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Andhra Pradesh to soon implement social media banfor children under 13: AP CM Naidu

Discussions are on with experts to take a decision over next 90 days

6 Mar 2026 2:42 pm
TNs Thozhi hostels show affordable housing key to womens entry into workforce: report

Such state-backed hostels for women function as labour-market infrastructure, the report says

6 Mar 2026 2:22 pm
Karnataka Budget: Siddaramaiah announces social media ban for children below 16 years

With the objective of preventing adverse effects of increasing mobile usage on children, usage of social media will be banned for children under the age of 16, Siddaramaiah said

6 Mar 2026 1:23 pm
Indian refiners are snapping up Russian crude oil after US waiver

More than 10 million barrels of Russian crude have already been bought, sources said.

6 Mar 2026 1:01 pm
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah presents his 17th Budget; alleges injustice by Centre

Total expenditure for 2026-27 is estimated at 4,48,004 crore

6 Mar 2026 12:27 pm
IMF ready to help Economies squeezed by West Asian oil shock

According to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, a 10% increase in energy prices lasting a year would raise inflation by 40 basis points and slow growth by up to 0.2%

6 Mar 2026 11:41 am
Sri Lankan Navy safely transfers 204 Iranian sailors onboard second ship to Colombo

IRINS Bushehr had sought permission to enter Sri Lankan waters citing an engine failure, the Sri Lankan Navy said

6 Mar 2026 11:37 am
US Submarine strike in the Indian Ocean raises risks for Asia

The presence of a US submarine conducting lethal operations near friendly nations such as India raises questions about how insulated Asias sea lanes are from outside threats

6 Mar 2026 10:42 am
Two pilots die in Su-30 MKI crash in Assam

The pilots were identified as Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar.

6 Mar 2026 10:36 am
Karnataka Budget 2026 Live: CM Siddaramaiah gears up to present Budget today

Karnataka Budget Session Today, CM Siddaramaiahs 17th Karnataka Budget 2025 Key Announcements & Updates: Find here all the announcements and highlights related to Karnataka Budget 2026.

6 Mar 2026 9:48 am
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to present his record 17th Budget today

Siddaramaiah as the finance minister, faces a tightrope walk as he must negotiate between containing the revenue deficit and funding his governments populist guarantee scheme, say sources

6 Mar 2026 9:45 am
Dispute over AI safeguards: Anthropic says it has no choice but to fight Pentagon in court

On Thursday, the Pentagon formally notified Anthropic that the company and its products pose a risk to the US supply chain

6 Mar 2026 9:28 am
Some Gulf countries frustrated with lack of notice about Iran strikes, defence help, sources say

Officials from two Gulf countries said their the US had ignored their warnings that the war would have devastating consequences for the entire region

6 Mar 2026 8:44 am
US issues 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil amid West Asia conflict

The move comes months after President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on Indian goods in a bid to pressure Prime Minister Narendra Modis government to abandon energy purchases from Russia

6 Mar 2026 7:27 am
Noida International Airport secures security clearance

Now awaits aerodrome licence from DGCA before launch

5 Mar 2026 11:37 pm
R N Ravi new West Bengal Governor, Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (retd) named Bihar Governor

Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar will discharge the functions of Governor of Tamil Nadu

5 Mar 2026 11:23 pm
Global freight market challenges will have adverse impact on pharma exports: Pharmexcil

Disruption of Marchs exports could result in a potential loss of approximately 2,500 to 5,000 crore

5 Mar 2026 9:59 pm
Indigenous MRI maker Voxelgrids order book swells despite wartime sourcing nightmare

Voxelgrids is stabilising manufacturing, says founder Arjun Arunachalam

5 Mar 2026 9:27 pm
India to prioritise gas for fertilizers, city distribution if supply disruption persists

Govt assures comfortable LNG & LPG stocks; GAIL assesses impact of Qatar supply suspension

5 Mar 2026 9:01 pm
Sugar, green energy associations write to Niti Aayog against automakers objecting to CAFE-3 proposals

Defending Niti Aayogs report, the bodies said it reflects a pragmatic, technology-inclusive and India-centric approach aligned with national developmental priorities

5 Mar 2026 8:38 pm
Men power next wave of growth in online beauty and grooming

Executives say the rising engagement from men is partly being driven by younger consumers who are discovering skincare through social media and influencer-led content.

5 Mar 2026 8:36 pm
Amit Shah soft launches digital tools and mascots for Census-2027

The first phase of the enumeration exercise is scheduled to begin on April 1

5 Mar 2026 8:31 pm
Indian Navy says it promptly launched search and rescue after US sank Iranian warship

Experts condemn US sinking of Iranian warship, call for strategic autonomy for India

5 Mar 2026 8:27 pm
Googles Play Store concessions fail to impress Indian entrepreneurs fighting antitrust case

The initial complainants in Googles anti-trust case criticise Googles Play Store concessions, claiming they fail to address ongoing antitrust concerns and maintain unfair fees.

5 Mar 2026 8:18 pm
AP mulls financial incentive for couples with more than one child

A first-of-its-kind initiative by a state government to proactively address falling fertility levels

5 Mar 2026 8:17 pm
West Asia travel plans on hold as conflict rages on

Domestic and foreign carriers are operating a limited number of flights to West Asia primarily to support stranded passengers

5 Mar 2026 7:33 pm
MAHE invests 25 crore to set up quantum hub in Bengaluru

The hub will be accessible not only to MAHE researchers but also to startups, companies, and other academic institutions looking to test and validate quantum technologies.

