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JN Port cargo traffic hits record 100 million tonnes in FY26

The port operator stated that its traffic remains primarily gateway-driven, highlighting its key role in handling national cargo, with transhipment volumes gradually rising

26 Mar 2026 10:11 pm
West Asia conflict to strain India's FY27 fiscal math: ICRA

Surging crude oil and natural gas prices to increase subsidy burden, pressure revenues, ICRA said

26 Mar 2026 9:37 pm
India, US face off over e-commerce moratorium at WTO meet

New Delhi seeks reconsideration over revenue risks as Washington pushes to make duty-free regime permanent

26 Mar 2026 9:32 pm
Karnataka attracts 51,000+ cr investments across 48 companies, set to create 70k jobs

Alongside the MoU signings, the government announced a set of reforms designed to make the State a more attractive investment destination

26 Mar 2026 9:28 pm
Workspace provider Table Space adds 4.69 lakh sq ft in Bengaluru

This brings the total managed workspace in the city to 4.2 million sq ft

26 Mar 2026 9:14 pm
BJP fielding RG Kar Hospital victims mother creates political row

A section of people have supported her to turn her grief into a political battle, while others criticised her decision to politicise a movement that was mostly apolitical in nature

26 Mar 2026 9:14 pm
Franchises expand sponsorship rosters, focus on strategic deals

IPL franchises have seen 20-30 per cent growth in sponsorship revenues for the 2026 season

26 Mar 2026 9:12 pm
Indias tech spending expected to grow 13.4% in 2026; among highest in APAC: Report

Forrester estimates that the APAC region will spend over $437 billion on acquiring new technology between 2025 and 2030

26 Mar 2026 9:02 pm
Clashes erupt between Trinamool, BJP workers in poll-bound Bengal

The violence reportedly began when the BJP candidate, Bikash Sardar, while campaigning in his constituency at Basanti, was allegedly attacked by Trinamool Congress workers

26 Mar 2026 8:56 pm
Chilli oleoresin poised to fall as producers shift to turmeric on demand for natural curcumin

High chilli prices, rising output in China aid the switch as Beijing offers the extract at competitive price

26 Mar 2026 8:48 pm
Crude oil supply for 4 months; LPG production up with shortfall down to 30,000 tons/day

No supply gap in crude oil, petrol and diesel. No shortage of LPG.

26 Mar 2026 8:44 pm
Congress casts its net wide in this Kerala coastal town

At no stage did I consider myself as MLA candidate, says Shashi Tharoor as Cong bets on Ramya Haridas

26 Mar 2026 8:33 pm
Nayara Energy raises retail fuel prices amidst surge in crude oil

Crude oil prices have spiked 30-50% since the end of February when they were at around $67-72 a barrel

26 Mar 2026 8:32 pm
Indias wheat output may drop by over 1% from initial 120 million tonnes estimate, says private survey

4 districts in Punjab, Bihar and UP likely to lose 10-15 of the cereals production due to unseasonal rain

26 Mar 2026 8:30 pm
AI to drive next frontier of financial inclusion: Telangana CS

Rao invited academia, industry, and regulators to collaborate, aiming to make Telangana a national model for integrating AI into daily governance.

26 Mar 2026 8:25 pm
Defence Ministry proposes strict framework to eliminate Chinese components in military drones

The final Framework for testing security vulnerabilities in drones was put in public domain for feedback

26 Mar 2026 8:19 pm
Lights, camera, ballot: Kerala set for star-studded poll battle

From mainstream cinema figures to television celebrities, political parties appear to be betting on recognisable faces to expand outreach beyond traditional support bases

26 Mar 2026 7:38 pm
Pinarayi Vijayan slams Rahul Gandhi, accuses Congress of aiding BJP

He described Rahul Gandhi as lacking the ability to properly understand political issues

26 Mar 2026 7:35 pm
LPG tanker Apollo Ocean berths at New Mangalore Port

The LPG tanker Shivalik, which was expected to discharge LPG cargo at New Mangalore Port on March 18, had transferred the cargo to Apollo Ocean at Vadinar Port in Gujarat.

26 Mar 2026 7:33 pm
ELMED Life Sciences raises $2.7 million

AgriSure Fund chips in to support the companys next phase of growth

26 Mar 2026 7:26 pm
Aviation demand resilient despite geopolitical disruptions says Noida International Airport CEO

Noida International Airport CEO confirms Indias aviation growth remains strong despite geopolitical challenges, emphasising confidence in the sectors future.

26 Mar 2026 7:24 pm
India, China differences blown up by those who hope to profit from it: Chinese Ambassador

Chinese Ambassador to India says both countries should carry forward Eastern wisdom to stop the world from reverting to law of the jungle

26 Mar 2026 7:14 pm
CSKs unlisted shares see gains as franchise sales spur investor demand

Ahead of IPL 2026, Wealth Wisdom India believes that the shares of CSK are available at a discount when compared to other franchises

26 Mar 2026 7:09 pm
OECD cuts Indias growth forecast to 6.1% in FY27

However, ASSOCHAM expects growth in the next fiscal at over 7%

26 Mar 2026 6:38 pm
Air China to restart Beijing Delhi service from April 21

Visas, however, remain an area of concern with the Indian travel industry pointing to extended timelines for processing and higher rejection rates

26 Mar 2026 6:29 pm
British Airways adds extra flights to Delhi, Mumbai

With this additional capacity, British Airways will operate up to 63 weekly flights with more than 1,000 additional seats per week between India and the UK

