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It will help shortlisted entrepreneurs build capacity and scale their ventures
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
The government remains firmly committed to enabling a stable and responsive trade environment for our traders and exporters, says Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
Biju Patnaik International Airport Director Prasanna Pradhan announced that IndiGos Dubai flight scheduled for Wednesday was canceled, with passengers notified in advance
Overall purchase up 2% for the kharif season, exceeds 460 lakh tonnes as of February 28
The aircraft are intended to replace the ageing Russian-origin An-32 and Il-76 fleets
President Trump continues to`flip the script on 40 years of non-reciprocal trade practices, harmful globalist politics, said USTR Greer
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
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
Flight disruptions and airport closures hit high-value diamond trade; Surat industry faces major supply chain risks
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
With a peak demand of 18,139 MW, Telangana was comparable to larger States like such as Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan
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
MEA raises concern on possible consequences of disruptions on Indian economy; says safe of Indian citizens residing in the Gulf region is top priority
1,200 Kashmir students remain in Iran despite evacuation efforts
Located between Madagascar and Mauritius, Runion Island is renowned for its dramatic volcanic landscapes
All major Gulf airlines operate extensively to India and together account for nearly 20% of air cargo capacity carried in passenger aircraft belly space
Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorists were using three Android mobile phones of Chinese origin, two of them purchased in Pakistan
After Europe, MENA is the second largest market region for Indian coffees, accounting for 20% of exports
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.
War cover cancellations may force hull and cargo premiums higher
LNG buyers in Asia account for more than 80% of shipments from Qatar, the world's No. 2 producer after US
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
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
The land has been handed over for ESRs proposed 600-crore, 2.1 million sq ft ESR Hosur Advanced Manufacturing Park, he told newspersons
Sources say India is exploring diverse options to bolster its fuel supply chain without burdening consumers with immediate price hikes
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
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
Traders expect demand to shift to other hubs in Asia, Rotterdam, the Mediterranean, Colombo and India if tankers avoid West Asia
Global benchmark Brent rose above $80 a barrel, after spiking about 7% on Monday, while West Texas Intermediate was near $73
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.
Officials say Beijing is urging Tehran to avoid disrupting Qatari gas and Gulf energy flows that supply nearly a third of Chinas imports
The acquisition was conducted through a preferential allotment via private placement at a total consideration of 10.45 lakh
Transatlantic rift deepens as British PM defends non-involvement in offensive operations amid escalating West Asia conflict
A major geopolitical shock in a resource-rich region, such as the Iran conflict, exposes Indias vulnerability due to its heavy reliance on imported natural resources, the Vedanta Group Chairman posted on X
Washington has all but stopped providing military aid to Kyiv since President Donald Trump returned to the White House last year, but the US continues to sell weapons financed by Ukraines allies, mainly from Europe
The US Mission to Saudi Arabia was closed on March 3 following a drone attack, with Americans in Jeddah, Riyadh and Dhahran told to continue sheltering in place.
SpiceJet and EaseMyTrip announced special flights from Fujairah to Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi to help passengers return home safely amid the ongoing conflict
The latest product is launched under the Powertrac brand
The company confirmed that the situation was controlled promptly, and there were no reported casualties or injuries
Air India, SpiceJet, IndiGo and Air India Express operate special and resumed services amid West Asia airspace disruptions
Directorate General of Shipping said that there have been four incidents in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman and adjoining sea areas involving Indian seafarers
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said the US-Israeli military action against Iran protects not only the US and Israel, but also the world at large from 'theological thuggery'
With the war entering its fourth day on Tuesday, Netanyahu said, ... It may take some time, but its not going to take years. Its not an endless war.
According to AIMSA, students from universities including BUMS, TUMS, IUMS, Kerman and others have been instructed to relocate
The sudden change in market sentiment risks upsetting what was set to be a boom year for IPOs, even before the potential mega-listings from SpaceX and AI giants are in the picture
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu justified the attacks stating that Iran had for long threatened to destroy the US
With 88% import dependence, any prolonged disruption could squeeze supplies and inflate costs
Passengers face delays as Indian carriers adjust routes following US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehrans retaliation

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