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Himachal's 54,928 crore Budget for 2026-27 pegs revenue deficit at 6,577 crore

Revenue receipts for 2026-27 are estimated at 40,361 crore, with revenue expenditure expected at 46,938 crore, resulting in a total deficit of 6,755 crore

21 Mar 2026 9:44 pm
Generic versions of Novo Nordisks semaglutide begin to flow, priced 50-80% lower than the innovator

Seven major drugmakers announced the launch of their generic versions of semaglutide

21 Mar 2026 8:42 pm
Eid greetings: Modi flags shipping security, safety of Indians in call with Irans President

We expressed hope that this festive season brings peace, stability and prosperity to West Asia, Modi said in a post on social media platform `X on Saturday

21 Mar 2026 7:15 pm
Sri Lanka looks to India-backed Trincomalee project amid energy crisis

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath terms redevelopment of storage wells the permanent solution to managing energy crisis

21 Mar 2026 6:40 pm
MF equity cash holdings up by 4,000 cr amid volatile market

Though steady SIP inflows reduce need for higher cash holdings

21 Mar 2026 5:35 pm
Wimbledon to introduce video review technology for first time in 2026

The system will be available on Centre Court, No. 1 Court and four other show courts

21 Mar 2026 4:25 pm
USCIRF report row: 275 former judges, veterans oppose RSS ban recommendation

The signatories raised concerns over what they described as a recurring pattern of negative portrayal of Indian institutions without adequate evidence

21 Mar 2026 3:30 pm
Iran says its Natanz nuclear facility has been hit in US-Israeli airstrike

No radiation leakage reported, Iranian news agency says

21 Mar 2026 3:26 pm
IIT topper Ayush Varshney seeks bail in 20,000 crore Gain Bitcoin scam

The case involves allegations of cheating and criminal breach of trust, with multiple FIRs filed and parallel investigations by the Enforcement Directorate underway

21 Mar 2026 3:13 pm
South Korea coordinates with Iran to normalise shipping route through Strait of Hormuz

All lanes accessible to oil tankers fall within Iranian territorial waters, making the strait a critical lifeline for countries in East Asia, including South Korea and Japan

21 Mar 2026 12:29 pm
EU member states urged to lower gas-storage targets due to Iran war

European Commission instructs member states to lower filling target for their gas storage facilities to 80% of capacity

21 Mar 2026 11:42 am
Day 1, semaglutide patent expiry: Sun Pharma, Zydus Lifesciences launch generic versions

Novos Wegovy, ranges between a weekly price of 2,700 and 4,100; its Ozempic ranges between a monthly price of 8,800 and 11,175

21 Mar 2026 11:34 am
Delhi min temp dips to 13Celsius; fog returns

On Saturday, the air quality index (AQI) stood at 94 (satisfactory) at 8 am

21 Mar 2026 10:48 am
Trump says US considers winding down Iran military effort

US getting close to meeting objectives in Iran war, says President Donald Trump

21 Mar 2026 10:27 am
US lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea for one month

The temporary measure will make available 140 million barrels of Iranian oil to global markets, says US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

21 Mar 2026 8:48 am
Maldives boat accident: Gautam Singhania safe, search on for missing Indians

Gautam Singhania was rescued with minor injuries, while two Indian men remain missing as search operations continue.

21 Mar 2026 3:57 am
US imposes sanctions on Hezbollah-linked global financial network

The action aims to disrupt the groups financing channels, block assets, and restrict transactions tied to its operations.

21 Mar 2026 3:38 am
Chuck Norris passes away at 86, leaving legacy in martial arts and Hollywood

A six-time undefeated World Professional Middleweight Karate champion, Norris built a global legacy through his martial arts system and later transitioned into Hollywood, starring in films like The Delta Force and Missing in Action

20 Mar 2026 9:45 pm
IIMB places 592 students placements for PG program; receives offers from 177 firms

Management Consulting emerged as the dominant career pathway, accounting for 45% of total offers, followed by Technology/Product Management and Investment Banking at 15% and 11%

20 Mar 2026 9:33 pm
Iran threatens global tourist sites as US boosts forces amid escalating war

The United States has responded by deploying additional warships and around 2,500 Marines to the West Asia

20 Mar 2026 9:25 pm
Sasikalas new political outfit announces alliance with senior Ramadoss PMK

The alliance will work together to face the elections and implement people-centric policies

20 Mar 2026 8:47 pm
Lower maize prices may see Indian farmers switch back to oilseeds, pulses this kharif

Growers received 30% lower than minimum support price for the hardy cereal during the kharif season

20 Mar 2026 8:33 pm
USFDA closes inspection of Apitoria Pharmas facility with VAI

USFDA closes inspection of Apitoria Pharmas facility, classifying it as Voluntary Action Indicated after three observations.

20 Mar 2026 8:32 pm
Thomas Cook India to demerge resort business into Sterling Holiday

Thomas Cook India said the demerger will streamline its capital structure and will result in improved earning per share

20 Mar 2026 8:28 pm
Drops of relief: Kashmirs saffron industry finds its breath

Rain will help in the development of corms, which are crucial for the following years crop, as they determine the strength and productivity of the next flowering season.

20 Mar 2026 8:08 pm
EC tightens AI content rules, to set up polling booths in high-rise building communities

The EC also said that all political advertisements on electronic and social media must be approved by the Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) at the State or District level

20 Mar 2026 7:45 pm
Defence tech firm Big Bang Boom Solutions launches new R&D centre in Chennai

SHAKTI,which stands for Solutions Hub for Advanced Knowledge, Technology & Innovation, will house the companys research and engineering teams across verticals AI and autonomous systems, electronic warfare, Material Science and Nanotechnology.

