Indian stock markets plunged sharply, with Sensex falling 1,836 points and Nifty dropping below 22,600, amid weak global cues, rising crude oil prices, and escalating Middle East tensions. Continued FII outflows and rupee weakness further dampened investor sentiment
President Trump extended Iran’s deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, pausing threatened strikes on power plants. Iran denied negotiations. The conflict has killed thousands, destabilized energy markets, and intensified regional tensions involving Israel, Lebanon, and Gulf nations
Iran launched fresh missile attacks on Israel and US bases as the Middle East war entered its sixth day. Israel struck Hezbollah in Lebanon, killing civilians and militants, while tensions spread regionally, rattling oil markets and prompting diplomatic clashes in Seoul
