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When to talk to AI chatbots about mental healthand when to stay far away, professionals say

Some Americans are using AI chatbots for therapy. Mental health experts share when it is, and isn't, safe to use those tools for emotional suppor

India Vision 7 Mar 2026 8:34 pm

2 confidence-building tools for parents to set kids up for 'a lifetime of success,' from a mental performance coach

Parents who prioritize boosting their kids' confidence are setting them up for a lifetime of success, says mental performance coach Cindra Kampho

India Vision 7 Mar 2026 8:33 pm

Middle-income homebuyers have $30,000 more buying power than a year ago, research finds. It's still not enough

While the amount that a median-income household can afford is higher than it was a year ago, it is still below the median price for a single-fami

India Vision 7 Mar 2026 8:32 pm

Indias Coconut Development Board moots distribution of coconut oil via ration shops

Government fine-tuning details of coconut promotion scheme, says Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 8:17 pm

West Asia Turmoil: India raises LPG prices a day after invoking emergency powers to boost production

Effective Saturday, non-PMUY consumers will have to shell out 913 for a 14.2-kg cylinder in Delhi and PMUY consumers will have to pay 613 per cyl

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 8:12 pm

Beyond the canvas: The women shaping Delhis Art market

From artistic curation to taking creative punts, women gallery owners are showing how to be successful artpreneurs

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 7:47 pm

Economic implications of West Asia conflict could be bigger than Russia-Ukraine war: Finland president Alexander Stubb

Just as the Russia - Ukraine war impacted food and fertiliser production, the ongoing war in West Asia is impacting trade and energy prices

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 7:35 pm

CBI registers fresh bank loan fraud case against RCom, Anil Ambani, and others

They have been accused of cheating Punjab National Bank and the erstwhile United Bank of India, since merged with PNB, causing a loss of over 1,0

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 7:28 pm

Gulf crisis threatens one-fifth of Indias farm exports: GTRI report

Cereals, especially rice, fruits, vegetables, spices, meat, dairy and beverages are all likely to be affected if the war goes on for a longer per

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 7:07 pm

India England semi-final match at T20 World Cup sets new global digital viewership record

The previous digital global record was65 millionset by an international streaming platform in November 2024,afigureachievedthroughaggregatedviewe

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 7:02 pm

Indo-US trade talks reset; deal now expected in 3-4 months

India to assess whether the deal still makes sense

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 6:39 pm

Foreign investors pull 20,800cr from India markets

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have pulled out a whopping 20,818.71 crore (nearly $2.29 billion) from Indian markets in the week ending March

NewsBytes 7 Mar 2026 5:59 pm

West Asia conflict threatens Indias $11.8 billion agri exports: GTRI

India's agricultural exports to West Asia are under serious threat due to escalating regional conflicts. The turmoil is thwarting shipping routes

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 5:47 pm

130 Maoists surrender before Telangana CM Revanth Reddy along with weapons

They handedover 124 weapons to the police including LMG and AK-47 rifles

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 5:38 pm

SBI rolls out $500 million social loan programme for women empowerment

State Bank of India has launched a USD 500 million syndicated social term loan focused on women empowerment, marking a significant step in ESG fi

Livemint 7 Mar 2026 5:33 pm

Dalal Street Week Ahead: Defensive, stock-specific approach advised to protect gains

Indian markets experienced a sharp downturn this week, with the Nifty closing significantly lower and testing a crucial 100-week moving average s

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 5:31 pm

India got best trade deal with US among competing nations; both share powerful relationship: Piyush Goyal

India has secured the best trade deal with the United States. Minister Piyush Goyal stated this at the Raisina Dialogue 2026. He highlighted the

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 5:12 pm

West Asia crisis: Ministry asks ports to consider waiving charges, issues SoP

As part of the SoP, each port will appoint a nodal officer at the level of head of department, who will be the single point of contact for addres

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 5:05 pm

LPG price hike: Check new rates for domestic, commercial cylinders

The price of domestic cooking gas, or Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), has been hiked by 60 per cylinder from today.

