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India has issued a fresh advisory on February 23, 2026, asking all nationals in Iran—including students, pilgrims, businesspeople, and tourists—to depart immediately using any available transport, including commercial flights, amid rising fears of military escalation. the Indian Embassy in Tehran has reiterated safety measures, emergency contacts, and mandatory registration for citizens and PIOs.
Jefferies cuts revenue forecasts for Indian IT firms and assigns hold or underperform ratings on major players, while noting top picks may still outperform. The analysis highlights potential revenue declines in outsourcing and changing client engagement models as AI tools mature, with implications for valuations and long term growth.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched Gujarat’s innovative Grain ATM system, for the Public Distribution System (PDS). This 24/7 automated setup dispenses 25 kg of grains like wheat, rice, and pulses in just 35 seconds. This will be implemented across nations in 3-4 years.
US President Donald Trump has raised temporary tariffs on nearly all imports from 10% to 15%, just a day after the Supreme Court blocked his broader tariff plan, creating new volatility fears for global markets including India. Experts say the Street is already pricing in continuity with minimal long-term impact on India, but short-term swings remain possible due to policy unpredictability, $175B
Dubai has unveiled the massive AED 100 billion ($27.2 billion) DIFC Zabeel District expansion, tripling the size of its premier financial hub to host over 42,000 companies and 125,000 professionals by 2040. Featuring the world’s largest innovation hub, first AI campus, luxury residences, and top education facilities, this project boosts jobs for Indians via strong UAE ties and positions Dubai to
Economic analyst Anand Srinivasan warns that gold prices might climb to $25,000 per ounce over the next decade, potentially pushing 1 gram to Rs 1 lakh in India if the dollar strengthens against the rupee. He emphasizes that this isn’t an immediate surge but a long-term possibility driven by global inflation and currency shifts, advising investors to focus on gold as a secure, extended-horizon ass
President Donald Trump escalated his trade war dramatically by raising the baseline global tariff from 10% to 15% with immediate effect, just one day after imposing the initial levy and hours after the Supreme Court struck down his previous IEEPA-based tariffs as unconstitutional. In a Truth Social post, Trump framed the move as payback against countries that “ripped off” America for decades, invo
India will continue paying 10% tariffs despite the US Supreme Court’s ruling invalidating Trump’s prior emergency-based tariffs, as he shifts to Section 122 of the Trade Act. Trump emphasized no changes to the India-US trade deal, with White House confirming the levy until further authority is invoked.
In a stunning 6-3 verdict, the US Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s massive reciprocal tariffs imposed under emergency powers, declaring them unconstitutional and exceeding presidential authority. The ruling delivers a crushing blow to Trump’s trade agenda, sparks global relief among trading partners like Canada, UK, EU, and Switzerland, and opens the door for potential billions in refunds
Central government employees are set for a 2% Dearness Allowance (DA) boost from 58% to 60% based on December 2025 AICPI-IW index at 148.2, helping lakhs cope with rising prices while basic pay stays unchanged until 8th Pay Commission. With Holi on March 3, 2026, unions expect the announcement soon like previous years before major festivals, adding extra monthly cash to salaries. மத்திய அரசு ஊழியர
