19 C 
Air India cancels several flights amid US-Iran conflict
In addition to previously cancelled services, Air India has now called off several international flights scheduled for March 1
Passengers stranded at Delhi's IGI Airport amid escalated Israel-Iran conflict
The cancellations and delays come amid the escalated tension and disturbance in the Middle East after coordinated military strikes involving Isra
Head of Iran's Revolutionary Guard killed in airstrikes, state media reports
Iranians on Khameneis Death: Mourning on state TV, public joy
It marks the biggest turning point in the countrys complex history since the Islamic Revolution that overthrew the Shah and ushered in the cleric
Iran strikes disrupt thousands of flights; Dubai Airport damaged
Tens of thousands have been stranded as the region functions as a global superconnector, linking any two points on the planet with one single sto
Indian Embassy taking care of her in Dubai: PV Sindhu's father amid Israel-Iran tensions
Sindhu thanks those who checked in on her and assured them that she is currently safe but stranded in Dubai
Protests in Kashmir against killing of Iranian leader Khamenei
Iranian supreme leader Khamenei was killed in an attack by Israel and the United States
Over 410 domestic flights were cancelled on Saturday and 444 are expected on Sunday due to ongoing airspace restrictions over Iran and the Middle
AI in oil palm - the small percentage shift that can save India billions
Regenerative agriculture and circular processing into a unified strategy can transform oil palm into a model of productivity, sustainability and
How climate-smart villages are building rural resilience in India
The shift to solar-powered irrigation, processing, and household electricity has reduced dependence on fossil fuels, cutting carbon emissions
How AI adoption is reshaping Indias agri sector: Risks, opportunities & advisory imperatives
Technology alone is not a solution; its success depends on thoughtful implementation, farmer-centric design and supportive policy frameworks
GST overreach? FM Sitharaman to look into Fino Payments Bank chief's arrest
Kyiv says Russia accepted US security guarantee plan for Ukraine
No agreement has yet been reached on a potential summit between Zelenskiy and Vladimir Putin.
Bank fraud in India: Who's really at risk?
While fraud doesn't pose a systemic threat to India's banking system, there are significant and ever-present risks at the customer level, as the
Bank holidays next week: Banks will be closed on four days next week, for Holi, Holika Dahan, Dol Jatra, Dhuleti, Dhulandi, Attukal Pongala, Yaos
Trumps new Iran posture explained: the events that reshaped his thinking
The cumulative effect of stalled talks, Irans perceived intransigence and prior limited military actions such as the 2020 killing of General Qas
Iranian strikes target Dubai landmarks; UAE air defences foil majority of missiles and drones
Authorities confirmed incidents at Dubai International Airport and the iconic Burj Al Arab, where drone shrapnel sparked a fire that was quickly
Missile sirens return as Israelis race to shelters during Iranian barrages
In Tel Avivs mixed neighbourhood of Jaffa, families Muslim and Jewish crowded into public bunkers as sirens blared throughout the day
UN chief condemns US-Israel strikes on Iran, urges return to nuclear talks
Antnio Guterres also criticised Irans retaliatory attacks on regional states
Explained: How Khamenei shaped Iran and what his reported death could mean
Over nearly four decades, he crushed reform movements, oversaw bloody crackdowns on nationwide protests and expanded Irans missile and nuclear pr
Why did the US and Israel attack Iran and what happens next?
US-Israel strikes on Iran have sharply escalated Middle East tensions, with reports of top leadership casualties and swift Iranian retaliation. H
Donald Trump says Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israel strike on Iran
With no designated successor to Khamenei, uncertainty surrounds the future of Irans leadership and the stability of the Islamic Republic
UAE drivers will pay more for fuel in March 2026 as prices for Super 98, Special 95, E-Plus 91 and diesel see an increase. This rise, ending a br
Amidst escalating West Asian tensions, the UAE assures its markets and food reserves are secure. Authorities are actively monitoring supplies and
Where does the India-U.S. trade deal stand? | Explained
After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on countries across the world, how did the American President react?
India gains as Europes production volumes shift: Index Groups Dirk Prust
Indias role essential as others push legacy chips, says US envoy at Micron launch
Semiconductor push: PM Modi inaugurates Microns Sanand chip plant; see pics
Prime Minister Modi inaugurated Micron Technology's semiconductor facility in Sanand, Gujarat, marking India's significant stride into hardware m
Preliminary report into Baramati crash flags poor visibility, no cause yet
Preliminary probe cites airfield gaps; no mechanical fault confirmed
West Bengal SIR final voter list: Over 61.78 lakh names deleted, 60 lakh under adjudication
Notably, the fate of over 60.06 lakh people, who have been placed in the under adjudication category, will be decided by judicial officers in the
Groww bets on assistive AI as it scales trading, bonds and wealth stack
At its first product showcase, Groww Next, the company unveiled GR-1, an opt-in AI investing assistant designed to deliver personalised portfolio
US-Israel attack Iran: Are oil, gold and the dollar set for sharp moves?
