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India, Canada seal uranium pact, target $50 bn trade by 2030

03-03-2026

India and Canada on Monday signed a landmark uranium supply agreement and key pacts on critical minerals, setting an ambitious target to expand bilateral trade to USD 50 billion by 2030. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney finalised a new framework to reset and strengthen ties after a period of diplomatic strain.

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Defence shares surge as Middle East conflict escalates

03-03-2026

Defence stocks rallied on Monday as geopolitical tensions spiked in the Middle East following a US-Israeli strike on Iran.

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Rupee slips to 91.50 per US dollar

03-03-2026

The Indian rupee fell sharply by 42 paise to close at 91.50 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, weighed down by escalating geopolitical tensions and a spike in global crude oil prices. The decline followed military strikes by the US and Israel on Iran over the weekend, triggering risk aversion across global markets and boosting demand for the dollar.

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Himachal CM seeks special central aid

03-03-2026

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday requested a financial package under special central assistance to cover the state’s revenue deficit for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

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Sensex, Nifty slip over 1% amid West Asia unrest

03-03-2026

Indian stock markets fell sharply on Monday as escalating tensions in West Asia rattled investor sentiment. Both benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed over 1 per cent lower, dragged down by rising crude oil prices, weak global trends, and heavy foreign fund outflows.

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Haryana Budget 2026 Agri discom, green fund, Agniveer quota

03-03-2026

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday presented the state budget for 2026-27 with an outlay of Rs 2.23 lakh crore, introducing initiatives such as a new electricity distribution company for farmers, a Rs 100 crore green climate resilience fund, and 20 per cent reservation for Agniveers in the state police.

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