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Housing sales in Jan-Mar dip 7% from Dec qtr due to West Asia conflict, up 9% annually: Anarock
Sales increased to 1,01,675 units during the current quarter from 93,280 units in the year-ago period
Digital addiction claims 20,000 children's lives a year, says TMC's Derek O'Brien; urges govt action
Says excessive screen time linked to rising mental health risks
US mulls deploying additional 10,000 ground troops to West Asia: Report
The developments come as the US-Israeli war on Iran stands in its fourth week now
Parts of Delhi gets light rain, IMD issues yellow alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert forecasting light rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds during the day in sever
Snapchat hit with EU probe into alleged failure to prevent child grooming, illegal goods sales
Snapchat, owned by U.S. tech company Snap, was hit with an EU investigation on Thursday
Rupee crashes, hits record low of 94.56 against U.S. dollar
A sharp decline in the domestic equity markets and sustained FII outflows put further pressure on the local unit, according to forex traders
How hybrid work is reviving office demand and boosting REIT growth in India
The office hasnt disappeared; it has evolved. In fact, the shift to hybrid work has become a key driver for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
Trumps signature to appear on dollar bills to mark 250th year of US Independence
Move marks first time a sitting president features on dollar bills
OpenAI's U.S. ad pilot exceeds $100 million in annualised revenue in six weeks
The ChatGPT ads pilot in the United States has crossed the $100 million annualised revenue mark within six weeks of launch, a company spokesperso
Netflix raises subscription prices across all plans in U.S.
Netflix, which has more than 325 million subscribers, had scrapped its cheapest ad-free plan, called basic, in 2023
Hormuz disruption risks ripple across global agri markets, says Goldman Sachs
Goldman flags risks to crop yields; Says supply shocks may drive up grain costs and global inflation
ICRA revises Indian aviation outlook to negative
Indian carriers have already warned that they may have to ground their aircraft and downsize staff as operations could become unsustainable due t
Iran alerts UN on reports of assassination plans for FM Araghchi, Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf
Irans Ambassador to UN says assassinating of high-ranking officials of a sovereign UN member state is a flagrant violation of the UN Charter and
UAE signals willingness to join task force to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Report says Abu Dhabi in talks with US, Western allies
ASEAN summit to go ahead in May, but shortened to 'bare bones' programme due to West Asia conflict
Marcos said he has consulted with his counterparts in the regional bloc and asked them whether they preferred to postpone the ASEAN summit due to
Microsoft freezes hiring in major cloud, sales groups: Report
The hiring freeze comes as Microsoft approaches the end of its fiscal year in June
China's top chipmaker has supplied chipmaking tech to Iran military, U.S. officials say
SMIC, which was added to a trade blacklist in 2020 that restricts its access to U.S. exports, has denied allegations that it has ties to the Chin
India seeks steelmaking raw material from Argentina, Indonesia, Oman, sources say
Talks expected to begin next month at a global steel summit described by the Indian government as the countrys largest international conference-c
EAM Jaishankar, Canadian FM Anand discuss West Asia crisis on G7 sidelines
At the two-day G7 meeting, Jaishankar will discuss the West Asia crisis with a focus on coordinating efforts to ensure that the Strait of Hormuz
Thoothukudi port-led growth sparks livelihood concerns ahead of polls
Fishing communities, which form a significant part of the local population, have expressed serious apprehensions that unchecked expansion is thre
Rupee crashes 33 paise to fresh record low of 94.29 against U.S. dollar
Heavy sell-off in domestic equity markets and sustained FII outflows put further pressure on the local unit, according to forex traders
We are going to start 27 aviation projects if we win: V D Satheesan
For the first time, an opposition has done its homework and prepared alternative programmes for the future to combat the failures of the present
India cuts special excise duties on petrol, diesel
Union Finance Ministry reduced the special excise duty on petrol to 3 per litre from 13 earlier. It also cut the duty on diesel to zero from 10
Oil drops as Trump pauses Iran strikes, but stock traders nervous
Trump had earlier denied he was desperate for a deal to end the war, despite the Islamic republics cool response to an American peace plan and fe
Why DSP Mutual Fund's Sahil Kapoor now sees a contrarian call on equities
After a sharp market correction amid the US-Israel-Iran war, DSP Mutual Fund has shifted to a bullish stance, citing extreme valuations and contr
IDF Chief warns military could collapse due to manpower shortage amid West Asia conflict
IDF Chief pushes for new legislative measures, including a conscription law, a reserve duty law and an extension of mandatory military service
US uses uncrewed surface vessels in Iran conflict amid naval tech push
The unmanned boats, capable of surveillance and potential strike roles, are being used for maritime patrols under Operation Epic Fury
Iran hardliners ramp up calls for a nuclear bomb, sources say
Hardline politician Mohammad Javad Larijani, brother of senior official Ali Larijani who was killed in a strike this month, was quoted by state m
What is Kharg Island and why it matters in Donald Trumps Iran war strategy
Why Kharg Island matters: Irans key oil export hub is now central to US strategy, with Donald Trump considering a ground operation despite risks
Iran asked for 7 days, got 10: Trump extends pause on US strikes amid talks
Trump described ongoing negotiations as very good and productive and indicated that the decision was based on the tone of discussions between the
Indian Army, IITM Pravartak collaborate to accelerate defence indigenisation
The collaboration aims to identify operational challenges, co-develop solutions, and support testing and deployment of advanced systems tailored
Bank holiday today, 27 March: Are banks open or closed today for Ram Navami? Check RBI list
Bank holiday today, 27 March: Is there a bank holiday today in India? Find out using RBI bank holiday calendar. Check inside for details.
