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Iran warns US against ground invasion as regional diplomats seek end to war

Iran's parliament speaker stated that Iran is ready to confront American forces on its soil and would respond harshly to US troops and their regional allies, as reported by Iranian state media

29 Mar 2026 9:39 pm
Bihar planning market debut of transmission company BSPTCL: State Energy Secy

Bihar State Power Transmission Company Ltd (BSPTCL) is set to become the first state-owned transmission utility to go public, with the listing proposed on the NSE

29 Mar 2026 9:14 pm
India relaxes kerosene rules to tackle energy supply issues

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced that measures will allow ad-hoc distribution of kerosene for cooking and lighting in 21 states and territories

29 Mar 2026 8:21 pm
Telangana legislation to protect parents from neglect by children

Errant employees face a Rs 10,000 cut in salaries

29 Mar 2026 8:20 pm
DMKs welfare push continues as party promises homemakers coupons worth 8,000 if back to power

Monetary support can help uplifts the local economy, partys new manifesto stresses

29 Mar 2026 7:57 pm
SME IPO momentum surges in India, but Telangana yet to tap the opportunity

Indias IPO ecosystem is at an inflection point. While initial public offerings (IPOs) by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are gaining momentum, many businesses still perceive them as complex, said President R Ravi Kumar.

29 Mar 2026 7:00 pm
Anil Agarwal calls for consistency in JP Associates resolution

Vedanta, recently, moved the NCLAT against the NCLTs decision to hand over JP Associates to Adani Group

29 Mar 2026 6:38 pm
PMO meeting on CAFE-3: MoRTH to penalise carmakers under CAFE-2 with new method

According to sources, there is a recalculation of the penalties too, which comes to a total of around 2,700 crore now, from the previous calculation of around 8,800 crore

29 Mar 2026 6:32 pm
PMs road show in Thrissur turns festive; boosts NDA poll campaign

Adding to the festive mood, BJP leaders arranged traditional art forms such as Pulikkali and Margam Kali along the route to welcome the Prime Minister

29 Mar 2026 6:27 pm
29 Mar 2026 6:16 pm
PM launches NDA campaign in Palakkad, calls for change in Kerala

Speaking at Kotta Maidan, Modi stated that the people of Kerala no longer convinced by the promises of the LDF and UDF

29 Mar 2026 5:48 pm
Two more Indian LPG tankers carrying day's cooking gas cross Strait of Hormuz

The US and Israel attacks on Iran and Tehran's sweeping retaliation have all but halted shipping through the strait - the narrow shipping lane that is a conduit for oil and gas exports from Gulf countries to the world

29 Mar 2026 4:41 pm
Kerala polls: We will form next govt in Kerala, says Modi in NDA rally

In Kerala, Team BJP and Team NDA are to form the government. With the blessings of the people of Kerala, with all your support, we will form the government here, and we will leave no stone unturned in serving Kerala, he said

29 Mar 2026 3:56 pm
Housing sales in Delhi-NCR dip 17% in Jan-Mar amid West Asia conflict: Anarock

War-induced uncertainty has affected buying sentiments, particularly in March, resulting in a 7 per cent decline in sales across seven major cities during the January-March period of this year against the previous quarter

29 Mar 2026 2:19 pm
Mann Ki Baat: Modi credits 10 years of Indias global relations, strengths to help navigate war impact

I once again urge all 140 crore fellow citizens that we must come together as one to overcome this challenge. I appeal to all my fellow citizens to stay vigilant and not fall prey to rumours, he said

29 Mar 2026 1:44 pm
Kerala model turned debt model, says Shashi Tharoor accusing LDF

Tharoor criticised the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government, accusing it of mismanagement, rising debt, and weakening governance

29 Mar 2026 1:29 pm
TN Assembly polls: TVK founder Vijay to make electoral debut from Perambur, Tiruchi East

In Perambur, Vijay will face DMKs sitting MLA RD Sekar; in Tiruchi East, he will be facing DMKs sitting MLA Inigo Irudayaraj

29 Mar 2026 1:22 pm
UDF will win 100 Seats, return to power in Kerala: Ramesh Chennithala

Speaking at the Meet the Leader programme organized by the Ernakulam Press Club on Sunday, he pointed to what he described as strong anti-incumbency sentiment against the ruling government

29 Mar 2026 1:15 pm
Sleuths launch crackdown in Kerala to seize unaccounted cash

At least 15 agencies are currently involved in the State-wide surveillance effort, targeting unaccounted or illicit money

29 Mar 2026 12:37 pm
Bengal polls: Adhikari factor key in Tamluk-Kanthi battleground as BJP-TMC face off

The Adhikari family, once a bulwark of anti-Left politics in the region, later a pillar of TMC, and now aligned with the BJP has given the saffron party a durable base while also intensifying competition with the ruling TMC

29 Mar 2026 11:36 am
Modi to inaugurate Kaynes Semicon OSAT facility at Sanand on March 31

This will be the third semiconductor-related inauguration in the fast-emerging industrial cluster near Ahmedabad in Gujarat

29 Mar 2026 11:28 am
CMS acquires FSS ATM management biz for 115 cr

The transaction involves the transfer of operating assets and novation of customer contracts, and is expected to close in Q1 FY27

29 Mar 2026 10:53 am
AIADMK fields heavyweights to challenge DMK stronghold in Chennai battleground seats

The AIADMKs third and final list for the TN elections 2026 includes several prominent names, with a mix of experience and strategic placements aimed at denting the DMKs urban dominance

29 Mar 2026 10:26 am
Pentagon preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran

Plans could involve raids by Special Operations and conventional infantry troops, reports Washington Post

