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Godrej Properties acquires 5-acre land parcel on Kolkata's EM Bypass

Godrej expects the premium residential project to be developed on the site to generate revenues of approximately 1,650 crore

4 Mar 2026 9:37 am
100 days to FIFA World Cup: how Iran war could impact US-Mexico-Canada tournament`

Organisers are already grappling with security concerns in Mexico, scaled-back fan festivals in several US cities and criticism over high ticket prices set by FIFA

4 Mar 2026 6:45 am
France deploys nuclear-powered carrier to protect allies as Iran conflict widens

Macron also confirmed the deployment of Rafale fighter jets, air-defence systems and airborne radar capabilities to the region.

4 Mar 2026 6:35 am
Strait of Hormuz crisis explained: Impact on oil, shipping and global trade

The narrow waterway, just 33 km wide at its narrowest point, connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and carries nearly one-fifth of the worlds oil supply

4 Mar 2026 6:18 am
White House weighs tanker insurance support to curb oil price surge

Crude prices have climbed sharply after Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran led to fighting that interrupted tanker shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a route that carries nearly a fifth of the worlds oil supply.

4 Mar 2026 6:10 am
Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain after it disallowed US use of joint bases in Iran war

The remarks followed Spains decision not to allow American bases on its soil to be used for strikes not covered by the UN charter

4 Mar 2026 6:01 am
US stocks tumble as Middle East conflict fuels inflation fears

The sell-off was broad-based, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 403 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also posted significant losses. Markets had plunged more than 2% earlier in the session before trimming losses.

4 Mar 2026 5:52 am
Sachin Tendulkars son Arjuns pre-wedding celebrations turn star-studded

The bride-to-be, Saaniya Chandhok, joined the celebrations in a pastel lehenga

3 Mar 2026 10:16 pm
Karnataka renews Ubers transport aggregator licence till 2026

The companys previous permit had expired in December 2021, though ride-hailing aggregators continued operating in the state while renewal discussions were underway.

3 Mar 2026 9:41 pm
Indian Army to order 300 Dhanush howitzers amid ongoing probe

The procurement is expected to equip around 15 regiments and marks a major step in strengthening domestic defence manufacturing

3 Mar 2026 9:36 pm
PM to address NDA rally in Tiruchirappalli on March 11: BJP

A State-level committee has been constituted under Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan to make the arrangements for the event

3 Mar 2026 9:24 pm
West Asia flight chaos leads to fares surge on Europe routes

One way ticket between Delhi and London is being sold for upwards of 78,000 for travel on Wednesday

3 Mar 2026 8:58 pm
PM Modi discusses safety of 9 million Indians in phone calls with Gulf leaders

During his telephonic conversations, Modi discussed with these leaders the welfare and security of the Indian community residing in their countries

3 Mar 2026 8:53 pm
How global airlines are hedging fuel costs amid oil price spike

Brent crude rose above $80 per barrel, while Northwest European jet fuel prices climbed to $1,133 per metric tonne their highest level since late 2022

3 Mar 2026 8:53 pm
JNARDDC develops critical metallurgical tech to cut import dependence

The institutes technology transfer has been a key impact area, says its director Anupam Agnihotri

3 Mar 2026 8:53 pm
Drone debris hits JSW Infra oil tanker at Fujairah

No personnel at the terminal was hurt; the other 14 tankers were secured: JSW Infra

3 Mar 2026 8:47 pm
India has comfortable stocks of LPG; to last 25-30 days

US and Norway cargoes strengthen Indias LPG import basket

3 Mar 2026 8:44 pm
T-Hub, SERP, WE HUB launch 12.66 cr fund to support rural entrepreneurs

It will help shortlisted entrepreneurs build capacity and scale their ventures

3 Mar 2026 8:34 pm
US pulls non-essential staff from West Asia, urges Americans to leave immediately

American citizens across 16 countries in the region have been urged to leave immediately using available commercial options, even as major airports remain shut and flights severely disrupted

3 Mar 2026 8:34 pm
Inter-Ministerial Group set up to boost supply chain resilience amid West Asia tension

The government remains firmly committed to enabling a stable and responsive trade environment for our traders and exporters, says Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

3 Mar 2026 8:33 pm
IndiGo's Bhubaneswar-Dubai flight for Wednesday cancelled: Officials

Biju Patnaik International Airport Director Prasanna Pradhan announced that IndiGos Dubai flight scheduled for Wednesday was canceled, with passengers notified in advance

3 Mar 2026 8:13 pm
Indias rice procurement for buffer stocks down 17% in Feb

Overall purchase up 2% for the kharif season, exceeds 460 lakh tonnes as of February 28

3 Mar 2026 8:02 pm
Defence Acquisition Board clears 1 lakh crore deal for 60 IAF transport aircraft

The aircraft are intended to replace the ageing Russian-origin An-32 and Il-76 fleets

3 Mar 2026 7:50 pm
US trade report acknowledges gaps in India-US trade deal talks

President Trump continues to`flip the script on 40 years of non-reciprocal trade practices, harmful globalist politics, said USTR Greer

3 Mar 2026 7:38 pm
GST registrations rose over 5 lakh in 4 months

According to the GST portal, total number of GST identification number rose from 1.56 crore on October 31, 2025 to over 1.61 crore on February 28, 2026

3 Mar 2026 7:37 pm
StartupTN, TNWESafe launch entrepreneurship bootcamp for women

The two-day bootcamp trained a cohort of 160 women entrepreneurs from Chennai and nearby towns to provide them with the mentorship required to transform ideas into structured business action

