Sensex Crashes Over 2,000 Points, Nifty Slips Below 24,000 as Oil Surges Past $105 on Iran War
Indian benchmark indices plunged sharply on March 9, 2026, with the BSE Sensex crashing 2,345 points (3%) to 76,573 and NSE Nifty tumbling 709 points (2.9%) to 23,742 in early trade, triggered by Brent crude spiking above $105/barrel amid escalating US-Iran conflict. GIFT Nifty signaled a 2.3% gap-down at 23,761,
Iran’s Assembly Names Mojtaba Khamenei New Supreme Leader Amid US-Israel War
Iran’s Assembly of Experts appointed Mojtaba Khamenei, son of slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the Islamic Republic’s new supreme leader on March 8, 2026, state media announced. The 56-year-old mid-ranking cleric, lacking senior public office, was selected decisively despite ideological aversion to hereditary rule, backed by powerful Revolutionary Guards (IRGC)
Nayanthara: From Lady Superstar to Skincare Mogul – Inside Her Booming Startup Empire
South Indian icon Nayanthara, dubbed the “Lady Superstar,” has seamlessly transitioned from silver screen dominance to savvy entrepreneurship, building a diverse portfolio of startups focused on wellness, hygiene, and innovation. 9Skin Launch: Sold Out in 24 Hours Co-founded with husband Vignesh Shivan and Daisy Morgan in 2023, 9Skin revolutionizes skincare
Top 10 Women Entrepreneurs Leading India’s Business Revolution in 2026
India’s women entrepreneurs are shattering ceilings, driving billion-dollar startups, and dominating sectors from tech to beauty, with net worths topping Rs 1.87 lakh crore. Richest Powerhouses Reshaping Global Giants Savitri Jindal tops with Rs 1.87 lakh crore via Jindal Group, followed by Jayshree Ullal (Rs 50,170 crore, Arista Networks CEO)
Shashi Tharoor Defends India’s Neutral Stance on US-Iran War and Khamenei Assassination
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor strongly defended India’s decision not to criticize the US attack on Iran, including the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, emphasizing the value of neutrality amid global conflict.[file:previous context] India’s Prudent Neutrality Amid Global Silence Tharoor highlighted that of 193 UN member states, few have openly
India Dominates New Zealand in Epic T20 World Cup 2026 Final: Defends Title with Commanding Win!
Ahmedabad, March 8, 2026 – India defended their T20 World Cup title in style, posting a mammoth 255/5 before restricting New Zealand to well short of the target in a high-scoring thriller at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The Men in Blue’s explosive batting and clinical bowling secured a historic third T20WC
India Headlines March 8, 2026: Navy Eyes Gulf Ship Escorts Amid Iran War, Kashmir Normalcy Returns
India considers deploying Navy to escort stranded merchant vessels through the Persian Gulf as Iran-US conflict disrupts shipping, sources confirmed on March 8. Meanwhile, normalcy resumed in Kashmir after six days of curbs following Khamenei’s killing, with DGP Nalin Prabhat vowing crackdowns on terrorists. Key Political Developments Bihar Deputy CM
US Scrambles Chaotic Evacuations from Gulf as Iran’s Missiles Rain Down on Retaliation
US officials faced intense criticism for delayed evacuations as Iran’s “Operation Truthful Promise 4” missile and drone barrages targeted American embassies and bases across the Gulf starting February 28, 2026. Internal memos for voluntary departures from Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Riyadh weren’t approved until days into the conflict—Riyadh’s embassy hit
GeM SWAYATT Platform Hits Milestone: Women Startups Surge 65x in Orders to Rs 83,323 Cr
India’s Government e-Marketplace (GeM) marked seven years of its SWAYATT initiative with explosive growth, as orders from women entrepreneurs ballooned from Rs 1,265.62 crore in FY19 to Rs 83,323 crore in FY26—a staggering 65-fold increase. Startup orders similarly skyrocketed from Rs 497.24 crore to Rs 54,005.8 crore, empowering micro enterprises,
Trump Mocks Iran on Truth Social: ‘Loser of the Middle East’ Apologizes to Neighbors, Faces Total Destruction
US President Donald Trump celebrated Iran’s recent apology to Gulf neighbors as a historic defeat, branding Tehran the “LOSER OF THE MIDDLE EAST” in a fiery Truth Social post on March 7, 2026. Reacting to President Masoud Pezeshkian’s pledge against further strikes unless provoked, Trump claimed the attack—triggered by Supreme
