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A misleading WhatsApp message claiming the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi requires immediate registration from all Indian expats in the UAE for safety during the US-Israel-Iran war has gone viral, causing confusion and site crashes. The registration link is a longstanding general tool, not a new crisis response, and authorities urge reliance on official channels to avoid rumors.
Indian stock markets declined due to rising geopolitical tensions, with Sensex and Nifty dropping as investors sought safer assets. Analysts expect short-term volatility but maintain a cautiously optimistic view on long-term fundamentals, citing stable domestic growth and strong sectoral fundamentals.
சவுதி அரேபியா – என்ஆர்ஐ- போர்: The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has issued an important advisory on March 3, 2026, urging all Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia to stay highly vigilant, strictly follow local safety protocols, and monitor advisories from Saudi authorities and the Embassy due to ongoing regional instability. Both the Riyadh Embassy and Jeddah Consulate, along with VFS services, continue n
Indian stock markets suffered massive losses on Monday as escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict sent Brent crude surging and triggered a risk-off wave, with Sensex dropping over 1,000 points and Nifty falling below 24,300, erasing Rs.6.5 lakh crore in market value. The rupee weakened past 91 per dollar, while oil price spikes fueled inflation fears and pressured equity valuations, hitting sectors lik
Indian stock markets opened in deep red with Sensex crashing up to 6,000 points in pre-open trade and Nifty slipping below 24,300, while the rupee weakened past 91 per dollar for the first time in a month amid escalating US-Israel strikes on Iran. Oil prices surged as much as 12% to multi-month highs on fears of Strait of Hormuz disruptions, adding pressure on Indian equities already hit by AI se
SEBI has mandated that gold and silver in ETFs must now be valued using polled spot prices from recognised Indian exchanges like MCX, replacing the earlier LBMA-based method that often mismatched local market realities due to premiums/discounts. This shift ensures uniform valuation across all ETFs, better alignment with actual Indian prices, and more consistent NAV returns, following MFAC discussi
The Indian government has mandated a 20% ethanol blend in petrol (E20) with a minimum 95 RON, aiming to reduce imports and emissions. Most vehicles running on E20 are expected to face minimal performance issues, with some older models potentially showing slight mileage reductions. The policy reflects a shift towards sustainable, domestically produced fuels and cleaner air.
Indian IT stocks have lost $50 billion in market value in just 30 days, with Nifty IT down 15%, Wipro/Infosys -25%, and Citrini Research warning of accelerated contract cancellations through 2027 as AI tools like Palantir compress complex SAP migrations from years to weeks and make GCCs far cheaper than traditional multi-year outsourcing deals. கடந்த 30 நாட்களில் இந்திய IT சந்தை $50 பில்லியன் இழந்
Indian Railways will discontinue the UTS app on March 1, 2026, shifting all unreserved, reserved, and platform ticket bookings to the unified RailOne app. This super app integrates services like live train status, PNR tracking, complaints, food ordering.
Ranvir Sachdeva, an 8-year-old technologist and coder, made history as the youngest keynote speaker at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. He discussed linking ancient Indian philosophies with modern AI, shared a use case for a new Indian AI model to boost GDP and AI literacy, and met tech leaders like Google CEO Sundar Pichai and OpenAI’s Sam Altman.
