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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
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
Navi UPI ties up with Sunrisers Hyderabad

Its now the official payments partner for Sunrisers T20 season

26 Mar 2026 3:17 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
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
Payments worth 2,000-25,000 crore pending, say Basmati rice exporters amid West Asia conflict

As geopolitical tensions escalate, Indian traders face a financial crisis with millions in pending payments, jeopardizing not only their businesses but also the livelihoods of thousands of farmers reliant on the basmati rice exports

26 Mar 2026 1:57 pm
Vinci to buy Indian toll concessions portfolio in $1.6 billion deal

Vinci says portfolio includes nine concessions for almost 700 kilometres of highway sections in key areas of Indias road network, including a section of the corridor linking the cities of Kolkata and Chennai

26 Mar 2026 1:47 pm
ICICI Bank projects Indias FY27 growth at 6.9% amid energy supply strain

An ICICI Bank report stated that the economic impact will likely remain concentrated in March and April, with a gradual easing of supply constraints anticipated in the following months

26 Mar 2026 1:43 pm
Iran, US harden their positions as Tehran keeps its grip on Strait of Hormuz

Iran is instituting a de facto toll booth' regime, industry experts say, with some ships paying in Chinese yuan to pass through the strait, where 20 per cent of all traded oil and natural gas is transported in peacetime

26 Mar 2026 1:29 pm
Mercosur steps up trade talks with India and United Arab Emirates

The talks are part of a broader strategy to deepen Mercosurs global integration, enhance export opportunities and reduce reliance on traditional markets

26 Mar 2026 1:26 pm
Barclays sees 1314 million bpd oil supply loss from prolonged Hormuz disruption

US President Donald Trump has said Iran is desperate to make a deal to end nearly four weeks of fighting, contradicting the Iranian foreign minister who said his country was reviewing a US proposal but had no intention of holding talks to wind down the conflict

26 Mar 2026 1:12 pm
Nayara Energy hikes petrol price by 5 per litre, diesel by 3

Nayara Energy, which operates 6,967 of Indias 102,075 petrol pumps, has decided to pass on part of the increase in input costs to consumers, sources said

26 Mar 2026 1:10 pm
Steel ministry seeks intervention for mills facing LPG shortages

We have taken up with the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to see within the existing conditions what best can be done, sources aware of the discussions said

26 Mar 2026 12:54 pm
European lawmakers push WTO to review Israels most-favoured-nation status

The demand comes ahead of the WTO Ministerial Conference in Cameroon, with calls for consistent application of trade rules similar to actions taken against Russia

26 Mar 2026 12:46 pm
BJPs catla counter strike to rebut TMCs cultural policing narrative

The saffron party goes on a fishy offensive against the ruling partys outsider slur

26 Mar 2026 12:30 pm
Office leasing up 15% in Jan-Mar to 18.3 mn sq ft across top 7 cities: Colliers

Gross leasing of office space across seven cities -- Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Pune -- stood at 18.3 million sq ft during the current quarter as against 15.9 million sq ft a year ago

26 Mar 2026 12:19 pm
13 killed in Andhra bus fire; Prez Murmu condoles, PM Modi announces ex gratia

The private travel bus was heading to Kaligiri in Nellore district from Jagityal in Telangana, with around 35 passengers on board when the incident occurred

26 Mar 2026 12:05 pm
Area near one of Russia's biggest oil refineries damaged by Ukrainian drones, official says

According to industry sources, the refinery processed 17.5 million metric tons of oil (350,000 barrels per day) in 2024, which amounted to 6.6% of Russia's total oil refining volumes

26 Mar 2026 12:05 pm
RCB deal: Mallya says vanity project tag proved wrong as value surges

Congratulating the new owners, Vijay Mallya said it was gratifying to see the franchises value grow to over 16,600 crore

26 Mar 2026 11:57 am
Transworld launches SharjahMumbai air charter to ensure uninterrupted cargo flow

Transworld acted quickly to counter disruptions in key trade routes, ensuring timely delivery of food and critical supplies between India and the UAE

26 Mar 2026 11:51 am
Kerala police book case against X platform over defamatory AI video on PM, ECI

Upon verification, it was assessed that the material had the potential to mislead the public, undermine the credibility of constitutional bodies, and adversely impact the conduct of free and fair elections, the police said

26 Mar 2026 11:48 am
CPI inflation to rise to 4.5% in FY27 on energy price pressures: ICICI Bank report

Higher prices for petrol and diesel exert more pressure on the consumer basket than in previous years, despite recent stability in other sectors

26 Mar 2026 11:44 am
India among 5 nations granted passage through Strait of Hormuz by Tehran

There have been growing global concerns over disruptions in commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with US President Donald Trump warning Iran of severe consequences if it does not fully reopen the waterway

26 Mar 2026 11:44 am
DGGI arrests two in 177 crore GST fraud linked to fake firms

The arrests were made by DGGIs Visakhapatnam Zonal Unit in Hyderabad based on specific intelligence developed through data analytics and inter-agency collaboration, targeting inter-state fraud networks.

