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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
Russian oil producers could declare force majeure over attacks on Baltic ports, sources say

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told Reuters that Kyiv is using long-range strikes to pressure Russia after eased international oil sanctions due to global supply disruptions from the Iran war

27 Mar 2026 7:36 pm
About 2.38 lakh crore worth big ticket acquisitions by Defence Acquisition Council

This includes proposals for 60 Medium Transport Aircraft , additional S-400 Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile System, & Dhanush Gun System, taking total purchases cleared in FY26 to 55 at a cost of 6.73 lakh crore

27 Mar 2026 7:35 pm
Geopolitical tensions drive volatile gold prices, hitting jewellery demand

Industry experts expect demand to stabilise as markets adjust to the new price levels

27 Mar 2026 7:35 pm
IL&FS case: NCLT order puts spotlight on auditors role in insolvency cases

By denying protection to firms like Deloitte, BSR & Associates and SRBC & Co, the ruling challenges a long-held assumption that resolution processes under the IBC, 2016, could shield intermediaries from legal and criminal scrutiny

27 Mar 2026 7:11 pm
Morbi ceramic units plan price hike post shutdown as month-long Iran conflict & gas shortages bite

Ceramic manufacturers grapple with constrained fuel supply and rising input uncertainties

27 Mar 2026 6:44 pm
Global steel production goes south by 2.2% in Feb 2026

Chinese output declined 3.6% but Indias increased 7.7%

27 Mar 2026 5:29 pm
UK joins global push to rein in children's screen use with national guidance

Britains recent guidance on tablets, TVs, laptops, and smartphones represents the governments strongest intervention on early-years digital habits, acknowledging that parents have been left to battle devices alone

27 Mar 2026 5:27 pm
AIMIM expands eastern strategy, backs AIUDF in Assam after Bengal move

Outlining his campaign plans, Owaisi stated that he will visit Guwahati on April 2 and 3, where he is scheduled to address several public meetings in support of AIUDF candidates

27 Mar 2026 5:18 pm
Government to review windfall tax on diesel and ATF every fortnight: CBIC chief

Excise duty on petrol and diesel cut by 10 per litre to shield consumers amid West Asia oil crisis

27 Mar 2026 5:15 pm
War of words between Congress, CPI (M) in Kerala

AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal alleged that the Kerala CM was wary of the growing influence of Rahul Gandhi in the State and was avoiding criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

27 Mar 2026 5:01 pm
AIADMK announces second list of party candidates for TN Assembly polls

With this, the party has announced 150 out of the 169 seats that it is set to contest in the upcoming polls

27 Mar 2026 4:37 pm
Hetero launches generic semaglutide portfolio in overseas markets

Hetero launches its generic semaglutide portfolio in international markets, enhancing access to advanced diabetes and obesity therapies.

27 Mar 2026 4:13 pm
Japan commits 16,420 crore ODA loan to India for metro, healthcare, agriculture projects

Projects to be implemented in Punjab, Karnataka and Maharashtra

27 Mar 2026 3:40 pm
Aditya Birla Real Estate expects 1,700 cr revenue from 1st housing redevelopment project

Birla Estates to redevelop Anmol Co-operative Housing Society and Bhartiya Bhavan Co-operative Housing Society in Khar West, Mumbais Western Suburbs

27 Mar 2026 3:11 pm
Rubio tries to sell Iran war to sceptical G7 partners after Trump insults allies

Trump's vitriolic comments about NATO during a cabinet meeting Thursday will likely make it an even tougher task

27 Mar 2026 3:09 pm
Balendra Shah sworn-in as Nepal's 47th Prime Minister

As the 47th Prime Minister of Nepal, Balen is one of the youngest persons to be at the helm of the Himalayan nation

27 Mar 2026 2:07 pm
HC junks plea seeking CBI probe against Mukesh Ambani, RIL over illegal gas extraction

RIL allegedly engaged in a massive organized fraud from 2004 to 2013 by drilling sideways from its contracted deep-sea wells into the adjacent Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) wells, thus illegally extracting natural gas

27 Mar 2026 2:06 pm
ED to file chargesheet in 40,000 crore loan 'fraud' involving ex-RCOM president

The prosecution complaint will be filed under PMLA Act and former Reliance Communications president Punit Garg and few others are expected to be named as accused, sources said

