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Dubai, Abu Dhabi iftar timings: Check maghrib time in Dubai, UAE cities

India, March 9 -- Ramadan is being observed by Muslims across the globe, with cities in the Middle East, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi observing the 20th day of the holy month. During the holy month ... Read More


No immediate increase in petrol and diesel prices: Govt sources

New Delhi, March 9 -- Petrol and diesel prices will not be increased for now despite international crude oil rates crossing $100 per barrel, government sources said on Monday, even as authorities step... Read More


Government moves to review and pull back 'politically motivated' accusations

Dhaka, March 9 -- In a step to address allegations of political persecution, the government has formed a central committee to review and withdraw cases deemed to be "political harassment". Law Minist... Read More


US-Iran war drags Nifty 50 down over 1,000 points in five sessions; index now 9% off recent highs

New Delhi, March 9 -- It seems that early 2026 has brought many challenges to the Indian stock market, similar to the previous year, forcing the key benchmark indices to navigate through rough terrain... Read More


What is Kharg Island? Trump considering to seize Iran's oil lifeline amid Middle East conflict

India, March 9 -- The Trump administration is considering a range of special forces operations within Iran, which may involve a raid to capture Kharg Island, as per Axios. As the conflict in the Midd... Read More


US-Iran war: Crude oil price hits 52-week high, logging 20% intraday gain, gold-silver rates crash up to 3.5%

US-Iran war, March 9 -- Crude oil prices surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022. Meanwhile, safe haven assets gold and silver rates today crashed up to 3% on Monday, March 9, amid escal... Read More


Vietnamese, Kuwaiti PMs hold phone talks

Hanoi, March 9 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 9 held phone talks with Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah to discuss regional situation and bilateral ties. PM C... Read More


CBSE again postpones Class 12 exams in West Asia till March 16 as US-Iran conflict rages on

India, March 9 -- India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday postponed Class 12 board exams scheduled from March 12 to 16 in several West Asian countries amid the Iran-US-Israel con... Read More


Europe rallies around Cyprus during Iran war as Macron visits to show support for island

New Delhi, March 9 -- French President Emmanuel Macron is traveling to Cyprus on Monday, days after dispatching a warship to the east Mediterranean island nation, where a Shahed drone struck a British... Read More


YouTuber claims he is 'stranded' due to Middle East conflict, internet disagrees: 'He just doesn't want to fly economy'

India, March 9 -- A travel influencer faced backlash online after claiming he was "stranded" in Singapore due to Middle East flight disruptions when there were still economy seats available. Accordin... Read More