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Union Power Minister Manohar Lal stresses energy security amid global tensions

Addressing the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, Lal called for coordinated efforts between the Centre and States to ensure affordable and efficient power generation, transmission, and distribution

20 Mar 2026 3:36 pm
Unorganised, gig workers meet Delhi CM ahead of budget; seek job security, gender-specific policies

We have engaged with people across sections to ensure the budget reflects their suggestions, said Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta

20 Mar 2026 3:29 pm
IndiQube Spaces leases 1,140 desks in Pune to GCC client, expects 54 crore in revenue

IndiQube, which got listed on the stock exchange last year, has a presence in 17 cities with over 9.55 million sq ft area under management

20 Mar 2026 3:28 pm
Maharashtra government consults stakeholders on Uniform Civil Code

Move follows a demand from BJP MLC Parinay Fuke for a Uniform Civil Code similar to the one in Uttarakhand

20 Mar 2026 3:25 pm
Indias whisky boom: Why Pernod Ricard is betting big on premiumisation

India is blessed with its demographic dividends... the penetration of the category is still not as deeply penetrated, Debasree Dasgupta, Chief Marketing Officer, Pernod Ricard India

20 Mar 2026 2:36 pm
Iran hits Kuwaiti oil refinery and explosions boom over Tehran from Israeli attack

The refinery, which can process some 730,000 barrels of oil per day, was already damaged Thursday in another Iranian attack. It is one of three oil refineries in Kuwait, a tiny, oil-rich nation on the Persian Gulf.

20 Mar 2026 2:26 pm
Indian Oil seeks crude from West Africa amid supply shock

IOC issued a tender to buy West African or North Sea grades for April 18-25 loading

20 Mar 2026 2:16 pm
WTO reform deadlock may prompt some countries to seek other options on free trade

Divisions ahead of Yaounde meet may accelerate plurilateral trade deals

20 Mar 2026 1:29 pm
Japan, US announce energy projects, critical minerals action plan

The two governments announced plans for the construction of small modular reactors by GE Vernova Hitachi in Tennessee and Alabama at an estimated cost of up to $40 billion

20 Mar 2026 1:04 pm
Work from home, avoid air travel to deal with higher energy prices, IEA says

The International Energy Agency has agreed to a record release of oil from strategic stockpiles to deal with the effects of the US-Israeli war with Iran

20 Mar 2026 12:40 pm
Telangana FM pegs 2026-27 Budget at 3.24 lakh crore

He estimated revenue expenditure at 2,34,406 crore and capital expenditure at 47,267 crore

20 Mar 2026 12:35 pm
Govt floats RFP to select beneficiaries for rare earth magnet manufacturing

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has invited bids to set up 6,000 MTPA NdFeB facilities under the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnet

20 Mar 2026 12:25 pm
Goldman Sachs to make small job cuts on performance in April, source says

The cuts are not part of the annual strategic resource assessment, which typically reduces staff by 1 to 3%, the source said

20 Mar 2026 12:23 pm
US issues new 30-day waiver for sale of Russian crude, adding Cuba, N.Korea exceptions

The license, which expires on April 11, replaces and supersedes a similar 30-day sanctions waiver issued on March 12.

20 Mar 2026 11:26 am
20 Mar 2026 11:18 am
Tesla in talks with Chinese firms to buy $2.9 billion worth of solar equipment

Some of the estimated $2.9 billion worth of equipment, including screen-printing production lines, will require export approval from Chinese regulators, say sources

20 Mar 2026 11:17 am
Telangana Budget 2026 LIVE: Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu to unveil major plans today

Telangana Budget 2026-27 Live: Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu presents the state budget today. Follow live updates on key announcements, welfare schemes, investments, and Hyderabad Metro takeover plans.

20 Mar 2026 10:45 am
India well prepared to meet 270 GW peak power demand: Manohar Lal

The statement assumes significance in view of the ongoing West Asia crisis, when the use of electric appliances like induction cookers, as well as electric vehicles, is likely to increase in the country

20 Mar 2026 10:40 am
India's proposal to preload national ID app Aadhaar on phones faced pushback

An internal email from MAIT on January 13 revealed that UIDAI requested the IT ministry to collaborate with Google, Apple, and major smartphone manufacturers to consider pre-installing the new Aadhaar app

20 Mar 2026 9:50 am
Telangana FM to present 3rd Budget at noon today

Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka to table 3.20-3.30 lakh crore budget at noon; capex likely to rise to 45,000-50,000 crore with funds earmarked for Hyderabad Metro acquisition

20 Mar 2026 8:30 am
As Iran intensifies Gulf energy attacks, Netanyahu says it can no longer enrich uranium

Despite heavy losses, Iran retains the ability to launch missile and drone attacks, keeping global markets volatile and energy security under threat

20 Mar 2026 4:42 am
InVITs asset to grow 1 lakh crore in FY26: CareEdge

CareEdge Ratings expects by portfolio expansion across roads, transmission, warehousing and renewable energy sectors

19 Mar 2026 8:47 pm
19 Mar 2026 8:47 pm
Fresh escalation in West Asia forces Govt to scout for spot cargoes of LPG, LNG

India aims to secure LPG from all available sources, including Russia, to meet domestic needs, says MEA

19 Mar 2026 8:38 pm
Storage in 40% of Indias key reservoirs below 50% of capacity

Overall, the level down to 51% of 183.565 BCM as over 70% of the country has received deficient rainfall since January 1

19 Mar 2026 8:27 pm
Ahmedabad, Surat, Hyderabad ready to roll out e-buses under PM E-DRIVE, with a budget allocation of 4,391 crore,

PMI Electro, EKA Mobility, and Olectra win the bids for rolling out buses in these cities

19 Mar 2026 8:09 pm
HDFC Banks Part-time Chairman resigns: What investors need to know

While the resignation is a shocker, RBIs assessment should lend investors solace

19 Mar 2026 8:00 pm
Hapag Lloyd incurring $50 million in extra costs per week, 25,000 shipments impacted due to West Asia war, says CEO

Hapag Lloyd, which is the worlds fifth largest container shipping company, signed letter of intent with Indian government to set up a ship recycling unit and invest in Vadhavan port.

