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In-flight menus tweaked:Dosas out, upma in as CAFS flight kitchen cuts LPG usage

An executive said that there would be no rotation in menus in order to reduce complexity

17 Mar 2026 11:13 am
GEMA urges govt to introduce ethanol-based cookstoves for domestic, commercial users

The association said the introduction of ethanol cookstoves as a complementary option could help diversify Indias clean cooking energy mix

17 Mar 2026 10:42 am
Samsung workers strike plan in South Korea could disrupt chip supply

Unions threaten strike for 18 days from May 21

17 Mar 2026 10:29 am
Drone strike triggers fire at Fujairah Oil Industry Zone; o casualties reported

Authorities confirmed there were no casualties from the targeted attack, and emergency teams were quickly dispatched to the area

17 Mar 2026 10:23 am
Crude oil futures gain on West Asia supply concerns

At 9.59 am on Tuesday, March crude oil futures were trading at 8,871 on MCX during the initial hour of trading on Tuesday against the previous close of 8720, up 1.73%

17 Mar 2026 10:12 am
Indian Navy deploys warships for safe passage of Indian vessels in Strait of Hormuz: Sources

Iran has asked India to release three tankers seized by it, in exchange for permitting the safe passage of Indian-flagged or India-bound ships from the Strait of Hormuz

17 Mar 2026 10:10 am
Sensex, Nifty slip in early trade as IT stocks drag; crude oil surge adds to pressure

IT stocks lead decline amid broad market weakness; Wipro, Infosys, HCL Tech and TCS down sharply

17 Mar 2026 9:51 am
Jaishankar meets top EU leadership; discusses trade, global issues

Jaishankar also called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and said her state visit to India in January marked a urning point in bilateral ties

17 Mar 2026 9:35 am
West Asia oil exports drop at least 60% as Hormuz stays mostly closed, data shows

Exports from eight West Asian countries in the week to March 15 averaged 9.71 million barrels per day, data from Kpler showed, down 61% from 25.13 million bpd in February

17 Mar 2026 9:29 am
LPG supply: Crackdown against hoarding in multiple states

The Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, said that the government had claimed that the LPG supply was not affected by the Iran-US-Israel conflict but the ground reality was different

17 Mar 2026 9:28 am
UAE briefly closes airspace as fighting escalates

The airspace was closed briefly as the UAEs military worked to intercept incoming Iranian fire early on Tuesday

17 Mar 2026 9:23 am
Trump demands help With Hormuz, threatens more Kharg strikes

The president expressed his frustration with other nations that have so far been publicly noncommittal on his calls to help ensure vessels can transit the strait

17 Mar 2026 9:19 am
Gold firms as investors assess West Asia fallout ahead of policy decisions

Spot gold rose 0.4% to $5,023.19 per ounce, while US gold futures for April increased 0.5% to $5,027.20 as of 0251 GMT

17 Mar 2026 9:08 am
Climate change could drive millions globally into physical inactivity by 2050: Lancet study

Physical inactivity is already a major global health problem, with about one in three adults failing to meet WHO guidelines for weekly exercise, the researchers said

17 Mar 2026 9:05 am
Trump appeals for help with Hormuz, threatens more Kharg strikes

Trump expresses frustration with US allies and other economies that have so far been publicly non-committal on his calls to help ensure vessels can transit the strait

17 Mar 2026 9:02 am
Flat opening seen domestic markets

Global stocks are up but analysts advise caution

17 Mar 2026 7:54 am
These 15 stocks to remain in focus on Monday

RIL, Tata Motors, CUMI, PSU stocks, LTTS, Bajaj Electrical, Paisalo, Hotel Leela among them

17 Mar 2026 7:51 am
Pakistan airstrike on Kabul drug rehab centre kills 400, Taliban claims

Taliban deputy spokesman reports massive casualties at Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital; UN and rights groups condemn attack on civilian facility

17 Mar 2026 7:45 am
Stock Market Live Updates: Stock to buy today: Adani Power (154.10) BUY

Sensex, Nifty Live Updates on 17 March 2026: Traders can buy Adani Power shares now at 154. Accumulate on dips at 146. Keep the stop-loss at 138 initially.

17 Mar 2026 7:09 am
India restricts imports of silver jewellery with cheap diamonds till June 30

The move took effect immediately through a government notification.

16 Mar 2026 10:13 pm
16 Mar 2026 9:50 pm
NFRA flags audit quality shortcomings in inspection of seven CA firms

The regulator highlighted issues related to independence of partners, human resource policies, audit documentation and control deficiencies

16 Mar 2026 9:47 pm
World Bank approves $300 mn loan to UP for clean air transition

he UP Clean Air Management Program (USD 299.66 million) will focus on clean air transition across key sectors like transport, agriculture and industry, with clean air benefits spilling over to other states, a joint statement said

16 Mar 2026 9:43 pm
Velmenni raises 30 crore to expand light-based wireless connectivity

The company said the funding will support the commercial rollout of its light-based wireless communication technology

16 Mar 2026 9:40 pm
Indias market regulator SEBI eases settlement guarantee fund norms for commodity exchanges

The regulator has introduced a new clause taking prevailing market conditions into consideration

16 Mar 2026 9:35 pm
MakeMyTrip evaluates India IPO

Currently the company is listed on NASDAQ in US

16 Mar 2026 9:33 pm
India eases FDI rules, allows firms with up to 10% Chinese shareholding under automatic route

The relaxation does not apply to entities registered in China, Hong Kong or other countries sharing land borders with India.

