Iran war's economic fallout, sex using 'deceitful' means, and Bihar stampede

This episode of 'Three Things' examines three major developments: the global economic fallout from the U.S.-Israel military campaign in Iran, a legal debate over Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita criminalizing sex obtained through deceitful means, and a deadly stampede at a temple in Bihar's Nalanda district. The OECD report reveals that while Iran and Israel face severe economic strain, the U.S. economy may see reduced deceleration due to rising oil prices benefiting domestic producers. Surprisingly, China and Russia are also insulated or even slightly advantaged. India, heavily dependent on imported energy (now at 90%), faces heightened inflation risks and challenges to its Atmanirbhar Bharat goals, with limited fiscal space for relief. In the legal segment, courts are increasingly quashing cases under Section 69, warning against using criminal law to settle personal disputes after failed relationships, emphasizing that mere disappointment isn't criminal fraud. The law is meant to target upfront deception, not broken promises. Finally, the Bihar stampede—caused by overcrowding and failed crowd management—reinforces a troubling pattern of preventable tragedies at religious gatherings, with over 3,000 deaths recorded in India over the past two decades due to stampedes driven by compressive asphyxia and poor planning.