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PM Modi chairs high-level review meet on fuel, power amid Middle East tensions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting to review the situation related to petroleum, crude oil, natural gas, power and fertiliser sectors amid the evolving situation in the Middle East. The meeting focused on ensuring uninterrupted supply of essential resources, maintaining stable logistics, and streamlining distribution across the country. Officials briefed the Prime Minister on preparedness measures to tackle any potential disruptions arising from geopolitical developments in the region. Read full story

‘Europe within Iranian missiles range’: IDF warns after Diego Garcia strike

Iran fired long-range ballistic missiles on Saturday, striking southern Israeli cities near its nuclear site and targeting the US-UK military base at Diego Garcia, signaling an expansion of the conflict beyond the Middle East. Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir said the missiles’ range could reach European capitals, while British Housing Secretary Steve Reed told the BBC there is no evidence that Iran is aiming at Europe, adding, “I’m not aware of any assessment at all that they are even trying to target Europe, let alone that they could if they tried.” Read full story

‘Will destroy oil facilities in irreversible manner’: Iran warns after Trump’s energy infrastructure threat

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that if the US or Israel attacks Iran, critical infrastructure—including energy and oil facilities across the region—would be considered legitimate targets and destroyed “in an irreversible manner,” potentially keeping oil prices elevated for an extended period. He added, “And throw down what is in your right hand; it will swallow up what they have made.” Follow live updates

2020 Delhi riots case accused Sharjeel Imam returns home after 6 years on interim bail for brother’s wedding

Sharjeel Imam, an accused in the “larger conspiracy” case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots, returned to his ancestral village Kako after six years to attend his younger brother Muzzammil Imam’s wedding on March 25 and visit his ailing mother. He was granted 10-day interim bail by a Delhi court and is on parole from March 20 to 30 under standard restrictions for under-trial prisoners. Muzzammil expressed happiness over the reunion, thanking the court for allowing Sharjeel to spend time with family. Read full story

March FPI outflow: Foreign investors pull out Rs 88,180 cr amid Middle East tensions; over Rs 1 lakh cr withdrawn so far in 2026

Foreign investors have pulled out Rs 88,180 crore from Indian equities in March so far, citing rising global tensions, a weakening rupee, and high oil prices, pushing total FPI outflows for 2026 past Rs 1 lakh crore. The selling comes after a strong February inflow of Rs 22,615 crore. Analysts say concerns over the West Asia conflict, crude above $100 per barrel, rupee near Rs 92 against the dollar, rising US bond yields, and potential corporate margin pressures have driven a risk-off approach. Read full story