#Gravitas Leading private bottled water companies have reportedly increased prices by as much as 11 percent. The Brewers Association of India has reported a sharp 20 percent increase in glass bottle prices. It has asked its member companies to approach state governments for a 12 to 15 percent hike in beer prices.


West Asia War to Make Bottled Water & Beer Pricier for Indians

US intel reportedly suggests Iran still has half its missile launchers and thousands of drones, contradicting US President Donald Trump’s claims, as tensions continue to rise in West Asia.

Is Iran’s military really ‘decimated’? Report claims US intel suggests otherwise

US-Iran-Israel war Highlights: Explosions reported in Iran's Bushehr city 

Israel postpones ‘planned strikes’ on Iran amid US search for crew members

In contact with all parties to stop Iran war spiralling out of control: Erdogan

 US official confirms American fighter jet downed over Iran, search op underway

Iranian broadcaster calls for capture of US pilots, promises bounty

US deploys C-130, Black Hawk helicopters in Iran for pilot rescue mission

US can open Hormuz soon with more time: Trump

Powerful blast hits northern Tehran: AFP

White House seeks record $1.5 trillion defence budget amid Iran war

Abu Dhabi attack intercepted, 12 people injured: government

Pakistan announces free public transport in Islamabad as energy crunch deepens

Container ship with declared French ownership passes through Hormuz strait

Abu Dhabi gas complex shuts after attack

Desalination plant in Kuwait damaged

France, South Korean vow to work together to ensure safety of Strait of Hormuz

Sikh gurudwara and Hindu temple in Dubai closed

Iran warns UN Security Council against 'provocative action' on Hormuz

‘Bridges next, then…’: Trump issues another BIG warning to Iran, threatens to strike Tehran’s infrastructurerump issues another BIG warning to Iran, threatens to strike Tehran’s infrastructure

Kuwait oil refinery units on fire after drone attack: state media

‘Easy negotiation’: Trump claims Iran ‘eager’ to make a deal after US ‘blew up their three big bridges’

Strait of Hormuz to be closed to US, Israel for long time — Iranian General Staff

Brent oil price reaches $141.37, highest since 2008

UN Security Council delays vote on authorizing force to protect Hormuz

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE updates: Explosions reported in Iran’s southern city of Bushehr — Iranian State Media

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE updates: Kuwait says its air defenses are responding to missile, drone attacks

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE updates: Sirens sounded in Bahrain

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE updates: Trump warns of potential US strikes on Iran’s bridges and power plants

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE updates: Australian energy minister on fuel shortage and war in Iran

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE updates: Sirens sound in early hours across Tel Aviv as residents warned of threats amid war

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE updates: US rejects Iran's 'false claim' of downing fighter jet in Strait of Hormuz

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE updates: Kuwait says air defences responding to missile, drone attacks

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE updates: Fact Check: Did Iran strike Oracle data centre in Dubai? What UAE said

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE updates: Gulf states seek UNSC mandate for force to protect Hormuz; China, France, Russia may veto move

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE updates: Strikes on an Iranian bridge killed 8, local authorities say

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE updates: Trump issues stark warning to Iran after attack on biggest bridge in Tehran

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE updates: Israel military says responding to missiles fired from Iran

US-Iran-Israel war Highlights: Israel postpones ‘planned strikes’ on Iran amid US search for crew members

Tensions in West Asia have pushed the strategic Strait of Hormuz into the spotlight, raising fears of a major global energy and trade disruption. Nearly a fifth of the world’s oil supply passes through the narrow maritime corridor, making any military escalation in the region a serious threat to global energy markets.


West Asia Conflict: Strait of Hormuz Triggers Global Energy and Trade Disruptions 

Iran claimed it struck an Oracle data centre in Dubai, but UAE authorities denied it as fake news. The West Asia war continues to escalate, raising concerns over attacks on civilian infrastructure.

Fact Check: Did Iran strike Oracle data centre in Dubai? What UAE said

The RBI barred banks from offering rupee non-deliverable forwards to both resident and non-resident clients on April 1. It also directed that companies cannot rebook cancelled foreign exchange derivative contracts.

Rupee jumps to 93.53 against dollar, logs biggest gain in 12 years amid West Asia war

China’s Jet Fuel Exports Have Dropped Sharply, Triggering a Supply Crunch Across the Asia-pacific.
Shipments Fell Nearly 40 Percent Month-on-month in March.

Asia Faces Jet Fuel Crunch Amid War

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a major White House address outlining Washington’s position on the ongoing US-Iran war, saying American forces are close to achieving key military objectives. He indicated operations could continue for the next two to three weeks, while stressing the campaign aims to weaken Iran’s military and prevent it from developing nuclear weapons.


US-Iran War: Donald Trump Delivers White House Address About Iran War

All states have been asked to act strictly against hoarding and diversion through monitoring and enforcement. The CCS also reviewed price trends of essential commodities, with control rooms set up for real-time coordination with states and UTs under the Essential Commodities Act.

PM chairs key meeting, orders steps to ensure supplies, curb price hike risks amid conflict

Pakistan and China have called for the restoration of safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions linked to the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Both countries stressed the importance of keeping critical global energy routes open and urged restraint to prevent further escalation that could disrupt international shipping and oil supplies. 

