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Saudi Arabia takes Indian startups help for satellite images

Bengaluru-based, Google-backed Pixxel, whose Firefly constellation of satellites provide hyperspectral images, will supply special satellite data to Saudi Arabias national platform UP42

17 Mar 2026 10:17 pm
More GCCs dole out stocks to retain top talent

The report stated that around 55-65% of large GCCs are now offering ESOP Equity related payouts as part of their total compensation

17 Mar 2026 9:04 pm
One phone call from the PM, and Iran said, take it (through Hormuz) with Indian flag, no one will stop: Agri Minister Tells Rajya Sabha

Chouhan said that the Oppositions protest against newly enacted Viksit Bharat G RAM G law had failed to garner any public support and said people had accepted it as a better scheme than the previous MGNREGA.

17 Mar 2026 9:01 pm
LPG crisis triggers migrant labour disruptions across restaurants, transport and other sectors

However, the industrial sector has so far avoided significant labour-related disruptions, and is seeing only sporadic instances

17 Mar 2026 8:36 pm
Trinamool Congress announces list of candidates for Bengal Assembly elections, declares party to contest 291 seats

Trinamool Congress supremo and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will contest the poll from her home turf Bhabanipur seat in south Kolkata, setting the stage for a direct contest again against BJP leader and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari

17 Mar 2026 8:33 pm
Strides Pharma arm SPIAG inks $12 million deal to acquire Sandoz generics portfolio in Africa

Strides Pharma Science Limited expects the transaction to be EPS-accretive, supported by profitable branded sales, synergy realisation, and improved operating leverage

17 Mar 2026 8:31 pm
Rapidly developing Naidupeta emerges as a key industrial node in southern AP

Attracts marquee investments and social infrastructure for a growing industrial workforce

17 Mar 2026 8:29 pm
Indian Navy steps up vigil to escort oil tankers, unlikely to join US coalition

While some Indian vessels have been allowed passage, others remain stranded, prompting diplomatic efforts to secure safe transit.

17 Mar 2026 8:22 pm
NCLT approves Adani Enterprises resolution plan for Jaiprakash Associates

Under the approved plan, all existing shares, preference shares, unissued capital, convertible instruments, rights, warrants, and other pre-insolvency interests will be fully cancelled on the Effective Date, which will occur within 90 days of NCLT approval

17 Mar 2026 8:16 pm
Kashmir sees early signs of tourism revival as tulip, almond gardens draw crowds

Official data also showed that more than 6,000 people have visited Badamwari to witness the almond blossom since it opened on March 14

17 Mar 2026 7:32 pm
India parliament panel calls for tighter protection for gig workers

To bridge the gap, the committee has recommended that all platform aggregators, such as Swiggy, Ola and Zomato, must register gig workers on the government's e-Shram portal, a national database for unorganised workers

17 Mar 2026 7:25 pm
Odisha approves 4,510 crore investment proposals to create over 10,000 jobs

Cleared by the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority, the projects span sectors such as chemicals, textiles, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and tourism.

17 Mar 2026 7:23 pm
Public Insurance Registry a key step in modernising information architecture of insurance: IRDAI Chief Seth

The PIR is envisioned as a consent-driven, legally compliant digital infrastructure covering the entire policy lifecycle from issuance to claims, grievance redressal, and dispute resolution

17 Mar 2026 7:21 pm
Hormuz disruption: CBIC allows BTT clearance for cargo loaded at one port, offloaded at another

Customs authorities at the port of discharge were reluctant to clear containers originally shipped from another port citing jurisdictional issues

17 Mar 2026 7:02 pm
RBI fixes redemption price of 15,814 for SGB

Investors who are opting for premature redemption now will get a return of over four times

17 Mar 2026 6:43 pm
Indias scrappage network runs at 25% capacity: Gadkari in Rajya Sabha; experts flag weak economics

At the current pace of around 280,000 vehicles scrapped annually, it could take over 15 years to clear the backlog, say analysts

17 Mar 2026 6:36 pm
Youth job crisis persists despite rising education levels: Azim Premji Univ report

However, a majority of the employment growth has been in agriculture, says State of Working India 2026 report released on Monday by Azim Premji University

17 Mar 2026 6:28 pm
Maharashtra Assembly passes Freedom of Religion Bill 2026

The Bill has stringent anti-conversion provisions

17 Mar 2026 5:20 pm
Tata AIA launches term plan to shield families from education loan debt

The plan targets students aged 18 to 25 enrolled in recognised educational courses in India or abroad, offering life cover up to 2 crore, limited to the sanctioned loan amount, with a tenure of up to 10 years

17 Mar 2026 4:39 pm
Create strategic energy mitigation framework to protect economy from oil shocks: Panel to FinMin

Most critically, the committee have recommended that the department facilitate a 'Structural Reform Bridge' to help states transition away from revenue deficit grants (RDGs).

17 Mar 2026 4:39 pm
PDS reforms: over 41 lakh fake ration cards removed across India

Digitisation of the Public Distribution System (PDS), including Aadhaar-seeding and electronic Point of Sale (ePoS) devices, has enhanced transparency, efficiency, and accurate targeting of beneficiaries

17 Mar 2026 4:37 pm
Tsuyo secures clearance for 250 crore EV powertrain facility in Hubli-Dharwad

Deep-tech EV company will develop 20-acre integrated manufacturing and test campus

17 Mar 2026 4:35 pm
LPG supply disruptions threaten mid-day meals, says Right to Food Campaign

Some institutions are considering alternative fuels such as firewood or modifying menus due to irregular gas supply

17 Mar 2026 4:09 pm
Pet food startup Zoomies secures 5 crore to expand D2C operations in India

Zoomies focuses on delivering complete pet meals made from 100 per cent real, human-grade meat, free from additives, preservatives and synthetic supplements

17 Mar 2026 3:43 pm
AI can transform MSMEs in Kerala, says CII at Digi-Tech seminar

Industry leaders highlighted AI as a key driver for innovation, efficiency and long-term growth.

