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InVITs asset to grow 1 lakh crore in FY26: CareEdge

CareEdge Ratings expects by portfolio expansion across roads, transmission, warehousing and renewable energy sectors

19 Mar 2026 8:47 pm
19 Mar 2026 8:47 pm
Fresh escalation in West Asia forces Govt to scout for spot cargoes of LPG, LNG

India aims to secure LPG from all available sources, including Russia, to meet domestic needs, says MEA

19 Mar 2026 8:38 pm
Storage in 40% of Indias key reservoirs below 50% of capacity

Overall, the level down to 51% of 183.565 BCM as over 70% of the country has received deficient rainfall since January 1

19 Mar 2026 8:27 pm
Ahmedabad, Surat, Hyderabad ready to roll out e-buses under PM E-DRIVE, with a budget allocation of 4,391 crore,

PMI Electro, EKA Mobility, and Olectra win the bids for rolling out buses in these cities

19 Mar 2026 8:09 pm
HDFC Banks Part-time Chairman resigns: What investors need to know

While the resignation is a shocker, RBIs assessment should lend investors solace

19 Mar 2026 8:00 pm
Hapag Lloyd incurring $50 million in extra costs per week, 25,000 shipments impacted due to West Asia war, says CEO

Hapag Lloyd, which is the worlds fifth largest container shipping company, signed letter of intent with Indian government to set up a ship recycling unit and invest in Vadhavan port.

19 Mar 2026 7:49 pm
Indian gold prices plunge by 700 per gm, silver by 20,000 a kg on global cues

Global prices of the yellow metal crash by over $250 and white metal by $7.5 an ounce

19 Mar 2026 7:38 pm
Attack on gas facility in Qatar, impact will be felt in India too

Attack may force gas majors to cut production and allocation to industries, power generation and fertilizer plants

19 Mar 2026 7:07 pm
Defence parliamentary panel urges broader career push for Sainik, Military school students in R&D and medicine

At present there are 33 Sainik Schools, which start from sixth standard onwards, but the government has approved setting up of 100 more such schools in partnership mode with NGOs/private schools/State governments in a graded manner

19 Mar 2026 6:46 pm
Defence innovations leading to products; 103 contracts inked worth 6,179 cr: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said this at the inaugural session of the two-day National Defence Industries Conclave

19 Mar 2026 6:39 pm
CBI questions Anil Ambani in 2,929 cr cheating case

Anil D Ambani denies all allegations and charges, and will duly defend himself, his spokesperson said

19 Mar 2026 6:22 pm
Ongoing war set to impact ODI flows into UAE

RBI data shows that a total of $1.2 billion was invested into the UAE as outbound direct equity investment in FY26 (April-February), making up around 7 per cent of the total ODI in the 11-month period.

19 Mar 2026 6:20 pm
India to host 2028 World Indoor Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar

he Athletics Federation of India had submitted its bid, and a World Athletics inspection team visited the Kalinga Stadium Complex earlier this year, confirming its state-of-the-art facilities for the event

19 Mar 2026 5:35 pm
19 Mar 2026 5:21 pm
Modi speaks to Sultan of Oman, Malaysian PM; discusses West Asia situation

In his separate telephonic conversations with the two leaders, Modi also stressed the need for safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

19 Mar 2026 5:15 pm
Maharashtra to frame rules to regulate IT sector employment

Labour Minister Akash Fundkar said the framework will address forced resignations, arbitrary layoffs, and grievance redressal

19 Mar 2026 4:45 pm
Supreme Court reserves verdict on defining industry under Industrial Disputes Act

The bench is reviewing the 1978 Bangalore Water Supply case and whether government social welfare activities count as industrial, while also assessing newer amendments and the 2020 Industrial Relations Code

19 Mar 2026 4:39 pm
Panel urges Sainik Schools to guide students towards defence and allied careers

The panel emphasized holistic development, faster approvals for new schools, and fee support for economically weaker students to broaden access and opportunities

19 Mar 2026 3:46 pm
HCC wins Rs 1,662 crore BMC contract for Goregaon-Mulund Link Road

The Aakshya-HCC joint venture, where HCC holds 49%, will execute the project, aimed at improving East-West connectivity in Mumbai. H

19 Mar 2026 3:25 pm
Gulf states request urgent debate at UN Human Rights Council over Irans strikes on civilians and energy infrastructure

A note sent by the Gulf states describes the ballistic missile and drone strikes against them as a serious concern for international peace and security

19 Mar 2026 3:22 pm
Par panel on commerce recommends creating Capital Expenditure Efficiency Framework to monitor projects

Panel also urges measures to boost overseas patent filings, enhance export competitiveness, and promote international trade settlements in Indian rupees

19 Mar 2026 3:21 pm
India, a major energy consumer and refiner, assesses domestic availability

Unlike China, India has not banned exports of refined fuel, but the government has asked energy companies to share their import, export and production data

19 Mar 2026 2:43 pm
Gas producer Energean halts Israel 2026 outlook as West Asia war shuts production

The company said it will assess the impact on its 2026 production forecast once the duration and full effect of the shutdown are clear

19 Mar 2026 2:24 pm
Assam elections 2026: BJP releases first list of 88 candidates, CM Sarma to contest from Jalukbari

Polling for 126 assembly constituencies will be held on April 9, while counting will be on May 4

19 Mar 2026 2:16 pm
Indias solar capacity to quadruple, wind to triple over a decade, Power Ministry adviser says

Jump in renewables capacity expected to reduce dependence on coal as source of electricity generation to 49% in 10 years from 70% currently

