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UIDAI rolled out the mission mode MBU drive for school children in September 2025, after a successful technological integration with the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) application. New Delhi: The Unique Identification Authority of India has covered more than 1

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Oil prices rose for a third day on Tuesday (March 3, 2026) as ‌the widening U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran and threats to shipping through the ​Strait of Hormuz heightened fears of supply disruptions from the key West Asia producing region. Also Read | Why the closure of Strait of Hormuz is

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Oil and gas prices continued to rise on Tuesday after an Iranian official said his country would "set fire to anyone who tries to pass through" the Strait of Hormuz as the conflict between his country and the US and Israel continued. Brent crude prices increased by 3

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As of January, the Middle East accounted for around 55 percent of India's crude imports — approximately 2.74 million barrels per day, the highest since late 2022. New Delhi: India was, until last week, the envy of the global economy. Growth humming, inflation cooling

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A meeting of the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) held on Monday (March 2, 2026) has recommended that the Union Government retain the interest rate of PF deposits at 8.25%. The meeting also approved a number of reform measures of the pension fund

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Oil prices made more gains on Tuesday after an Iranian official said his country will "set fire to anyone who tries to pass through" the Strait of Hormuz as the conflict between his country and the US and Israel continues In afternoon trade in Asia, Brent crude was around 3

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Crude shock for India as New Delhi emerges most vulnerable to Iran warWith Strait of Hormuz shut and Russian oil a no-go zone, India is stuck between a rock and a hard place, especially due to its thin crude oil reserves. Published on: Mar 03

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The DA for Madhya Pradesh state government employees and pensioners will rise from 55 per cent to 58 percent. Bhopal: In yet another significant decision regarding state government employees on the occasion of Holi, the BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government on Monday announced that treasury officers

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Is stock market open today? Know Sensex, Nifty March 3 trading scheduleIs stock market open: National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will remain closed today, March 3 due to Holi celebration. Published on: Mar 03, 2026 10:39 AM IST By HT News Desk | Edited by Papri Chanda

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MCX gold April futures gained 2.53 per cent to Rs 1,66,199 per 10 grams on Monday, while MCX silver May futures eased 0.90 per cent to Rs 2,80,090 per kg. New Delhi: Gold prices climbed for a fifth straight session in the global markets on Tuesday amid escalating conflict in the Middle East and a

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Gold Rate Today: Gold prices swing sharply as Iran-Israel tensions intensify; experts see bullish momentum if key levels sustain in domestic markets. Gold prices are bracing for heightened swings as geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel keep global markets on alert. The precious metal

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Crude oil prices rose about 1% in early trade on Tuesday, easing from Monday’s sharp surge after the US signalled measures to contain rising domestic energy costs. Still, persistent concerns over supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz kept prices supported

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Amazon's cloud computing business says drones have hit three of its facilities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain following US and Israeli strikes against Iran at the weekend. The incidents occurred on Sunday morning, with Amazon Web Services (AWS) saying at the time that ''objects'' had

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India is world’s largest basmati exporter, producing over 70% of global supply and shipping nearly 60 lakh tonnes annually, valued at close to Rs 50,000 cr Iran has launched retaliation attacks using drones and small-scale missile strikes, targeting several cities across the Middle East

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On Monday, Sensex lost 1,048 points, or 1.29 per cent, to reach 80,238 and Nifty dropped 312 points, or 1.24 per cent to settle at 24,865 at market close, amid investor concerns over tensions in West Asia. Mumbai: The Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange will remain closed on

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Silver Rate Today: Silver jumps over 5 per cent on Monday on MCX as Iran-Israel tensions fuel volatility; retail and city-wise rates reflect strong market momentum. Silver prices are poised for sharp movements on Monday, March 2, as escalating tensions between Iran and Israel inject uncertainty

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Apple iPhone 17e refresh builds with more speed, storage and pragmatismWith A19 chip, a new C1X modem and doubled base storage, a sharpened iPhone 17e may well come into the reckoning for anyone also considering the iPhone 17 Updated on: Mar 02

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Apple iPad Air finally gets the M4 chip upgrade, and lot more valueApple’s iPad Air gets the M4 chip it arguably should have had earlier, and significantly strengthens its case as Apple’s most versatile tablet Published on: Mar 02, 2026 8:54 PM IST By Vishal Mathur Share via Copy link Alongside

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The strong year-on-year growth in coal production reflects the sustained operational momentum and progressive scaling up of mining activities across the sector, the statement said. New Delhi: India's coal production recorded a robust 18.51 per cent increase in February this year compared with the

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A limited number of flights have been able to leave the United Arab Emirates as departures across the Middle East continue to be disrupted by the joint Israeli and US war on Iran. More than 4,000 flights a day have been cancelled across the region, according to flight tracking service Flightradar24

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Oil and gas prices have surged as Iran continues to launch strikes across the Middle East in response to ongoing attacks by the US and Israel. Natural gas prices spiked on Monday after QatarEnergy, one of the world's biggest exporters, halted production following "military attacks" on its

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Foreign exchange reserves declined by $24.4 billion on a balance of payments basis in Q3FY26, compared with a depletion of $37.7 billion in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Mumbai: India's current account deficit (CAD) stood at $13.2 billion, or 1.3 per cent of GDP

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Global oil prices have risen as Iran continues to launch strikes across the Middle East in response to ongoing attacks by the US and Israel. Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil prices, jumped by 10% to touch more than $82 a barrel on Monday after at least three ships were attacked near the

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Indian Oil-led refiners eye Russian crude oil again as Iran war chokes Strait of HormuzGovt officials could also press Reliance Industries to divert more fuel to the domestic market, while other refiners tweak output to maximise LPG production. Updated on: Mar 02

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Whenever geopolitical tensions rise, domestic equity benchmarks witness sharp corrections — whether during Operation Sindoor or the 2011 Middle East unrest. New Delhi: Despite major conflicts globally, Indian equities have proven resilient over the past 15 years, a report said on Monday

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Iran war: Saudi Aramco shuts down Ras Tanura refinery after drone strikeBrent crude oil prices spiked to $80/barrel after reports that Saudi Aramco has shut down its Ras Tanura refinery. Updated on: Mar 02, 2026 2:23 PM IST By HT Business Desk Share via Copy link Saudi Aramco has shut down its Ras

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The Indian rupee fell below Rs 91 per US dollar amid US, Israel and Iran conflict, rising oil prices and risk aversion. The Indian rupee weakened past the Rs 91 per US dollar mark — its lowest in about a month — as rising geopolitical tensions and a likely surge in global oil prices fuelled

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