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India faces potential shortages of gold and rough natural diamonds as UAE airspace closure disrupts supplies from Dubai, the country’s largest rough diamond supplier and second-biggest source of gold bars, amid escalating US-Israel-Iran tensions. ஈரான் மீதான US-இஸ்ரேல் தாக்குதலால் ஐக்கிய அரபு அமீரக வான்வெளி மூடப்பட்டதால், துபாய் வழியாக வரும் தங்கம் மற்றும் கச்சா வைர விநியோகம் தடைபட்டுள்ளது – இந்தி
The Embassy of India in Israel has released a critical advisory urging all Indian nationals in the country to remain highly vigilant and follow Israeli Home Front Command safety guidelines strictly due to the deteriorating security situation in the region. இஸ்ரேலில் உள்ள இந்தியர்கள் பிராந்திய பாதுகாப்பு நிலைமை காரணமாக மிகுந்த எச்சரிக்கையுடன் இருக்க வேண்டும் என்று இந்திய தூதரகம் அறிவித்துள்ளது; இஸ்
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.
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
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is rolling out refined versions of ₹100 and ₹500 notes featuring improved printing precision, ink durability, sharper watermarks, clearer security threads, and enhanced micro-lettering to deter fakes and extend note lifespan.
India and Brazil signed a mutual understanding to fortify essential minerals and rare metals supply chains, expanding collaboration across health, energy, digital technology and defence, while boosting domestic production and supplier diversification for greater resilience.
The India AI Summit showcased strategic investments and collaborations with OpenAI, Anthropic, Adani, Reliance, and TCS AMD to expand AI data centres, edge computing, and licensed AI agents, positioning India as a global AI hub.
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.
India has officially joined the US-led Pax Silica initiative, signing the declaration at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 to boost cooperation in AI, semiconductors, and critical supply chains for economic security. With partners like Australia, Japan, South Korea, Israel, UAE, and UK, this move positions India as a key player in the global tech order, backed by a recent interim trade deal and long
The India AI Summit showcased divergent approaches from OpenAI and Anthropic, with leadership discussions on safety versus rapid innovation. A photo moment involving key figures sparked global commentary, underscoring differences in philosophy and deployment of AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude.