19 Mar 2026 1:38 pm
CBI questions Anil Ambani in SBI's 2,929 cr 'cheating' case

CBI alleges fund diversion, misappropriation and other irregularities in loan funds issued to Reliance Communications by SBI

19 Mar 2026 1:00 pm
1,000 Indians still in Iran, 23,000 students in Gulf could not appear in CBSE exams: MEA to Par panel

There are about 1,000 still in Iran, but not all of them necessarily wish to leave, chairman of the panel Shashi Tharoor told reporters here after the meeting

19 Mar 2026 12:35 pm
Saudi Aramco-Exxon refinery SAMREF in Saudi Arabia's Yanbu targeted

Attack comes amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing disruptions to Gulf oil exports following Irans blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

19 Mar 2026 12:31 pm
Israelis drove decision to start war, says former Director of the US National Counterterrorism Centre Joe Kent

The Ayatollah didnt fear dying... he knew if he was killed the regime would survive: Kent

19 Mar 2026 12:27 pm
Govt orders oil and gas firms to share data with PPAC

The order designates PPAC as the body to collect and analyse the information, and requires firms including producers, refiners, importers and distributors to report data at regular intervals

19 Mar 2026 11:11 am
South Korea considers importing Russian oil, naphtha, Industry Ministry says

South Korea imports around 70% of crude oil and half of naphtha through the Strait of Hormuz

19 Mar 2026 10:44 am
Good news that 22 more India-bound ships waiting to cross Strait of Hormuz: P Chidambaram

Secretary Rajesh Kumar Sinha said on Wednesday that 611 people aboard 22 Indian-flagged vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, including west of the key shipping route, are safe

19 Mar 2026 10:42 am
AP Govt releases job calendar to fill 10,060 vacancies across departments

Job calendar will be released every year on Ugadi as a`gift to job aspirants: AP Minister Nara Lokesh

19 Mar 2026 10:24 am
Iran says Israel hit South Pars gas field, retaliates with strikes on Gulf energy hubs

The escalation has disrupted global energy supplies, sent oil prices above $108 per barrel, and increased regional tensions.

19 Mar 2026 5:31 am
Pentagon planning US troop reinforcements as West Asia conflict escalates

Options include securing the Strait of Hormuz, Kharg Island oil facilities, and Irans uranium stockpiles

19 Mar 2026 5:23 am
India-Pakistan relations remain at risk for nuclear conflict, US warns

The Annual Threat Assessment cites terrorism, missile developments, and past conflicts as potential catalysts for escalation, while ISIS-K continues to pose regional threats and Pakistans tensions with the Taliban fuel cross-border violence

19 Mar 2026 5:15 am
Reported attack targets South Pars gas field, a crucial energy lifeline for Iran

Iran has warned of retaliation, raising fears of further strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure and prolonged volatility in global markets

19 Mar 2026 4:47 am
Both sides in Iran war step up attacks on energy facilities as oil prices surge

Iran retaliated with missile attacks across the region, targeting Gulf energy infrastructure and disrupting the Strait of Hormuz.

19 Mar 2026 4:35 am
Powell says stagflation belongs to the 1970s, not todays US economy

He stressed that inflation remains only slightly above target and unemployment is low, unlike the severe economic conditions of the 1970s

19 Mar 2026 4:18 am
All eyes on Dhurandhar 2, with strong advance bookings

However, paid preview shows on Wednesday witnessed glitches with cancellations and delays

18 Mar 2026 9:15 pm
Blame game over CAFE-2 dues stalls rollout of new fuel norms

PMO raps ministries over CAFE-2 failures, seeks clarity before CAFE-3 rollout

18 Mar 2026 8:41 pm
Industry seeks capex support as Govt brings in mandate for locally made ingots, wafers in clean power projects

The order, expected to take effect from June 1 2028, mandates that ingots and wafers used in major government-linked solar projects must be sourced from approved, largely domestic-linked players, moving them away from imports.

18 Mar 2026 8:32 pm
How poll-bound States draw women through cash transfers

How much can a qualifying woman or household from each of these States earn per month from a possible combination of the direct benefit transfer (DBT) schemes active in their States

18 Mar 2026 8:22 pm
Iran threatens strikes on oil and gas facilities in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE

The warning follows reported attacks on Irans South Pars gas field, raising concerns over energy security and potential disruptions in global oil and gas supplies

18 Mar 2026 8:19 pm
Nazara Technologies to acquire Bluetile Games for $100.3 million

Nazara Technologies will acquire Bluetile Games for $100.3 million to enhance its global AI-driven gaming presence.

18 Mar 2026 7:58 pm
ideaForge secures first US order for school surveillance drones

The order is from the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District Police Department.

18 Mar 2026 7:54 pm
CAT issues notice to Centre, ESIC over alleged bias in nursing officer postings

Petitioners claim meritorious SC and OBC candidates were denied preferred postings despite policy provisions, raising concerns over fairness, transparency, and adherence to established guidelines

18 Mar 2026 7:48 pm
Indian gold jewellery sales may jump 40% during festive season of Gudi Padwa, Ugadi

Industry expects recent fall in gold prices to boost demand for light-weight jewellery

18 Mar 2026 7:43 pm
Election Commission reports seizures of 42.65 crore in first 3 days of monitoring

This includes cash, liquor, drugs, precious metals worth 16.42 crore and other items worth 20.8 crore

18 Mar 2026 7:31 pm