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India’s deadly surge in tobacco use: 60% urban spike in a decade, 565% gutka boom in rural households

EAC-PM paper finds sharp rise in rural and urban tobacco consumption between 2011-12 and 2023-24, with poorer households hit hardest even as public healthcare spending expands.

Gold slumps by Rs 7,600, silver tanks Rs 27,700 on profit-booking

New Delhi, Mar 5 (PTI) Gold prices plunged by Rs 7,600 per 10 grams and silver tanked by Rs 27,700 per kg in...

Bengal building circular economy, pushing green energy transition

Kolkata, Mar 5 (PTI) West Bengal is emerging as a model for green development through a combination of circular economy initiatives, renewable energy...

Cuba hit by mass power blackout amid Trump’s oil chokehold to country

The Communist-run government grapples with increased pressure from the Trump administration that has curtailed oil shipments.

Oil leaps 3% on supply concerns as Iran conflict widens

Iraq, the second largest crude producer in OPEC, has cut output by 1.5 million barrels a day for lack of export route.

Apraava Energy begins operation of 400-kV transmission line in Rajasthan

New Delhi, Mar 5 (PTI) Apraava Energy on Thursday announced the beginning of operations of a 400-kV electricity transmission line and a pooling...

Six charts that explain China’s weakening economy as it posts lowest growth target in decades

China’s government lowered its official 2026 growth target to 4.5%-5% — its least ambitious goal since 1991.

Petroleum reserves, alternative sources: India moves to protect economy as Iran tensions expose risks

The government Tuesday set up a panel to monitor risks and keep exports and imports running smoothly in the face of disruptions.

Rupee slumps to all-time low of 92.05 against US dollar on surging crude prices

Mumbai, Mar 4 (PTI) The rupee slumped 56 paise to close at an all-time low of 92.05 against the US dollar on Wednesday,...

IndiGo cancels more than 500 flights to Middle East in past 4 days amid widening crisis

Mumbai, Mar 4 (PTI) IndiGo on Wednesday said it cancelled over 500 flights to the Middle East and select international destinations from February...

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This oil shock hits differently for the US

While the 1970s and 2022 shocks supercharged US inflation, a sustained conflict with Iran would primarily hit the American economy through slower growth.

India has options beyond choked Strait of Hormuz. But conditions apply

Nearly 50% of India’s crude imports are exposed to the chokepoint. So far this year, India has imported an average of 2.6 million barrels per day (mbpd) from Gulf countries.

Indian Navy says it deployed P-8I, diverted ships to boost efforts to rescue sunk Iran warship’s crew

Two Indian naval ships involved in the search and rescue operations in connection with IRIS Dena, which was operating 20 NM West of Galle in SAR region under Sri Lankan responsibility.

Pakistan is fighting a two-front war. I saw it coming 15 yrs ago

The Pakistani political leadership is weak and devoid of any intellect. Its diplomacy is entirely India-China-US focused and suffers from a presumptive view of Afghanistan as a vassal.