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India LNG importer declares force majeure as Qatar gas shutdown spreads

The suspension of liquefied natural gas production in Qatar after Iranian drone strikes has disrupted global energy markets and forced India’s largest LNG importer to declare force majeure as supply shortages ripple across Asia. QatarEnergy halted operations at its Ras Laffan complex on March......

India linked hackers targeted Pakistan nuclear and defense sectors, report says

A cyberespionage campaign attributed to a hacking group believed to be aligned with India targeted government agencies and critical infrastructure across South Asia over the past year, focusing heavily on Pakistan’s defense and nuclear regulatory institutions, according to new research. Cybersecurity......

Researchers revive centuries-old physics to build durable sodium batteries

An international team of scientists has adapted a 270-year-old physics principle to develop a sodium-ion battery that endures more than 10,000 charge and discharge cycles, potentially reducing reliance on lithium for large-scale energy storage. The research, published in the journal Small, brought......

India likely to experience above-average temperatures in March

India is expected to face higher-than-normal temperatures across most regions during March, following a warmer-than-usual February, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director-general of the IMD, reported that both maximum and minimum temperatures are likely......

Saudi Aramco halts crude supply to Pakistan as global oil flows shift

Saudi Aramco has withheld its March 2026 crude shipment to a Pakistani refinery, reflecting tighter global supply patterns as sanctions and shifting demand reshape trade routes. According to industry sources cited by Pakistan Today, the state oil company has redirected volumes toward larger Asian......

Russia and Iran cut crude prices as China becomes last major buyer

Russia and Iran are steepening discounts on their crude exports to secure a shrinking pool of Chinese buyers after Indian refiners sharply reduced purchases of Russian oil. Moscow’s flagship Urals blend is now selling to China at about 12 dollars per barrel below the ICE Brent benchmark, compared......

India urges citizens in Iran to leave as US tensions escalate

India has issued its strongest warning yet to its nationals in Iran, urging all citizens, including students, pilgrims, business travellers and tourists, to leave the country immediately using any available means of transport, including commercial flights. The latest advisory, dated February 23 and released......

IDFC first bank investigates suspected $65 million fraud in government accounts

India’s private lender IDFC First Bank has launched an internal investigation into a suspected fraud estimated at around $65 million involving accounts linked to government entities. The bank said it has also informed law enforcement authorities as part of its response to the incident. In a regulatory......

Inde, Brésil, Chine India and Brazil seal critical minerals pact to diversify supply chains

India and Brazil have concluded a framework agreement to strengthen cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths, in a move aimed at reducing dependence on supply chains dominated by China. The accord was announced in New Delhi after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President......