Crude oil supply for 4 months; LPG production up with shortfall down to 30,000 tonnes/day
No supply gap in crude oil, petrol and diesel. No shortage of LPG
Trump extends Iran Strait of Hormuz deadline to April 6 amid rising tensions
The move comes amid escalating tensions, with both sides hardening positions over ceasefire talks.
Bank-sponsored pension funds to be a game changer for NPS, says PFRDA chief
Four new pension funds are in the pipeline as the regulator pushes digital distribution and broader investment playbook.
Trade deal not far-off, but there are still gaps: U.S. official
One of the gaps in India-U.S. discussions, as per the U.S. official, is around pulses, with India seeking to safeguard the market for this agricu
How poll-bound States draw women through cash transfers
How much can a qualifying woman or household from each of these States earn per month from a possible combination of the direct benefit transfer
Infosys announces acquisition of Optimum Healthcare IT, Stratus at nearly 5,260 crore price tag
Infosys will acquire Optimum Healthcare IT for up to $465 million, including upfront and earnouts, excluding management incentives and retention
What is driving the fall in gold prices? | Explained
Are interest rate expectations affecting gold prices? Why is a stronger dollar pushing prices down? Is a liquidity crunch forcing investors to bo
JN Port cargo traffic hits record 100 million tonnes in FY26
The port operator stated that its traffic remains primarily gateway-driven, highlighting its key role in handling national cargo, with transhipme
Indian regulator reviewing HDFC Bank chairman's exit letter, sources say
HDFC Bank said on Tuesday (March 14, 2026) it had appointed external law firms to independently assess the concerns raised in the resignation let
Can you protect your portfolio against inflation with REITs?
A REIT acts like a digital landlord: by owning units, you hold a stake in some of Indias top office parks and shopping malls, investing in an ass
Retirement planning can benefit from allocations in the public provident fund, the employees' provident fund or the national pension scheme, whic
West Asia conflict to strain India's FY27 fiscal math: ICRA
Surging crude oil and natural gas prices to increase subsidy burden, pressure revenues, ICRA said
India, US face off over e-commerce moratorium at WTO meet
New Delhi seeks reconsideration over revenue risks as Washington pushes to make duty-free regime permanent
Workspace provider Table Space adds 4.69 lakh sq ft in Bengaluru
This brings the total managed workspace in the city to 4.2 million sq ft
BJP fielding RG Kar Hospital victims mother creates political row
A section of people have supported her to turn her grief into a political battle, while others criticised her decision to politicise a movement t
March 31 deadline looms: Here are last-minute tax-saving moves for FY 26
You can bump up your tax deductions under Section 80C if you are still under the old tax regime by adding 50000 to the NPS (National Pension Sche
Franchises expand sponsorship rosters, focus on strategic deals
IPL franchises have seen 20-30 per cent growth in sponsorship revenues for the 2026 season
Indias tech spending expected to grow 13.4% in 2026; among highest in APAC: Report
Forrester estimates that the APAC region will spend over $437 billion on acquiring new technology between 2025 and 2030
Clashes erupt between Trinamool, BJP workers in poll-bound Bengal
The violence reportedly began when the BJP candidate, Bikash Sardar, while campaigning in his constituency at Basanti, was allegedly attacked by
Nayara Energy hikes petrol, diesel prices by 5, 3 respectively
Without mentioning the price increase, in a statement issued Thursday, Nayara Energy held escalating tensions in West Asia have created unprecede
Chilli oleoresin poised to fall as producers shift to turmeric on demand for natural curcumin
High chilli prices, rising output in China aid the switch as Beijing offers the extract at competitive price
Congress casts its net wide in this Kerala coastal town
At no stage did I consider myself as MLA candidate, says Shashi Tharoor as Cong bets on Ramya Haridas
Nayara Energy raises retail fuel prices amidst surge in crude oil
Crude oil prices have spiked 30-50% since the end of February when they were at around $67-72 a barrel
4 districts in Punjab, Bihar and UP likely to lose 10-15 of the cereals production due to unseasonal rain
AI to drive next frontier of financial inclusion: Telangana CS
Rao invited academia, industry, and regulators to collaborate, aiming to make Telangana a national model for integrating AI into daily governance
Defence Ministry proposes strict framework to eliminate Chinese components in military drones
The final Framework for testing security vulnerabilities in drones was put in public domain for feedback
Lights, camera, ballot: Kerala set for star-studded poll battle
From mainstream cinema figures to television celebrities, political parties appear to be betting on recognisable faces to expand outreach beyond
Pinarayi Vijayan slams Rahul Gandhi, accuses Congress of aiding BJP
He described Rahul Gandhi as lacking the ability to properly understand political issues
LPG tanker Apollo Ocean berths at New Mangalore Port
The LPG tanker Shivalik, which was expected to discharge LPG cargo at New Mangalore Port on March 18, had transferred the cargo to Apollo Ocean a
Aviation demand resilient despite geopolitical disruptions says Noida International Airport CEO
Noida International Airport CEO confirms Indias aviation growth remains strong despite geopolitical challenges, emphasising confidence in the sec
India, China differences blown up by those who hope to profit from it: Chinese Ambassador
Chinese Ambassador to India says both countries should carry forward Eastern wisdom to stop the world from reverting to law of the jungle
CSKs unlisted shares see gains as franchise sales spur investor demand
Ahead of IPL 2026, Wealth Wisdom India believes that the shares of CSK are available at a discount when compared to other franchises
India eyes local currency payments for West Asian oil amid price surge; rupee fall hurts finances
If such an arrangement works out, India would be paying for almost 80% of its oil imports in non-dollar currencies. The flip side is risking Dona
The government has said all retail fuel outlets maintain sufficient inventories to meet public demand.
