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'Allowing India to take Russian oil already on ships': US clarifies on 30-day waiver
The US has granted India a temporary waiver to buy Russian oil, aiming to stabilize global prices amid Middle East supply disruptions. This short
Iranian warship IRIS Lavan docks at Cochin Port for repairs after technical issues
Authorities have emphasized that the docking was solely for repairs, but the presence of the vessel underscores ongoing maritime security dynamic
Too many ill-wishers: Russia declines to disclose crude export data for India
Fixed deposits provide guaranteed returns with higher interest rates than savings accounts, appealing to risk-averse investors. Here's a comparis
Focus on high-value crops, fisheries, PM Modi urges farmers, agri-investors
Meta Platforms stated that it will follow domestic regulations but noted that, with teens using roughly 40 apps weekly, focusing on a few compani
Scientists grow chickpeas in simulated moon soil for future lunar farms
The experiment used Myles chickpeas planted in a mixture of moon-like soil and nutrient-rich vermicompost, with seeds coated in beneficial fungi
Airbus opens 5,000 seater technology centre near Bengaluru
Critical technologies in every Airbus aircraft and helicopter will be designed and developed by Indian engineers at this centre in Bengaluru whic
RBI proposes stronger safeguards for customers in digital banking frauds
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India on Friday, March 6, issued draft amendment directions to strengthen the framework governing customer liability
Uber announces lunch of Intercity Bus ticketing on its app
Bengaluru: Ride-hailing platform Uber on Friday, March 6, announced the launch of Intercity Bus ticketing on its app, with India becoming its fir
Merchant ships continue to be stranded upstream of Strait of Hormuz
Insurance companies are seeking to renegotiate their coverage of ships serving the Persian Gulf
As West Asia conflict rages on, India's pharma exports stare at Rs 5K crore potential losses
Mia by Tanishq opens its 275th store in Bengaluru
The store has about 1,200 square feet of space
India vital leader in AI transformation: Siemens AG board member Dr Koerte
Noida airport update: Jewar airport gets DGCA aerodrome licence, what you need to know
Noida International Airport in Jewar has secured its aerodrome licence from the DGCA. This crucial step brings the airport closer to commencing f
TN government notifies Parandur airport under special projects act
This status enables faster land consolidation, streamlined acquisition, and quicker approvals for large-scale infrastructure projects
Airbus launches India Tech Centre in Bengaluru
The facility is Airbus second-largest digital centre and its third innovation centre globally
Parandur greenfield airport gets Special Project status
The Tamil Nadu government has already acquired more than 1,500 acres out of the total 5,746 acres required for the proposed second airport for Ch
SEBI introduces voluntary folio lock to boost mutual fund security
In the first phase, the Registrar and Transfer Agents will enable this facility through the MF Central platform
US-Iran war: Gold being sold at steep cuts in Dubai; available at $30 an ounce discount
The United Arab Emirates, particularly Dubai, serves as a major hub for refining and exporting gold to buyers across Asia. It also acts as a tran
Govt will use all policy tools to help exporters tackle West Asia crisis: Goyal
Government stands with industry and will continue to ensure all international commitments are met, said the Commerce & Industry Minister
Karnataka Budget announces healthcare, scholarship initiatives with Azim Premji Foundation
The latest announcements build on the foundations ongoing engagement with the Karnataka government across sectors such as education and social we
Politico owner Axel Springer to buy UKs Telegraph in 575 million deal pending regulatory approval
German media conglomerate Axel Springer has announced its intention to acquire the UK's Telegraph Media Group for 575 million, a deal subject to
Will expose BJP-EC conspiracy to disenfranchise Bengali voters, says Mamata Banerjee
Banerjee vowed to present all those voters that have been declared dead by the Election Commission of India during the Special Intensive Revision
Govt says it has ample stocks of fertilisers to meet kharif demand
It is also making efforts to ensure adequate availability in the upcoming kharif season
US Stocks: US retail sales decline as consumer pullback deepens
US retail sales declined by 0.2 percent in January, according to delayed government data released on Friday, missing some analysts' expectations
Karnataka proposes to ban social media for children under 16
industry flags concern on teenagers using unregulated corners of internet
50 Israeli jets dismantle bunker under Tehran leadership compound
Separately, Qatar intercepted a drone aimed at Al-Udeid Air Base, a key US military hub
West Asia conflict: Rupee ends week 77 paise weaker
Rising oil prices increase pressure on rupee
GNFC flags neem urea output risk as RLNG supply cut to 60% amid LNG disruption
Natural gas is a key feedstock for urea manufacturing, making fertiliser producers vulnerable to LNG supply disruptions
SAT gives partial relief to Kotak AMC in Sebi case on fixed maturity plan payouts
The Securities Appellate Tribunal granted partial relief to Kotak Mahindra AMC in the fixed maturity plan case by setting aside Sebis fee disgorg
