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TN Assembly polls: BJP, Congress delay candidate lists as regional heavyweights gain early edge

The delay has sparked frustration among party cadres, who fear that candidates will be left with barely two weeks for campaigning

1 Apr 2026 4:34 pm
NCLAT directs lower tribunal to hear Belgotex insolvency plea afresh

Allowing the Belgotex India appeal, a two-member NCLAT bench has remanded the matter back to the New Delhi bench of NCLT, directing it to pass a fresh order after hearing all the parties

1 Apr 2026 4:30 pm
FY27 begins: Here are the key changes from April 1 you should know

As FY27 begins on April 1, several key changes come into effect across income tax, EPF, ATM withdrawals, and investment rules, impacting salaries, savings, and daily transactions. Heres a quick guide to whats new

1 Apr 2026 4:24 pm
EKAs 40,000-EV capacity plan runs ahead of demand and volumes

With an order book of over 6,000 electric buses to be delivered over the next two years, the company registered 1,143 vehicles in FY26, even as production stood at 1,344 units

1 Apr 2026 4:13 pm
GLP-1 drugs a breakthrough, but not without side effects: Centre

The Centre highlighted potential side effects ranging from nausea to serious conditions like pancreatitis and kidney injury, stressing that these medicines must only be used under medical supervision

1 Apr 2026 3:31 pm
Pre-poll surveys show tight Kerala race, NDA may emerge potential spoiler

The ManoramaC Voter Mega Election Survey gives the UDF a narrow edge, projecting 69-81 seats in the 140-member House with a vote share of 39 per cent; LDF is forecast to win 57-69 seats with its vote share dipping to 36 per cent

1 Apr 2026 3:21 pm
US pullback may trigger more volatile regional phase in Iran crisis: Report

The Ask Private Wealth briefing cautions that markets may misread such a move as de-escalation

1 Apr 2026 2:35 pm
IRGC threatens to annihilate regional offices of 18 US tech giants over alleged espionage

Apple, Google, Microsoft, Tesla among companies accused of aiding US-Israeli terror operations

1 Apr 2026 1:44 pm
India set for searing summer as Iran war strains energy supplies

While temperatures will stay relatively mild through April, several parts of the country are likely to see an increase in heat wave days in May and June

1 Apr 2026 12:40 pm
Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: CM Stalin campaigns across Tiruchirappalli for DMK candidates

He kick-started his campaign for the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections on March 31 from Thiruvarur, the hometown of late DMK leader M Karunanidhi

1 Apr 2026 11:55 am
BRICS-led Development Bank touts yuan funding for Global South

Chinese bond market is now one of the most cost-effective funding sources in the world, says bank official

1 Apr 2026 11:47 am
Trump lashes out at allies, says securing Strait of Hormuz is not for us

The president estimated that the American military will be done attacking in two to three weeks and said the US will not have anything to do with what happens in the strait that has been closed

1 Apr 2026 11:02 am
Cashless treatment under NTR Vaidya Seva scheme comes to a halt in Andhra Pradesh

When contacted a senior officialtold Business Line that the negotiations were on with the representatives of network hospitals and the services would be resumed soon

1 Apr 2026 8:27 am
American Heart Association urges plant-based proteins, advises replacing full-fat dairy

The guidance contrasts with recent federal recommendations under the Trump administration, which encourage higher protein intake and full-fat dairy.

1 Apr 2026 4:50 am
Trump signs executive order to create nationwide voter list amid legal concerns

The order directs federal agencies to coordinate with states and introduces measures such as stricter absentee ballot controls and secure tracking systems

1 Apr 2026 4:36 am
Judge orders Trump administration to halt White House ballroom construction without Congress approval

The ruling follows the demolition of the East Wing to make way for the large venue

1 Apr 2026 4:29 am
Systematically crushing Iran, forging alliances with important countries in West Asia: Netanyahu

Addressing the nation during Passover, he said Iran will eventually fall and hinted at emerging regional alliances against Tehran

1 Apr 2026 4:23 am
India faces fertilizer risk the most if Iran war prolongs, say analysts

The timing of the war is critical with the demand window fast approaching, says BMI

31 Mar 2026 9:22 pm
Piyush Goyal accuses DMK govt of ruining Tamil Nadu finances ahead of polls

He warned that Tamil Nadu is being pushed towards debt

31 Mar 2026 9:12 pm
PM Modi lands at Deesa airbase, signals operationalisation near Pakistan border

The base is expected to enhance Indias surveillance, response capability, and combat readiness along the western frontier, while also boosting local economic activity and infrastructure development.

