country’s Islamic system, operates directly under the authority of the Supreme Leader and had been significantly strengthened under Khamenei’s leadership.
BUSINESS
Trust of trustees earned, N Chandrasekaran to enjoy a third term as Chairman of Tata Sons
Chandrasekaran, a former chief executive of TCS, joined the Tata Sons board in October 2016 and assumed the chairmanship in January 2017.
WORLD
Man shot after fatally stabbing four peple near Washington
law enforcement officials said the confrontation was a case of road rage and stated there was no indication the incident was linked to terrorism.
