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Trump likely to raise global tariff to 15% this week, says Treasury Secretary

The move follows President Donald Trumps announcement in late February after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down his earlier tariff framework imposed under national emergency powers.

4 Mar 2026 10:01 pm
Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu alleges scale of liquor scam could be as high as 10,000 cr

Naidu says government has constituted a Cabinet Sub-Committee and initiated a comprehensive overhaul of the excise system

4 Mar 2026 9:54 pm
US sub sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean, says Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth

Sri Lanka rescues 32, recovers 87 bodies after Iranian Frigate Distress Call

4 Mar 2026 9:31 pm
NCP MLA claims VSR Ventures risked Eknath Shindes life on 2023 Davos flight

Rohit Pawar alleged that the chartered aircraft entered Iraqi and Iranian airspace without overflight clearance en route to Zurich, received warnings, and was forced to return to Bahrain

4 Mar 2026 9:28 pm
DMK allots 28 Assembly seats and one Rajya Sabha seat for Congress

The pact was formally signed by DMK President and Chief Minister MK Stalin and Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President K Selvaperunthagai

4 Mar 2026 8:59 pm
Strait of Hormuz disruption: India may face LNG supply risks

Issue is price, which can impact Indias fiscal math, if the tension continues

4 Mar 2026 8:58 pm
West Asia conflict: Drugmakers brace for export impact, if war is prolonged

If the conflict goes from days into months, it will escalate API prices, and freight costs, says the industry representative said

4 Mar 2026 8:51 pm
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 Clause 6(b) of Schedule II of the CGST Act

4 Mar 2026 8:37 pm
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

4 Mar 2026 8:06 pm
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

4 Mar 2026 7:38 pm
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

4 Mar 2026 7:27 pm
QSR chains see dip in physical store additions as food delivery steps in

Data shows that the large QSR chains have all seen a drop in net new store additions in Q3FY26

4 Mar 2026 7:21 pm
4 Mar 2026 7:19 pm
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

4 Mar 2026 7:13 pm
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

4 Mar 2026 7:09 pm
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

4 Mar 2026 7:08 pm
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

4 Mar 2026 7:03 pm
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

4 Mar 2026 7:02 pm
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.

4 Mar 2026 7:02 pm
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

4 Mar 2026 6:52 pm
Urea, DAP prices surge amid Gulf tensions and supply concerns

Rising crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices have already pushed up DAP and urea rates, just as India approaches its key sowing season.

4 Mar 2026 6:47 pm
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

4 Mar 2026 5:49 pm
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 Gulf pet coke, says Kpler

4 Mar 2026 5:22 pm
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 of gasoil, gasoline and liquefied petroleum gas

4 Mar 2026 5:09 pm
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

4 Mar 2026 5:00 pm
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

4 Mar 2026 4:45 pm
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