26 Mar 2026 11:41 am
Iran says it is reviewing a US ceasefire plan but no talks; Trump says Tehran leaders want a deal

The fallout from the conflict, which has caused the worst energy shock in history, has spread far beyond the region

26 Mar 2026 11:37 am
PM Modi to inaugurate new Noida International Airport on Saturday

The Noida airport has been developed as the second international airport for the Delhi-NCR region, complementing Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport

26 Mar 2026 11:15 am
Jaishankar in France for G7 meet; West Asia crisis tops agenda

The external affairs minister will visit Abbaye des-Vaux-de-Cernay in France on March 26 and 27 to participate in the G7 foreign ministers meeting with partner countries

26 Mar 2026 11:06 am
Asian stocks mostly fall, oil climbs again over Iran war de-escalation uncertainties

Oil prices were up again on Thursday after an earlier dip. Brent crude, the international standard, rose 1.3 per cent to $98.51 per barrel. It was below $95 on Wednesday. Benchmark US crude was 1.6 per cent higher at $91.75 a barrel

26 Mar 2026 11:03 am
Gujarat fines car drivers for not wearing helmets, bikers for seatbelt violations: CAG

CAG audit report tabled in Gujarat Assembly uncovers widespread lapses in compliance under the Motor Vehicles Act and raises questions about road safety and regulatory oversight

26 Mar 2026 11:03 am
Demand for customised campaign vehicles surges ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

Parties gear up with customised vehicles ahead of April 23 polls

26 Mar 2026 10:57 am
Iran denies toll claims as report alleges strict controls in Strait of Hormuz

According to a Llyodslist report, vessels are required to undergo vetting, submit documentation, and pass through a designated corridor under IRGC escort

26 Mar 2026 10:41 am
Half the voters, few the candidates: Women still missing from Kerala poll battle

Despite women accounting for more than half of the electorate in the state, their presence in the electoral fray remains limited, highlighting a persistent imbalance between participation and representation

26 Mar 2026 10:36 am
Saudi oil sales to top Asia buyers China and India to drop on Hormuz disruptions

The prospect of lower crude volumes going from Saudi Arabia to some of its principal buyers highlights the growing economic fallout from the war

26 Mar 2026 10:34 am
Iran warns US-Israel forces of severe consequences over possible ground operation

The IRGC claimed it has carried out extensive missile and drone strikes on Israeli targets under Operation True Promise 4, hitting multiple locations including Tel Aviv and Haifa

26 Mar 2026 10:28 am
14 killed in Andhra bus fire, CM Naidu condoles deaths

The private travel bus was heading to Kaligiri in Nellore district from Jagityal in Telangana, with around 35 passengers on board when the incident occurred

26 Mar 2026 10:13 am
Cairn looks to hire Americans to build Indias shale sector

Cairn executives are in Houston this week looking to spend as much as $5 billion with oilfield contractors who will help the company develop fields at home that include shale formations, says Vedanta Chairman

26 Mar 2026 10:11 am
India's carbon emissions grew in 2025 at slowest pace in over two decades, report finds

India's coal-fired power output dropped for the first time outside the Covid period, since 1973

26 Mar 2026 10:04 am
Maduro heads back to US court, fighting charges as Venezuela moves on without him

It's the first time that Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, will be in court since a January arraignment at which he protested their capture by US military forces and declared: I am not guilty. I am a decent man, the constitutional president of my country. Flores has also pleaded not guilty

26 Mar 2026 9:53 am
Iran lays mines on Kharg Island amid reports of possible US intervention

The developments come amid a broader US military buildup in the Middle East, with thousands of additional troops being deployed

26 Mar 2026 9:44 am
Crude oil futures gain as West Asia ceasefire uncertainty continues

June Brent oil futures rise 1.32% in early trade

26 Mar 2026 9:44 am
EAM Jaishankar to visit France for G7 Foreign Ministers' meeting

The G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting (FMM) is set to deliberate on key global challenges, including the war in Ukraine, reconstruction efforts, maritime security, and reforms in global governance, according to a background briefing by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs

26 Mar 2026 9:39 am
Justice Department settles lawsuit from Trump ally Flynn $1.2 million

The Justice Department cast the settlement as an important step in redressing what it says was a historic injustice of the Russia investigation that shadowed Trump for much of his first term

26 Mar 2026 9:30 am
Stock markets shut today for local holiday; Sensex, Nifty settle higher in previous session

Investors to closely track global cues and oil price movements when markets reopen on Friday

26 Mar 2026 9:29 am
India buys first Iranian LPG cargo in years after US eases sanctions

The shipment, initially bound for China, is expected to arrive at Mangalore and will be shared by Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum.

26 Mar 2026 9:26 am
Gold steady as markets assess West Asia ceasefire talks

Iran says it is reviewing a US proposal to end the Gulf war

26 Mar 2026 9:10 am