29 Mar 2026 9:21 am
Bengal polls: Amit Shah links national security to outcome, Mamata says BJP seeks to destroy Bengal

The charge sheet highlighted 15 years of oppression, corruption and bad governance of the Mamata Banerjee-led government in West Bengal

28 Mar 2026 9:58 pm
Kishan Reddy denies fuel shortage reports

G Kishan Reddy urges state to cut VAT after Centres excise duty relief amid West Asia crisis

28 Mar 2026 9:41 pm
Ravichandran Purushothaman elected CII Southern Region Chairman for 2026-27

Krishna Bodanapu, Executive Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Cyient Ltd, is elected as Deputy Chairman of CII Southern Region for the year 2026-27

28 Mar 2026 9:10 pm
PM Modi inaugurates phase-1 of Noida International Airport

Prime Minister says new airport will boost connectivity, logistics and opportunities for farmers, MSMEs and youth across western Uttar Pradesh and the wider northern region

28 Mar 2026 8:36 pm
Security of entire country linked to outcome of Bengal polls, says Amit Shah; BJP to lose power across country in attempt to destroy Bengal, says Mamata Banerjee

The charge sheet highlighted 15 years of oppression, corruption and bad governance of the Mamata Banerjee-led government in West Bengal

28 Mar 2026 8:27 pm
28 Mar 2026 8:08 pm
DMK announces 164 candidates for Assembly elections

60 candidates are new faces contesting the Assembly elections; the list also includes 18 women

28 Mar 2026 7:08 pm
DMK fields 60 new faces; Stalin, Udhayanidhi renominated for TN polls

3 ministers dropped and 18 women candidates are in the fray

28 Mar 2026 6:54 pm
Maldives aims to attract more Indian tourists; plans to expand flight services from India

The number of Indian tourists visiting the Maldives has gone up; India is also our biggest trade partner, Ibrahim Iyas, Managing Director of Maldivian

28 Mar 2026 4:39 pm
AMMK announces candidates; two former ministers and three previously disqualified MLAs in the fray

The party also releases its election manifesto, promising a waiver of agricultural loans and an increase in the duration of the 100-day rural employment scheme to 150 days

28 Mar 2026 4:13 pm
Jewar Airport to boost investment, jobs: Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu

Naidu described the occasion as a matter of pride for the nation and congratulated people on the launch of the grand and glorious airport

28 Mar 2026 3:42 pm
Gujarat targets 50,000 new PNG connections in 10 days, steps up LPG supply

According to officials, the government has received over 10,000 LPG-related complaints through toll-free helplines, all of which have been addressed

28 Mar 2026 2:16 pm
Taken note of introduction of bill related to H-1B, L-1 visa in US Senate: Govt

Key proposals of the bill include higher wage thresholds, mandatory recruitment of US workers, shorter maximum stay periods for H-1B, among others

28 Mar 2026 10:56 am
Which key Iranian figures have been killed in US-Israeli strikes?

Behnam Rezaei, the Revolutionary Guards navy intelligence chief, was killed in an Israeli strike in the port city of Bandar Abbas on March 26, in the latest high-profile killing

28 Mar 2026 9:39 am
30 Days of West Asia conflict: India ups LPG output, focuses on PNG as imports concerns persist

While India has sufficient stocks of crude oil, natural gas, petrol, diesel and jet fuel, it faces supply risk with respect to LPG imports

27 Mar 2026 10:27 pm
IPL 2026 ad rates go up by 25-30%, led by Smart TV slots

Advertisers increase IPL spends, shifting focus towards targeted CTV platforms

27 Mar 2026 9:43 pm
Indias cleantech hiring up 57% in 2 years as capacity addition, AI drive demand

Indias cleantech sector sees a 57% hiring increase in two years, driven by renewable energy growth and AI integration.

27 Mar 2026 9:29 pm
Silent threat: Hidden liver fibrosis affects 26% of Type-2 diabetics

Nationwide study calls for early detection to prevent complications

27 Mar 2026 9:11 pm
One-month into West Asia war, Indian auto sector functioning near normal

Ministry of Heavy Industries has urged the OEMs to shift their factory operations from oil-based fuels to electricity, and to use recycled aluminium or alternative materials as shortages and costs rise

27 Mar 2026 8:37 pm
UP govt scraps 25,000 crore Puch AI MoU over financial, disclosure gaps

In a post on X on Thursday, Invest UP said the agreement, signed on March 23, was reviewed as per state protocols, but the company failed to furnish the required details within the specified timelines.

27 Mar 2026 8:34 pm
DGCA tightens rules for VVIP flights, emphasises crew decisions

The order which was issued on Friday asks operators and state governments to keep a pamphlet in the aircraft indicating capability and limitations of that aircraft

27 Mar 2026 8:29 pm
Start-ups eye shift in executive pay as RSUs, SARs gain ground

The amendments to the Companies Act, 2013 aim to formally recognise a wider set of stock-linked instruments, aligning Indias compensation frameworks with global practices.

27 Mar 2026 8:24 pm
Indian farmers woes may rise as 50% of Indias key reservoirs half empty

Iran war impact on fertilizers, possibility of El Nio and a major part of the country rain-deficient since January raise concerns

27 Mar 2026 8:18 pm
Actor Vijays maiden Chennai rally faces hurdle, party accuses city police of denying permission

The planned campaign by TVK has been obstructed by the Chennai City Police Department and certain officials, which constitutes a fascist attack on democracy, the party said in a social media post on Friday evening.

27 Mar 2026 8:11 pm
Switching sides with glee, some Kerala candidates could meet their Waterloo

At least six former legislators have switched sides and are now in the fray under the banners of parties they once opposed vehemently

27 Mar 2026 7:42 pm