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Iran, US harden their positions as Tehran keeps its grip on Strait of Hormuz

Iran is instituting a de facto toll booth' regime, industry experts say, with some ships paying in Chinese yuan to pass through the strait, where 20 per cent of all traded oil and natural gas is transported in peacetime

26 Mar 2026 1:29 pm
Nayara Energy hikes petrol price by 5 per litre, diesel by 3

Nayara Energy, which operates 6,967 of Indias 102,075 petrol pumps, has decided to pass on part of the increase in input costs to consumers, sources said

26 Mar 2026 1:10 pm
BJPs catla counter strike to rebut TMCs cultural policing narrative

The saffron party goes on a fishy offensive against the ruling partys outsider slur

26 Mar 2026 12:30 pm
Office leasing up 15% in Jan-Mar to 18.3 mn sq ft across top 7 cities: Colliers

Gross leasing of office space across seven cities -- Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Pune -- stood at 18.3 million sq ft during the current quarter as against 15.9 million sq ft a year ago

26 Mar 2026 12:19 pm
13 killed in Andhra bus fire; Prez Murmu condoles, PM Modi announces ex gratia

The private travel bus was heading to Kaligiri in Nellore district from Jagityal in Telangana, with around 35 passengers on board when the incident occurred

26 Mar 2026 12:05 pm
RCB deal: Mallya says vanity project tag proved wrong as value surges

Congratulating the new owners, Vijay Mallya said it was gratifying to see the franchises value grow to over 16,600 crore

26 Mar 2026 11:57 am
Kerala police book case against X platform over defamatory AI video on PM, ECI

Upon verification, it was assessed that the material had the potential to mislead the public, undermine the credibility of constitutional bodies, and adversely impact the conduct of free and fair elections, the police said

26 Mar 2026 11:48 am
India among 5 nations granted passage through Strait of Hormuz by Tehran

There have been growing global concerns over disruptions in commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with US President Donald Trump warning Iran of severe consequences if it does not fully reopen the waterway

26 Mar 2026 11:44 am
DGGI arrests two in 177 crore GST fraud linked to fake firms

The arrests were made by DGGIs Visakhapatnam Zonal Unit in Hyderabad based on specific intelligence developed through data analytics and inter-agency collaboration, targeting inter-state fraud networks.

26 Mar 2026 11:41 am
Iran says it is reviewing a US ceasefire plan but no talks; Trump says Tehran leaders want a deal

The fallout from the conflict, which has caused the worst energy shock in history, has spread far beyond the region

26 Mar 2026 11:37 am
Demand for customised campaign vehicles surges ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

Parties gear up with customised vehicles ahead of April 23 polls

26 Mar 2026 10:57 am
Half the voters, few the candidates: Women still missing from Kerala poll battle

Despite women accounting for more than half of the electorate in the state, their presence in the electoral fray remains limited, highlighting a persistent imbalance between participation and representation

26 Mar 2026 10:36 am
Iran warns US-Israel forces of severe consequences over possible ground operation

The IRGC claimed it has carried out extensive missile and drone strikes on Israeli targets under Operation True Promise 4, hitting multiple locations including Tel Aviv and Haifa

26 Mar 2026 10:28 am
14 killed in Andhra bus fire, CM Naidu condoles deaths

The private travel bus was heading to Kaligiri in Nellore district from Jagityal in Telangana, with around 35 passengers on board when the incident occurred

26 Mar 2026 10:13 am
India's carbon emissions grew in 2025 at slowest pace in over two decades, report finds

India's coal-fired power output dropped for the first time outside the Covid period, since 1973

26 Mar 2026 10:04 am
Maduro heads back to US court, fighting charges as Venezuela moves on without him

It's the first time that Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, will be in court since a January arraignment at which he protested their capture by US military forces and declared: I am not guilty. I am a decent man, the constitutional president of my country. Flores has also pleaded not guilty

26 Mar 2026 9:53 am
Iran lays mines on Kharg Island amid reports of possible US intervention

The developments come amid a broader US military buildup in the Middle East, with thousands of additional troops being deployed

26 Mar 2026 9:44 am
EAM Jaishankar to visit France for G7 Foreign Ministers' meeting

The G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting (FMM) is set to deliberate on key global challenges, including the war in Ukraine, reconstruction efforts, maritime security, and reforms in global governance, according to a background briefing by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs

26 Mar 2026 9:39 am
Justice Department settles lawsuit from Trump ally Flynn $1.2 million

The Justice Department cast the settlement as an important step in redressing what it says was a historic injustice of the Russia investigation that shadowed Trump for much of his first term

26 Mar 2026 9:30 am
Gujarat Assembly passes amendment to curb illegal property transfers

The revised law replaces the term disturbed area with specified area and expands government powers to notify regions prone to communal tension and displacement

26 Mar 2026 8:48 am
Trump does not bluff, warns Iran as US strikes 9,000 targets

Meanwhile, Iran indicated indirect communication but rejected a reported US plan.

26 Mar 2026 8:24 am
Iran operation marks largest naval destruction since World War II, says White House

The US aims to curb future threats by targeting Irans defence infrastructure, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz.

26 Mar 2026 8:19 am
Culture Ministry partners with YouTube to train folk artists in digital skills

The initiative focuses on training artists in content creation, intellectual property rights, monetisation, and audience engagement.

26 Mar 2026 7:49 am
Bilimora-Waghai line may host movies, WR looks to monetise heritage route

Currently operating four passenger services, the historic line attracts tourists, locals, and railway enthusiasts.