Karnataka unveils AIB-based excise regime, fewer duty slabs; industry warns of possible price rise
During the Budget speech, he announced that the State will introduce an AIBbased excise duty structure from April 2026, a taxation framework wide
Implications of US-Israel-Iran conflict for India significant, says Finmin report
The report warns that should the crisis persist, it could have material implications for the exchange rate and current account deficit and stoke
US Stocks: Fed rate cut bets rise after weak jobs data
New signs of labor weakness and oil-driven inflation concerns may saddle U.S. Federal Reserve officials with a choice they'd hoped to avoid betwe
The ministry has cautioned that such sensational content can potentially create panic among the public
India may end 2,700 crore rice fortification programme
The programme to distribute vitamin-fortified rice may be discontinued due to lack of technolocy to increase the grains shelf life
US Stocks: US nonfarm payrolls decline in February; unemployment rate rises to 4.4%
The U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs in February amid a strike by healthcare workers and harsh winter weather, while the unemployment rate inc
Crude oil price surge: Brent crosses $90 as escalating Middle East war rattles energy markets
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiahs 17th budget pegs spending at 4.49 lakh cr, revenue deficit at 22,957 cr
The 4.49 lakh crore budget for 202627, about 10 per cent % higher than the previous year, attempts to strike a balance between the Congress gover
High war-risk premiums for airline insurance to push up airfares
Extra premiums range from 0.075% to 0.1% of aircraft value for each return flight, translating to fare hikes of about 20,000 on Gulf routes; risi
Uber opens intercity bus ticketing for pan-India travel, ropes in AbhiBus
Seeing strong momentum for digital on trusted platforms, said Prabhjeet Singh, President, Uber India and South Asia
Global Stocks: Big bond markets left battered and bruised as Middle East war stokes inflation angst
The world's biggest bond markets were headed for their worst week since at least last April as concerns that war in the Middle East will renew up
Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Friday as the conflict raging in the Middle East threatened to fuel inflation through higher energy co
Karnataka announces new scheme to boost farmers income
To promote AWD in paddy cultivation to improve water use efficiency
Corteva creates awareness on IPM to control black thrips in chilli
The company has established five crucial model plots where the diesease has been rigorously studied and cutting-edge management protocols have be
Essential Commodities Act: When and why did Centre invoke it last?
The Essential Commodities Act, 1955(ESA)has been a tool used by the government through the years to offset rising food prices,prevent hoardingand
Brent oil price tops $90 as Mideast war escalates
Oil prices jumped further on Friday after US President Donald Trump said only unconditional surrender of Iran will end the Middle East war, as fr
Indias forex reserves jump to record $728.49 billion on rise in gold holdings
The increase was largely driven by a sharp rise in gold reserves, which jumped $4.141 billion to $131.63 billion.
Trump says there will be no deal with Iran except 'unconditional surrender'
US to work to bring back Iran from brink of destruction after the countrys surrender and selection of new leaders, says Trump
Scammed? RBI will pay you back, but only once in a lifetime
RBI has proposed a one-time policy to reimburse victims of small-value digital fraud, even in cases of customer negligence. The cost-sharing mode
Shipping data compiled by Bloomberg shows that roughly 15 million barrels of Russian oil are currently held on tankers in the Arabian Sea and the
Women railway employees can file sexual harassment complaints on HRMS from March 8
According to a ministry circular issued on March 5, the system will enable women employees to directly submit complaints online through the HRMS
Call to unlock Indias seaweed potential for climate, coastal livelihood growth
Indias seaweed industry could boost climate resilience and coastal livelihoods, says KUFOSs B. Madhusoodana Kurup
RBI to buy 1 lakh crore in bonds to ease liquidity stress in banking system
RBI intends to buy seven G-Secs at the March 9 OMO purchase auction
US jobs report: Economy loses 92,000 jobs in February as unemployment ticks up to 4.4%
PB Fintech: Goldman Sachs, Tata Mutual Fund buy stake in Rs 695 crore block deal
PB Fintech shares witnessed block deals worth Rs 695 crore, with Goldman Sachs, mutual funds, and foreign investors acquiring shares from Tencent
Gold ETF inflows plunge 77% in February as price fall shakes investor sentiment
Gold prices had been rising for months due to geopolitical tensions and global trade uncertainties, reaching a peak after the US imposed higher t
No shortage of energy in India: Minister Hardeep Puri
Indian Oil Corporation rubbished reports on social media suggesting a shortage of petrol and diesel, and termed them as baseless
Sebi approves 3 IPOs including Eastman Auto and Milestone Gears
Sebi has cleared IPOs for Bonbloc Technologies, Eastman Auto and Power, and Milestone Gears. The companies plan fresh equity and offers for sale,
Shortage of petrol, diesel baseless; no need to panic: IndianOil