NewsBytes 7 Mar 2026 4:59 pm

Insurance agents take up MF distribution on growing demand from investors

The number of new SIP registered has hit all-time of 74.11 lakh last month with inflows touching 30,002 crore

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 4:50 pm

West Asia turmoil puts $11.8 billion of Indias farm exports at risk: Report

India's farm exports to West Asia, a vital market, are at risk. Ongoing conflict threatens shipping routes and raises costs. Products like rice,

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 4:32 pm

Global economy faces widening strains as West Asia war intensifies

The conflict between the US-Israel alliance and Iran is intensifying as it heads into a second week, straining global supply chains and raising q

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 4:31 pm

Explained: Why BlackRock stock tanked 7% after curbing withdrawals from flagship fund

BlackRock shares fell sharply after the asset manager restricted withdrawals from its flagship private credit fund, HLEND, following a surge in r

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 4:21 pm

Maharashtra government inks MoU with Finnish firms to modernise Sassoon Dock

The Maharashtra Fisheries Development Corporation has inked an agreement with Finland-based companies, Helvar, Mirasis and River Recycle, at an e

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 4:16 pm

FPIs pull out 20,818 crore from Indian markets in four trading days

The selling was heaviest on March 5, when FPIs recorded a net outflow of 11,141.74 crore in a single session, driven almost entirely by equity sa

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 4:06 pm

Mariana L. Neisuler is the new US Consul General in Chennai

Before arriving in Chennai,Consul General Neisuler served as the Counselor for Political and Economic Affairs at the US Embassy Tashkent

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 4:04 pm

West Asia crisis: Government provides certain relaxations to exporters to meet obligations

Indian exporters receive relief from the government. Export obligation periods are extended automatically. This measure addresses challenges from

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 3:55 pm

Walmart Marketplace and FIEO host Summit in Coimbatore for MSME export readiness

With over 35 lakh MSMEs and around 45,000 crore in annual apparel and home textile exports, the summit focused on raising awareness among the reg

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 3:51 pm

EPS-95 pensioners to protest on Monday to press for increase in minimum pension

The main demands of the pensioners are a minimum pension of 7,500 per month plus dearness allowance and free medical care for pensioners and spou

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 3:43 pm

Educated, empowered women can strongly contribute to progressive nation: President Murmu

Women have demonstrated their talent and hard work in various fields, including education, science, sports, art and defence, the president said

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 3:42 pm

Forget oil and gas, a bigger Iran war risk is shaping up

Global attention is on the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran conflict. Beyond oil, a fertilizer supply shock looms. This could disrupt agriculture

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 3:33 pm

Nintendo sues US government, seeks refund of Trump tariffs

Nintendo has sued the US government, demanding a full refund of tariffs it paid during the Trump administration.

NewsBytes 7 Mar 2026 3:19 pm

Over 67% women say pay parity exists at workplaces; 33% believe there is pay gap: Survey

Nearly 42% of respondents said that bias in hiring and promotions is the biggest challenge faced by diverse women at the workplace, which grew by

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 3:14 pm

Iran's president defies US demands while apologising for strikes on neighbours

He apologized for Irans attacks on regional countries, claiming they would stop and attributing the actions to miscommunication

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 3:03 pm

Got scammed online? RBI proposes one-time refund up to 25,000

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a new scheme to partially refund victims of cyber fraud in digital banking transactions.

NewsBytes 7 Mar 2026 3:00 pm

LPG price hiked by Rs 60, now each cylinder will cost Rs 913

New Delhi: Domestic cooking gas LPG price on Saturday, March 7, was hiked by a steep Rs 60 per cylinder, the second increase in rate in less than

The Siasat Daily 7 Mar 2026 2:55 pm

Women hold just 5% CEO roles at India's listed firms

A recent report by Primeinfobase has revealed that women are still underrepresented in top leadership roles at India's listed companies.

NewsBytes 7 Mar 2026 2:53 pm

India let Iran warship dock the day US sank another off Sri Lanka, officials say

I think we really approached it from the point of view of humanity, of other than whatever the legal issues were, Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam J

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 2:42 pm

US-Israel conflict with Iran: Is India exploring alternative energy options amid crisis?

Amidst Middle East geopolitical tensions, India is bolstering energy security by exploring alternative sources, with Australia and Canada offerin

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 2:36 pm

SIPCOT Industrial Park to come up at an outlay of 300 cr in Tenkasi district: Udhayanidhi

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin also says that conversion of the Alangulam-Tenkasi two lane into a four lane at a cost of 255

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 2:31 pm

Lt Gen Dheeraj Seth to become Vice Chief of Army Staff on April 1

Lt Gen Sandeep Jain to be new Southern Army Commander

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 2:23 pm

US loses 92,000 jobs in February, unemployment rises to 4.4%

The US economy witnessed a major setback in February, with the loss of 92,000 jobs. This comes as a stark contrast to January's job growth of 130

NewsBytes 7 Mar 2026 2:09 pm

Women account for only 5% of CEOs in Indias listed companies: Primeinfobase report

Women remain significantly underrepresented in leadership roles at Indias listed companies despite improvements in boardroom diversity. A Primein

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 1:49 pm

Coforge, Persistent Systems among 10 stocks that have fallen most in 2026. Do you own any?

