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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

4 Mar 2026 4:32 pm
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

4 Mar 2026 4:20 pm
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 investment climate

4 Mar 2026 4:17 pm
Grundfos India launches experience centre in Chennai

The centre will showcase companys new water solutions

4 Mar 2026 4:13 pm
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 crore and creation of at least 1,000 jobs will qualify for a Structured Package of Assistance.

4 Mar 2026 4:12 pm
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 engagements

4 Mar 2026 4:03 pm
Mojtaba Khamenei, seen as possible next Supreme Leader, has survived assault on Iran

A mid-ranking cleric with close ties to Irans elite Revolutionary Guards, hardliner Mojtaba is one of the most influential figures in the Iranian clerical establishment

4 Mar 2026 3:46 pm
Flight cancellations top 12,000 amid Iran war: Heres a list of airlines that have announced schedule changes

Cancellations to reverberate beyond current period as they leave planes out of position and crew members in wrong locations

4 Mar 2026 3:37 pm
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 industrial users and city gas distribution (CGD) companies

4 Mar 2026 3:18 pm
4 Mar 2026 3:04 pm
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

4 Mar 2026 2:47 pm
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 premium rose 8 basis points to 2.87%

4 Mar 2026 2:28 pm
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

4 Mar 2026 2:22 pm
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 projects

4 Mar 2026 1:35 pm
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 boost cooperation in a number of sectors

4 Mar 2026 1:18 pm
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

4 Mar 2026 1:06 pm
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

4 Mar 2026 12:56 pm
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, followed by Eid al-Fitr, Ugadi and Ram Navami in the latter half of the month

4 Mar 2026 12:45 pm
OpenAI eyes NATO deal following Pentagon agreement

Company considers rolling out AI tools across alliances unclassified networks

4 Mar 2026 11:53 am
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

4 Mar 2026 11:32 am
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

4 Mar 2026 11:26 am
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 Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing at the end of March.

4 Mar 2026 11:23 am
West Asia conflict: SpiceJet to operate eight special flights from UAE to facilitate return of Indian nationals

While four of the special flights will be to Delhi, three will be to Mumbai and one to Kochi

4 Mar 2026 10:49 am
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

4 Mar 2026 10:46 am
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 itself as a commercial hub in the region

4 Mar 2026 10:44 am
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, grounding shipments of gold and silver carried in the cargo holds of passenger aircraft

4 Mar 2026 10:38 am
Russia ready to meet India's energy needs if West Asia conflict drags on, says Russian Embassy official

The assurance from Moscow gains added urgency as QatarEnergy suspended liquefied natural gas (LNG) production and related products on March 2 after an Iranian drone struck critical infrastructure

4 Mar 2026 10:38 am
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 passengers in the worst crisis for air travel since the COVID-19 pandemic

4 Mar 2026 10:25 am
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

4 Mar 2026 10:15 am
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 senior roles on the IPO

4 Mar 2026 10:12 am
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

4 Mar 2026 10:10 am
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 on March 4

4 Mar 2026 9:51 am
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

4 Mar 2026 9:37 am
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 the United Nations

4 Mar 2026 9:12 am
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 prices set by FIFA

4 Mar 2026 6:45 am
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.

4 Mar 2026 6:35 am
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 worlds oil supply

4 Mar 2026 6:18 am
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 Hormuz, a route that carries nearly a fifth of the worlds oil supply.

4 Mar 2026 6:10 am
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

4 Mar 2026 6:01 am
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 significant losses. Markets had plunged more than 2% earlier in the session before trimming losses.

4 Mar 2026 5:52 am
Sachin Tendulkars son Arjuns pre-wedding celebrations turn star-studded

The bride-to-be, Saaniya Chandhok, joined the celebrations in a pastel lehenga

3 Mar 2026 10:16 pm
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 discussions were underway.

3 Mar 2026 9:41 pm
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

3 Mar 2026 9:36 pm
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 for the event

3 Mar 2026 9:24 pm
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

3 Mar 2026 8:58 pm
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 countries

3 Mar 2026 8:53 pm
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 late 2022

3 Mar 2026 8:53 pm
JNARDDC develops critical metallurgical tech to cut import dependence

The institutes technology transfer has been a key impact area, says its director Anupam Agnihotri

3 Mar 2026 8:53 pm
Drone debris hits JSW Infra oil tanker at Fujairah

No personnel at the terminal was hurt; the other 14 tankers were secured: JSW Infra

3 Mar 2026 8:47 pm