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Iranian warship IRIS Lavan docks at Cochin Port for repairs after technical issues

Authorities have emphasized that the docking was solely for repairs, but the presence of the vessel underscores ongoing maritime security dynamics and the heightened vigilance of regional powers

6 Mar 2026 11:38 pm
Axel Springer to buy UKs Telegraph in 575m deal, Financial Times reports

Telegraph Media Group and RedBird IMI have not immediately responded to Reuters requests for comment

6 Mar 2026 10:55 pm
Scientists grow chickpeas in simulated moon soil for future lunar farms

The experiment used Myles chickpeas planted in a mixture of moon-like soil and nutrient-rich vermicompost, with seeds coated in beneficial fungi to enhance nutrient uptake and reduce heavy metal absorption

6 Mar 2026 10:41 pm
Mia by Tanishq opens its 275th store in Bengaluru

The store has about 1,200 square feet of space

6 Mar 2026 9:46 pm
SAT partly allows Kotak AMC appeal in Essel Group FMP case

SAT set aside the SEBIs directive to disgorge part of investment management fees from six FMP schemes, noting investors eventually received full dues with interest and no wrongful gain was established

6 Mar 2026 9:44 pm
TN government notifies Parandur airport under special projects act

This status enables faster land consolidation, streamlined acquisition, and quicker approvals for large-scale infrastructure projects

6 Mar 2026 9:39 pm
Airbus launches India Tech Centre in Bengaluru

The facility is Airbus second-largest digital centre and its third innovation centre globally

6 Mar 2026 9:37 pm
Parandur greenfield airport gets Special Project status

The Tamil Nadu government has already acquired more than 1,500 acres out of the total 5,746 acres required for the proposed second airport for Chennai at Parandur in Kancheepuram district.

6 Mar 2026 9:36 pm
SEBI introduces voluntary folio lock to boost mutual fund security

In the first phase, the Registrar and Transfer Agents will enable this facility through the MF Central platform

6 Mar 2026 9:35 pm
Govt will use all policy tools to help exporters tackle West Asia crisis: Goyal

Government stands with industry and will continue to ensure all international commitments are met, said the Commerce & Industry Minister

6 Mar 2026 9:23 pm
Indian women ride the crypto wave to build portfolio

Homemakers emerge as the second-largest investor group, among women, investing in cryptocurrency with millennial and mid-career women leading the trend

6 Mar 2026 9:21 pm
Karnataka Budget announces healthcare, scholarship initiatives with Azim Premji Foundation

The latest announcements build on the foundations ongoing engagement with the Karnataka government across sectors such as education and social welfare

6 Mar 2026 9:19 pm
Will expose BJP-EC conspiracy to disenfranchise Bengali voters, says Mamata Banerjee

Banerjee vowed to present all those voters that have been declared dead by the Election Commission of India during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral roll in the State

6 Mar 2026 9:18 pm
Govt says it has ample stocks of fertilisers to meet kharif demand

It is also making efforts to ensure adequate availability in the upcoming kharif season

6 Mar 2026 9:11 pm
Karnataka proposes to ban social media for children under 16

industry flags concern on teenagers using unregulated corners of internet

6 Mar 2026 8:58 pm
50 Israeli jets dismantle bunker under Tehran leadership compound

Separately, Qatar intercepted a drone aimed at Al-Udeid Air Base, a key US military hub

6 Mar 2026 8:57 pm
West Asia conflict: Rupee ends week 77 paise weaker

Rising oil prices increase pressure on rupee

6 Mar 2026 8:57 pm
GNFC flags neem urea output risk as RLNG supply cut to 60% amid LNG disruption

Natural gas is a key feedstock for urea manufacturing, making fertiliser producers vulnerable to LNG supply disruptions

6 Mar 2026 8:43 pm
Karnataka unveils AIB-based excise regime, fewer duty slabs; industry warns of possible price rise

During the Budget speech, he announced that the State will introduce an AIBbased excise duty structure from April 2026, a taxation framework widely regarded globally as the gold standard for alcohol taxation.

6 Mar 2026 8:31 pm
Implications of US-Israel-Iran conflict for India significant, says Finmin report

The report warns that should the crisis persist, it could have material implications for the exchange rate and current account deficit and stoke inflationary pressures

6 Mar 2026 8:29 pm
Govt directs BARC to suspend TRP ratings of news channels for 4 weeks over coverage of US-Israel-Iran conflict

The ministry has cautioned that such sensational content can potentially create panic among the public

6 Mar 2026 8:16 pm
India may end 2,700 crore rice fortification programme

The programme to distribute vitamin-fortified rice may be discontinued due to lack of technolocy to increase the grains shelf life

6 Mar 2026 8:16 pm
6 Mar 2026 8:14 pm
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiahs 17th budget pegs spending at 4.49 lakh cr, revenue deficit at 22,957 cr

The 4.49 lakh crore budget for 202627, about 10 per cent % higher than the previous year, attempts to strike a balance between the Congress governments welfare commitments and large-scale infrastructure investments.

6 Mar 2026 8:10 pm
Karnataka announces new scheme to boost farmers income

To promote AWD in paddy cultivation to improve water use efficiency

6 Mar 2026 8:04 pm
Mobility and logistics activity remains muted in February: Shriram Mobility Bulletin

Passenger vehicles and two-wheelers saw a 28 per cent % and 8 per cent dip in February which could be a result of customers waiting for special offers expected during upcoming Gudi Padwa / Ugadi festivals in March, says the bulletin.