OECD cuts Indias growth forecast to 6.1% in FY27
However, ASSOCHAM expects growth in the next fiscal at over 7%
Air China to restart Beijing Delhi service from April 21
Visas, however, remain an area of concern with the Indian travel industry pointing to extended timelines for processing and higher rejection rate
Mint Explainer | Social media addiction ruling: What it means for Instagram, YouTube in India
A California courts finding that platforms are addictive by design could embolden regulators globally, just as India is weighing curbs on underag
Meet the lottery heir with 600 cr in assets who wants to ensure people-first development
British Airways adds extra flights to Delhi, Mumbai
With this additional capacity, British Airways will operate up to 63 weekly flights with more than 1,000 additional seats per week between India
Why estate planning in India is never a one-size-fits-all
India's diverse legal landscape complicates estate planning, influenced by personal laws, marriage statutes, and geography. For interfaith couple
Planning your daughters future? Here are 10 money moves parents must make
Planning your daughters future involves investing in products such as Sukanya Samriddhi, mutual funds, PPF, insurance, and health cover while set
IARIs debut reflects its sustained multidimensional and quality contributions to the science applied to agri-food systems, skilled human resource
Indias first five-star hotel built over railway tracks in Gujarat struggles with low occupancy
Occupancy at the hotel operated by the Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts Ltd was 38% in FY25
Legal heir vs nominee explained: Why estate planning is crucial before writing your will
Planning your will? There is a difference between a legal heir and a nominee when it comes to inheritance. Here is how estate planning can help y
SC flags menace of citing AI-generated non-existent judgements
The observations were made by the top court while expunging remarks made by the Bombay High Court on a plea filed a director of a company
Case ordered over misogynistic remarks against U Prathibha in Kayamkulam
Misogynistic comments made by Muslim League leader and then UDF Kayamkulam convenor A Irshad during an election convention
Bengaluru Traffic Police issues advisory ahead of IPL matches
According to the advisory, parking has been prohibited on several key roads, including Queens Road, MG Road, Cubbon Road, St Marks Road, Museum R
Cochin Shipyard sign JV to develop electric mobility, energy storage technologies
The collaboration will focus on the development of advanced marine batteries, Bbattery Mmanagement Ssystems, electric motors, power electronics,
Blue-collar salaries outpace white-collar entry-level jobs: Report
The report found that operational roles like delivery, driver, and automobile jobs recorded salary increases of up to 16%, while manufacturing ro
No shortage of petrol, diesel, LPG in country, says Petroleum Ministry
Addressing concerns over LPG and fuel shortage amid the West Asia conflict, the ministry asked the public not to believe any rumours and avoid pa
This shift marks a significant pivot from the previous three years, where interest rate hikes and rapid capital value growth consistently pushed
Kerala start-up unveils Chuvarbot 2.0 to automate political wall writing
The product, which has secured a provisional patent, is yet to be launched commercially
Parliamentary panel recommends priority funding to boost uranium, rare metal exploration
The panel stated that the full shortfall of 118.18 crore in AMDERs capital allocation be restored at the revised estimate stage of 2026-27
Rupee, inflation, GDP growth under pressure as Iran escalation fuels oil, inflation risks
Irans dismissal of a 15-point US ceasefire plan and continued military escalation have raised concerns about prolonged disruption to global energ
Indias coffee, tea exports climb on global demand for premium products
Instant coffee and packaged teas power export growth, even as reliance on bulk trade and geopolitical risks persist.
G7 leaders summit in June will include India, South Korea, Brazil, Kenya, but not China
China will not attend the summit, the Elysee said, denying previous media reports
LPG cylinders to be delivered as per schedule, no need to stand outside gas agencies: UP CM
Adityanath advised people to purchase petrol and diesel only when required, cautioning that queues at filling stations are being driven by rumour
