‘Consumer always priority’: Jaishankar calls Iran crucial to India’s energy security as Middle East conflict intensifies

India is focused on securing its energy supplies and protecting its citizens, as the Middle East conflict continues to escalate. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said that national interest, including energy security will always be top priority and that the government is committed to ensure “that it takes…

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What is black rain? How oil fires, smoke, and atmospheric pollution can turn rainfall dark and potentially harmful |

Recently, the rare scientific phenomenon received global attention after reports from Tehran in March 2026 indicated that residents observed ‘dark rain’ following airstrikes on oil storage facilities. This led to massive fires that released thick smoke into the atmosphere. When rain clouds formed over the city, the raindrops fell into the clouds, thus forming dark…

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UP scholarship Phase 2 funds set for March 18 as verification status decides student payouts

The scholarship initiative, which is one of the pillars of the state welfare system, offers financial support to economically disadvantaged students so that they do not have to worry about their studies accumulating more academic costs. With the upcoming date of the disbursement, the authorities are encouraging applicants to pay close attention to their application…

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FMCG and pharma emerge as new strongholds for women CEOs

NEW DELHI: There was a time when some of India’s leading banking and financial services firms had women at the helm, making these sectors a visible symbol of gender diversity. Today, that centre of gravity has shifted.Consumer-facing industries and pharmaceuticals have emerged as the new strongholds for women CEOs, reflecting where long-standing leadership pipelines are…

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