Pakistan, China Call for Restoring Navigation in Strait of Hormuz 

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made a rare public appearance in Tehran amid war, signalling unity as hostilities continue with the United States and Israel.

WATCH | Iranian President Pezeshkian, FM Araghchi make rare public appearance amid war

South Korea has postponed the closure of coal-fired power plants and lifted limits on coal-based power generation, while Thailand has increased output at the country’s largest coal-fired plant. 

Asian nations push for 'dirty fuels' to ease energy crisis amid West Asia war

PM Anthony Albanese warns Australians of dwindling fuel supplies amid the escalating West Asia war. In a rare national address, the PM urges citizens to use public transport to conserve petrol for critical industries as the Strait of Hormuz blockade triggers a global energy crisis.

'Catch a train, bus, or tram to work': Australian PM Albanese advises citizens amid West Asia war

The United Arab Emirates may reportedly enter the Iran war, pushing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force, as Tehran intensifies missile attacks and warns of wider escalation.

UAE to join Iran war? Report claims Gulf nation to help US, allies force open Strait of Hormuz

Current Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, encouraged citizens to look toward the future, emphasising that beginning new lives can serve as a symbol of hope during difficult times.

Love returns: Why Iranian couples resuming weddings after postponements amid war?

Some Wall Street banks, including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc., which had a small view of the dollar heading into the year, are now reconsidering their stance on the US currency. 

Dollar climbs to strongest month since October 2024 as West Asia war shakes global markets

Double strikes have reportedly targeted positions linked to Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) amid escalating tensions connected to the wider West Asia conflict. The attacks mark another sign of the conflict’s spillover beyond primary theatres, raising concerns about the involvement of regional armed groups and the risk of further escalation across Iraq.


West Asia War: Double Strikes Target Popular Mobilisation Forces in Iraq

The West Asia crisis is reverberating across East Asia, with oil prices surging above $110 per barrel as supply disruptions intensify. The spike has left the region extremely vulnerable, as it is heavily dependent on imported crude, much of it sourced from West Asia. This has forced countries to take immediate measures to secure energy supply and shield citizens from soaring prices. From Japan to Myanmar, governments are responding in different ways as the region faces one of the most severe energy shocks in years.


Asian Countries Scramble to Secure Fuel Supply

The eurozone suffered the biggest inflation jump in March since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. That is according to economists assessing the fallout from the escalating war in West Asia.


Memories of 2022 Ukraine Crisis Come to Fore

The ongoing US-Israel-Iran war has profoundly impacted the economic landscape of India. It has been one month since the war began on February 28, 2026, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a massive economic strain. Let's have a look at the impacted sectors.

Economy under stress: 5 major impacts on India after one month of West Asia War

The report highlighted crude oil prices as a major source of concern, warning that rising prices could push inflation beyond the acceptable range while also posing risks to economic growth and external stability.

Oil surge threatens India’s economy, Bernstein's new report warns of structural risks

A day after a report claimed that Tesla CEO Elon Musk joined the call between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday (March 28) made it clear that the call was only between the two leaders.
Refuting the New York Times report, the MEA made it clear that no other person other than President Trump and PM Modi was part of the call, which took place on March 24. However, the MEA did not make any mention of Musk.


MEA Refutes NYT Report That Musk Sat in Trump-Modi Call

Reports suggest the US may have deployed air-dropped anti-tank land mines near Shiraz to hinder Iran’s missile launchers. Experts warn the weapons pose serious risks to civilians amid the ongoing war.

US using land mines in Iran? Reports suggest deployment near Shiraz

The AI clip shows an Iranian soldier moving on a skateboard on a road while drinking juice. In the same scene, the military trucks are seen parked on one side of the road, and a missile can also be seen taking off in the background.

'Drink pomegranate juice to hit Tel Aviv more accurately': Iran mocks Israel with AI 'fun post' — WATCH

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West Asia War to Make Bottled Water & Beer Pricier for Indians

Is Iran’s military really ‘decimated’? Report claims US intel suggests otherwise

US-Iran-Israel war: Israel postpones strikes on Iran amid US search ops

West Asia Conflict: Strait of Hormuz Triggers Global Energy and Trade Disruptions

Fact Check: Did Iran strike Oracle data centre in Dubai? What UAE said

Rupee jumps to 93.53 against dollar, logs biggest gain in 12 years

Asia Faces Jet Fuel Crunch Amid War

US-Iran War: Donald Trump Delivers White House Address About Iran War

PM chairs meet, orders steps to ensure supplies, curb price hike amid conflict

Pakistan, China Call for Restoring Navigation in Strait of Hormuz

WATCH | Iran’s Pezeshkian, Araghchi make rare public appearance amid war

Asian nations push for 'dirty fuels' to ease energy crisis amid West Asia war

'Months ahead may not be easy' says Australian PM Albanese in a rare address

UAE to join Iran war? Report claims Gulf nation to help US, allies force open Strait of Hormuz

Love returns: Why Iranian couples resuming weddings after postponements amid war

Dollar climbs to strongest month since October 2024 amid West Asia war