SEBI chief, Canada FM hold talks on boosting institutional investment, regulatory ties
The two sides discussed how both sides can further facilitate institutional investments, strengthen regulatory collaboration, and other issues of
Oil and gas majors and traders suspend shipments via Hormuz as US attacks Iran, sources say
Tanker association INTERTANKO said the US Navy had warned against navigation in the operations area - the whole of the Gulf, Gulf of Oman, North
Indian carriers suspend Middle East flights amid airspace closures
Around 200 flights cancelled; ULH flights call later this evening
Escalating conflict in West Asia threatens 2.6 mb/d of Indias crude oil imports
Roughly 50% of Indias crude oil and 54% of LNG imports were routed through the Strait of Hormuz in FY25
Indias efforts to prevent cervical cancer, as PM launches HPV vaccination campaign
Three month free vaccination of 14 year-old-girls, with MSDs Gardasil 4 vaccine
From early flop to Hollywood heavyweight, Skydance eyes Warner Bros takeover after 20-year rise
IMD predicts cooler daytime temperature in March after warmer February
Most parts of country to experience above normal minimum temperatures in the coming month
From Sheeri to Stardom: Aquib Nabi powers J&K to historic Ranji triumph
Jammu & Kashmir ran up 584, powered by Shubham Pundirs 121, to seize early control of the Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka cricket team
21 killed, 8 critically injured in Andhra Pradesh cracker unit blast
Investigation into cause of the blast under way
US, Israel launch co-ordinated attack on Iran; Trump urges Iranians to 'take over your government'
Iran retaiiates with drone and missile attacks on Israel and US military bases in the Gulf
Microns Sanand ATMP facility boosts IndiaUS tech ties, says PM Modi
The Prime Minister described the Micron facility as a symbol of IndiaUS cooperation in AI and chip technology
US-Israel strikes on Iran: Crude oil prices in focus; OPEC+ may weigh bigger output hike
E2W registrations jump 36% in February; TVS Motor continues to lead the segment
Ola loses substantial volume in February 2026 while Hero Motocorp gains
Centres revenue focus has shifted from selling PSUs to earning more from them, data shows
By removing a separate disinvestment heading in Budget documents and doubling down on asset monetisation, govt policy has shifted from simply exi
18 dead, 6 critically injured in Andhra Pradesh cracker unit explosion
Investigation into cause of the blast under way
Iran fires missiles at Gulf Arab states, one killed in Abu Dhabi
State media in the United Arab Emirates said one person had been killed in Abu Dhabi, but gave no details
Customers visiting Indian bank branches in March 2026 should check holiday schedules as many will be closed for national and state-specific festi
Volatile prices, high inflows take toll on gold, silver ETFs return
Tracking error in ETFs is a crucial performance metric measuring the difference between an ETF return and its benchmark index return
Indian missions in Gulf advise nationals to 'exercise utmost caution' after joint US-Israel strikes
Indian nationals advised to remain vigilant, follow safety guidelines and advisories issued by the local authorities
Stock market holidays in March: When will NSE, BSE remain closed for trading? Check list
Indian stock markets will observe closures on March 3rd for Holi, March 26th for Shri Ram Navami, and March 31st for Shri Mahavir Jayanti. Invest
OPEC+ to weigh bigger hike after Iran strike, delegate says
Oil prices climbed to a seven-month high of $73 a barrel in London on Friday as concerns over a potential attack helped offset signs of global ov
FM Sitharaman says will look into Fino Payments Bank MDs arrest under GST Act
Fino Payments Bank maintains that the MD had nothing to do with the GST issue
How will Israel and US strike on Iran disrupt global oil and gas trade: Explained
Heres a look at Irans energy industry, exports and the impact of Western sanctions
Bank holidays in March 2026: The central bank has announced a total of 17 leaves for all public and private banks in March 2026, including the St
Israel launches attack on Iran
State of emergency declared in Israel
Pakistan, Afghanistan threaten war in region eyed by superpowers
The violence risks further destabilising a part of Asia where the US, China and India all have important interests and which also faces fallout
Trump administration seeks delay in tariff refund fight
The government wants to wait as long as four months before reviving litigation before the US Court of International Trade on the refund question
Gold nears one-month high, set for seventh straight monthly rise
Gold surged to a near one-month high, nearing its seventh consecutive monthly gain. Geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning U.S.-Iran nucl
Telangana Government to introduce Core Urban Act
The CM instructed the authorities to identify suitable locations and make arrangements for garbage dumping in the wake of people throwing waste i
Bharat Biotech is said to mull $500 million IPO
Deliberations are ongoing, and details of the deal including the size and timing may change, say people familiar with matter
OpenAI inks controversial deal as Pentagon cuts ties with Anthropic
OpenAI has signed a deal with the US Department of War to deploy its artificial intelligence (AI) models on their classified networks.