20 Mar 2026 7:40 pm
Telangana per capita at 4.19 lakh, 1.9x more than national average

Telanganas Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices stands at 17.82 lakh crore, reflecting a growth of 10.7% over the last years figure

20 Mar 2026 7:39 pm
Quality, innovation, and excellence more important now in the turbulent times, say industry titans

IFQM, established in 2023, has Biocon, Boeing, Tata Group, TVS Motor, Sun Pharma, and Motherson among its founding members

20 Mar 2026 7:36 pm
Electronics manufacturer Aimtron targets 1,000 crore revenue in 3 yrs

Aimtron currently operates manufacturing facilities in Vadodara and Bengaluru, as well as a recently acquired unit in the US

20 Mar 2026 7:35 pm
Telangana FM presents 3.24 lakh crore Budget for FY27

Telangana restructures 25,612 Cr high-Interest loans to ease debt burden; States Debt Rises to 5.62 lakh crore; to borrow Rs 73,383 cr this year

20 Mar 2026 7:20 pm
Telanganas way to generate revenues: Tap Centrally Sponsored Schemes, plug leakages, rationalise taxes where possible

Experts note heavy spending on revenue expenditure, including welfare schemes, and say that less capex spend limits space for asset creation

20 Mar 2026 6:45 pm
Telangana Budget 2026: Life, health insurance scheme get big push

The Government will also be launching a cashless health security scheme for the govt employees and pensioners; the scheme will apply to employees, pensioners, and all their dependent members

20 Mar 2026 6:36 pm
Pilot manufacturing plant of rare earth permanent magnets set up at ARCI, Hyderabad

Nd-Fe-B magnets are essential components in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, electronics and advanced manufacturing technologies

20 Mar 2026 6:35 pm
Employee health risks rise as work patterns change, says study

Data from 77,000 insurance claims and 12,000 preventive screenings reveals early onset of metabolic issues such as pre-diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol, particularly among employees aged 2035

20 Mar 2026 5:54 pm
CBSE announces assessment scheme for Class 10 West Asia students after exam cancellations

West Asia students results will be declared along with other students, and they will have the option to improve marks through second board exams, following CBSE policy.

20 Mar 2026 4:38 pm
Govt cracks down on illegal gambling, betting websites; 300 such sites, apps blocked

The blocked sites and apps are related to online sports betting platforms; online casinos offering slots, roulette, live dealer tables; betting exchanges functioning like P-2-P betting marketplaces

20 Mar 2026 4:18 pm
India's installed energy storage capacity to hit 346 GWh by 2033: Industry paper

Over the past year alone, the sector has seen a surge of 69 new BESS tenders totalling 102 GWh, a 35% increase over 2024 and nearly double the annual tender volume

20 Mar 2026 4:15 pm
IFSCA flags compliance and infrastructure gaps among capital market intermediaries in GIFT City

These findings point to breaches of key provisions under the IFSCA Capital Market Intermediaries Regulations, 2025

20 Mar 2026 3:50 pm
Non-fossil-fuel-based power generation capacity to hit 786 GW or 70% mark by FY'36: Government report

The installed generating capacity from non-fossil sources as on 28th February, 2026, was 275 GW, which was about 52.5% of the total installed capacity of 524 GW

20 Mar 2026 3:50 pm
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal stresses energy security amid global tensions

Addressing the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, Lal called for coordinated efforts between the Centre and States to ensure affordable and efficient power generation, transmission, and distribution

20 Mar 2026 3:36 pm
Unorganised, gig workers meet Delhi CM ahead of budget; seek job security, gender-specific policies

We have engaged with people across sections to ensure the budget reflects their suggestions, said Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta

20 Mar 2026 3:29 pm
IndiQube Spaces leases 1,140 desks in Pune to GCC client, expects 54 crore in revenue

IndiQube, which got listed on the stock exchange last year, has a presence in 17 cities with over 9.55 million sq ft area under management

20 Mar 2026 3:28 pm
Maharashtra government consults stakeholders on Uniform Civil Code

Move follows a demand from BJP MLC Parinay Fuke for a Uniform Civil Code similar to the one in Uttarakhand

20 Mar 2026 3:25 pm
Indias whisky boom: Why Pernod Ricard is betting big on premiumisation

India is blessed with its demographic dividends... the penetration of the category is still not as deeply penetrated, Debasree Dasgupta, Chief Marketing Officer, Pernod Ricard India

20 Mar 2026 2:36 pm
Iran hits Kuwaiti oil refinery and explosions boom over Tehran from Israeli attack

The refinery, which can process some 730,000 barrels of oil per day, was already damaged Thursday in another Iranian attack. It is one of three oil refineries in Kuwait, a tiny, oil-rich nation on the Persian Gulf.

20 Mar 2026 2:26 pm
Indian Oil seeks crude from West Africa amid supply shock

IOC issued a tender to buy West African or North Sea grades for April 18-25 loading

20 Mar 2026 2:16 pm
WTO reform deadlock may prompt some countries to seek other options on free trade

Divisions ahead of Yaounde meet may accelerate plurilateral trade deals

20 Mar 2026 1:29 pm
Japan, US announce energy projects, critical minerals action plan

The two governments announced plans for the construction of small modular reactors by GE Vernova Hitachi in Tennessee and Alabama at an estimated cost of up to $40 billion

20 Mar 2026 1:04 pm