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US sub sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean, says Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth

Sri Lanka rescues 32, recovers 87 bodies after Iranian Frigate Distress Call

4 Mar 2026 9:31 pm
NCP MLA claims VSR Ventures risked Eknath Shindes life on 2023 Davos flight

Rohit Pawar alleged that the chartered aircraft entered Iraqi and Iranian airspace without overflight clearance en route to Zurich, received warnings, and was forced to return to Bahrain

4 Mar 2026 9:28 pm
DMK allots 28 Assembly seats and one Rajya Sabha seat for Congress

The pact was formally signed by DMK President and Chief Minister MK Stalin and Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President K Selvaperunthagai

4 Mar 2026 8:59 pm
Strait of Hormuz disruption: India may face LNG supply risks

Issue is price, which can impact Indias fiscal math, if the tension continues

4 Mar 2026 8:58 pm
West Asia conflict: Drugmakers brace for export impact, if war is prolonged

If the conflict goes from days into months, it will escalate API prices, and freight costs, says the industry representative said

4 Mar 2026 8:51 pm
Hookah not to be part of food bill; to be taxed separately

Pappu Chaiwala restaurant chain sought an advance ruling on whether serving hookah alongside food constitutes a supply of goods or services under Clause 6(b) of Schedule II of the CGST Act

4 Mar 2026 8:37 pm
Morbi ceramic units face shutdown as propane supply dries up

Nearly 70% of the 900-odd ceramic units in Morbi rely on imported propane, consuming about 5,500 tonnes daily

4 Mar 2026 7:27 pm
QSR chains see dip in physical store additions as food delivery steps in

Data shows that the large QSR chains have all seen a drop in net new store additions in Q3FY26

4 Mar 2026 7:21 pm
MIHAN project generates 1.27 lakh jobs, 120 firms invest in Nagpur hub

120 companies have invested in the project so far, which includes both SEZ and non-SEZ areas

4 Mar 2026 7:13 pm
MoRTH defers TREM V Tractor norms by six months; phased rollout through 2032 notified

The regulation ensures that Hhigh-horsepower and niche tractors will be subject to the stricter regulations starting October 1, 2026

4 Mar 2026 7:09 pm
Iran war: Indias smartphone exports to take a hit as key transshipment hubs face uncertainty

Freight costs climb as conflict unsettles Indias smartphone export routes

4 Mar 2026 7:08 pm
Centre approves 1,409 crore for MGNREGA wages: Minister Bharat Gogawale

The issue of pending wages of rural workers had been raised in the Legislative Assembly

4 Mar 2026 7:03 pm
Women taking own investment decisions hit 56 per cent, finds DSP MF study

A DSP MF study reveals 56 per cent of women are now making independent investment decisions, up from 44 per cent in 2022.

4 Mar 2026 7:02 pm
AP amends act to facilitate leasing of assigned lands to clean energy projects

The State Legislative Council has passed a bill in this regard to amend the existing provisions on the assigned lands in Amaravati

4 Mar 2026 6:52 pm
Russia prepared to divert oil to India as West Asia conflict disrupts flows, source says

India is vulnerable to supply shocks, with crude stocks covering only about 25 days of demand, while refiners hold similarly limited inventories of gasoil, gasoline and liquefied petroleum gas

4 Mar 2026 5:09 pm
US lawmakers set to vote on Trumps war powers as Iran conflict widens

Senate due to vote Wednesday, House on Thursday; Republicans blocked prior efforts to curb Trumps war powers

4 Mar 2026 4:45 pm
Kalyan Homes appoints Nivin Pauly as brand ambassador

Kalyan Homes said the partnership reflects its focus on trust, authenticity and stronger customer engagement in the State

4 Mar 2026 4:20 pm
Kerala gets 360 crore under Centres SASCI scheme for compliance reforms

The amount, to be released in a single instalment, recognises the Keralas structured efforts to reduce regulatory burdens and improve its investment climate

4 Mar 2026 4:17 pm
Grundfos India launches experience centre in Chennai

The centre will showcase companys new water solutions

4 Mar 2026 4:13 pm
Vi to be official communication partner for Chennai Super Kings

Vi will offer special experiences including exclusive meet-and-greet opportunities, signed merchandise, match tickets and various other engagements

4 Mar 2026 4:03 pm
Mojtaba Khamenei, seen as possible next Supreme Leader, has survived assault on Iran

A mid-ranking cleric with close ties to Irans elite Revolutionary Guards, hardliner Mojtaba is one of the most influential figures in the Iranian clerical establishment

4 Mar 2026 3:46 pm
Qatar shuts LNG output; supplies to India hit, city gas sector flags crisis

Indias gas supplies have been hit after LNG cargoes from Qatar were temporarily suspended, forcing supply cuts of up to 40 per cent for several industrial users and city gas distribution (CGD) companies

4 Mar 2026 3:18 pm
4 Mar 2026 3:04 pm
US orders non-emergency Lahore, Karachi staff to leave Pakistan

Move follows protests across major cities in Pakistan after US and Israeli strikes killed Irans top leader on Sunday

4 Mar 2026 2:47 pm
MRF signs MoU with TN government for 5,300-crore tyre plant in Sivaganga

The project is expected to generate direct employment for approximately 1,000 persons