Several stocks on the BSE 200 index have seen sharp declines at the start of CY2026 as volatility grips markets. Technology and new-age companies

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 1:36 pm

Multiple states to borrow Rs 45,960 crore through RBI SGS auction on March 10

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that multiple state governments will raise a total of Rs 45,960 crore through the auction of State

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 1:29 pm

Govt asks ports to accommodate West Asia-bound cargo as shipping lines steer clear of Gulf waters

The move is expected to help global shipping lines which have decided to abandon their sailings to Strait of Hormuz and offload containers at ava

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 1:27 pm

US attack on Iranian warship did not violate international law, experts say

Legal questions are swirling about the underpinnings for the entire US-Israeli military operation against Iran, and the aftermath of the torpedo

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 1:09 pm

Nepal elections: Ex-rapper Balendra Shahs Rastriya Swatantra Party set for sweeping win

According to the Election Commissions data available from 161 of the total 165 constituencies, the RSP has won 27 seats with a clean sweep in all

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 12:59 pm

India says to push ahead with Russian oil imports

The U.S.-Israel campaign against Iran and Tehrans retaliatory attacks across the Gulf region have upended the worlds energy and transport sectors

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 12:53 pm

US-Iran conflict escalates: A look at the latest developments

Israeli warplanes pounded Beirut and Tehran on Friday as Iran launched another wave of retaliatory strikes against Israel and Gulf countries that

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 12:47 pm

Bitcoin slips below $70,000 as crypto market sell-off triggers $329 million liquidations

Bitcoin slipped below $70,000 as a broad crypto market sell-off triggered $329 million in liquidations across leveraged positions. Ethereum and m

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 12:46 pm

Barring eight days, Andhra relied on borrowings from RBI during 2024-25, says CAG report

TDP spokesperson says dependence on RBI loans was due to legacy issues left by the previous government, such as unpaid bills to contractors and e

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 12:44 pm

Women crypto investors grow 116.8% in India, hold 4 different digital assets: CoinDCX

Women's participation in crypto surged by 116.8%, with women now holding four digital assets on average. This growth is evident across metro and

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 12:41 pm

West Asia war may slow down Indias economic growth, SBI Research warns

Prolonged war, higher oil prices may slow down economic growth, widen Indias CAD and push up inflation, SBI Research says

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 12:29 pm

Commerce Ministry assures of restoration of full RoDTEP benefits to exporters from April 1: FIEO

Barring agricultural and processed food products, the government, on February 23, halved the rate of duty benefits under the Remission of Duties

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 12:23 pm

5 best practices for new-age traders to follow in commodity derivatives

Commodity derivatives offer dynamic trading opportunities on exchanges like MCX. Modern traders must understand price drivers, employ a defined t

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 12:03 pm

US draws up strict AI guidelines amid Anthropic clash, FT reports

A draft of the guidelines reviewed by the FT says AI groups seeking business with the government must grant the US an irrevocable license to use

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 12:00 pm

Oracle and OpenAI drop Texas data centre expansion plan: Report

Oracle and OpenAI have reportedly abandoned plans to expand a flagship artificial intelligence data centre in Texas

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 11:58 am

Indian Railways electrification push gains significance as West Asia war threatens oil supply

Indian Railways electrification drive improves energy security, optimises energy expenditure and reduces exposure to volatility in global oil mar

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 11:55 am

Women in Indian Agriculture: From participation to systemic leadership

Women's roles in production, processing, and knowledge transmission are increasingly recognized, driving efforts to empower them as leaders and i

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 11:55 am

Transmission and powergen demand lift capital goods; Siemens Energy, KOEL in focus

India's capital goods sector shows robust growth in 3Q FY26, driven by strong demand in energy, renewables, defense, and rail. Despite execution

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 11:54 am

Oil prices inch closer to $100 per barrel. What does it mean for Indian stocks?