27 Mar 2026 1:33 pm
India's luxury promise hits a wall: not enough malls to shop in

With nearly 1.5 billion people and an economy growing more than 6%, India is expanding faster than China, the luxury industry's growth engine for over a decade

27 Mar 2026 1:12 pm
Housing sales in Jan-Mar dip 7% from Dec qtr due to West Asia conflict, up 9% annually: Anarock

Sales increased to 1,01,675 units during the current quarter from 93,280 units in the year-ago period

27 Mar 2026 12:44 pm
27 Mar 2026 12:30 pm
US mulls deploying additional 10,000 ground troops to West Asia: Report

The developments come as the US-Israeli war on Iran stands in its fourth week now

27 Mar 2026 12:06 pm
Parts of Delhi gets light rain, IMD issues yellow alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert forecasting light rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds during the day in several areas

27 Mar 2026 12:01 pm
DAC likely to clear major deals for S-400, Unmanned Combat Jets, BrahMos cruise missiles, transport aircraft today

Brazilian firm Embraer, American company Lockheed Martin and Russian manufacturer Ilyushin are expected to be the main contenders for the transport aircraft contract

27 Mar 2026 11:35 am
Trumps signature to appear on dollar bills to mark 250th year of US Independence

Move marks first time a sitting president features on dollar bills

27 Mar 2026 11:21 am
Iran alerts UN on reports of assassination plans for FM Araghchi, Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf

Irans Ambassador to UN says assassinating of high-ranking officials of a sovereign UN member state is a flagrant violation of the UN Charter and breach of international human rights law

27 Mar 2026 11:01 am
UAE signals willingness to join task force to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Report says Abu Dhabi in talks with US, Western allies

27 Mar 2026 10:57 am
ASEAN summit to go ahead in May, but shortened to 'bare bones' programme due to West Asia conflict

Marcos said he has consulted with his counterparts in the regional bloc and asked them whether they preferred to postpone the ASEAN summit due to the conflict in the Middle East

27 Mar 2026 10:40 am
EAM Jaishankar, Canadian FM Anand discuss West Asia crisis on G7 sidelines

At the two-day G7 meeting, Jaishankar will discuss the West Asia crisis with a focus on coordinating efforts to ensure that the Strait of Hormuz remains open for international shipping

27 Mar 2026 10:17 am
Thoothukudi port-led growth sparks livelihood concerns ahead of polls

Fishing communities, which form a significant part of the local population, have expressed serious apprehensions that unchecked expansion is threatening their traditional livelihoods and the marine ecosystem

27 Mar 2026 10:15 am
We are going to start 27 aviation projects if we win: V D Satheesan

For the first time, an opposition has done its homework and prepared alternative programmes for the future to combat the failures of the present government, he says, stressing that we will see a Puthuyuga(New Age or Future) Kerala

27 Mar 2026 9:45 am
27 Mar 2026 9:43 am
IDF Chief warns military could collapse due to manpower shortage amid West Asia conflict

IDF Chief pushes for new legislative measures, including a conscription law, a reserve duty law and an extension of mandatory military service

27 Mar 2026 8:51 am
US uses uncrewed surface vessels in Iran conflict amid naval tech push

The unmanned boats, capable of surveillance and potential strike roles, are being used for maritime patrols under Operation Epic Fury

27 Mar 2026 8:50 am
Iran hardliners ramp up calls for a nuclear bomb, sources say

Hardline politician Mohammad Javad Larijani, brother of senior official Ali Larijani who was killed in a strike this month, was quoted by state media this week urging Iran to suspend its membership of the NPT

27 Mar 2026 8:47 am
What is Kharg Island and why it matters in Donald Trumps Iran war strategy

Why Kharg Island matters: Irans key oil export hub is now central to US strategy, with Donald Trump considering a ground operation despite risks of escalation and prolonged conflict

27 Mar 2026 8:44 am
Iran asked for 7 days, got 10: Trump extends pause on US strikes amid talks

Trump described ongoing negotiations as very good and productive and indicated that the decision was based on the tone of discussions between the two sides

27 Mar 2026 8:35 am
Trump says US has already won Iran war; claims navy destroyed, missile capability at 9%

The remarks come amid ongoing diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran following recent escalations in West Asia. T

27 Mar 2026 8:29 am
Indian Army, IITM Pravartak collaborate to accelerate defence indigenisation

The collaboration aims to identify operational challenges, co-develop solutions, and support testing and deployment of advanced systems tailored to the Armys needs

27 Mar 2026 8:07 am