4 Mar 2026 2:22 pm
Godrej Properties buys 11.36-acre land in Gurugram for 1,000 crore

To expand its business, the company buys land outright and also enters into joint development arrangements with landowners to develop housing projects

4 Mar 2026 1:35 pm
Finland President Stubb kicks off 4-day visit to India

Stubb will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday following which the two sides are expected to firm up a number of MoUs to boost cooperation in a number of sectors

4 Mar 2026 1:18 pm
Bank holidays in March: State-wise holiday guide for the month

March brings with it a number of holidays for schools, banks, and government offices in the country, beginning with Holi in the first week, followed by Eid al-Fitr, Ugadi and Ram Navami in the latter half of the month

4 Mar 2026 12:45 pm
OpenAI eyes NATO deal following Pentagon agreement

Company considers rolling out AI tools across alliances unclassified networks

4 Mar 2026 11:53 am
US assault on Iran ahead of schedule, says US West Asia Commander

The bombing campaign against Iran has degraded its air defences and its navy had no operational vessels on key waterways after 17 were sunk

4 Mar 2026 11:26 am
China says it seeks communicationswith US but vows to hold its 'red lines'

The meeting comes at a sensitive moment for China-US relations, as both sides look to stabilise ties ahead of an expected summit of leaders Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing at the end of March.

4 Mar 2026 11:23 am
West Asia conflict: SpiceJet to operate eight special flights from UAE to facilitate return of Indian nationals

While four of the special flights will be to Delhi, three will be to Mumbai and one to Kochi

4 Mar 2026 10:49 am
Brigade Group leases 1.56 lakh sq ft at Brigade Twin Towers

The Brigade group said the leasing reflects demand for office space along the Outer Ring Road corridor and the Brigade Twin Towers has positioned itself as a commercial hub in the region

4 Mar 2026 10:44 am
Gold shipments stranded in Dubai as Iran war grounds flights

An unprecedented wave of Iranian missile fire over the weekend led the country to partially close its airspace and suspend flights in Dubai, grounding shipments of gold and silver carried in the cargo holds of passenger aircraft

4 Mar 2026 10:38 am
Iran conflict threatens Gulf tourism, undermining years of investment

Flights at major hubs, including Dubai, the worlds busiest international airport, have been largely grounded, stranding tens of thousands of passengers in the worst crisis for air travel since the COVID-19 pandemic

4 Mar 2026 10:25 am
Godrej Properties acquires 5-acre land parcel on Kolkata's EM Bypass

Godrej expects the premium residential project to be developed on the site to generate revenues of approximately 1,650 crore

4 Mar 2026 9:37 am
100 days to FIFA World Cup: how Iran war could impact US-Mexico-Canada tournament`

Organisers are already grappling with security concerns in Mexico, scaled-back fan festivals in several US cities and criticism over high ticket prices set by FIFA

4 Mar 2026 6:45 am
France deploys nuclear-powered carrier to protect allies as Iran conflict widens

Macron also confirmed the deployment of Rafale fighter jets, air-defence systems and airborne radar capabilities to the region.

4 Mar 2026 6:35 am
Sachin Tendulkars son Arjuns pre-wedding celebrations turn star-studded

The bride-to-be, Saaniya Chandhok, joined the celebrations in a pastel lehenga

3 Mar 2026 10:16 pm
Karnataka renews Ubers transport aggregator licence till 2026

The companys previous permit had expired in December 2021, though ride-hailing aggregators continued operating in the state while renewal discussions were underway.

3 Mar 2026 9:41 pm
Indian Army to order 300 Dhanush howitzers amid ongoing probe

The procurement is expected to equip around 15 regiments and marks a major step in strengthening domestic defence manufacturing

3 Mar 2026 9:36 pm
PM to address NDA rally in Tiruchirappalli on March 11: BJP

A State-level committee has been constituted under Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan to make the arrangements for the event

3 Mar 2026 9:24 pm
JNARDDC develops critical metallurgical tech to cut import dependence

The institutes technology transfer has been a key impact area, says its director Anupam Agnihotri

3 Mar 2026 8:53 pm
Drone debris hits JSW Infra oil tanker at Fujairah

No personnel at the terminal was hurt; the other 14 tankers were secured: JSW Infra

3 Mar 2026 8:47 pm
T-Hub, SERP, WE HUB launch 12.66 cr fund to support rural entrepreneurs

It will help shortlisted entrepreneurs build capacity and scale their ventures

3 Mar 2026 8:34 pm
US pulls non-essential staff from West Asia, urges Americans to leave immediately

American citizens across 16 countries in the region have been urged to leave immediately using available commercial options, even as major airports remain shut and flights severely disrupted

3 Mar 2026 8:34 pm
StartupTN, TNWESafe launch entrepreneurship bootcamp for women

The two-day bootcamp trained a cohort of 160 women entrepreneurs from Chennai and nearby towns to provide them with the mentorship required to transform ideas into structured business action

3 Mar 2026 7:27 pm
Aramco explores oil exports via red sea to avoid Hormuz

The worlds biggest oil exporter has a 5 million barrel-a-day pipeline that runs across the country which can transport oil from fields in the east to the Red Sea in the west

3 Mar 2026 7:21 pm
Telangana power utilities meet record peak electricity demand of 18,139 MW

With a peak demand of 18,139 MW, Telangana was comparable to larger States like such as Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan

3 Mar 2026 7:17 pm