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Every few years, an Indian actor lands a role in a Hollywood project, sparking excitement about global crossover success. But despite the buzz, the path from Bollywood or regional cinema to Hollywood remains  fraught with challenges

The Centre plans to introduce a 12-16% incentive for investments in construction equipment manufacturing such as cranes, tunnelling machines. Will it cut dependence on China, Japan and European countries?

Morbi, India's ceramic hub, is on the brink of closure due to disrupted gas supplies from West Asia. With 400 factories at risk and thousands of jobs hanging in the balance, the geopolitical crisis threatens to unravel a $7 billion industry, reminiscent of the COVID-19 crisis.

This prohibition shall extend to any form of direct or indirect promotional activity in print, electronic, digital, social media, or any other public platform that is intended, directly or indirectly, to promote the product to the general public. 

India may soon require foreign airlines to obtain operating authorization through a fully digital approval system. Draft rules from regulator DGCA propose standardized documentation, a local representative and stricter checks on ownership, safety and regulatory compliance.

Longer routings after Pakistan airspace closure and West Asia tensions have pushed some international flights beyond the 10-hour limit for two-pilot crews.

Publishers and bookstore owners are a happy lot today. Because one thing has become clear at lit fests and book fairs from Chumoukedima to Banaras, Shillong to Hyderabad: Indias book business is booming.

Mumbai's Worli sees another mega apartment sale at 1.7 lakh per sq ft as Ravi Raheja, group president of real estate firm K Raheja Corp and his wife sell apartment at Raheja Artesia

While the union government is using its emergency powers to block lawsuits over LNG diversions to priority sectors, legal experts say constitutional courts still hold the power to strike down orders that are arbitrary or unreasonable.

Although banks losing depositors to other avenues is not new, fresh RBI data sheds light on how young Indians are no longer reliant on banks

Ramzan, school exams, and the T20 World Cup have severely impacted the movie industry, leading to delayed releases. Anticipation builds for Dhurandhar: The Revenge, expected to revive box-office fortunes, as producers remain cautious amid a lack of appealing content.

As groundwater levels decline, labour costs rise and climate plays havoc, policymakers and scientists are increasingly promoting direct seeded rice (DSR) as a more viable alternative to traditional rice cultivation. However, there are stumbling blocks hindering its wider adoption.

The most significant modification is about how bad loans are treated while calculating profits available for dividend distribution. In the draft proposal issued on 6 January, banks were required to deduct 100% of their net non-performing assets from profit to arrive at adjusted profit after tax.

An industry body representing these companies has written to the government seeking priority electricity supply for mobile tower sites and an exemption for telecom tower manufacturing units from a recent order restricting LPG supply.

Commerce minister Piyush Goyal said deeper collaboration and value addition can help India aim for global leadership in agri exports.

Industry bodies say a government order prioritizing LPG for households has created confusion over commercial cylinder supply used by restaurants.

The government has ordered full supply for households and CNG vehicles while cutting allocations to fertilizer, refineries and industry after disruptions in Qatar and the Strait of Hormuz push up global LNG prices.

Dynamic plus injunctions aim to reduce the time lag between discovery and blocking of pirate sites, offering critical protection for high-value initial releases. However, enforcement faces challenges due to jurisdictional issues and the adaptability of piracy networks.

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.