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Iran, Israel say hostilities on hold after first attacks since truce

June 9, 2026 admin

Iran and Israel said on Monday (June 8, 2026) that hostilities between them had halted, after the two countries exchanged strikes that threatened to reignite the West Asia conflict. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the “fire on that front is contained” hours after Tehran said it had stopped its military action. West Asia…

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Indian equity markets trade higher as Iran-Israel tensions ease

June 9, 2026 admin

Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Indian equities traded higher on Tuesday (June 9, 2026) in the morning trade, supported by improving sentiment after signs of a pause in hostilities between Iran and Israel. Sensex rose as much as 0.7% or over 500 points to hit an intraday high of…

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West Asia war LIVE: Iran, Israel say hostilities on hold after first attacks since truce

June 9, 2026 admin

Iran and Israel said on Monday that hostilities between them had halted, after the two countries exchanged strikes that threatened to reignite the West Asia war. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the “fire on that front is contained” hours after Tehran said it had stopped its military action. Tehran launched missiles at Israel…

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Sensex, Nifty open 1% lower amid West Asia tensions, weak global cues

June 8, 2026 admin

Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Indian equities opened sharply lower on Monday (June 8, 2026), with benchmark indices falling 1% each amid escalating tensions in West Asia, rising crude oil prices and weak global cues. Sensex opened at 73,421.61, down over 800 points or 1.11%, while Nifty began the…

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Bahrain, Kuwait targeted by fresh Iran salvoes

June 6, 2026 admin

A plume of smoke rises after a reported Iranian strike on fuel tanks in Muharraq. File | Photo Credit: AFP The Gulf countries of Bahrain and Kuwait were targeted in renewed aerial attacks by Iran early Saturday (June 6, 2026) after the United States said it had struck the Islamic republic. The tiny island kingdom…

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Watch: Iran-U.S. deal uncertain | Mufti calls for Ladakh-like J&K unity | Above the Fold | 02.06.2026

June 2, 2026 admin

From stalled Iran ceasefire talks and reports of a Trump-Netanyahu clash to Mehbooba Mufti’s appeal to New Delhi and Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing’s India visit – here are our top stories. Source link

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West Asia conflict to impact SAIL steel prices marginally: Official

May 31, 2026 admin

In times of crisis, the availability of raw materials is crucial rather than their cost, for uninterrupted operations, said the Chairman of SAIL. File | Photo Credit: Reuters State-owned SAIL expects the ongoing West Asia crisis to have only a marginal impact on its steel prices and is establishing alternative shipping routes to ensure the…

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West Asia conflict to impact SAIL steel prices marginally: Official

May 31, 2026 admin

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Government revises fuel export levies for fortnight beginning June 1, domestic rates unchanged

May 31, 2026 admin

A scene at a petrol bunk in New Delhi. Central government has revised export levies on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for the fortnight beginning June 1. Centre has left excise duty rates on petrol and diesel sold in the domestic market unchanged. | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma The Central government has…

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China supports ‘active mediation’ by Pakistan between U.S.-Iran, says Foreign Minister Wang Yi

May 27, 2026 admin

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks with the media at the UN headquarters in New York City, U.S. on May 26, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters China has said it supports the “active mediation” by Pakistan and other countries between the U.S. and Iran in the ongoing West Asia conflict. “Regarding the current situation, the…

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