3 Mar 2026 7:27 pm
Conflict in West Asia disrupts gems and jewellery trade; Surat exporters raise concerns

Flight disruptions and airport closures hit high-value diamond trade; Surat industry faces major supply chain risks

3 Mar 2026 7:26 pm
Aramco explores oil exports via red sea to avoid Hormuz

The worlds biggest oil exporter has a 5 million barrel-a-day pipeline that runs across the country which can transport oil from fields in the east to the Red Sea in the west

3 Mar 2026 7:21 pm
Telangana power utilities meet record peak electricity demand of 18,139 MW

With a peak demand of 18,139 MW, Telangana was comparable to larger States like such as Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan

3 Mar 2026 7:17 pm
Trump says Too Late for Iran to talk as tensions escalate in West Asia region

They want to talk, but I said Too Late, the US President posted on Truth Social. Dr. Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi commented, Iran is ready for negotiations but with dignity

3 Mar 2026 7:12 pm
India reiterates its call for dialogue, diplomacy to resolve Iran conflict

MEA raises concern on possible consequences of disruptions on Indian economy; says safe of Indian citizens residing in the Gulf region is top priority

3 Mar 2026 7:06 pm
India relocates students in Iran as anxiety grips families in Kashmir

1,200 Kashmir students remain in Iran despite evacuation efforts

3 Mar 2026 6:58 pm
IndiGo announces non-stop connectivity between Chennai and Runion Island from April 29

Located between Madagascar and Mauritius, Runion Island is renowned for its dramatic volcanic landscapes

3 Mar 2026 6:55 pm
Gulf airline suspension leads to a rise in freight rates to the US and Europe

All major Gulf airlines operate extensively to India and together account for nearly 20% of air cargo capacity carried in passenger aircraft belly space

3 Mar 2026 6:52 pm
NIA probes GoPro HERO12 Black camera used in Pahalgam terror case; seeks Chinas help to trace buyer

Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorists were using three Android mobile phones of Chinese origin, two of them purchased in Pakistan

3 Mar 2026 6:34 pm
3 Mar 2026 6:16 pm
West Asia tensions may cloud Indias coffee export momentum

After Europe, MENA is the second largest market region for Indian coffees, accounting for 20% of exports

3 Mar 2026 5:22 pm
Power Ministry extends deadline for feedback on Draft National Electricity Policy till Mar 19

The timeline has been extended on the request of several stakeholders who have sought additional time to examine the provisions of the draft electricity policy, the Ministry said in a notification dated February 25.

3 Mar 2026 4:43 pm
War risk insurance premiums for ships likely to rise amid West Asia crisis: Experts

War cover cancellations may force hull and cargo premiums higher

3 Mar 2026 4:36 pm
Asia scrambles for LNG as Qatar halts output due to Iran war

LNG buyers in Asia account for more than 80% of shipments from Qatar, the world's No. 2 producer after US

3 Mar 2026 4:33 pm
Russia says it has seen no evidence that Iran was developing nuclear weapons

He said the consequences of the attack on Iran were being felt throughout the region, and that Arab countries were bearing economic costs and suffering casualties

3 Mar 2026 4:24 pm
As Hyderabad rises, Bengalurus network effect keeps it ahead

Professionals may be migratory, but the citys dense network of global capability centres, startups, venture capital firms, research institutions and innovation platforms continues to anchor multinational investment

3 Mar 2026 4:20 pm
Sambhav Homes and Infrastructure hands over 85 acres to ESR Group for Hosur Industrial park

The land has been handed over for ESRs proposed 600-crore, 2.1 million sq ft ESR Hosur Advanced Manufacturing Park, he told newspersons

3 Mar 2026 4:05 pm
India scouts for alternative sources to import crude, LPG and LNG

Sources say India is exploring diverse options to bolster its fuel supply chain without burdening consumers with immediate price hikes

3 Mar 2026 3:59 pm
Summer crops area a tad lower from year-ago, likely to inch up on rain forecast

The data of sowing under summer crops, which will end by May, has reached 26.53 lakh hectares (lh) as on February 27, which is 3 per cent less than 27.42 lh reported in the year-ago period

3 Mar 2026 3:59 pm
US forces say Iran's IRGC command destroyed, Iran claims massive attack on US base in Bahrain

CENTCOM reported on X that US forces destroyed Iranian military facilities, including command centers and launch sites; Meanwhile, Al Jazeera stated that Iran claimed to have launched a large missile and drone attack on the US air base in Bahrain

3 Mar 2026 3:49 pm
Surge in Fujairah bunker prices amid West Asia conflict to drive demand elsewhere, sources say

Traders expect demand to shift to other hubs in Asia, Rotterdam, the Mediterranean, Colombo and India if tankers avoid West Asia

3 Mar 2026 3:35 pm
Oil rally builds as staggering West Asia War jolts energy

Global benchmark Brent rose above $80 a barrel, after spiking about 7% on Monday, while West Texas Intermediate was near $73

3 Mar 2026 3:33 pm
Dubai airspace partially reopens; stranded Indians recount panic, costs

An Air India flight carrying 149 passengers and eight crew members landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, marking the first international arrival by an Indian carrier into the capital for the day.

3 Mar 2026 3:31 pm
China gas buyers say Beijing pushing Iran to keep Hormuz open

Officials say Beijing is urging Tehran to avoid disrupting Qatari gas and Gulf energy flows that supply nearly a third of Chinas imports

3 Mar 2026 3:31 pm