16 Mar 2026 9:31 pm
Hyderabad-based Eleve Diamonds to open store in Coimbatore, looks at foray abroad

The lab-grown diamond maker is in talks for franchisee in Chennai and Delhi, says founder Trishank Gupta

16 Mar 2026 9:28 pm
Mamata Banerjee accuses Centre of failing to ensure adequate supply of LPG cylinders

Banerjee also lashed out at the Election Commission for transferring top State bureaucrats and police officers shortly after announcing the schedules for Assembly polls and branded the poll panel and the BJP as anti-Bengal.

16 Mar 2026 9:25 pm
Par Panel recommends subsidy on EV tractor, support on education of small farmers

The panel has suggested integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with precision farming to optimise the use of inputs, such as water and fertilisers

16 Mar 2026 9:21 pm
NCLAT restores insolvency appeal against Dilip Buildcon

The case relates to claims of operational debt that had earlier been rejected by the National Company Law Tribunal on the grounds of pre-existing disputes.

16 Mar 2026 9:19 pm
LPG tanker reaches Mundra amid supply concerns after Hormuz transit

The LPG carrier Shivalik delivered 46,000 metric tonnes of cargo for Indian Oil Corporation Limited, with shipments split between Mundra and New Mangalore ports.

16 Mar 2026 9:13 pm
India jobless rate dips to 4.9% in February as urban employment improves

Female unemployment also declined during the month, with urban female joblessness dropping sharply

16 Mar 2026 9:08 pm
Tata Motors to raise commercial vehicle prices by up to 1.5% from 1st April

The price revision will apply across the companys portfolio of trucks, buses and other commercial vehicles

16 Mar 2026 9:05 pm
Noida International Airport seeks higher user development fee ahead of launch

The airport recently received its aerodrome licence and is preparing to begin commercial operations

16 Mar 2026 9:03 pm
India to wait for new US tariff architecture before trade deal, says official

India wants trade deal with the US to also take care of the Section 301 investigations that Washington is carrying out against the country

16 Mar 2026 9:02 pm
TN AVGC policy envisions 2 lakh jobs in emerging industries

The policy, in effect for five years, aims to attract high-profile AVGC-XR investments to Tamil Nadu as anchor units while also supporting the creation of 200 start-ups and 100 larger companies.

16 Mar 2026 8:59 pm
Speaker adjourns Karnataka Assembly amid ministers absence and unanswered queries

The incident occurred during the ongoing Assembly session in Bengaluru when opposition members raised concerns that ministers were not present in the House and that several questions submitted in advance had not received responses

16 Mar 2026 8:47 pm
DRA Homes acquires 3.91 acres in Karanai for 49.70 crore; plans 500 crore residential development

The proposed development at Karanai will cater to the mid-income homebuyer segment, which continues to demonstrate strong demand in Chennais residential market

16 Mar 2026 8:45 pm
Crude, petrol, diesel & natural gas stocks comfortable, even as LPG supply remains tight: Government

Of the two Indian-flag LPG carriers that crossed the Strait of Hormuz on March 14 carrying about 92,712 tonne LPG, vessel Shivalik has reached Mundra Port around 1700 hrs

16 Mar 2026 8:42 pm
Amrutanjan held Mylapore Kapaleeswarar Temple land till 2018; 9.74 crore dues: HR&CE tells HC

Temple authorities initiate recovery proceedings for 9.74 crore rent arrears from company

16 Mar 2026 8:39 pm
16 Mar 2026 8:32 pm
Sri Lanka announces 4-day week for public sector to cut fuel use

The announcement came a day after the government switched to a QR code-aided digital system to ration retail fuel sales

16 Mar 2026 8:16 pm
TN AVGC policy to envisions 2 lakh jobs in emerging industries

The policy, in effect for five years, aims to attract high-profile AVGC-XR investments to Tamil Nadu as anchor units while also supporting the creation of 200 start-ups and 100 larger companies.

16 Mar 2026 8:12 pm
Indias 2025-26 horticulture output seen a tad up, as higher fruits offset loss in vegetables

Output estimated at 370.85 million tonnes as higher yield makes up for lower acreage

16 Mar 2026 8:05 pm
Top Indian IT firms face sharp market cap declines amid AI disruption

Wipro sees sharpest fall of 42% between 2021 and March 2026; TCS drops 36%

16 Mar 2026 8:03 pm
16 Mar 2026 8:03 pm
SEBI clears 3 IPOs that will mop up over 500 cr

Currently, SEBI is considering 46 applications for fund raise through IPOs

16 Mar 2026 7:58 pm
16 Mar 2026 7:51 pm