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US orders non-emergency Lahore, Karachi staff to leave Pakistan
Move follows protests across major cities in Pakistan after US and Israeli strikes killed Irans top leader on Sunday
West Asia war oil shock drives up currency hedging cost for Indian importers
One-month implied volatility climbed to 5.6%, the highest since May 2025, while the implied interest rate on the one-year dollar/rupee forward pr
MRF signs MoU with TN government for 5,300-crore tyre plant in Sivaganga
The project is expected to generate direct employment for approximately 1,000 persons
MRPL declares force majeure on gasoline export cargoes for March, April, traders say
The state-run refiner, which operates a 500,000-barrel-per-day refinery in the southern state of Karnataka, exports about 40% of its refined fuel
Godrej Properties buys 11.36-acre land in Gurugram for 1,000 crore
To expand its business, the company buys land outright and also enters into joint development arrangements with landowners to develop housing pro
Finland President Stubb kicks off 4-day visit to India
Stubb will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday following which the two sides are expected to firm up a number of MoUs to boo
MRF enters into MoU with Tamil Nadu for a greenfield plant at Sivaganga
The MoU is non-binding in nature and is subject to the approval of a customised incentive package, infrastructure support in accordance with appl
34 flights cancelled from Bengaluru Airport on March 4
The airport said 18 arrivals and 16 departures have been cancelled from Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Dubai and Doha
Bank holidays in March: State-wise holiday guide for the month
March brings with it a number of holidays for schools, banks, and government offices in the country, beginning with Holi in the first week, follo
Head of Alibaba's Qwen AI division resigns
Monthly active users for Qwens mobile app surged to 203 million in February from 31.05 million in January
OpenAI eyes NATO deal following Pentagon agreement
Company considers rolling out AI tools across alliances unclassified networks
IndiGo cancels 500+ flights since Feb 28 amid West Asia crisis
Airline says it is closely monitoring the revenue environment as airspace restrictions disrupt international operations
US assault on Iran ahead of schedule, says US West Asia Commander
The bombing campaign against Iran has degraded its air defences and its navy had no operational vessels on key waterways after 17 were sunk
China says it seeks communicationswith US but vows to hold its 'red lines'
The meeting comes at a sensitive moment for China-US relations, as both sides look to stabilise ties ahead of an expected summit of leaders Donal
India's services PMI moderated in February as cost pressures mount
The HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers Index fell to 58.1 in February from Januarys 58.4, and undershot a preliminary estimate of 58.4
Brigade Group leases 1.56 lakh sq ft at Brigade Twin Towers
The Brigade group said the leasing reflects demand for office space along the Outer Ring Road corridor and the Brigade Twin Towers has positioned
Sensex, Nifty tumble over 2% in early trade as West Asia crisis escalates
From the Sensex pack, Larsen & Toubro, Tata Steel, InterGlobe Aviation, UltraTech Cement, Adani Ports and Mahindra & Mahindra were among the bigg
Gold shipments stranded in Dubai as Iran war grounds flights
An unprecedented wave of Iranian missile fire over the weekend led the country to partially close its airspace and suspend flights in Dubai, grou
The assurance from Moscow gains added urgency as QatarEnergy suspended liquefied natural gas (LNG) production and related products on March 2 aft
India's services growth moderated in February as cost pressures mount, PMI shows
India's services sector growth slowed in February, with new business rising at its slowest pace in over a year due to intensifying competition. D
Rupee slumps 69 paise to all-time low of 92.18 against U.S. dollar in early trade
Forex traders said the domestic currency is under severe pressure due to a sharp spike in crude oil prices, with Brent Crude crossing the $82 per
Iran conflict threatens Gulf tourism, undermining years of investment
Flights at major hubs, including Dubai, the worlds busiest international airport, have been largely grounded, stranding tens of thousands of pass
Elon Musks SpaceX is said to have added Citigroup to IPO bank line-up
Citigroup would join Bank of America Corp., Goldman Sachs Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Morgan Stanley, which have been lined up for senio
Telangana pegs rabi paddy production at 1.46 crore tonnes
Farmers grew paddy on about 22.87 lakh hectares in the rabi season, as against the seasons normal of 20.83 lakh hectares, showing a 10% increase
RBI imposes fine on BDCC bank over non compliance of loan disbursal norms
Belagavi-based cooperative asked to pay 2 lakh
West Asia tensions disrupt flights; airlines adjust schedules
Air India on Tuesday said it has extended the suspension of most flights to and from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Qatar until 2359 hrs IST
Godrej Properties acquires 5-acre land parcel on Kolkata's EM Bypass
Godrej expects the premium residential project to be developed on the site to generate revenues of approximately 1,650 crore
OpenAI is developing an alternative to Microsoft's GitHub: Report
Engineers from OpenAI encountered a rise in service disruptions that rendered GitHub unavailable in recent months, the report said
UAE reaffirms neutrality, says over 1,000 Iranian attacks intercepted
Furthermore, the UAE underscored that it retains its legitimate right to self-defence, as recognised under international law and the Charter of t
Token release: Why small films with near-zero collections are flooding theatres
Faced with strict streaming mandates, producers are rushing small-budget films through technical theatrical runs to unlock digital deals, even as
France deploys nuclear-powered carrier to protect allies as Iran conflict widens
Macron also confirmed the deployment of Rafale fighter jets, air-defence systems and airborne radar capabilities to the region.