US markets regulator SEC announces new insider trading rules for foreign companies
SECs rules require executives and officers to quickly reveal when they scoop up or dump shares, a disclosure meant to deter people from using non
Anthropic to sue Pentagon over supply chain risk label
Anthropic has announced its plan to sue the Pentagon over a recent ruling that classifies it as a supply-chain risk.
European shares close eighth month of gains on earnings lift; credit fears hit banks
European shares hit a record high, marking their longest monthly winning streak since 2012-2013, buoyed by positive corporate updates. However, h
The Nifty IT index plunged 19.5% in February, its steepest monthly drop since 2008, as AI disruption fears and new tools from Anthropic triggered
Global stocks: Global stocks fall as investors mull AI disruptions, oil prices rise
Global stocks saw a dip on Friday. Concerns over AI's impact and high tech valuations weighed on markets. Meanwhile, rising US-Iran tensions push
NASA shakes up moon mission with more tests, scrapped upgrade
The changes announced on Friday mean that NASA is swapping the actual moon landing for an additional mission closer to Earth while insisting the
US stocks: US stocks notch monthly declines on combined AI, tariff, geopolitical uncertainty
U.S. stocks faced significant declines on Friday, heading for their largest monthly drop in a year due to persistent investor worries. Financial
Gold the fastest moving loan product for banks in January
Gold loans surged 128% year over year, while renewable-energy lending rose 62%. Export credit declined 17.2%. Total bank credit increased 14%, ou
Trump raises the possibility of a friendly takeover of Cuba' coming out of talks with Havana
Trump didnt clarify his comments but seemed to indicate that the situation with Cuba was coming to a critical point
Average lending rates on new loans firm up
January saw Mumbai's new rupee-loan rates climb, propelled mainly by state-owned lenders. By contrast, rates on existing loans dipped slightly an
Can AI beat a great investor? Here's what billionaire Howard Marks says
Howard Marks believes AI possesses many investor qualities like data processing and unemotional decision-making, but lacks crucial human elements
QGroup partners with Indian entrepreneur to launch digital products
Under the name Software Labs India with QGroup (Sliq Group), the new entity represents an entry into Indias product engineering and digital exper
Vishal Mega Mart promoter entity sells 14% stake for 7,635 cr
Samayat Services LLP sells total of 65.25 crore equity shares in two tranches
Bad Memories of Another Day for Lenders as Bihar Moves to Regulate Microloans
Bihar's new microfinance law could stall the sector's rebound. The state assembly passed a bill regulating money lending, a move that may push up
OpenAI raises record $110B from Amazon, NVIDIA, and SoftBank
OpenAI has raised a whopping $110 billion in one of the largest private funding rounds ever. The investment comes from tech giants Amazon, NVIDIA
IIFL Home Finance inks $300 million loan pact with ADB
IIFL Home Finance has secured a $300 million loan from the Asian Development Bank to expand affordable housing lending for low-income families, w
Sensex, Nifty singed at the end of a fiery February
Indian equities closed February on a weaker note as the Sensex and Nifty slipped, led by a sharp drop in IT shares amid concerns about AI-driven
How small and medium millers can benefit from the fortification wave: A practical playbook
Food fortification is a low-capex, high-impact adjustment that will strengthen compliance, unlock institutional volumes, and create a branded ret
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman finalises deal with US government amid Trumps war with Anthropic
OpenAI will deploy its AI models on the Department of War's classified network. This follows an agreement on safety principles. Meanwhile, OpenAI
Maharashtras crop yields: A mixed bag with national implications
With focused policies, better technology adoption, and farmer-centric interventions, the state has the potential to enhance productivity
Reducing post-harvest losses by protecting produce quality during storage and transport
Protecting produce is both an economic and environmental priority, ensuring better returns for farmers
