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Ongoing conflict in West Asia has plunged India's aviation sector into crisis, leading to over 1,100 flight cancellations and rising operational costs. The closure of crucial airspaces and a depreciating rupee are pressuring airlines, with estimated losses reaching 170180 billion.

India is considering a tax on data usage as a means to generate government revenue and also a model to influence screen time, especially among children. In a review meeting, DoT has been given time until September 2026 for this. Separately, the meeting called for efforts to reduce BSNL staff.

The new standards replace specifications from 1977 and aim to align India's automobile market with global efficiency and emission benchmarks.

India has taken decisive steps to prioritize household LPG access amid escalating tensions in West Asia that threaten fuel supplies. With the introduction of a 25-day lock-in period for cylinder bookings, the government aims to curb hoarding and ensure domestic consumers are prioritized.

Bio-bitumen, an alternative derived from biomass, could replace up to a third of petroleum-based bitumen, potentially reducing Indias import dependence amid the West Asia conflict.

Indian airlines have requested the government for relief due to increased operational costs and flight disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict. Here's what we know and the latest status update on flight cancellations, routes for 9 March.

Data from Ormax shows a handful of Indian OTT originals dominate viewership while most titles struggle for attention, highlighting growing audience polarization on streaming platforms.

Niti Aayog's Vijay Kumar Saraswat said that Indian designers contribute to virtually every chip produced globally. However, their work is primarily for multinational companies, and they are often limited to designing subsystems or specific components rather than complete system designs.

As global carmakers pivot away from an EV-only strategy, Indian part-makers are shifting toward powertrain-agnostic portfolios that support electric, hybrid, and internal combustion platforms simultaneously. The strategic hedge allows suppliers to remain resilient in changing times.

Private labels are usually invisible and price-led. But Swiggy Instamart wants them to be visible and aspirational. By blending hyperlocal data with bold design, Swiggys Instamart is trying to build an FMCG food and beverages brand within its delivery app ecosystem.

The central bank wants banks, customers and the regulator to share the burden of small-value digital fraud losses.

As competition from OTT platforms intensifies, producers are increasingly making promotional appearances a contractual obligation for actors.

On Friday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington would allow a 30-day waiver for Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil stranded at sea, offering temporary relief amid global supply concerns.

State Bank of India has launched a USD 500 million syndicated social term loan focused on women empowerment, marking a significant step in ESG financing. 

Trai is reviewing decade-old price caps on business internet lines, pitting telecom giants against tech firms over market fairness and transparency. The outcome could change how enterprise connectivity is priced and accessed nationwide.