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Ayatollah Alireza Arafi Named Interim Supreme Leader of Iran After Khamenei’s Death

Tehran, March 1, 2026 — Following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a recent US-Israel military strike, Iran has appointed Ayatollah Alireza Arafi as the interim Supreme Leader as part of the country’s constitutional transition process. Arafi, a senior cleric and member of Iran’s powerful Guardian Council, will serve on the…

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Death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Drives Oil, Gold and Silver Market Volatility

New Delhi / Global, March 1, 2026 — The reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, amid escalating conflict involving the United States and Israel has triggered significant movement in global commodity markets, particularly in crude oil, gold and silver prices. Investors are reassessing geopolitical risk and its potential impact on supply and…

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India’s GST Collection Rises Over 8% to ₹1.83 Lakh Crore in February 2026

New Delhi, March 1, 2026 — India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection recorded another strong performance in February 2026, rising over 8 percent year-on-year to ₹1,83,093 crore, the Ministry of Finance reported. The figure reflects sustained economic activity and improved tax compliance across sectors. Breakdown of GST Components The total gross GST revenue for…

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