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Putin flags Caspian risk in Iran war
Vladimir Putin has sharpened Moscow’s warning over the widening Iran conflict, signalling that any spillover into the Caspian Sea would be viewed by the Kremlin “extremely negatively” as Israeli military action pushes into an area of direct strategic interest to Russia. The warning has added a fresh geopolitical layer...
Fuel tax cut reshapes fiscal calculus
Government on Friday slashed excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 per litre each, sharply lowering the central tax burden and signalling a shift in its approach to managing inflationary pressures and consumer demand. The revision brings central levies on petrol down to about ₹3 per litre, while...
Energy fears rise amid West Asia strains
Heightened tensions across West Asia and continued swings in crude prices have sharpened focus on energy security, even as remarks by Narendra Modi referencing the pandemic period triggered a surge of online speculation about the possibility of a lockdown-like disruption. Oil markets have reacted nervously to developments spanning the...
Tehran signals shift towards US talks
Mojtaba Khamenei, identified in regional reports as Iran’s new Supreme Leader, has agreed to pursue negotiations with the United States, pointing to a potential diplomatic opening as tensions continue to shape the security landscape of West Asia. The move follows remarks by US President Donald Trump, who said Washington...
Top court flags probe delays in Ambani case
Supreme Court has sharply criticised central investigative agencies over what it described as a lack of urgency in probing alleged large-scale banking irregularities linked to the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, directing authorities to carry out a time-bound and transparent inquiry. A bench of the apex court expressed dissatisfaction with...
Iran signals limited access through Hormuz route
Iran has indicated a calibrated shift in its position on maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the strategic waterway will remain open to international shipping while restricting passage for vessels linked to what it described as “hostile” nations. The statement follows a sharply worded ultimatum issued...