19 Mar 2026 7:49 pm
Indian gold prices plunge by 700 per gm, silver by 20,000 a kg on global cues

Global prices of the yellow metal crash by over $250 and white metal by $7.5 an ounce

19 Mar 2026 7:38 pm
Attack on gas facility in Qatar, impact will be felt in India too

Attack may force gas majors to cut production and allocation to industries, power generation and fertilizer plants

19 Mar 2026 7:07 pm
Defence parliamentary panel urges broader career push for Sainik, Military school students in R&D and medicine

At present there are 33 Sainik Schools, which start from sixth standard onwards, but the government has approved setting up of 100 more such schools in partnership mode with NGOs/private schools/State governments in a graded manner

19 Mar 2026 6:46 pm
Defence innovations leading to products; 103 contracts inked worth 6,179 cr: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said this at the inaugural session of the two-day National Defence Industries Conclave

19 Mar 2026 6:39 pm
CBI questions Anil Ambani in 2,929 cr cheating case

Anil D Ambani denies all allegations and charges, and will duly defend himself, his spokesperson said

19 Mar 2026 6:22 pm
Ongoing war set to impact ODI flows into UAE

RBI data shows that a total of $1.2 billion was invested into the UAE as outbound direct equity investment in FY26 (April-February), making up around 7 per cent of the total ODI in the 11-month period.

19 Mar 2026 6:20 pm
India to host 2028 World Indoor Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar

he Athletics Federation of India had submitted its bid, and a World Athletics inspection team visited the Kalinga Stadium Complex earlier this year, confirming its state-of-the-art facilities for the event

19 Mar 2026 5:35 pm
19 Mar 2026 5:21 pm
Modi speaks to Sultan of Oman, Malaysian PM; discusses West Asia situation

In his separate telephonic conversations with the two leaders, Modi also stressed the need for safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

19 Mar 2026 5:15 pm
Maharashtra to frame rules to regulate IT sector employment

Labour Minister Akash Fundkar said the framework will address forced resignations, arbitrary layoffs, and grievance redressal

19 Mar 2026 4:45 pm
Supreme Court reserves verdict on defining industry under Industrial Disputes Act

The bench is reviewing the 1978 Bangalore Water Supply case and whether government social welfare activities count as industrial, while also assessing newer amendments and the 2020 Industrial Relations Code

19 Mar 2026 4:39 pm
Panel urges Sainik Schools to guide students towards defence and allied careers

The panel emphasized holistic development, faster approvals for new schools, and fee support for economically weaker students to broaden access and opportunities

19 Mar 2026 3:46 pm
HCC wins Rs 1,662 crore BMC contract for Goregaon-Mulund Link Road

The Aakshya-HCC joint venture, where HCC holds 49%, will execute the project, aimed at improving East-West connectivity in Mumbai. H

19 Mar 2026 3:25 pm
Gulf states request urgent debate at UN Human Rights Council over Irans strikes on civilians and energy infrastructure

A note sent by the Gulf states describes the ballistic missile and drone strikes against them as a serious concern for international peace and security

19 Mar 2026 3:22 pm
Par panel on commerce recommends creating Capital Expenditure Efficiency Framework to monitor projects

Panel also urges measures to boost overseas patent filings, enhance export competitiveness, and promote international trade settlements in Indian rupees

19 Mar 2026 3:21 pm
India, a major energy consumer and refiner, assesses domestic availability

Unlike China, India has not banned exports of refined fuel, but the government has asked energy companies to share their import, export and production data

19 Mar 2026 2:43 pm
Gas producer Energean halts Israel 2026 outlook as West Asia war shuts production

The company said it will assess the impact on its 2026 production forecast once the duration and full effect of the shutdown are clear

19 Mar 2026 2:24 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

19 Mar 2026 2:16 pm
Indias solar capacity to quadruple, wind to triple over a decade, Power Ministry adviser says

Jump in renewables capacity expected to reduce dependence on coal as source of electricity generation to 49% in 10 years from 70% currently

19 Mar 2026 1:38 pm
CBI questions Anil Ambani in SBI's 2,929 cr 'cheating' case

CBI alleges fund diversion, misappropriation and other irregularities in loan funds issued to Reliance Communications by SBI

19 Mar 2026 1:00 pm
1,000 Indians still in Iran, 23,000 students in Gulf could not appear in CBSE exams: MEA to Par panel

There are about 1,000 still in Iran, but not all of them necessarily wish to leave, chairman of the panel Shashi Tharoor told reporters here after the meeting

19 Mar 2026 12:35 pm
Saudi Aramco-Exxon refinery SAMREF in Saudi Arabia's Yanbu targeted

Attack comes amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing disruptions to Gulf oil exports following Irans blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

19 Mar 2026 12:31 pm