Strait of Hormuz crisis explained: Impact on oil, shipping and global trade
The narrow waterway, just 33 km wide at its narrowest point, connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and carries nearly one-fifth of the wo
White House weighs tanker insurance support to curb oil price surge
Crude prices have climbed sharply after Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran led to fighting that interrupted tanker shipments through the Strait of
Bank holiday today, 4 March: Are banks closed today for Holi? Check full list of cities as per RBI
Bank holiday today, 4 March: There is a bank holiday on Holi, 4 March, across many regions. This is because these cities will celebrate Holi toda
Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain after it disallowed US use of joint bases in Iran war
The remarks followed Spains decision not to allow American bases on its soil to be used for strikes not covered by the UN charter
I hold US situs assets. Should I pay tax in the US or India?
Non-citizens who are not domiciled in the US are subject to US transfer taxes only in limited situations.
US stocks tumble as Middle East conflict fuels inflation fears
The sell-off was broad-based, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 403 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also posted signif
Samsung was the star of smartphone PLI. But it gave telecom PLI a complete miss
Samsung did not invest in the scheme despite applying for it, while it had earned 1,000 crore in the smartphone PLI scheme. What explains the Kor
All eyes on oil stockpile as war throws a spanner in supply chain
Half of India's crude oil cargoes come from the Persian Gulf, crossing the Strait of Hormuz, making its closure a matter of deep concern. Officia
Israel steps up airstrikes in Tehran, as Iran widens its response across the region
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 3, 2026 (AP) Israel stepped up airstrikes against Iranian missile launchers and factories Tuesday, and Iran r
Sachin Tendulkars son Arjuns pre-wedding celebrations turn star-studded
The bride-to-be, Saaniya Chandhok, joined the celebrations in a pastel lehenga
Escorts Kubota rolls out tractor for paddy crop as it sharpens focus on south India
Karnataka renews Ubers transport aggregator licence till 2026
The companys previous permit had expired in December 2021, though ride-hailing aggregators continued operating in the state while renewal discuss
Iran-U.S. strike: Oil price shock may increase India CAD, say experts
Impacts on corporations are expected to be limited due to minimal exposure to West Asian imports.
Indian Army to order 300 Dhanush howitzers amid ongoing probe
The procurement is expected to equip around 15 regiments and marks a major step in strengthening domestic defence manufacturing
PM to address NDA rally in Tiruchirappalli on March 11: BJP
A State-level committee has been constituted under Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan to make the arrangements fo
Indian Overseas Bank gets 766 crore I-T demand notice
On the notice, IOB said in a filing on March 3 it is in the process of challenging the order in the appropriate forum.
West Asia flight chaos leads to fares surge on Europe routes
One way ticket between Delhi and London is being sold for upwards of 78,000 for travel on Wednesday
PM Modi discusses safety of 9 million Indians in phone calls with Gulf leaders
During his telephonic conversations, Modi discussed with these leaders the welfare and security of the Indian community residing in their countri
How global airlines are hedging fuel costs amid oil price spike
Brent crude rose above $80 per barrel, while Northwest European jet fuel prices climbed to $1,133 per metric tonne their highest level since lat
JNARDDC develops critical metallurgical tech to cut import dependence
The institutes technology transfer has been a key impact area, says its director Anupam Agnihotri
Drone debris hits JSW Infra oil tanker at Fujairah
No personnel at the terminal was hurt; the other 14 tankers were secured: JSW Infra
India has comfortable stocks of LPG; to last 25-30 days
US and Norway cargoes strengthen Indias LPG import basket
T-Hub, SERP, WE HUB launch 12.66 cr fund to support rural entrepreneurs
It will help shortlisted entrepreneurs build capacity and scale their ventures
US pulls non-essential staff from West Asia, urges Americans to leave immediately
American citizens across 16 countries in the region have been urged to leave immediately using available commercial options, even as major airpor
Inter-Ministerial Group set up to boost supply chain resilience amid West Asia tension
The government remains firmly committed to enabling a stable and responsive trade environment for our traders and exporters, says Commerce Minist
Why the closure of Strait of Hormuz is causing fears about elevating crude oil prices
Global oil markets are bracing for a potential upward price shock as hostilities escalate in West Asia
IndiGo's Bhubaneswar-Dubai flight for Wednesday cancelled: Officials
Biju Patnaik International Airport Director Prasanna Pradhan announced that IndiGos Dubai flight scheduled for Wednesday was canceled, with passe
Indias rice procurement for buffer stocks down 17% in Feb
Overall purchase up 2% for the kharif season, exceeds 460 lakh tonnes as of February 28
Raw material cost hike to impact PV industry profit in March quarter: CMIE
West Asia conflict: 37 Indian-flagged ships with 1,109 sailors stuck in Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman
Thirty-seven Indian ships carrying over a thousand seafarers are stranded in the Persian Gulf. The crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping route is clo
US trade report acknowledges gaps in India-US trade deal talks
President Trump continues to`flip the script on 40 years of non-reciprocal trade practices, harmful globalist politics, said USTR Greer
GST registrations rose over 5 lakh in 4 months
According to the GST portal, total number of GST identification number rose from 1.56 crore on October 31, 2025 to over 1.61 crore on February 28
What factors could influence FII buying behaviour in Indian equities?
