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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
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
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