26 Mar 2026 5:14 pm
Pusa Institute makes its debut in QS World Rankings, showcasing Indias agricultural research excellence

IARIs debut reflects its sustained multidimensional and quality contributions to the science applied to agri-food systems, skilled human resource development and sustainable development goals, ICAR said in a statement

26 Mar 2026 4:40 pm
Indias first five-star hotel built over railway tracks in Gujarat struggles with low occupancy

Occupancy at the hotel operated by the Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts Ltd was 38% in FY25

26 Mar 2026 4:39 pm
SC flags menace of citing AI-generated non-existent judgements

The observations were made by the top court while expunging remarks made by the Bombay High Court on a plea filed a director of a company

26 Mar 2026 4:36 pm
India's health insurance premiums cross 1.2 lakh crore in 2024-25: Finance Ministry

This growth reflects increasing awareness, improved access to healthcare financing, and a rising demand for financial protection against medical expenses

26 Mar 2026 4:32 pm
Case ordered over misogynistic remarks against U Prathibha in Kayamkulam

Misogynistic comments made by Muslim League leader and then UDF Kayamkulam convenor A Irshad during an election convention

26 Mar 2026 4:23 pm
Bengaluru Traffic Police issues advisory ahead of IPL matches

According to the advisory, parking has been prohibited on several key roads, including Queens Road, MG Road, Cubbon Road, St Marks Road, Museum Road, Kasturba Road, Lavelle Road, Vittal Mallya Road

26 Mar 2026 4:18 pm
Cochin Shipyard sign JV to develop electric mobility, energy storage technologies

The collaboration will focus on the development of advanced marine batteries, Bbattery Mmanagement Ssystems, electric motors, power electronics, and charging infrastructure

26 Mar 2026 4:08 pm
Blue-collar salaries outpace white-collar entry-level jobs: Report

The report found that operational roles like delivery, driver, and automobile jobs recorded salary increases of up to 16%, while manufacturing roles grew by around 11%, reflecting intense demand for skilled operational talent

26 Mar 2026 3:59 pm
No shortage of petrol, diesel, LPG in country, says Petroleum Ministry

Addressing concerns over LPG and fuel shortage amid the West Asia conflict, the ministry asked the public not to believe any rumours and avoid panic buying

26 Mar 2026 3:54 pm
Household income growth expected to outpace property price appreciation as housing affordability stabilises: Report

This shift marks a significant pivot from the previous three years, where interest rate hikes and rapid capital value growth consistently pushed the EMI burden upward

26 Mar 2026 3:49 pm
Kerala start-up unveils Chuvarbot 2.0 to automate political wall writing

The product, which has secured a provisional patent, is yet to be launched commercially

26 Mar 2026 3:49 pm
Parliamentary panel recommends priority funding to boost uranium, rare metal exploration

The panel stated that the full shortfall of 118.18 crore in AMDERs capital allocation be restored at the revised estimate stage of 2026-27

26 Mar 2026 3:39 pm
Rupee, inflation, GDP growth under pressure as Iran escalation fuels oil, inflation risks

Irans dismissal of a 15-point US ceasefire plan and continued military escalation have raised concerns about prolonged disruption to global energy supplies

26 Mar 2026 3:39 pm
G7 leaders summit in June will include India, South Korea, Brazil, Kenya, but not China

China will not attend the summit, the Elysee said, denying previous media reports

26 Mar 2026 3:36 pm
LPG cylinders to be delivered as per schedule, no need to stand outside gas agencies: UP CM

Adityanath advised people to purchase petrol and diesel only when required, cautioning that queues at filling stations are being driven by rumours

26 Mar 2026 3:31 pm
China urges peace talks in Iran war

China's foreign ministry did not disclose if it was aware of any negotiations between Washington and Tehran, but Wang expressed cautious optimism in a phone call with his Egyptian counterpart on Wednesday.

26 Mar 2026 3:24 pm
Govt says India has 60 days of fuel stocks, dismisses shortage reports as misinformation

India, the world's fourth-largest refiner and fifth-largest exporter of petroleum products, has structurally assured domestic fuel availability and continues to supply refined fuels to over 150 countries, the ministry said in a statement

26 Mar 2026 3:14 pm
JioStar announces 27 sponsors for IPL 2026 with 3 co-presenting sponsors

Googles entry this year marks AI as a category in Indian cricket advertising

26 Mar 2026 3:11 pm
CIK raids 11 locations across Kashmir in LeT-linked transnational module investigation

According to investigators, the module has a transnational dimension and is being directed by handlers operating from across the border, particularly in Bangladesh and Pakistan

26 Mar 2026 3:06 pm
Leverage Careers partners with TNSDC for training nursing candidates

The programme, launched at Vellore, is structured to train a minimum of 120 nursing candidates annually

26 Mar 2026 2:56 pm
Fertiliser production to dip 10-15% if Middle East issues persist: Crisil Ratings

Increase in prices of raw materials and imported fertilisers is likely to increase the working capital requirement of players and also raise the subsidy bill of government by 20,000-25,000 crore, report says

26 Mar 2026 2:43 pm
India initiates probe against imports of subsidised Chinese, Indonesian paperboards

The applicant has alleged that exports of multi-layer paperboards by Chinese and Indonesian firms, which is subsidised by the respective countries, are hurting margins of Indian companies

26 Mar 2026 2:42 pm
Air India's A350 aircraft enroute to London faces tech issue; returns to Delhi

According to the sources, noises were heard in the aircraft following which it was diverted

26 Mar 2026 1:57 pm