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'No country has overall hegemony': Jaishankar on why future will be multipolar
The future world order in the making will be multipolar as no country today has hegemony over all the domains to be an overall hegemony, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said at the Raisina Dialogue 2026.
‘Global South will decide new world order’: Finland President Stubb at Raisina Dialogue
The direction in which the world order will tilt will be decided by the Global South, led by the likes of India rather than the West, Finland’s President Alexander Stubb said at the Raisina Dialogue 2026.
West Asia crisis fuels energy worries for India, domestic inflows cushion growth: Jefferies
Brent crude surges 13%, and European gas jumps 55% amid Strait of Hormuz fears, but SIP and NPS flows continue to support Indian equities
Su-30MKI fighter jet crash: Indian Air Force confirms death of both pilots after jet lost contact post takeoff
An Indian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong during a training sortie after taking off from Jorhat
US gives India 30-day waiver to buy Russian oil amid Iran war
India has received a 30-day waiver from the United States to purchase Russian oil as the Iran war disrupts global energy supplies, giving New Delhi temporary relief to secure crude
IAF's Su-30MKI goes missing after take-off from Assam’s Jorhat, search and rescue ops on
In a post on X, the Air Force said the aircraft was last in contact at 7:42 pm
Iran conflict raises risks for India as Hormuz disruptions threaten energy supply: Goldman Sachs
Escalating tensions in West Asia and rising security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global oil and LNG flows, posing significant risks for energy-import-dependent economies such as India
From cooking oil to medicines: How the Iran war could make everyday essentials expensive
The war in West Asia continues unabated. Iran, Israel and the US exchange strike after strike, with countries such as Bahrain, Qatar and others in the region drawn into the conflict. While India is shielded from the fighting, Indians will soon feel the impact, as everyday items like petrol and oil are set to get costlier
Oil shock hits rupee: Kotak warns currency may face further depreciation
Kotak Securities warns currency may remain under depreciation pressure as crude prices rise amid escalating West Asian tensions
Bhutan, Mauritius, Seychelles, Sri Lanka delegates arrive in India for Raisina Dialogue 2026
The 11th edition of the Raisina Dialogue, India’s premier conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, kicks off in New Delhi on March 5.
"Your visit will take India-Finland relations to new heights": PM Modi welcomes Finland President Stubb
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has arrived in New Delhi for a landmark State Visit aimed at elevating the bilateral partnership between India and Finland to new heights.
'Bilateral relations will reach new heights': PM Modi welcomes Finnish Prez Alexander Stubb
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Alexander Stubb on his first India visit as President, expressing confidence that the trip will elevate India-Finland ties to new heights
Iran war continues to disrupt thousands of flights: Plane carrying 200 passengers from Jeddah lands in India
Limited evacuation flights have resumed from cities such as Mumbai and Delhi to bring back stranded Indians, and Ahmedabad has now been included in these special arrangements
MEA sets up special control rooms as West Asia conflict enters fifth day
As the West Asia conflict entered its fifth day, India’s Ministry of External Affairs set up a special control room and released emergency helplines for Indian missions across the region to assist nationals and monitor the rapidly evolving security situation in the Gulf.
India has 25 days of crude, fuel stocks; govt says no need to panic amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
Officials say 40% of oil flows through Strait of Hormuz, but diversified sourcing and alternative routes like Cape of Good Hope ensure energy security
India readies fuel emergency plan as Iran war puts oil-gas supply chain at risk
Centre weighs petrol and diesel export curbs, higher Russian crude imports and possible LPG rationing as Gulf supplies face uncertainty
Iran Israel War: Air India special flight with stranded passengers lands in Delhi
This was the first repatriation flight by an Indian carrier to bring back passengers from West Asia amid the ongoing conflict. IndiGo has also announced that it will operate four dedicated flights starting March 3 from Jeddah to Mumbai, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad
Kenya’s Musalia Mudavadi to attend Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi
Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi will attend the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi from March 5 to 7, where he is expected to outline Kenya’s foreign policy priorities and push for expanded trade, investment and stronger bilateral cooperation with India.
Indian Air Force drill triggers alert in Pakistan as India issues Notam amid Iran crisis
The Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), issued through official aviation channels, designates specific airspace for military use during the planned drill. Such restrictions are standard procedure before large-scale exercises to prevent civilian aircraft from entering operational zones
Finland President Stubb to be Chief Guest at Raisina Dialogue 2026
Finland President Alexander Stubb will visit India from March 4-7 on the invitation of PM Narendra Modi and attend the 11th Raisina Dialogue, 2026, in New Delhi.
US Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau to attend Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi
US Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau will visit New Delhi this week for the Raisina Dialogue 2026, holding high-level talks focused on defence, trade, multilateral cooperation and strengthening bilateral ties amid evolving regional and global challenges.
Govt deploys special flights to bring back stranded Indian passengers as tensions escalate in West Asia
While flight operations were completely shut off after West Asian countries began closing their airspace since Saturday, as the US and Israel attacked Iran, the situation has improved a little after airlines like Emirates, flydubai and Etihad started operating some special flights from Monday
Iran war raises macro risks for India: Pressure on prices, current account deficit, says Emkay
Escalating Middle East conflict threatens oil supply routes and inflation, with Brent crude volatility likely to test India’s external balance and fiscal levers, but near-term supply is intact, says brokerage.
India’s industrial output growth slows to 4.8% in January, misses estimates
According to the data released by the National Statistics Office, the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rose 4.8 per cent in January 2026, compared with 5.2 per cent growth in January 2025
India’s exports top $720 billion in FY26 so far; services fuel 6% growth
Services exports jump over 10%; electronics and defence shipments gain momentum as India navigates global trade headwinds
Indian stock indices end in red as tensions in West Asia escalate
Sensex fell 1,048.34 points, or 1.29 per cent, to settle at 80,238.85 after a volatile session. The broader Nifty 50 declined 312.95 points, or 1.24 per cent, to close at 24,865.70
India, Canada sign pacts on critical minerals, uranium supply as ties warm
Canada's Cameco will supply nearly 22 million pounds of uranium ore concentrate to India over a nine-year period beginning 2027 and running through 2035
India’s February PMI jumps to four-month high on strong domestic demand
The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI, compiled by S&P Global, rose to 56.9 in February from 55.4 in January, signalling a marked improvement in operating conditions
Net GST collections rise 7.9% to Rs 1.61 trillion in February
Official data showed total net GST revenue stood at Rs 1,61,014 crore in February 2026, compared with Rs 1,49,278 crore in the same month last year
Sensex sinks over 1,000 points at open; Nifty slips below 24,900 as US–Israel strikes on Iran roil markets
Indian equity benchmarks opened sharply lower on Monday, with the BSE Sensex plunging over 1,000 points in early trade amid broad-based selling across sectors