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DMK govt is against women, alleges Sitharaman

It is unfortunate that the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin protested against the Womens Reservation Bill, Sitharaman said

25 Mar 2026 3:06 pm
Modified UDAN scheme gets Cabinet nod; Over 30,000 crore outlay approved

businessline was the first to report on revamped framework, funding structure

25 Mar 2026 2:53 pm
Govt appoints KV Ramana Murty as SEBI whole-time member

With this addition, the regulatory board now has its full team of four full-time members

25 Mar 2026 2:42 pm
Sunil Mittal to retire as Airtel Africa Chairman in July

Gopal Vittal has been appointed as the Non-Executive Chairman with effect from the same date while Shravin Bharti Mittal will assume the role of Deputy Chair

25 Mar 2026 2:33 pm
Cochin Chamber signs MoU with Latvian Chamber to strengthen bilateral trade

Strategically located in North-Eastern Europe, Latvia serves as a gateway to the European market, says Indian Representative to Latvia

25 Mar 2026 1:56 pm
Hike MPLAD fund allocation to 20 cr, abolish GST levy: Cong MP in Rajya Sabha

The Congress MP argued that the allocation of 5 crore per MP was quite less taking into account inflation and considering the fact that several constituencies have a population of over 20 lakh

25 Mar 2026 1:44 pm
New Mangalore Port to receive 2.62 lakh tonnes of crude oil soon

Two tankers from Saudi Arabia and West Africa are expected to reach New Mangalore Port in next few days

25 Mar 2026 1:25 pm
LPG supply to be cut off if households refuse PNG switch where available: Govt order

New order aims to accelerate gas network expansion and reducing reliance on a single fuel amid global fuel disruptions

25 Mar 2026 1:24 pm
25 Mar 2026 1:20 pm
Railways removes 3 crore fake IRCTC accounts; 78% seats are non-AC

The Railways has also operated over 75,000 special trains this financial year to ease overcrowding, while safety measures have reduced consequential accidents by 90%.

25 Mar 2026 12:48 pm
India delays coal flexibility plan by one year as solar power curbs rise

Lack of compensation rules stalls shift to support renewables

25 Mar 2026 12:40 pm
Maharashtra bets on 2,500 desks to plug start-ups into manufacturing pipeline

At the core of the strategy is a network of more than 200 incubation centres

25 Mar 2026 12:10 pm
Indias AC industry feels the heat as LPG shortage spikes costs

Fuel shortage hits consumer durables sector at a critical time as industry prepares for peak summer demand, Nuvama report says

25 Mar 2026 11:48 am
Bengal polls 2026: A season of political comebacks

In a state that still celebrates Gangulys return to the Indian cricket team in 2006 as a symbol of resilience, the political arena too seems to be witnessing a season of second innings of leaders across parties

25 Mar 2026 11:40 am
No fuel shortage, say dealers; panic buying drives surge in sales across Telangana

Panic buying triggered by rumours has led to a sharp spike in demand, causing temporary stockouts at some outlets

25 Mar 2026 11:39 am
Tata Power completes SEUPPTCL project, expands transmission network in Uttar Pradesh

The project, part of Resurgent Power Ventures, also highlights the companys focus on infrastructure expansion alongside its growing clean energy portfolio.

25 Mar 2026 11:27 am
Gujarat fuel sales surge 4-5 times amid panic buying, government assures no shortage

Restrictions on diesel sales in containers have been eased to manage demand.

25 Mar 2026 11:09 am
10 lakh litres a day: Women SHGs lead dairy push in 31 UP districts

In addition to increasing production, this has resulted in generating a massive business of about 5,000 crore, a media statement from Uttar Pradesh govt stated

25 Mar 2026 11:08 am
117 crore fraud case: Court rejects bail plea of Pune businessman Amit Thepade

The court found sufficient material linking him to fraudulent activities involving loans from Canara Bank

25 Mar 2026 10:56 am
25 Mar 2026 10:49 am
25 Mar 2026 10:34 am
S&P Global raises India growth forecast to 7.1% for FY27, flags risks

The agency expects inflation to rise to 4.3% and sees limited rate action, with the central bank likely to maintain a neutral stance

25 Mar 2026 9:05 am
How Trump is reshaping US historical and cultural institutions

US President Donald Trumps declarations and executive orders have led to moves that civil rights advocates say could reverse decades of social progress

25 Mar 2026 8:49 am
India notifies new gas pipeline order to fast-track infrastructure amid West Asia concerns

The framework introduces time-bound approvals, standardised processes, and investor-friendly provisions to boost piped natural gas (PNG) expansion and last-mile connectivity

25 Mar 2026 8:23 am
US to deploy 1,000 troops from 82nd Airborne Division to West Asia

The rapid-response unit, trained for operations in hostile environments, will join thousands of Marines already heading to the region

25 Mar 2026 7:53 am
Sonia Gandhi admitted to hospital in Delhi, condition stable

Sources said she is under observation and being attended by a team of doctors, with no serious health concerns reported.

