Evening News Report: Iran attacks Saudi Aramco and Kuwait refineries; Sensex drops around 2,500 points More

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Iran attacks Saudi Aramco and Kuwait refineries after Israeli attack on South Pars

Tensions in the Gulf have escalated as Iran launched coordinated strikes on critical energy infrastructure, including Saudi Arabia’s SAMREF refinery, a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and Exxon Mobil Corp.The attacks were in retaliation for an earlier Israeli attack on Iran’s vital South Pars gas field, a move strongly condemned by Tehran.Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned there could be “uncontrollable consequences” and the conflict could escalate globally. Iran has also targeted Qatar’s liquefied natural gas facilities and set fire to two Kuwaiti refineries, fueling fears of a wider regional crisis. Read more

Just 350m away: IAEA says projectile struck near Bushehr nuclear reactor

The International Atomic Energy Agency reported that a projectile struck near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, landing just 350 meters from the reactor, triggering a serious safety scare. Although no core facilities were harmed and no injuries were reported, the close proximity of the attack raised alarm about nuclear security risks.International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi stressed that any attack close to a nuclear facility would violate key safety norms during a conflict. Iran and Russia claimed the pellets struck a wider area, raising concerns about a potential radioactive incident as tensions continue to rise between Tehran, Israel and the United States. Read more

Stock market crash: Sensex drops around 2,500 points – main reason for fall

Indian stocks suffered a sharp sell-off, with the BSE Sensex plunging over 2,500 points, while the Nifty 50 fell below the 23,200-point mark intraday after rising for three consecutive sessions. The economic downturn led to a loss of over Rs 1,100 crore in investor wealth, mainly due to a surge in global crude oil prices and a cautious policy stance by the Federal Reserve. Nifty50 closed at 23,002.15 points, down 776 points or 3.26%. The BSE Sensex closed at 74,207.24, down 2,497 points or 3.26%. Nifty Realty was the worst performer, falling over 3%, followed by Nifty Auto and Nifty Private Bank, both down close to 3%. Read more

Assam Assembly polls 2026: BJP announces list of 88 candidates

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced the first list of 88 candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, where Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will once again contest from Jharukbari.Under the alliance plan, the PPP will contest 89 seats in the 126-member parliament together with partners AGP and BPF. The list represents a mix of continuity and change, including several high-profile MP defectors and the removal of 11 sitting MLAs. Notably, only five female candidates were selected, highlighting ongoing concerns about gender representation. Read more

IPL name row: Kerala High Court dismisses PIL v BCCI

The Kerala High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the use of the name ‘Indian Premier League’ by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The petitioners argue that the league is not an official national championship and should not use that name.The bench, led by Chief Justice Soumen Sen, found that the plea had no merit, noting that the alliance had been in existence for many years and the objection came too late. With the legal hurdles cleared, IPL Season 19 will kick off on March 28 with defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the first match. Read more