Earlier this week, sources in the government, had stated that India had 25 days each of crude oil stocks and energy products, that is, petrol and
German media group Axel Springer to buy publisher of UK's Daily Telegraph for $766 million
The deal ends a long saga over ownership of the Telegraph Media Group, which publishes the 171-year-old Daily Telegraph and its Sunday sister pap
India plans 3 lakh crore investment to boost shipbuilding under Maritime Vision 2030
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned that the USIsraelIran war could disrupt global oil and gas supplies due to supply chain disturbances
Restrictions tightened in Kashmir ahead of Friday prayers after protests
Authorities imposed restrictions in a number of localities and throttled mobile internet speeds in an effort to prevent further gatherings.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin lays down Vision 2030 for the poll-bound State
Interestingly, the various 2030 goals for TN highlighted by the CM also includes a plan to develop a Large Language Model (LLM) specifically for
Sedemac Mechatronics IPO subscribed 2.68 times
The 1,087-crore IPO got bids for 1,51,11,151 shares against 56,32,899 shares on offer
Oil marketing companies, paint stocks decline amid surging crude oil prices
Shares of oil marketing companies ended lower on Friday after a day's breather amid surging crude oil prices due to the deepening conflict in Wes
Global Stocks: Gulf sovereign wealth funds were built for a rainy day. This may be it
For decades, the Gulf's sovereign wealth funds have preserved and amplified the riches from oil and gas, investing in overseas assets and interna
Nithin Kamath says offshore betting apps mushrooming after real money gaming ban
Following Indias ban on real-money online gaming, offshore betting apps are rapidly growing. Nithin Kamath warns they target Indian users, raise
Forex kitty jumps $4.88 billion to all-time high of $728.49 billion: RBI data
Sensex, Nifty log worst weekly fall in over a year as war worries weigh heavily on D-Street
India VIX, the markets fear gauge, surges over 11%, signalling a sharp rise in investor anxiety
Over 7,000 Indians return from UAE in three days
Deepak Mittal, Indias Ambassador to the UAE, and Satish Sivan, Consul General in Dubai, met airline representatives on Thursday and reviewed the
IsraelIran war impact on India likely limited, says Canara Robeco
Bhandwaldar said Indias economy remains relatively resilient, supported by improving corporate earnings and valuations of top companies near hist
ED raids Reliance Power executives and pemises in bank fraud case
Reliance Power Ltd denies raids taking place at any of its offices or other premises
IT Dept expands reporting framework by including crypto, CBDC
Move aims to ensure that cross-border tax transparency keeps pace with the rapidly evolving digital financial landscape
The Sensex fell sharply by 1,097 points to close at 78,918 on Friday. Despite the broad market decline, seven BSE 200 stocks touched 52-week high
From labs to listings: IIT start-ups ride the IPO wave
The IPOs from new wave of companies highlight how these nationally important institutions have expanded their influence beyond education and into
Amitabh Bachchan expands Ayodhya bet with 35 crore land purchase from HoABL
Ayodhyas real estate momentum has surged following the development of the Ram Mandir, with visitor numbers rising sharply and infrastructure inve
Maharashtra Budget 202627 proposes 7.69 lakh crore outlay, farm loan waiver up to 2 lakh
Budget built on four pillars progressive development, sustainability, inclusiveness and good governance
Construction equipment segment slips in February as high base tempers demand
JCB, which is the market leader in the construction equipment segment, saw its market share crossing 50 per cent in February 2026 to 50.25 per ce
Fuel crisis hits Morbi tile hub as over 100 ceramic units shut on propane shortage
Morbis ceramic cluster, which employs over five lakh workers and produces tiles for domestic and export markets, relies heavily on imported propa
India weighs steps to free stranded cargo as West Asia conflict disrupts trade routes
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said the government is holding discussions with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (India)
OpenAI Had Banned Military Use. The Pentagon Tested Its Models Through Microsoft Anyway
Sources allege the Defense Department experimented with Microsofts version of OpenAI technology before the ChatGPT-maker lifted its prohibition o
Etihad resumes commercial flights as missile threat persists
Etihad says services remain subject to operational approvals and may be adjusted, depending on regional airspace conditions, and that not all des
Reliance diverts diesel and jet fuel cargoes from Europe to Asia amid supply crunch
The tanker Advantage Life, carrying about 100,000 tonnes of diesel, and Navig8 Honor, loaded with roughly 75,000 tonnes of jet fuel, reversed cou
Stock market today: Which are the top losers and gainers on March 6- check list
Oil prices could hit $150 per barrel, Qatar warns
Qatar's Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi has warned that global oil prices could skyrocket to as high as $150 per barrel if the Middle East conflict
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shahs RSP heading for landslide victory in Nepal's elections
RSP is leading in 70 out of 94 constituencies
