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India mulling coconut oil distribution via ration shops instead of palm oil

Government fine-tuning details of coconut promotion scheme, says Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan

7 Mar 2026 9:32 pm
Indias Coconut Development Board moots distribution of coconut oil via ration shops

Government fine-tuning details of coconut promotion scheme, says Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan

7 Mar 2026 8:17 pm
West Asia Turmoil: India raises LPG prices a day after invoking emergency powers to boost production

Effective Saturday, non-PMUY consumers will have to shell out 913 for a 14.2-kg cylinder in Delhi and PMUY consumers will have to pay 613 per cylinder

7 Mar 2026 8:12 pm
Beyond the canvas: The women shaping Delhis Art market

From artistic curation to taking creative punts, women gallery owners are showing how to be successful artpreneurs

7 Mar 2026 7:47 pm
Economic implications of West Asia conflict could be bigger than Russia-Ukraine war: Finland president Alexander Stubb

Just as the Russia - Ukraine war impacted food and fertiliser production, the ongoing war in West Asia is impacting trade and energy prices

7 Mar 2026 7:35 pm
Gulf crisis threatens one-fifth of Indias farm exports: GTRI report

Cereals, especially rice, fruits, vegetables, spices, meat, dairy and beverages are all likely to be affected if the war goes on for a longer period, it highlighted

7 Mar 2026 7:07 pm
India England semi-final match at T20 World Cup sets new global digital viewership record

The previous digital global record was65 millionset by an international streaming platform in November 2024,afigureachievedthroughaggregatedviewershipacrossmultiplemarkets

7 Mar 2026 7:02 pm
Indo-US trade talks reset; deal now expected in 3-4 months

India to assess whether the deal still makes sense

7 Mar 2026 6:39 pm
130 Maoists surrender before Telangana CM Revanth Reddy along with weapons

They handedover 124 weapons to the police including LMG and AK-47 rifles

7 Mar 2026 5:38 pm
Government announces standards of green ammonia, green methanol

The notification further provides that carbon dioxide for green methanol production may be sourced from biogenic sources, direct air capture or existing industrial sources

7 Mar 2026 5:06 pm
West Asia crisis: Ministry asks ports to consider waiving charges, issues SoP

As part of the SoP, each port will appoint a nodal officer at the level of head of department, who will be the single point of contact for addressing the issues coming up for consideration at ports

7 Mar 2026 5:05 pm
Insurance agents take up MF distribution on growing demand from investors

The number of new SIP registered has hit all-time of 74.11 lakh last month with inflows touching 30,002 crore

7 Mar 2026 4:50 pm
Global economy faces widening strains as West Asia war intensifies

The conflict between the US-Israel alliance and Iran is intensifying as it heads into a second week, straining global supply chains and raising questions about price spikes not seen since the pandemic

7 Mar 2026 4:31 pm
Maharashtra government inks MoU with Finnish firms to modernise Sassoon Dock

The Maharashtra Fisheries Development Corporation has inked an agreement with Finland-based companies, Helvar, Mirasis and River Recycle, at an event held here

7 Mar 2026 4:16 pm
FPIs pull out 20,818 crore from Indian markets in four trading days

The selling was heaviest on March 5, when FPIs recorded a net outflow of 11,141.74 crore in a single session, driven almost entirely by equity sales

7 Mar 2026 4:06 pm
Mariana L. Neisuler is the new US Consul General in Chennai

Before arriving in Chennai,Consul General Neisuler served as the Counselor for Political and Economic Affairs at the US Embassy Tashkent

7 Mar 2026 4:04 pm
Walmart Marketplace and FIEO host Summit in Coimbatore for MSME export readiness

With over 35 lakh MSMEs and around 45,000 crore in annual apparel and home textile exports, the summit focused on raising awareness among the regions sellers about the global opportunities

7 Mar 2026 3:51 pm
EPS-95 pensioners to protest on Monday to press for increase in minimum pension

The main demands of the pensioners are a minimum pension of 7,500 per month plus dearness allowance and free medical care for pensioners and spouses

7 Mar 2026 3:43 pm
Educated, empowered women can strongly contribute to progressive nation: President Murmu

Women have demonstrated their talent and hard work in various fields, including education, science, sports, art and defence, the president said

7 Mar 2026 3:42 pm
MSC will introduce emergency fuel surcharge from March 16

It said the surcharge would be $30 per TEU from the Mediterranean and Black Sea to the Red Sea for dry containers, and $50 per TEU for refrigerated containers

7 Mar 2026 3:23 pm
Over 67% women say pay parity exists at workplaces; 33% believe there is pay gap: Survey

Nearly 42% of respondents said that bias in hiring and promotions is the biggest challenge faced by diverse women at the workplace, which grew by 7 basis points year-on-year

7 Mar 2026 3:14 pm
Iran's president defies US demands while apologising for strikes on neighbours

He apologized for Irans attacks on regional countries, claiming they would stop and attributing the actions to miscommunication

7 Mar 2026 3:03 pm
India let Iran warship dock the day US sank another off Sri Lanka, officials say

I think we really approached it from the point of view of humanity, of other than whatever the legal issues were, Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

