UAE stock markets close, trading halted by Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and the Dubai Financial Market for two days amid Iran–US–Israel war fallout

UAE Stock Markets Closed: Regional Conflict Halts Trading on ADX and DFM In an unprecedented economic response to escalating regional conflict, the United Arab Emirates has announced that its two major financial markets, the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), will remain closed on Monday, March 2 and Tuesday, March…

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Borrowing plan: Centre to raise Rs 8.2 lakh crore in H1 FY27; weekly auctions, green bonds in focus

The Centre plans to raise Rs 8.20 lakh crore from the market in the first half of FY27 through dated securities, accounting for over half of its revised annual borrowing programme, the finance ministry said on Friday, PTI reported.The borrowing, scheduled for April–September 2026-27, is aimed at funding the fiscal deficit and bridging the revenue…

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Singer Arpit Bala breaks silence on throwing bottle back at fan during Hyderabad concert: ‘My face is not a bullseye’ | Hindi Movie News

Singer Arpit Bala addressed his viral Hyderabad concert clash where a fan threw a bottle at him mid-performance. In a YouTube video, Bala said it wasn’t an explanation but his side of the story, admitting he reacted impulsively out of anger. Known for Bargad, Bala condemned unsafe concert behaviour. Arpit Bala, the singer, has broken…

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Who is Vanshika Chadha? Meet T20 World Cup winner Kuldeep Yadav’s bride-to-be | Cricket News

Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav will marry his longtime partner Vanshika Chadha on March 14 in Mussoorie. The couple, childhood friends from Kanpur, saw their friendship grow into a lifelong relationship. Vanshika works at the Life Insurance Corporation of India and maintains a private life away from the spotlight. Wedding festivities begin March 13, with cricket…

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IPL 2026 weekend schedule: New season kicks off! Check matches, venues, timings | Cricket News

IPL Captains (Screengrab) IPL 2026 is set for a blockbuster start this weekend, with the champion teams and star players kicking off the season in front of fans across the world. Here is the schedule for the opening weekend, along with match details and venues.RCB vs SRH: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, M. Chinnaswamy…

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Arresting rupee’s fall: India eyes cut in taxes on bond investments by foreigners – here’s how it may help

The proposal was suggested by the Reserve Bank of India and is currently under active consideration by the Finance Ministry. Looking to tackle foreign outflows and preserve forex, the government is weighing a major cut in the tax burden imposed on foreign investors investing in domestic bonds. Policymakers are looking to bring the country’s framework…

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Shubman Gill bags Polly Umrigar Award, Smriti Mandhana makes history with fifth BCCI honour | Cricket News

Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana (PTI) Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana were crowned the Best International Cricketers (Men’s and Women’s) at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026 on Sunday, celebrating their exceptional performances during the 2024–2025 season. Gill claimed the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award, marking his second Cricketer of the Year title after first winning in…

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Middle East crisis: Jubilant FoodWorks reports some Domino’s outlets affected by LPG shortage

Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd (JFL), which operates Domino’s Pizza and Dunkin Donuts in India, has reported constraints in LPG cylinder supplies across parts of its store network due to the ongoing West Asia war, according to ET.In a filing to the BSE, the company said, “Operational impact at this stage is limited and being actively managed….

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