6 Mar 2026 8:03 pm
Corteva creates awareness on IPM to control black thrips in chilli

The company has established five crucial model plots where the diesease has been rigorously studied and cutting-edge management protocols have been implemented

6 Mar 2026 8:01 pm
Indias forex reserves jump to record $728.49 billion on rise in gold holdings

The increase was largely driven by a sharp rise in gold reserves, which jumped $4.141 billion to $131.63 billion.

6 Mar 2026 7:45 pm
Trump says there will be no deal with Iran except 'unconditional surrender'

US to work to bring back Iran from brink of destruction after the countrys surrender and selection of new leaders, says Trump

6 Mar 2026 7:43 pm
Women railway employees can file sexual harassment complaints on HRMS from March 8

According to a ministry circular issued on March 5, the system will enable women employees to directly submit complaints online through the HRMS Employees Self Service portal

6 Mar 2026 7:40 pm
Call to unlock Indias seaweed potential for climate, coastal livelihood growth

Indias seaweed industry could boost climate resilience and coastal livelihoods, says KUFOSs B. Madhusoodana Kurup

6 Mar 2026 7:33 pm
RBI to buy 1 lakh crore in bonds to ease liquidity stress in banking system

RBI intends to buy seven G-Secs at the March 9 OMO purchase auction

6 Mar 2026 7:31 pm
Gold ETF inflows plunge 77% in February as price fall shakes investor sentiment

Gold prices had been rising for months due to geopolitical tensions and global trade uncertainties, reaching a peak after the US imposed higher tariffs

6 Mar 2026 7:27 pm
Mobile soil testing vans help farmers improve soil health across eastern India: Matix

The van conducts scientific testing of soil samples for multiple parameters and generates soil health report cards, enabling farmers to adopt balanced fertiliser use and better soil management practices

6 Mar 2026 7:15 pm
India plans 3 lakh crore investment to boost shipbuilding under Maritime Vision 2030

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned that the USIsraelIran war could disrupt global oil and gas supplies due to supply chain disturbances

6 Mar 2026 7:05 pm
Restrictions tightened in Kashmir ahead of Friday prayers after protests

Authorities imposed restrictions in a number of localities and throttled mobile internet speeds in an effort to prevent further gatherings.

6 Mar 2026 7:05 pm
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin lays down Vision 2030 for the poll-bound State

Interestingly, the various 2030 goals for TN highlighted by the CM also includes a plan to develop a Large Language Model (LLM) specifically for the Tamil language.

6 Mar 2026 6:53 pm
Sedemac Mechatronics IPO subscribed 2.68 times

The 1,087-crore IPO got bids for 1,51,11,151 shares against 56,32,899 shares on offer

6 Mar 2026 6:50 pm
6 Mar 2026 6:37 pm
Sensex, Nifty log worst weekly fall in over a year as war worries weigh heavily on D-Street

India VIX, the markets fear gauge, surges over 11%, signalling a sharp rise in investor anxiety

6 Mar 2026 6:33 pm
Over 7,000 Indians return from UAE in three days

Deepak Mittal, Indias Ambassador to the UAE, and Satish Sivan, Consul General in Dubai, met airline representatives on Thursday and reviewed the flight operations

6 Mar 2026 6:31 pm
IsraelIran war impact on India likely limited, says Canara Robeco

Bhandwaldar said Indias economy remains relatively resilient, supported by improving corporate earnings and valuations of top companies near historical levels.

6 Mar 2026 6:28 pm
ED raids Reliance Power executives and pemises in bank fraud case

Reliance Power Ltd denies raids taking place at any of its offices or other premises

6 Mar 2026 6:26 pm
IT Dept expands reporting framework by including crypto, CBDC

Move aims to ensure that cross-border tax transparency keeps pace with the rapidly evolving digital financial landscape

6 Mar 2026 6:26 pm
From labs to listings: IIT start-ups ride the IPO wave

The IPOs from new wave of companies highlight how these nationally important institutions have expanded their influence beyond education and into the world of entrepreneurship.

6 Mar 2026 6:22 pm
Brokers Call: LT Foods (Buy)

Geojit Retail Equity Research

6 Mar 2026 6:14 pm
Amitabh Bachchan expands Ayodhya bet with 35 crore land purchase from HoABL

Ayodhyas real estate momentum has surged following the development of the Ram Mandir, with visitor numbers rising sharply and infrastructure investments exceeding 85,000 crore

6 Mar 2026 6:07 pm
Maharashtra Budget 202627 proposes 7.69 lakh crore outlay, farm loan waiver up to 2 lakh

Budget built on four pillars progressive development, sustainability, inclusiveness and good governance

6 Mar 2026 6:03 pm
Construction equipment segment slips in February as high base tempers demand

JCB, which is the market leader in the construction equipment segment, saw its market share crossing 50 per cent in February 2026 to 50.25 per cent as against 46.30 per cent a year ago.

6 Mar 2026 5:59 pm
Fuel crisis hits Morbi tile hub as over 100 ceramic units shut on propane shortage

Morbis ceramic cluster, which employs over five lakh workers and produces tiles for domestic and export markets, relies heavily on imported propane, with nearly 70% of units dependent on the fuel

6 Mar 2026 5:45 pm