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US-Iran War News Live Updates: Strikes Hit Largest Natural Gas Field In Iran; Tehran Launches More Attacks
- Mar 19, 2026 06:45 am IST
- Written by: Soumil Kamat
- Soumil Kamat
The US Israel Iran conflict enters its 20th day with no signs of de escalation as Iran attacks energy facilities in Qatar and the Persian Gulf region.
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GIFT Nifty Indicates Sharp Opening Fall For Nifty 50
- Mar 19, 2026 06:44 am IST
- Written by: Shubhayan Bhattacharya
- Shubhayan Bhattacharya
The GIFT Nifty was up 81 points at 23,290 as of 6:30 a.m. Thursday. The Nifty settled at 23,777 on Wednesday, up 0.8%.
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Stock Market News Today Live Updates: GIFT Nifty Suggests Gap-Down Open; Nikkei, Kospi Track Wall Street Losses; Brent Crude Tops $110 A Barrel
- Mar 19, 2026 06:41 am IST
- Written by: Anirudh Saligrama
- Edited by: Anirudh Saligrama
- Anirudh Saligrama
The GIFT Nifty, an early indicator of Nifty 50's performance, traded at 23,231, compared to the Wednesday's Index close of 23,777.
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Asian Stocks Decline As Oil's Surge Saps Sentiment: Markets Wrap
- Mar 19, 2026 06:35 am IST
- Bloomberg News
Brent crude rose above $111 per barrel as strikes between Iran and Israel on critical energy facilities, which includeddamageto the world's largest LNG export plant in Qatar, raised concerns of a more lasting impact from the conflict.
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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach PC Release – System Requirements, Features and All You Need to Know
- Mar 19, 2026 06:00 am IST
- Written by: Shaurya Tomer
- Edited by: David Delima
Death Stranding 2 has officially arrived on PC. It brings Hideo Kojima’s ambitious sequel to a wider audience beyond consoles. The sequel to the 2019 game once again puts players in the shoes of Sam Porter Bridges, returning to its signature “delivery-driven” gameplay. Now available on PC, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach offers enhanced visuals, performance options, and expanded accessibility.
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Stock Market Today: All You Need To Know Before Going Into Trade On March 19
- Mar 19, 2026 06:00 am IST
- Written by: Pratiksha Thayil
- Edited by: Hemarghya Bal
- NDTV Profit Research
Stocks in the news, big brokerage calls of the day, complete trade setup and much more!
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Happy Chaitra Navratri 2026: Wishes, Messages, Greetings And Status To Share With Loved Ones
- Mar 19, 2026 05:45 am IST
- Written by: StoryTailors
- Edited by: Jay Pandya
- NDTV Profit Trending Desk
So as the world is set to immerse in the festivities of Navratri, we have compiled some heartfelt wishes, meaningful messages, and greetings.
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US Weighs Military Reinforcements As Iran War Enters Possible New Phase
- Mar 19, 2026 05:43 am IST
- Reuters
President Donald Trump's administration is considering deploying thousands of US troops to reinforce its operation in the Middle East, as the US military prepares for possible next steps in its campaign against Iran,
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FBI Hunts For Indian National In Mail, Wire Fraud Conspiracy
- Mar 19, 2026 05:11 am IST
- Press Trust of India
The Federal Bureau of Investigation of the US on Wednesday said it has launched a hunt for Indian national Kalpeshkumar Rasikbhai Patel for allegedly defrauding multiple victims between 2017 and 2021.
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Happy Gudi Padwa 2026: Top 40 Wishes, Messages, Greetings And Status To Share With Friends And Family
- Mar 19, 2026 05:00 am IST
- Written by: StoryTailors
- Edited by: Aditya Nath Jha
- NDTV Profit Trending Desk
This year, the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa is being celebrated on Thursday, March 19. Here are some Happy Gudi Padwa 2026 wishes and greetings.
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Qatar Expels Iranian Embassy Staff Over Gas Facility Attack
- Mar 19, 2026 04:31 am IST
- Asian News International
Qatar has declared the military and security attaches at the Iranian Embassy, along with their staff, "persona non grata" and has requested that they leave the country within 24 hours.
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GIFT Nifty Falls Nearly 3% After US Fed Rate Decision, Iran's Warning Of Attack On Gulf Oil Facilities
- Mar 19, 2026 01:41 am IST
- Written by: Pratiksha Thayil
- Pratiksha Thayil
GIFT Nifty as of 1:32 a.m. was trading at 23,192.50, down 2.55% or 597 points, slipping near the 23,200 mark.
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Pakistan Announces Eid Truce As Taliban Vows Kabul Attack Revenge
- Mar 19, 2026 01:18 am IST
- Agence France-Presse
Pakistan announced on Wednesday a "temporary pause" in hostilities with Afghanistan to mark the end of Ramadan, after Kabul promised to avenge the deaths of hundreds killed in a strike on a Kabul drug treatment centre.
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Powell Dismisses Stagflation Fears Despite Rising Inflation Concerns
- Mar 19, 2026 01:07 am IST
- Written by: Pratiksha Thayil
- Pratiksha Thayil
However, Powell maintained that the current situation does not meet the threshold for stagflation.
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RBI Grants Approvals To Bain Capital For Joint Control Of Manappuram Finance, Subsidiaries
- Mar 19, 2026 01:05 am IST
- Press Trust of India
Pursuant to the proposed transaction and completion of the open offer, Bain Capital will be classified as a promoter of Manappuram Finance and will jointly control the company along with the existing promoters.
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Inflation Isn't Coming Down As Quickly As Chair Powell Hoped; No Rate Cut Without 'Progress'
- Mar 19, 2026 00:53 am IST
- Written by: Pratiksha Thayil
- Pratiksha Thayil
However, while the Fed's projections forecasted around two more rate cuts this year, he acknowledged that could change if inflation remains stubborn.
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Qatar Says "Extensive Damage" Caused By Iran Attacks On Gas Facility
- Mar 19, 2026 00:42 am IST
- Agence France-Presse
Qatar's state-run energy company said on Wednesday that fires set by Iranian strikes on its main gas facility had caused "extensive damage", after Tehran said it would retaliate in kind for an attack on its own energy infrastructure.
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Federal Reserve Chair Powell To Stay Until DOJ Investigation Is Over
- Mar 19, 2026 00:35 am IST
- Written by: Pratiksha Thayil
- Pratiksha Thayil
He further added that he would serve as Chair pro-term until a successor is confirmed.
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Air India To Operate 48 Middle East Flights Today, Dubai Services To Resume
- Mar 19, 2026 00:25 am IST
- Press Trust of India
Air India, Air India Express and IndiGo on Wednesday decided to resume services to Dubai while services to a few other cities in the region remain suspended.
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Vijay Pours Cold Water On Speculation, Indicates TVK Will Go Solo In Polls
- Mar 19, 2026 00:24 am IST
- Reported by: Vijayagopal Muralidharan
Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam, led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, has decided to go solo in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Vijay has dismissed all speculation about an alliance as rumour and urged his supporters not to believe them.