26 Mar 2026 7:41 am
Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi loses bid to challenge UK extradition to India

Modi, arrested in 2019, has been in a UK prison since March 2019.

26 Mar 2026 6:35 am
25 Mar 2026 10:15 pm
Tennis legend Leander Paes joins BJP just ahead of Assembly elections in West Bengal

Paes joining the BJP has marked a notable shift, given his earlier association with the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress

25 Mar 2026 9:45 pm
RCB, RR sale set to reshape commercials of IPL ecosystem

The deals set stage for r higher expectations from the next media rights auction cycle of the T20 league

25 Mar 2026 9:29 pm
Battery metals could face the heat of Iran war as sulphur shipments grind to a halt

Production of copper, nickel, cobalt and lithium could be affected if the conflict prolongs, pushing up prices

25 Mar 2026 9:22 pm
HFCL expands defence business with 1,570 cr export order book

The company will have manufacturing facilities in Gurgaon and Bengaluru

25 Mar 2026 9:05 pm
Opposition joins hands with govt to present united front during West Asia crisis

The broad understanding emerged between the opposition and government during an all-party meeting convened by the government on Wednesday

25 Mar 2026 8:56 pm
Indias Data Centre Capacity to grow 4x by 2030: CareEdge Ratings

Indias co-location Data Centre capacity has registered major growth since FY21 and doubled to 1.2 GW during FY22FY25

25 Mar 2026 8:47 pm
Big-ticket RCB deal underscores monetisation potential of IPL teams

According to USLs annual report, in FY25, RCSPL reported revenue from operations of 504 crore, a 21 per cent decrease, primarily due to a lower number of Mens Indian Premier League (IPL) matches played by RCB

25 Mar 2026 8:47 pm
Crude-linked cost surge hits real estate, construction expenses may rise 1012%

Steel prices have surged roughly 20%, PVC pipe prices are up 25%, while petroleum-dependent materials such as tiles are also under pressure

25 Mar 2026 8:46 pm
AIADMKs Edapaddi Palaniswami kicks off 2026 campaign with Mylapore rally

The party supremo blended his poll promises with attack on the DMK rule

25 Mar 2026 8:45 pm
Niti Aayog turns down Tata, M&M, JSW MGs request on definition of ZEVs

Indian Federation of Green Energy thanks Niti Aayog for not coming under any pressure

25 Mar 2026 8:34 pm
Gov introduces FCRA amendments as financial bill; opposition flags concern

Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which seeks to provide oversight framework over foreign funding, enhance transparency and accountability, in the Lok Sabha as a financial bill under Article 117 Clause (1)

25 Mar 2026 8:33 pm
AIADMK unveils constituency-wise NDA seat-sharing for 2026 polls

Of the 234 Assembly constituencies, the AIADMK will contest 169 seats, leaving 65 constituencies to the seven alliance partners, including the BJP

25 Mar 2026 8:13 pm
MM Forgings board approves fundraising plan

The shares of MM Forgings closed the trading day at 421.25, up 1.29 per cent on the BSE

25 Mar 2026 8:12 pm
PMJDY crosses 3 lakh cr-mark in total balance

Jan Dhan accounts logged a total balance of 3,02,778 crore as on March 11, against 2.6 lakh crore in year-ago period

25 Mar 2026 7:52 pm
Strikes fade, industry rises: Rajeeve pitches new narrative for Kerala

Industries Minister P Rajeeve has positioned himself as a key architect of Keralas attempt to rebrand itself as an investor-friendly destination ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections

25 Mar 2026 7:24 pm
Weak sentiment keeps Kashmir gold demand muted despite dip in prices

The expected surge has failed to materialise this time, say Traders

25 Mar 2026 7:21 pm
Rocketlaneraises $60 Million in Series C to power professional services automation with AI

The funding also follows a year of strong momentum for Rocketlane, during which the company grew its revenue 2.25X times

25 Mar 2026 6:40 pm
Gujarat loses 45% of central grants in FY25: CAG report

Over the longer term, total central grants to Gujarat have nearly halved since FY21, falling 48 per cent from 27,178 crore to 14,127 crore in FY25, while grants-in-aid as a share of GSDP have shrunk from 1.68 per cent to just 0.53 per cent

25 Mar 2026 6:40 pm
Maharashtra government reviews VRS row at Bajaj Electronics unit in Nashik

A section of workers has claimed that the VRS scheme, rolled out in February 2024, was not entirely voluntary and involved elements of pressure

25 Mar 2026 6:39 pm
No power tariff hike in Andhra Pradesh in 2026-27, says state regulatory body

Around 1.13 crore domestic consumers would be protected from tariff increase as a result of the move

25 Mar 2026 6:31 pm
Assam elections 2026: BJP releases first list of 88 candidates, CM Sarma to contest from Jalukbari

Polling for 126 assembly constituencies will be held on April 9, while counting will be on May 4

25 Mar 2026 5:07 pm
With satellite navigation system NavIC not fully functional, experts doubt it can be used for security purposes

Just 3 satellites of the Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System-1F have operational atomic clocks, as against a requirement of at least 4 such fully functional satellites

25 Mar 2026 4:09 pm
Govt appoints KV Ramana Murty as SEBI whole-time member

With this addition, the regulatory board now has its full team of four full-time members

25 Mar 2026 2:42 pm
Sunil Mittal to retire as Airtel Africa Chairman in July

Gopal Vittal has been appointed as the Non-Executive Chairman with effect from the same date while Shravin Bharti Mittal will assume the role of Deputy Chair

25 Mar 2026 2:33 pm