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Bank holidays in March: State-wise holiday guide for the month

March brings with it a number of holidays for schools, banks, and government offices in the country, beginning with Holi in the first week, followed by Eid al-Fitr, Ugadi and Ram Navami in the latter half of the month

4 Mar 2026 12:45 pm
OpenAI eyes NATO deal following Pentagon agreement

Company considers rolling out AI tools across alliances unclassified networks

4 Mar 2026 11:53 am
US assault on Iran ahead of schedule, says US West Asia Commander

The bombing campaign against Iran has degraded its air defences and its navy had no operational vessels on key waterways after 17 were sunk

4 Mar 2026 11:26 am
China says it seeks communicationswith US but vows to hold its 'red lines'

The meeting comes at a sensitive moment for China-US relations, as both sides look to stabilise ties ahead of an expected summit of leaders Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing at the end of March.

4 Mar 2026 11:23 am
West Asia conflict: SpiceJet to operate eight special flights from UAE to facilitate return of Indian nationals

While four of the special flights will be to Delhi, three will be to Mumbai and one to Kochi

4 Mar 2026 10:49 am
Brigade Group leases 1.56 lakh sq ft at Brigade Twin Towers

The Brigade group said the leasing reflects demand for office space along the Outer Ring Road corridor and the Brigade Twin Towers has positioned itself as a commercial hub in the region

4 Mar 2026 10:44 am
Gold shipments stranded in Dubai as Iran war grounds flights

An unprecedented wave of Iranian missile fire over the weekend led the country to partially close its airspace and suspend flights in Dubai, grounding shipments of gold and silver carried in the cargo holds of passenger aircraft

4 Mar 2026 10:38 am
Iran conflict threatens Gulf tourism, undermining years of investment

Flights at major hubs, including Dubai, the worlds busiest international airport, have been largely grounded, stranding tens of thousands of passengers in the worst crisis for air travel since the COVID-19 pandemic

4 Mar 2026 10:25 am
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Trump slams Starmer for not joining US strikes on Iran, accuses UK of pandering to Muslim voters

Transatlantic rift deepens as British PM defends non-involvement in offensive operations amid escalating West Asia conflict

3 Mar 2026 3:25 pm
Bhageria Industries reports temporary disruption at Palghar plant after oleum tank leak

The company confirmed that the situation was controlled promptly, and there were no reported casualties or injuries

3 Mar 2026 3:05 pm
Three Indian seafarers serving on board foreign-flagged vessels killed in West Asia conflict

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

3 Mar 2026 2:27 pm
'Have inalienable right to stop you': US Special Envoy Witkoff says Iran insisted on right to enrich nuclear fuel

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'

3 Mar 2026 2:25 pm
Netanyahu says US-Israel war on Iran not going to take years

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.

3 Mar 2026 2:06 pm
Indian students in Tehran relocate to safer zones as West Asia tensions escalate

According to AIMSA, students from universities including BUMS, TUMS, IUMS, Kerman and others have been instructed to relocate

3 Mar 2026 2:05 pm
Israel hacked Irans traffic cameras for years to pinpoint Khameneis location prior to strike: Report

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu justified the attacks stating that Iran had for long threatened to destroy the US

3 Mar 2026 1:58 pm
Passengers recount panic in West Asia amid attacks; DIAL issues advisory

Passengers face delays as Indian carriers adjust routes following US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehrans retaliation

3 Mar 2026 1:37 pm
Over 40 lakh beneficiaries in Tamil Nadu get special cash assistance

This follows TNs big bonanza for women in February, with 5,000 credited to the accounts of roughly 1.3 crorewomen

3 Mar 2026 1:31 pm
Airline ticket prices soar on Asia-Europe routes after Gulf airport closures

As Gulf airports remain shut due to escalating geopolitical tensions, airlines face soaring demand and ticket prices, with travellers pivoting to alternative routes, leading to fully booked flights on Asia-Europe connections

3 Mar 2026 11:53 am
Indian Navy warships continue operations in Middle East region

Indian Navy warships are in the Gulf of Oman for Operation Sankalp and carrying out anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden

3 Mar 2026 11:13 am
USTR to seek more foreign tariff cuts, USMCA improvements, China balance in 2026

Trump administration eyes new pacts with India, EU and others amid supply chain focus

3 Mar 2026 10:26 am
US Deputy Secretary of State to visit India from March 3 for Raisina Dialogue 2026

According to a US Embassy statement, the Deputy Secretary will also meet with senior Indian officials to discuss bilateral cooperation on defence, critical minerals, and counternarcotics

3 Mar 2026 10:23 am
India achieves 10-year semiconductor training target in just 4 years: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Programme to expand to 500 universities under Semicon 2.0 for building skilled talent pool

3 Mar 2026 10:21 am
CapitaLand said to be in talks with Mindspace REIT on sale of Chennai Tech Park

The two firms are in discussions about the property International Tech Park Chennai, Radial Road thats owned by a private real estate fund managed by CapitaLand Investment

3 Mar 2026 10:19 am
Does international law still matter? The strike on the girls school in Iran shows why we need it

Videos verified by international media show rescue workers digging through collapsed concrete, school bags being pulled from the debris, and scorch marks along the remaining walls

3 Mar 2026 9:16 am
Trump vows whatever it takes on Iran as conflict widens

US State Department urges Americans to leave countries across West Asia, citing serious safety risks amid dangers from the war

3 Mar 2026 9:05 am
The 'big wave' in war with Iran is yet to come: Trump

We havent even started hitting them hard, the big wave hasnt even happened; The big one is coming soon, Trump said

2 Mar 2026 9:22 pm