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US defends 30-day waiver allowing India to buy Russian oil

12-03-2026

The United States has defended its decision to grant India a temporary 30-day waiver to purchase Russian oil, saying the move was taken to maintain global energy supplies amid the ongoing West Asia conflict involving Iran.

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Oil retailers face margin pressure: Moody’s

12-03-2026

State-owned fuel retailers in India are likely to face pressure on margins and cash flows as they continue to absorb the impact of fluctuating global energy prices without matching increases in domestic fuel rates, according to a report by Moody's Ratings.

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New malware bypassing UPI security: Report

12-03-2026

Cybercriminals are using a new malware toolkit to bypass security safeguards in Unified Payments Interface (UPI) applications and conduct fraudulent financial transactions, according to a report by cyber intelligence firm CloudSEK.

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Europe to release oil reserves after IEA call amid Iran war

12-03-2026

Germany and Austria have announced plans to release portions of their strategic oil reserves following a request from the International Energy Agency (IEA) for member nations to collectively release 400 million barrels

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31 lakh homes benefit from PM Surya Ghar solar scheme

12-03-2026

More than 31 lakh households across the country have benefited so far under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the Centre informed Parliament on Wednesday.

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Cabinet approval likely for ISI Bill 2026

12-03-2026

The Union Cabinet is likely to soon consider the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Bill, 2026, which proposes to incorporate the institute as a body corporate and establish a modern governance framework for its functioning.

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