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War, energy and power: Why India matters now (IANS Analysis)

IANS | March 20, 2026 5:47 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The ongoing war in West Asia is not just a conflict of armies; it is a failure of imagination, restraint, and timely diplomacy. It reflects a world that understood the risks but chose delay over decision, and rhetoric over resolution. What we are witnessing today is not an unexpected crisis, but the outcome of ignoring peace when it was still possible.

'India-EU trade pact offers path forward amid global uncertainty'

IANS | March 20, 2026 5:30 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The past year has tested the global order, challenging long-standing assumptions about trade liberalisation and cooperation, and yet, in this moment of uncertainty, the India-EU trade agreement offers a path forward, a Member of the European Parliament has said.

SBI receives Rs 6,337 crore tax demand order, says will challenge it

IANS | March 20, 2026 5:23 PM

Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) State Bank of India on Friday said it has received an income tax demand of Rs 6,337.5 crore for the assessment year 2023–24 and said it will challenge the order.

Pakistan's economy in dire straits as fuel prices soar, trade gap surges

IANS | March 20, 2026 5:19 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Economic fragility in Pakistan has reached a critical stage following the US–Israel war with Iran due to the drastic escalation in oil prices and the surge in the trade gap, a Pakistani media report said.

Pakistan’s rice exports slump over 35 pc in Feb: Report

IANS | March 20, 2026 5:12 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Pakistan’s rice exports declined by over 35 per cent in February despite government subsidies, raising concerns over the effectiveness of the support measures, according to a report.

Govt blocks another 300 illegal gambling, betting websites

IANS | March 20, 2026 5:10 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The Government has blocked another 300 illegal gambling and betting websites as well as apps in a major crackdown across online sports betting platforms, online casinos offering slots, roulette, live dealer tables and betting exchanges functioning like p-2-p betting marketplaces, official sources said on Friday.

No price hike on regular petrol, all efforts underway to secure LPG supplies: Govt

IANS | March 20, 2026 4:31 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The government on Friday said there has been no price increase on regular petrol for consumers and the hike is limited to the premium fuel category, which accounts for only 3-4 per cent of total petrol sales.

India achieves significant progress in AI-driven transformation of data ecosystem

IANS | March 20, 2026 4:26 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) India has achieved tremendous progress in building AI‑ready public data infrastructure, with many platforms improving access to official statistics and supporting AI deployment across health, weather, agriculture and other public services, according to an official statement on Friday.

Zomato increases platform fee by 19 pc to around Rs 15 per order

IANS | March 20, 2026 4:02 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Food delivery platform Zomato has increased platform fee by 19.2 per cent or Rs 2.40 per order, according to the latest billing details available on its app on Friday.

Premium petrol prices hiked by over Rs 2, no change in regular fuel rates

IANS | March 20, 2026 3:33 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Oil marketing companies on Friday increased the price of premium petrol by around Rs 2 per litre from March 20, amid rising global crude prices triggered by escalating tensions in West Asia.

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War, energy and power: Why India matters now (IANS Analysis)

'India-EU trade pact offers path forward amid global uncertainty'

SBI receives Rs 6,337 crore tax demand order, says will challenge it

Pakistan's economy in dire straits as fuel prices soar, trade gap surges

Pakistan’s rice exports slump over 35 pc in Feb: Report

Govt blocks another 300 illegal gambling, betting websites

No price hike on regular petrol, all efforts underway to secure LPG supplies: Govt

India achieves significant progress in AI-driven transformation of data ecosystem

Zomato increases platform fee by 19 pc to around Rs 15 per order

Premium petrol prices hiked by over Rs 2, no change in regular fuel rates

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