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EPS-95 pensioners to protest on Monday to press for increase in minimum pension

The main demands of the pensioners are a minimum pension of 7,500 per month plus dearness allowance and free medical care for pensioners and spouses

7 Mar 2026 3:43 pm
Educated, empowered women can strongly contribute to progressive nation: President Murmu

Women have demonstrated their talent and hard work in various fields, including education, science, sports, art and defence, the president said

7 Mar 2026 3:42 pm
Over 67% women say pay parity exists at workplaces; 33% believe there is pay gap: Survey

Nearly 42% of respondents said that bias in hiring and promotions is the biggest challenge faced by diverse women at the workplace, which grew by 7 basis points year-on-year

7 Mar 2026 3:14 pm
India let Iran warship dock the day US sank another off Sri Lanka, officials say

I think we really approached it from the point of view of humanity, of other than whatever the legal issues were, Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

7 Mar 2026 2:42 pm
SIPCOT Industrial Park to come up at an outlay of 300 cr in Tenkasi district: Udhayanidhi

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin also says that conversion of the Alangulam-Tenkasi two lane into a four lane at a cost of 255 crore is also under way in the region

7 Mar 2026 2:31 pm
Lt Gen Dheeraj Seth to become Vice Chief of Army Staff on April 1

Lt Gen Sandeep Jain to be new Southern Army Commander

7 Mar 2026 2:23 pm
Barring eight days, Andhra relied on borrowings from RBI during 2024-25, says CAG report

TDP spokesperson says dependence on RBI loans was due to legacy issues left by the previous government, such as unpaid bills to contractors and employees, among others

7 Mar 2026 12:44 pm
US has given 'permission' to India to accept Russian oil, says Treasury Secretary Bessent

Yesterday, the Treasury (Department) agreed to let our allies in India start buying Russian oil that was already on the water, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

7 Mar 2026 10:38 am
7 Mar 2026 10:22 am
Nintendo files lawsuit seeking refunds on Trumps tariffs

Nintendo says tariffs paid were unlawfully collected, asks for prompt refund

7 Mar 2026 9:45 am
Nepals new face has shades on: Balendra Shah and a nation at a crossroads

Whether Balen Shah is a visionary reformer or a volatile disruptor remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the era of the Old Guard is under siege

7 Mar 2026 9:17 am
LPG cylinder rates rise: 60 domestic, 115 commercial from March 7

The government assured citizens that energy supplies are stable, and there is no shortage of fuel

7 Mar 2026 7:40 am
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