An FII who invested in Indian equities at the start of 2024 and exited in early 2025 with a modest Sensex gain would have earned barely 0.61% in
StartupTN, TNWESafe launch entrepreneurship bootcamp for women
The two-day bootcamp trained a cohort of 160 women entrepreneurs from Chennai and nearby towns to provide them with the mentorship required to tr
Conflict in West Asia disrupts gems and jewellery trade; Surat exporters raise concerns
Flight disruptions and airport closures hit high-value diamond trade; Surat industry faces major supply chain risks
Aramco explores oil exports via red sea to avoid Hormuz
The worlds biggest oil exporter has a 5 million barrel-a-day pipeline that runs across the country which can transport oil from fields in the eas
Telangana power utilities meet record peak electricity demand of 18,139 MW
With a peak demand of 18,139 MW, Telangana was comparable to larger States like such as Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan
Trump says Too Late for Iran to talk as tensions escalate in West Asia region
They want to talk, but I said Too Late, the US President posted on Truth Social. Dr. Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi commented, Iran is ready for negoti
India reiterates its call for dialogue, diplomacy to resolve Iran conflict
MEA raises concern on possible consequences of disruptions on Indian economy; says safe of Indian citizens residing in the Gulf region is top pri
India has 25 days of crude oil reserves and 25 days each of petrol, diesel stock: Government sources
Cumulatively, they account for fifty days of sufficiency, the source added
India relocates students in Iran as anxiety grips families in Kashmir
1,200 Kashmir students remain in Iran despite evacuation efforts
IndiGo announces non-stop connectivity between Chennai and Runion Island from April 29
Located between Madagascar and Mauritius, Runion Island is renowned for its dramatic volcanic landscapes
Gulf airline suspension leads to a rise in freight rates to the US and Europe
All major Gulf airlines operate extensively to India and together account for nearly 20% of air cargo capacity carried in passenger aircraft bell
NIA probes GoPro HERO12 Black camera used in Pahalgam terror case; seeks Chinas help to trace buyer
Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorists were using three Android mobile phones of Chinese origin, two of them purchased in Pakistan
Planning a gold loan in 2026? Find out which lender is offering the lowest interest rate in India
A gold loan is a secured loan in which gold jewellery is pledged as collateral. Interest rates in India range from 8% to 27%, depending on variou
Rapido launches Ownly food delivery app in Bengaluru
The service is now live citywide
When the lights go out: How climate change is impacting J&Ks energy economy
The snow that has fed Jammu and Kashmirs rivers for centuries is disappearing. In turn, the union territorys rivers are drying up, leaving a regi
West Asia tensions may cloud Indias coffee export momentum
After Europe, MENA is the second largest market region for Indian coffees, accounting for 20% of exports
Power Ministry extends deadline for feedback on Draft National Electricity Policy till Mar 19
The timeline has been extended on the request of several stakeholders who have sought additional time to examine the provisions of the draft elec
War risk insurance premiums for ships likely to rise amid West Asia crisis: Experts
War cover cancellations may force hull and cargo premiums higher
Asia scrambles for LNG as Qatar halts output due to Iran war
LNG buyers in Asia account for more than 80% of shipments from Qatar, the world's No. 2 producer after US
Russia says it has seen no evidence that Iran was developing nuclear weapons
He said the consequences of the attack on Iran were being felt throughout the region, and that Arab countries were bearing economic costs and suf
Middle East tensions are set to inflate your grocery bills, with prices for dal, dry fruits, and sweets potentially soaring up to 30%. Disruption
As Hyderabad rises, Bengalurus network effect keeps it ahead
Professionals may be migratory, but the citys dense network of global capability centres, startups, venture capital firms, research institutions
Jio appoints Dan Bailey as President to boost global expansion
Jio Platforms has appointed telecom industry veteran Dan Bailey as its new President. The move comes as part of the company's strategy to expand
Sambhav Homes and Infrastructure hands over 85 acres to ESR Group for Hosur Industrial park
The land has been handed over for ESRs proposed 600-crore, 2.1 million sq ft ESR Hosur Advanced Manufacturing Park, he told newspersons
India scouts for alternative sources to import crude, LPG and LNG
Sources say India is exploring diverse options to bolster its fuel supply chain without burdening consumers with immediate price hikes
Summer crops area a tad lower from year-ago, likely to inch up on rain forecast
The data of sowing under summer crops, which will end by May, has reached 26.53 lakh hectares (lh) as on February 27, which is 3 per cent less th