Oil prices are moving closer to $100 per barrel as escalating tensions in the Middle East threaten global energy supply routes. Analysts warn tha

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 11:49 am

Binance, founderZhao win dismissal of lawsuit by victims of 64 attacks

The plaintiffs said the attacks occurred between 2017 and 2024, and attributed them to what they called foreign terrorist groups (FTOs)

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 11:47 am

Explained: How Iran war is driving sharp rise in oil and gas prices

Global oil prices have surged dramatically this week. The ongoing conflict involving Iran has intensified, raising fears of prolonged energy supp

The Times of India 7 Mar 2026 11:23 am

Nvidia sets $4 million target cash bonus for CEO Huang under fiscal 2027 plan

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huangs total compensation for 2025 was $49.9 million, driven largely by stock awards valued at $38.8 million, according to a re

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 11:17 am

Government sets 30.3 million tonne wheat procurement target

In a strategic move to bolster food security, the government has established an ambitious wheat procurement goal of 30.3 million tonnes for the u

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 11:13 am

Sunil Gold India files draft papers with Sebi to float IPO

Sunil Gold India Ltd is preparing for its initial public offering. The company plans to raise funds through a combination of new share issuance a

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 11:07 am

Uber launches Intercity Bus ticketing in India

Uber partners with Ixigos AbhiBus to launch service

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 11:02 am

High conviction picks! TCS, HDFC Bank, 9 other stocks with upside potential of up to 40%. Do you own any?

Despite the volatile backdrop, InCred Equities has identified 11 stocks that it believes could perform well in the coming quarters. Heres the ful

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 10:59 am

IdeaForge, Sedemac and more: With 2 more listings in pipeline, how IIT Bombay is churning out IPO multibaggers

IIT Bombay's entrepreneurship arm, SINE, is witnessing significant wealth creation as its incubated startups, like ideaForge and Sedemac Mechatro

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 10:58 am

Connected cargo, disconnected buildings

The era of the passive storage shed is ending; what replaces it is a connected facility where AI works quietly across systems

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 10:56 am

Sundar Pichai could receive $700M pay package from Alphabet

Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Alphabet, is in line for a massive pay package that could go up to $692 million over the next three years, according to

NewsBytes 7 Mar 2026 10:49 am

Mukul Agrawals winning picks: 4 stocks turn multibaggers in FY26; fresh Q3 additions revealed

Investor Mukul Mahavir Agrawals portfolio remains closely tracked by market participants. In FY26 so far, four of his holdings have turned multib

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 10:44 am

Oil prices settle 8% higher, inch closer to $100 as Middle East war widens. $150 mark next?

Oil prices surged as the Israel-US-Iran conflict entered its eighth day, pushing Brent close to $100 per barrel amid fears of supply disruptions

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 10:38 am

US has given 'permission' to India to accept Russian oil, says Treasury Secretary Bessent

Yesterday, the Treasury (Department) agreed to let our allies in India start buying Russian oil that was already on the water, US Treasury Secret

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 10:38 am

Bitcoins correlation with stocks surges as volatility returns

Bitcoins correlation with equities has climbed to its highest level this year as global volatility returns. The digital asset is increasingly mov

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 10:33 am

US pressing Sri Lanka not to repatriate Iranian crew and survivors from sunken ship, memo says

US says Sri Lanka should minimise Iranian propaganda efforts

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 10:22 am

Oil prices surge as West Asia conflict rages, stocks fall on U.S. jobs

Maritime traffic has all but dried up through the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the worlds crude oil and liquefied natural gas suppl

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 10:18 am

Concurrent Losers: 10 BSE-200 stocks decline for 5 consecutive sessions

A sharp decline in the Sensex over the last five sessions has dragged several large stocks lower. Ten companies from the BSE 200 index recorded l

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 10:11 am

Qatar Airways to operate limited relief corridor from Doha

Qatar Airways to operate relief flights on March 7 to London (LHR), Paris (CDG), Madrid (MAD), Rome (FCO) and Frankfurt (FRA) following temporary

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 10:11 am

As negative listings galore, 5 companies to launch IPOs worth Rs 6,500 crore next week

India's primary market gears up for a busy week with five IPOs aiming to raise over Rs 6,578 crore, led by Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust's Rs 6

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 10:03 am

Oil prices cross $90/barrel on signs West Asia war may drag on

Experts warn of sustained volatility that could potentially impact global energy sector

The Hindu Businessline 7 Mar 2026 10:02 am

Oil prices surge amid Middle East conflict: How Indian oil stocks performed last week?

Brent crude futures rose to the highest since July 2024 at $87.66 a barrel, recording a 20% weekly risethe largest since Russia launched its full

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 9:47 am