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As the geopolitical crisis between Israel and Iran escalates, India has initiated Operation Sindhu to evacuate its citizens stranded in conflict zones, particularly in Tehran. The first evacuation flight carrying 110 Indian students landed safely in New Delhi on Thursday morning, offering relief to anxious families. However, thousands more remain in volatile regions, sparking urgent appeals from worried parents. Among them are over 10,000 medical students and several thousand others.

Global oil markets remain on edge following last week’s Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, with Brent crude witnessing its most dramatic intraday spike in three years. While prices have since moderated, the surge reflects market anxiety over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East. So far, no crude exports or infrastructure have been affected, and key transit routes like the Strait of Hormuz remain operational. Analysts suggest that although geopolitical risks have sparked speculative trading, the fundamentals remain unchanged—for now.