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Sensex crash over 2,235 in early trade; VIX surges 20.82%

Mumbai, March 9 -- The domestic equity indices traded with steep losses in early trade, as the raging conflict between Iran, Israel, and the US escalated further over the weekend, driving crude oil pr... Read More


China calls Iran's appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei an internal matter

Beijing, March 9 -- China has reacted cautiously to Iran's decision to appoint Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's new supreme leader, describing the development as a domestic issue and urging respect f... Read More


Fruit seller sent to jail after courtroom photos link to July Uprising probe

Dhaka, March 9 -- A Dhaka fruit seller has been sent to jail under an attempted murder case linked to the July Uprising, despite being initially detained for taking photographs inside a courtroom. Dh... Read More


Macron announces 'defensive' mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz

France, March 9 -- Speaking during a visit to Cyprus to discuss regional security, Macron said the mission would be aimed at escorting container ships and tankers in order to gradually reopen the Stra... Read More


Govt's legitimacy stems from July uprising, says Nahid Islam

Khulna, March 9 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener and Opposition Chief Whip Md Nahid Islam on Monday said the current government's legitimacy originates from the July mass uprising, warning tha... Read More


Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of using white phosphorus in southern Lebanese town

New Delhi, March 9 -- The human rights group Human Rights Watch said in a report Monday that the Israeli military "unlawfully" hit a village in southern Lebanon with shells containing white phosphorus... Read More


HPCL, BPCL to IOC: OMC stocks crash up to 9% as crude hits 4-year high on US-Iran war. Should you sell these PSU stocks?

New Delhi, March 9 -- Shares of oil marketing companies (OMCs) crashed up to 9% in the morning trade on Monday, March 9, after the crude oil prices rose to their highest level in four years amid suppl... Read More


Manila LGU implements four-day workweek

Manila, March 9 -- The Manila City government has approved a four-day workweek in line with the policy of the national government to conserve energy amid the rise in oil prices triggered by the ongoin... Read More


Speaker Dy rallies House to shield Filipinos from oil price shocks

Manila, March 9 -- Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III on Monday rallied the House of Representatives to pursue legislation and policy measures to shield Filipinos from the effects of oil price shocks bro... Read More


RITES bags Rs 45-cr consultancy contract from West Bengal government

Mumbai, March 9 -- The scope of work includes consultancy services as Project Management Consultant (PMC) for the construction of the bridge along with approach roads connecting Kachuberia on Sagar Is... Read More