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Nifty, Sensex rebound on hopes of West Asia de-escalation, short covering

The benchmark Nifty50 index recovered close to half of its recent losses on Thursday, as reports emerged that Iran had reached out to the US for talks on ending the war, improving risk appetite.

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Wall Street dips, oil climbs amid raging Middle East war

At 11:53 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.61%, the S&P 500 lost 0.72%, the Nasdaq Composite shed 0.41%

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Will your travel insurance cover flight delay or cancellation? Check here

With rising tensions in West Asia, airlines are rerouting or suspending flights, complicating travel plans. Travellers should review their insurance policies for coverage on delays and cancellations, as benefits differ.

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How Iran War Is Exposing India Economically & Politically

For India, each $1 increase in crude adds roughly $2 billion to the annual import bill, putting pressure on the trade balance. Oil-sensitive sectors such as oil marketing companies, paints, tyres, aviation and chemical companies may face margin compression. #iran #israel #india #modi #netanyahu #trump #crudeoil #khamenei #middleeastcrisis #middleeast #saudiarabia #lebanon #beirut #abhinavtrivedi #narendramodi

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OTT platforms turn free hits into paywalled shows to boost subscribers

Subscription-based streaming platforms are acquiring popular free content to attract new subscribers. Shows like Lock Upp and Dhindora are moving to paid services, benefiting producers with higher budgets and marketing.

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Does India have enough crude oil and LPG supplies amid West Asia conflict?

The Indian government will not ration petrol and diesel, citing sufficient stocks. GAIL plans to declare force majeure for gas supply amid energy challenges from the West Asia conflict. The country is exploring new gas markets and negotiating with oil producers.

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Amit Shah hails Nitish Kumar's return to national politics as Rajya Sabha MP

Amit Shah praises Nitish Kumar's impactful tenure as Bihar's Chief Minister while welcoming his return to the Rajya Sabha. Amidst political rivalry, Kumar's nomination highlights the NDA's strategy and the ever-changing dynamics in Bihar politics. What does this mean for the future of Bihar?

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The best Women's Day brunches and menus in your city

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