25 Mar 2026 7:47 am
Trump says Iran ready for deal, cites significant prize linked to Strait of Hormuz

Trump declared the war effectively won and described changes in Irans leadership as a form of regime shift

25 Mar 2026 7:09 am
US says talks underway with Iran even as missile strikes intensify in West Asia war

Meanwhile, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and continued violence have raised concerns over global economic stability and regional security.

25 Mar 2026 7:00 am
Gujarat passes Uniform Civil Code bill, second state after Uttarakhand

Key provisions include standardised grounds for divorce, monogamy enforcement, a succession framework, and registration for live-in relationships

24 Mar 2026 11:05 pm
Rajeev Chandrasekhars nomination cleared amid Congress allegations

BJP state presidents papers accepted as authorities reject claims of asset non-disclosure

24 Mar 2026 11:00 pm
Twenty20-NDA tie-up aims to rewrite Keralas electoral playbook

Business-backed outfit aims to leverage local governance success for broader electoral breakthrough in state

24 Mar 2026 10:57 pm
TN Assembly elections: AIADMK unveils 297 poll promises

All rice card holders would be provided with refrigerators to ease the workload of housewives, said Edappadi K Palaniswami

24 Mar 2026 10:28 pm
Unfair Chinese imports hurts domestic uPVC manufacturers: AIUPMA

Domestic manufacturers market share falls below 50 per cent as imports hit 1.6 lakh tonnes in 2025

24 Mar 2026 9:50 pm
Kamal Haasans MNM opts out of race, DMK allocates 10 seats to DMDK

MNMs move comes at a time as the DMK has been busy stitching up the alliance for the upcoming April 23 Polls

24 Mar 2026 9:47 pm
Semaglutide: Telangana Drug Control cautions public on self-medication

The public has also advised not to procure Semaglutide formulations through unregulated online platforms, unauthorised sellers, or unlicensed channels

24 Mar 2026 9:42 pm
CM Naidu tells officials to reduce cost of power purchase

According to the officials,the cost could be reduced by 1.32 per unit through ongoing reforms with a target of reaching 4.10 per unit by 202829

24 Mar 2026 9:38 pm
Bhabanipur braces for high-stakes Banerjee-Adhikari showdown

Banerjee is set to face her arch-rival Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of Opposition, who has chosen to contest from Bhabanipur, the Chief Ministers home turf

24 Mar 2026 9:18 pm
Trump, Modi discuss Strait of Hormuz, West Asia situation

India supports de-escalation and restoration of peace at the earliest, Modi said

24 Mar 2026 9:16 pm
24 Mar 2026 9:02 pm
Railways introduces new reforms to tackle black tickets and Tatkal issues

For cancellation made between 72 hours and 24 hours, 25 per cent of the fare will be deducted, subject to the minimum charge

24 Mar 2026 8:59 pm
ED detects 36,000 cr in cybercrime proceeds across 257 cases: Govt

In a written reply to a parliamentary question, Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar said the agency has traced 35,925.58 crore linked to cyber offences under the provisions of the PMLA

24 Mar 2026 8:44 pm
BEL signs MoU with RRP Group to boost indigenous defence technologies

The RRP Group of companies -- RRP Electronics Ltd and RRP Defense Limited -- which inked the MoU specialise in semiconductor manufacturing and aerospace and defence systems.

24 Mar 2026 8:38 pm
Gen Anil Chauhan tells industry to stick to delivery timelines

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan encouraged the domestic industry to actively leverage emerging export opportunities arising from the evolving geopolitical scenario

24 Mar 2026 8:33 pm
AC industry sees a 5% decline in volumes in 2025-26

Too early to say whether 2026-27 summer is good or bad: Blue Star

24 Mar 2026 8:31 pm
AI drives surge in data, cloud, cyber spends despite tight tech budgets

Momentum doesnt mean a notable increase in technology budgets just yet

24 Mar 2026 8:30 pm
Indias tech sector shifts focus to lateral hiring amid demand for skills

After enforcing opposing strategies for the past quarters, Indias tech giants and mid-sized firms have arrived at a common strategy of lateral hiring in the first three months of calendar 2026.

24 Mar 2026 8:27 pm
US paper questions core WTO principles ahead of Ministerial Conference

Push for reciprocity, plurilateral deals seen raising pressure on India; experts warn of erosion of multilateral norms

24 Mar 2026 8:23 pm
Indias summer crops coverage drops 2% as paddy, maize acreage trails

Overall coverage 42.68 lakh hectares against 43.69 lakh hectares in the same period a year ago

24 Mar 2026 8:20 pm
Chasing every vote, Kerala parties eye charter flights to bring Gulf NRIs to the ballot boxes

There are 2.23 lakh overseas voters in the State; many unable to return due to soaring airfares

24 Mar 2026 8:20 pm
Return of migrant workers signals economic revival in Kashmir Valley

After Pahalgam tensions, labourers return as construction, farms, businesses regain momentum

24 Mar 2026 8:13 pm