7 Mar 2026 2:42 pm
Gold price will continue to rise as central banks continue to diversify into non-dollar reserves: SBI Research

Since end-August 2025, international gold prices have increased by 47.6% to $5092/Ounce on 06 March 2025, from $3448/Ounce on 29 August 2025

7 Mar 2026 2:32 pm
SIPCOT Industrial Park to come up at an outlay of 300 cr in Tenkasi district: Udhayanidhi

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin also says that conversion of the Alangulam-Tenkasi two lane into a four lane at a cost of 255 crore is also under way in the region

7 Mar 2026 2:31 pm
Lt Gen Dheeraj Seth to become Vice Chief of Army Staff on April 1

Lt Gen Sandeep Jain to be new Southern Army Commander

7 Mar 2026 2:23 pm
Govt asks ports to accommodate West Asia-bound cargo as shipping lines steer clear of Gulf waters

The move is expected to help global shipping lines which have decided to abandon their sailings to Strait of Hormuz and offload containers at available ports

7 Mar 2026 1:27 pm
US attack on Iranian warship did not violate international law, experts say

Legal questions are swirling about the underpinnings for the entire US-Israeli military operation against Iran, and the aftermath of the torpedo attack on the IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean

7 Mar 2026 1:09 pm
Nepal elections: Ex-rapper Balendra Shahs Rastriya Swatantra Party set for sweeping win

According to the Election Commissions data available from 161 of the total 165 constituencies, the RSP has won 27 seats with a clean sweep in all 10 constituencies of Kathmandu district

7 Mar 2026 12:59 pm
US-Iran conflict escalates: A look at the latest developments

Israeli warplanes pounded Beirut and Tehran on Friday as Iran launched another wave of retaliatory strikes against Israel and Gulf countries that host US forces

7 Mar 2026 12:47 pm
Barring eight days, Andhra relied on borrowings from RBI during 2024-25, says CAG report

TDP spokesperson says dependence on RBI loans was due to legacy issues left by the previous government, such as unpaid bills to contractors and employees, among others

7 Mar 2026 12:44 pm
West Asia war may slow down Indias economic growth, SBI Research warns

Prolonged war, higher oil prices may slow down economic growth, widen Indias CAD and push up inflation, SBI Research says

7 Mar 2026 12:29 pm
US draws up strict AI guidelines amid Anthropic clash, FT reports

A draft of the guidelines reviewed by the FT says AI groups seeking business with the government must grant the US an irrevocable license to use their systems for all legal purposes

7 Mar 2026 12:00 pm
Indian Railways electrification push gains significance as West Asia war threatens oil supply

Indian Railways electrification drive improves energy security, optimises energy expenditure and reduces exposure to volatility in global oil markets

7 Mar 2026 11:55 am
Uber launches Intercity Bus ticketing in India

Uber partners with Ixigos AbhiBus to launch service

7 Mar 2026 11:02 am
Connected cargo, disconnected buildings

The era of the passive storage shed is ending; what replaces it is a connected facility where AI works quietly across systems

7 Mar 2026 10:56 am
IndiGo to operate flights to five destinations in West Asia today

The airline will operate flights to the Dubai Airport, Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah Airport, Akrotiri Airport and Fujairah International Airport in West Asia

7 Mar 2026 10:54 am
US has given 'permission' to India to accept Russian oil, says Treasury Secretary Bessent

Yesterday, the Treasury (Department) agreed to let our allies in India start buying Russian oil that was already on the water, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

7 Mar 2026 10:38 am
7 Mar 2026 10:22 am
Qatar Airways to operate limited relief corridor from Doha

Qatar Airways to operate relief flights on March 7 to London (LHR), Paris (CDG), Madrid (MAD), Rome (FCO) and Frankfurt (FRA) following temporary authorisation confirming a safe operating corridor

7 Mar 2026 10:11 am
Oil prices cross $90/barrel on signs West Asia war may drag on

Experts warn of sustained volatility that could potentially impact global energy sector

7 Mar 2026 10:02 am
Nintendo files lawsuit seeking refunds on Trumps tariffs

Nintendo says tariffs paid were unlawfully collected, asks for prompt refund

7 Mar 2026 9:45 am
How contract farming is helping farmers secure stable incomes

For farmers navigating uncertainty, it offers a pathway toward predictability, resilience and sustainable growth

7 Mar 2026 9:33 am
Nepals new face has shades on: Balendra Shah and a nation at a crossroads

Whether Balen Shah is a visionary reformer or a volatile disruptor remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the era of the Old Guard is under siege

7 Mar 2026 9:17 am
Can India balance ethanol ambitions with livestock sustainability?

Aligning agricultural and energy policy will be critical to balancing economic priorities, environmental commitments, and long-term food security

7 Mar 2026 9:17 am
Can farm-based innovation reduce iron deficiency faster than supplements?

Enhancing the nutrient density of staple crops is one such opportunity

7 Mar 2026 9:06 am
LPG cylinder rates rise: 60 domestic, 115 commercial from March 7

The government assured citizens that energy supplies are stable, and there is no shortage of fuel

7 Mar 2026 7:40 am
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