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Iranian warship IRIS Lavan docks at Cochin Port for repairs after technical issues

Authorities have emphasized that the docking was solely for repairs, but the presence of the vessel underscores ongoing maritime security dynamics and the heightened vigilance of regional powers

6 Mar 2026 11:38 pm
Scientists grow chickpeas in simulated moon soil for future lunar farms

The experiment used Myles chickpeas planted in a mixture of moon-like soil and nutrient-rich vermicompost, with seeds coated in beneficial fungi to enhance nutrient uptake and reduce heavy metal absorption

6 Mar 2026 10:41 pm
Parandur greenfield airport gets Special Project status

The Tamil Nadu government has already acquired more than 1,500 acres out of the total 5,746 acres required for the proposed second airport for Chennai at Parandur in Kancheepuram district.

6 Mar 2026 9:36 pm
Karnataka Budget announces healthcare, scholarship initiatives with Azim Premji Foundation

The latest announcements build on the foundations ongoing engagement with the Karnataka government across sectors such as education and social welfare

6 Mar 2026 9:19 pm
Will expose BJP-EC conspiracy to disenfranchise Bengali voters, says Mamata Banerjee

Banerjee vowed to present all those voters that have been declared dead by the Election Commission of India during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral roll in the State

6 Mar 2026 9:18 pm
Karnataka proposes to ban social media for children under 16

industry flags concern on teenagers using unregulated corners of internet

6 Mar 2026 8:58 pm
Karnataka unveils AIB-based excise regime, fewer duty slabs; industry warns of possible price rise

During the Budget speech, he announced that the State will introduce an AIBbased excise duty structure from April 2026, a taxation framework widely regarded globally as the gold standard for alcohol taxation.

6 Mar 2026 8:31 pm
Govt directs BARC to suspend TRP ratings of news channels for 4 weeks over coverage of US-Israel-Iran conflict

The ministry has cautioned that such sensational content can potentially create panic among the public

6 Mar 2026 8:16 pm
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiahs 17th budget pegs spending at 4.49 lakh cr, revenue deficit at 22,957 cr

The 4.49 lakh crore budget for 202627, about 10 per cent % higher than the previous year, attempts to strike a balance between the Congress governments welfare commitments and large-scale infrastructure investments.

6 Mar 2026 8:10 pm
Mobility and logistics activity remains muted in February: Shriram Mobility Bulletin

Passenger vehicles and two-wheelers saw a 28 per cent % and 8 per cent dip in February which could be a result of customers waiting for special offers expected during upcoming Gudi Padwa / Ugadi festivals in March, says the bulletin.

6 Mar 2026 8:03 pm
Trump says there will be no deal with Iran except 'unconditional surrender'

US to work to bring back Iran from brink of destruction after the countrys surrender and selection of new leaders, says Trump

6 Mar 2026 7:43 pm
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin lays down Vision 2030 for the poll-bound State

Interestingly, the various 2030 goals for TN highlighted by the CM also includes a plan to develop a Large Language Model (LLM) specifically for the Tamil language.

6 Mar 2026 6:53 pm
ED raids Reliance Power executives and pemises in bank fraud case

Reliance Power Ltd denies raids taking place at any of its offices or other premises

6 Mar 2026 6:26 pm
Amitabh Bachchan expands Ayodhya bet with 35 crore land purchase from HoABL

Ayodhyas real estate momentum has surged following the development of the Ram Mandir, with visitor numbers rising sharply and infrastructure investments exceeding 85,000 crore

6 Mar 2026 6:07 pm
Maharashtra Budget 202627 proposes 7.69 lakh crore outlay, farm loan waiver up to 2 lakh

Budget built on four pillars progressive development, sustainability, inclusiveness and good governance

6 Mar 2026 6:03 pm
Fuel crisis hits Morbi tile hub as over 100 ceramic units shut on propane shortage

Morbis ceramic cluster, which employs over five lakh workers and produces tiles for domestic and export markets, relies heavily on imported propane, with nearly 70% of units dependent on the fuel

6 Mar 2026 5:45 pm
6 Mar 2026 5:22 pm
Missile interceptor shortage worries flare in worlds capitals

Several European Union states warned at a closed-door meeting in Brussels this week that there is a shortage of interceptors across the world, according to people familiar with the matter

6 Mar 2026 3:31 pm
Ashok Leyland becomes official sponsor of Chennai Super Kings

As part of the partnership, the heavy commercial vehicle makers logo will appear on the front right side of the franchises iconic yellow jersey.

6 Mar 2026 3:27 pm
Maharashtra Budget 2026: Government waives crop loans up to 2 lakh for farmers

Along with the waiver, the government has introduced an incentive of 50,000 for farmers who have repaid their crop loans regularly and on time.

6 Mar 2026 3:14 pm
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