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Hookah not to be part of food bill; to be taxed separately
Pappu Chaiwala restaurant chain sought an advance ruling on whether serving hookah alongside food constitutes a supply of goods or services under
The EPFO has approved an interest rate of 8.25% on EPF deposits for 2025-26, maintaining the rate for the second year.
Coal, aluminium, gold will likely gain from Iran war
The yellow metal may reclaim $5,600/oz; coal at 16-month high, aluminium near $3,350/tonne as Qatar shuts key plants
IRDAI sets April 1 deadline for insurers to adopt Indian Accounting Standards
CCRS to inspect Velachery to St Thomas Mount MRTS section on Thursday
A high-speed trial run will be undertaken using an AC-EMU (9-Car) rake on both up and down lines between the two stations
Morbi ceramic units face shutdown as propane supply dries up
Nearly 70% of the 900-odd ceramic units in Morbi rely on imported propane, consuming about 5,500 tonnes daily
Hormuz shutdown worsens after US hits Iranian warship; tankers stranded for fifth day
Trump pledges to provide insurance and navy escorts
MIHAN project generates 1.27 lakh jobs, 120 firms invest in Nagpur hub
120 companies have invested in the project so far, which includes both SEZ and non-SEZ areas
MoRTH defers TREM V Tractor norms by six months; phased rollout through 2032 notified
The regulation ensures that Hhigh-horsepower and niche tractors will be subject to the stricter regulations starting October 1, 2026
Iran war: Indias smartphone exports to take a hit as key transshipment hubs face uncertainty
Freight costs climb as conflict unsettles Indias smartphone export routes
Centre approves 1,409 crore for MGNREGA wages: Minister Bharat Gogawale
The issue of pending wages of rural workers had been raised in the Legislative Assembly
Modified UDAN scheme to focus on airport sustainability and extended VGF support
New framework to integrate infrastructure expansion with three-year operational support and extended funding
Women taking own investment decisions hit 56 per cent, finds DSP MF study
A DSP MF study reveals 56 per cent of women are now making independent investment decisions, up from 44 per cent in 2022.
AP amends act to facilitate leasing of assigned lands to clean energy projects
The State Legislative Council has passed a bill in this regard to amend the existing provisions on the assigned lands in Amaravati
Ceramic industry in Gujarat's Morbi stares at shutdown as West Asia conflict disrupts gas supply
The ceramic industry relies heavily on propane or natural gas for its operations, particularly for firing kilns and drying processes
West Asia turmoil drags stock markets; Sensex tumbles 1,123 points, Nifty dives 1.55%
Falling for the fourth straight session, the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,122.66 points or 1.40% to settle at 79,116.19
Heightened risk in Strait of Hormuz threatens pet coke supply to India
A prolonged supply disruption exceeding a few weeks from Hormuz forces either a switch to domestic or imported coal or a sourcing pivot to the US
Russia prepared to divert oil to India as West Asia conflict disrupts flows, source says
India is vulnerable to supply shocks, with crude stocks covering only about 25 days of demand, while refiners hold similarly limited inventories
West Asia turmoil drags stock markets; Sensex tumbles 1,123 points, Nifty dives 1.55 pc
Mumbai, Mar 4 (PTI) Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty dived more than 1 per cent on Wednesday in tandem with a weak trend in Asian markets
West Asia conflict halts Maharashtra grape exports, 16,000 tonnes at risk
If shipments do not resume soon, these consignments may have to be diverted to domestic markets
US lawmakers set to vote on Trumps war powers as Iran conflict widens
Senate due to vote Wednesday, House on Thursday; Republicans blocked prior efforts to curb Trumps war powers
India may face acute cooking gas shortage amid Iran crisis: Heres all you need to know
India is worlds second-largest LPG buyer and buys more than 90% of its supply from West Asia
Don't be swayed by 'misinformation campaign' by opposition on fuel shortage, price hike: BJP
India has built a esilient, diversified and forward-looking energy security framework over the past decade
Kalyan Homes appoints Nivin Pauly as brand ambassador
Kalyan Homes said the partnership reflects its focus on trust, authenticity and stronger customer engagement in the State
Kerala gets 360 crore under Centres SASCI scheme for compliance reforms
The amount, to be released in a single instalment, recognises the Keralas structured efforts to reduce regulatory burdens and improve its investm
Grundfos India launches experience centre in Chennai
The centre will showcase companys new water solutions
Tamil Nadu unveils Shipbuilding Policy 2026 to attract VLCC and mega vessel projects
Under the policy, shipyards engaged in manufacturing, repair and maintenance of maritime structures with a minimum committed investment of 1,000
At least 101 people missing after submarine attack on Iranian ship off Sri Lanka, sources say
Vi to be official communication partner for Chennai Super Kings
Vi will offer special experiences including exclusive meet-and-greet opportunities, signed merchandise, match tickets and various other engagemen
From bonus to pension: Using two mutual fund tools to turn lump sums into lifelong income
A windfall gain or retirement corpus can be hard to manage without falling prey to poor timing or tax inefficiency. Here are two mutual fund tool
Cancellations to reverberate beyond current period as they leave planes out of position and crew members in wrong locations
OpenAI launches GPT5.3 Instant amidst backlash over Pentagon agreement
The launch of OpenAIs GPT5.3 Instant came as rival Anthropics Claude outranked ChatGPT in phone app downloads in the U.S. in the past week, accor
Qatar shuts LNG output; supplies to India hit, city gas sector flags crisis
Indias gas supplies have been hit after LNG cargoes from Qatar were temporarily suspended, forcing supply cuts of up to 40 per cent for several i
Watch: Explained: What are the new air ticket refund norms?
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has amended the air ticket refund rules making it passenger friendly. Passengers can now cancel
The line declares End of Voyage for Arabian Gulf cargo
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
Airlines ramp up operations to facilitate the return of stranded travelers, as ongoing tensions in the region lead to widespread flight cancellat
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
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
Israel says whoever is chosen as Irans next supreme leader will be target for elimination
Defence minister Israel Katz issues warning after killing of Khamenei
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
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
While four of the special flights will be to Delhi, three will be to Mumbai and one to Kochi
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
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
US securing military, charter flights for citizens to leave Middle East, official says
In Israel, US officials are in contact with about 500 Americans seeking to leave
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
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
100 days to FIFA World Cup: how Iran war could impact US-Mexico-Canada tournament`
Organisers are already grappling with security concerns in Mexico, scaled-back fan festivals in several US cities and criticism over high ticket
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
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
PNGRB to propose overground gas storage as West Asia conflict squeezes supplies
he Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) may propose the government to set up storage reserves for LNG, preferably near existing ter
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
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
DMK allots one Rajya Sabha seat to DMDK
The agreement signed by Mr. Stalin and Mr. Sudheesh said the seat-sharing committee would decide on the number of Assembly seats to be allotted t
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
