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Iran war deepens market rout; Sensex sinks 1,611 pts at midday

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-02T07:50:55+00:00

The conflict’s ripple effects on crude oil — which surged nearly 9% in early Asian trade to the $72-73 per barrel range — remain the central concern for India

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Former NSW Liberal premier Nick Greiner warned executive of internal backlash over burying of election defeat review

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-02T07:43:23+00:00

Release of review delayed after former leader Peter Dutton raised concerns about some findings against him and his chief-of-staffGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe former New South Wales premier Nick Greiner warned the Liberal federal executive that burying a review of the 2025 election defeat risked backlash from party members and in the media, exposing further internal splits over the move.As details of the report start to leak – despite the decision to keep them secret – Guardian Australia can reveal Greiner raised concerns about suppressing the report during Fri

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Fino Payments Bank shares recover from 52-week low

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-02T07:25:20+00:00

In a stock exchange filing, the bank said alleged GST violations by it pertain to an investigation involving certain programme managers who maintain relationships with multiple banks, including Fino Payments Bank

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US’ and Israel’s war with Iran: Key things to know

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-02T07:14:32+00:00

US President Donald Trump says military would continue bombing Iran until his objectives are met

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Amazon India expands zero referral fee to sub-₹1,000 products

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-02T07:13:48+00:00

Referral fees — commissions charged on each item sold, typically ranging between 2% and 16.5% — were waived last year for products priced below ₹300

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US and Israel’s war with Iran: Key things to know

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-02T07:09:36+00:00

US President Donald Trump says military would continue bombing Iran until his objectives are met

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Iran war: Telangana sets up control room in Delhi

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-02T07:06:35+00:00

Senior officials at the State’s office in Delhi are in touch with the Ministry of External Affairs to monitor the situation in the Gulf region where lakhs of Telanganaites live

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Hanson calls censure motion a ‘stunt’ before leaving chamber – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-02T07:01:23+00:00

This blog is now closedPauline Hanson censured over Muslim comments but only two Coalition senators back motionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJoyce says petrol prices will increase due to conflictSpeaking with Tanya Plibersek on a Sunrise panel this morning, One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce says Australia should focus on building up fuel supplies under risk due to conflict in the Middle EastIt’s a shame in a crisis like this that we’ve got ourselves down to two oil refineries, so that if there’s a crisis in the production of fuel, we’re in a bad spot.We’ve got the old po

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Crude oil futures hit lifetime high of ₹6,596/barrel

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-02T06:54:51+00:00

On MCX, crude oil for April delivery traded higher by ₹504, or 8.27 per cent, at ₹6,596 per barrel in 10,530 lots.

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