17 Mar 2026 3:36 pm
Avante spaces to develop 1.7 million sq ft commercial business park in Pune

The project is expected to generate an annuity income of around 200 crore

17 Mar 2026 2:02 pm
UAE gas field set ablaze as Iran strikes hit energy supplies

Operations suspended at Shah natural gas field in the UAE while officials assess damage from a fire touched off by a drone attack

17 Mar 2026 12:25 pm
Kurichiyil Ayurveda launches Ayurtech project

The project, blending traditional Ayurveda with AI-driven health monitoring for early disease prediction, has kicked off its first phase in Karimban in Idukki

17 Mar 2026 12:17 pm
India's young workforce is growing and getting more educated: State of Working India 2026 report

Report highlights rising tertiary enrolment and reduced disparities but warns of high graduate unemployment and urgency in job creation before demographic dividend fades

17 Mar 2026 12:04 pm
In-flight menus tweaked:Dosas out, upma in as CAFS flight kitchen cuts LPG usage

An executive said that there would be no rotation in menus in order to reduce complexity

17 Mar 2026 11:13 am
Samsung workers strike plan in South Korea could disrupt chip supply

Unions threaten strike for 18 days from May 21

17 Mar 2026 10:29 am
Drone strike triggers fire at Fujairah Oil Industry Zone; o casualties reported

Authorities confirmed there were no casualties from the targeted attack, and emergency teams were quickly dispatched to the area

17 Mar 2026 10:23 am
Indian Navy deploys warships for safe passage of Indian vessels in Strait of Hormuz: Sources

Iran has asked India to release three tankers seized by it, in exchange for permitting the safe passage of Indian-flagged or India-bound ships from the Strait of Hormuz

17 Mar 2026 10:10 am
Jaishankar meets top EU leadership; discusses trade, global issues

Jaishankar also called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and said her state visit to India in January marked a urning point in bilateral ties

17 Mar 2026 9:35 am
LPG supply: Crackdown against hoarding in multiple states

The Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, said that the government had claimed that the LPG supply was not affected by the Iran-US-Israel conflict but the ground reality was different

17 Mar 2026 9:28 am
UAE briefly closes airspace as fighting escalates

The airspace was closed briefly as the UAEs military worked to intercept incoming Iranian fire early on Tuesday

17 Mar 2026 9:23 am
Climate change could drive millions globally into physical inactivity by 2050: Lancet study

Physical inactivity is already a major global health problem, with about one in three adults failing to meet WHO guidelines for weekly exercise, the researchers said

17 Mar 2026 9:05 am
Pakistan airstrike on Kabul drug rehab centre kills 400, Taliban claims

Taliban deputy spokesman reports massive casualties at Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital; UN and rights groups condemn attack on civilian facility

17 Mar 2026 7:45 am
NFRA flags audit quality shortcomings in inspection of seven CA firms

The regulator highlighted issues related to independence of partners, human resource policies, audit documentation and control deficiencies

16 Mar 2026 9:47 pm
World Bank approves $300 mn loan to UP for clean air transition

he UP Clean Air Management Program (USD 299.66 million) will focus on clean air transition across key sectors like transport, agriculture and industry, with clean air benefits spilling over to other states, a joint statement said

16 Mar 2026 9:43 pm
Mamata Banerjee accuses Centre of failing to ensure adequate supply of LPG cylinders

Banerjee also lashed out at the Election Commission for transferring top State bureaucrats and police officers shortly after announcing the schedules for Assembly polls and branded the poll panel and the BJP as anti-Bengal.

16 Mar 2026 9:25 pm
NCLAT restores insolvency appeal against Dilip Buildcon

The case relates to claims of operational debt that had earlier been rejected by the National Company Law Tribunal on the grounds of pre-existing disputes.

16 Mar 2026 9:19 pm
Speaker adjourns Karnataka Assembly amid ministers absence and unanswered queries

The incident occurred during the ongoing Assembly session in Bengaluru when opposition members raised concerns that ministers were not present in the House and that several questions submitted in advance had not received responses

16 Mar 2026 8:47 pm
DRA Homes acquires 3.91 acres in Karanai for 49.70 crore; plans 500 crore residential development

The proposed development at Karanai will cater to the mid-income homebuyer segment, which continues to demonstrate strong demand in Chennais residential market

16 Mar 2026 8:45 pm
Amrutanjan held Mylapore Kapaleeswarar Temple land till 2018; 9.74 crore dues: HR&CE tells HC

Temple authorities initiate recovery proceedings for 9.74 crore rent arrears from company

16 Mar 2026 8:39 pm
16 Mar 2026 8:32 pm
Sri Lanka announces 4-day week for public sector to cut fuel use

The announcement came a day after the government switched to a QR code-aided digital system to ration retail fuel sales

16 Mar 2026 8:16 pm
TN AVGC policy to envisions 2 lakh jobs in emerging industries

The policy, in effect for five years, aims to attract high-profile AVGC-XR investments to Tamil Nadu as anchor units while also supporting the creation of 200 start-ups and 100 larger companies.

16 Mar 2026 8:12 pm