‘Sinister agenda’: CPI(M) fires back at Rahul, Kharge; accuses Congress of helping BJP | India News

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan NEW DELHI: The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Thursday launched a sharp counterattack on Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge over their criticism of the party in poll-bound Kerala, accusing the Congress of targeting the Left for electoral gains while going soft on the BJP.In a strongly worded…

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Energy shock from Middle East war may lift US inflation to 4.2% this year; OECD warns of weaker global growth

The escalation of the Middle East conflict could push US inflation to 4.2% this year–the highest among G7 economies– while also slowing global growth, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has said, underlining the widening economic costs of the US-Israel war with Iran, the Financial Times reported.In its interim economic outlook, the Paris-based…

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US stock markets today (March 26, 2026): Wall Street opens lower as oil jumps above $100; Middle East tensions weigh on sentiment

Wall Street’s key indices opened lower on Thursday after gains in the previous session, as investors turned cautious over evolving developments in the Middle East and weighed the prospects of any de-escalation in the conflict.At the opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 84.8 points, or 0.18%, to 46,344.64. The S&P 500 declined 36…

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Mega anti-Naxal operation launched as March 31 deadline nears, CoBRA units shifted to Jharkhand | India News

NEW DELHI: With less than a week left for the Centre’s March 31 deadline to end left wing extremism, security forces have launched a series of intensified operations across key Maoist-affected regions to track down remaining armed cadres and force surrenders.“The plan is to ensure 100 per cent neutralisation of armed Naxals by March 31,…

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US unemployment data: Jobless claims edge up to 210,000; labour market still shows resilience

Applications for unemployment benefits in the United States rose slightly last week, signalling continued labour market resilience even as hiring momentum has slowed over the past year.New filings for jobless aid increased by 5,000 to 210,000 for the week ended March 21, up from 205,000 in the previous week, the US Labour Department said on…

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Evening news wrap: Trump says Iranian negotiators ‘begging’ for deal, SC raises concerns on AI ‘menace’ & more | India News

The government moved to reassure citizens that the country’s fuel supply situation remains fully stable. Trump slammed Iran while warning that they “need to get serious” for negotiations. SC expressed concern over the growing use of AI by litigants and lawyers. BCCI announced the complete schedule for Team India’s international home season for 2026-27. For…

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‘Everyone believes rumours’: Omar Abdullah warns of petrol pump shutdown over panic queues | India News

NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday cautioned against panic buying of fuel, warning that petrol pumps could be shut for a few days if people continue to crowd fuel stations based on rumours.Responding to reports of long queues at fuel outlets, Abdullah said there is no shortage of petrol, diesel…

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