5 Mar 2026 7:29 pm
Storage in Indias key reservoirs drops further as level in South slips below 50%

Over 70 per cent of the country received deficient rainfall since the beginning of the year

5 Mar 2026 7:28 pm
Auto component industry to grow 810% in FY27 faster than auto sectors 58%: India Ratings

The agency maintains a neutral outlook for both sectors but highlights stronger export prospects, localisation efforts and premiumisation trends as key drivers for component manufacturers

5 Mar 2026 7:25 pm
Nayanthara buys luxury duplex in Chennais Poes Garden for 31.5 crore

The apartment is located in the Legacy residential project at Poes Garden, one of the citys most premium residential areas

5 Mar 2026 7:22 pm
AP govt to set ship building and heavy Industries park at Dugarajapatnam

It will be a new SPV with 50:50 equity between APMB, VPA

5 Mar 2026 7:16 pm
Rising petcoke prices threaten cement companies profit margins

Ongoing war in West Asia is expected to push up operational costs of cement firms

5 Mar 2026 7:04 pm
MAKEMYTRIP acquires majority stake in flamingo transworld

Besides, the statement cited that MakeMyTrip has taken a calibrated approach to inorganic growth, steadily strengthening its presence across key travel segments. DEAL to strengthen mmts holiday packages business

5 Mar 2026 7:00 pm
AI disruption, West Asia conflict fuelling market turbulence, uncertainty: Raghuram Rajan

Escalating geopolitical shocks and accelerating AI upheaval could unleash deeper volatility across global markets, says former RBI Governor

5 Mar 2026 6:59 pm
Commercial vehicle sales up 29% in February; Tata Motors retains lead

The increase reflects steady freight activity and improved fleet utilisation

5 Mar 2026 6:54 pm
Indias industrial and warehousing market rose 29% YoY in 2025: Knight Frank

The industry records 72.5 mn sq ft in transaction; E-commerce players resume growth path with transactions increasing by 56 per cent YoY in 2025

5 Mar 2026 6:46 pm
UP proves how improved law and order, good policies can yield handsome results: Arvind Panagariya

Uttar Pradeshs average growth in the last three years ending FY25 has been 8.3%, the highest rate among the large states, says Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of 16th Finance Commission

5 Mar 2026 6:31 pm
Heat, rainfall deficit hit Kashmirs 100-crore nursery industry

The unusual weather has disrupted the planting season, particularly for apple orchards, a key part of the regions horticulture economy.

5 Mar 2026 6:25 pm
Embassy REIT raises 1,400 cr via 10-Year NCDs, doubles fixed-rate debt duration in FY2025

With this issuance, the REIT has cumulatively raised 3,400 crore through 10-year NCDs this financial year, effectively doubling the duration of its fixed-rate debt book

5 Mar 2026 5:37 pm
Ramky Infrastructure bags 1401 cr contract from Maharashtra Industrial Township

MITL is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) formed with the equity participation of the Government of India and the Maharashtra State Government for developing Parcel B of the Dighi Port Industrial Area (DPIA) in Raigad District, Maharashtra

5 Mar 2026 5:15 pm
US aims to end Iran nuclear 'blackmail', offers India energy: US Deputy Secy Landau

The Deputy Secretary of State clarified that the Trump administration's current stance was not the initial preference but a result of failed diplomatic overtures regarding Tehran's nuclear programme

5 Mar 2026 4:37 pm
Gujarat CM unveils book by GUVNL MD Shalini Agarwal on climate risks & green urban finance

Speaking at the launch in Gandhinagar, Patel appreciated the publication and said the themes addressed in the book are timely and aligned with Indias vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

5 Mar 2026 4:20 pm
Call to capitalise seaweed sector to boost blue economy growth

The Minister was inaugurating the 3-day international symposium on Seaweeds: Value Chains, Climate Solutions and Blue Economy Pathways at the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS)

5 Mar 2026 3:54 pm
Iran vows to avenge US sinking of warship in Indias Backyard

Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the attack an atrocity that the US will come to bitterly regret.

5 Mar 2026 3:47 pm
Zelenskyy says Russia-Ukraine talks on ice as countries in Mideast seek Kyiv's drone expertise

Ukrainian assistance, he said, will be provided only if it does not weaken Ukraine's own defences and if it adds leverage to Kyiv's diplomatic efforts to stop the Russian invasion

5 Mar 2026 3:41 pm
Iran warns US after frigate sunk, Sri Lanka says trying to safeguard lives on second Iranian ship

Sri Lanka sends freezers for bodies recovered from IRIS Dena sunk by US

5 Mar 2026 3:20 pm
5 Mar 2026 2:53 pm
Nitish Kumar to quit as Bihar CM, contest Rajya Sabha polls

In a post on X, Kumar expressed gratitude to the people of Bihar for their continued support over the past two decades

5 Mar 2026 2:46 pm
Platinum deficit poised to continue for 4th year in a row, shortage may shrink 75%

Investment demand likely to slip 65% in 2026, while jewellery offtake may decline bt 12%, says WPIC

5 Mar 2026 2:44 pm
Hiring in cleantech sector jumps 57% in 2 years; Delhi/NCR dominates with 44% job openings: Report

According to a report by HR solutions provider CIEL HR, the cleantech sector has become one of the countrys fastest-scaling talent markets, with recruitment soaring by 56.6% over the past two years

5 Mar 2026 12:44 pm