31 Mar 2026 8:31 pm
India could face pressure as US pushes plurilateral e-commerce moratorium

Experts say New Delhi may need to stand with Brazil, Turkey to protect its policy space as Washington blames the two for blocking extension

31 Mar 2026 8:30 pm
Mindspace REIT expands Chennai presence with 2,541 crore office acquisition

This is Mindspace REITs second acquisition in Chennai since listing and takes its total acquisitions to 6.6 msf valued at around 8,800 crore

31 Mar 2026 8:30 pm
Amaravati to be declared new capital of Andhra Pradesh

The proposed bill will be effective retroactively from June 2, 2024

31 Mar 2026 8:20 pm
Bots in the poll battlefield from sentiment tracking to targeted messaging

From generating digital posters in a jiffy to decoding data, AI has entered political war rooms as a mainstream campaign tool

31 Mar 2026 8:15 pm
Electric 4-wheeler registrations up 88% in FY26; Tata Motors lead narrows amid rising competition

Market leader Tata Motors retained the top position but saw its market share decline to 38.7 per cent in FY26 from 53.3 per cent a year ago

31 Mar 2026 7:52 pm
Indias 5G subscriber base to exceed 1-billion by 2031: Nokia report

Says average monthly mobile data consumption per user increased to over 31 GB in 2025 against 27.5 GB per user in 2024

31 Mar 2026 7:39 pm
Karnataka ends EV tax holiday, links levies to vehicle cost in policy shift

The rollback reverses a nearly decade-long policy stance

31 Mar 2026 7:37 pm
Powering growth: J&K eyes hydropower expansion by 2035 amid IWT shift

Draft Hydel Policy 2025 also proposes incentivising smaller river-based projects and expanding private investment, while requiring developers to supply free power/royalty to the region after a specified period

31 Mar 2026 7:28 pm
RBI extends export credit relief till June 30 amid West Asia crisis

On Tuesday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said it has been receiving representations from various stakeholders regarding difficulties in adhering to timelines for realisation export proceeds due to geopolitical uncertainties and supply chain disruptions

31 Mar 2026 7:03 pm
Andhra govt to provide free electricity to weavers, powerlooms

Eligible handloom weaver families are projected to save approximately 8,640 per year, while powerloom operators could save up to 21,600 annually

31 Mar 2026 6:32 pm
Mumbai metros former boss Ashwini Bhide becomes citys first woman civic chief

She takes over from incumbent Bhushan Gagrani who retired from government service

31 Mar 2026 6:13 pm
MATEXIL expects raw material prices to stay elevated

The conflict in West Asia has led to spike in crude oil prices and impacted the cost of key raw materials including polymers

31 Mar 2026 5:49 pm
Trump says nations upset by high fuel prices should go get your own oil' amid strait closure

Trump expressed his frustration toward allies that have been unwilling to help the US reopen the critical passageway in a social media post

31 Mar 2026 5:20 pm
Kerala elections 2026: BJP manifesto promises jobs, AIIMS and welfare push

BJP also attacked the LDF and UDF, accusing them of game-fixing politics ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections

31 Mar 2026 4:07 pm
Odisha combines screening, diagnosis, treatment to deal with sickle cell disease

The state has identified over 97,000 people living with sickle cell disease and over 4 lakh carriers have been identified and connected to care

31 Mar 2026 3:58 pm
Assam elections 2026: Rajnath Singh attacks Congress, pitches BJPs development record

Campaigning in Tezpur, he backed the BJP-led alliances prospects in the 2026 Assembly elections, while the partys manifesto promises a Uniform Civil Code, enhanced welfare benefits, and a stronger focus on identity and development

31 Mar 2026 3:30 pm
Himanta Biswa Sarma promises UCC, 2 lakh jobs as Assam heads to polls

The plan also includes welfare measures for women, housing for the poor, wage hikes for tea workers, and a massive infrastructure push, positioning Assam as a contributor to Indias growth

31 Mar 2026 3:23 pm
BJP accuses Mamata Banerjee of inflammatory remarks, writes to Election Commission

Banerjee has hit back, alleging a BJP-led conspiracy to manipulate voter rolls through fraudulent applications

31 Mar 2026 3:17 pm
Anil Agarwal challenges Adanis winning bid for $4 billion in assets, F1 track

Agarwals Vedanta moves Supreme Court against CoCs decision to award the assets of Jaiprakash Associates to Adani

31 Mar 2026 2:55 pm
Govt cancels auction of 11 critical, strategic mineral blocks

In an annulment notice, the mines ministry said that the auction process for 5 mineral blocks was cancelled since no bids were received

31 Mar 2026 2:34 pm
No anti-incumbency in Kerala, says Brinda Karat

She described the last 10 years as a period in which Kerala developed an alternative growth model, distinct from the rest of the country

31 Mar 2026 2:28 pm
Sabarimala row takes centre stage in Kerala

With another election round approaching, controversies such as the gold theft and ongoing legal proceedings over womens entry have thrust Sabarimala back into the political spotlight

31 Mar 2026 2:25 pm
Eutelsat in talks with India's space agency to boost satellite launch options

France and India have deepened ties in defence, space, and maritime security, with New Delhi recently signing contracts for French fighter jets

31 Mar 2026 2:04 pm
South Korea hit by steepest stocks selloff since 2008, currency tumbles

Foreigners sold a net 35.9 trillion won ($23.5 billion) in KOSPI shares this month, exchange data shows, the largest outflow on record and one which has pushed the currency lower

31 Mar 2026 1:28 pm
How a Kolkata-based milling firm is sourcing maize in a unique way for its Bihar plant

Regaal Resources offers cars, motorcycles, tractors and cash incentives to farmers who sell huge volumes to the mill

31 Mar 2026 12:10 pm
Telangana to set up dedicated agency to check food adulteration: CM Revanth Reddy

In line with this vision, the Hyderabad Commissionerate has already set up the H-FAST (Hyderabad - Food Adulteration Surveillance Team) team, which is cracking down firmly on adulteration networks

31 Mar 2026 11:28 am
Trump threatens to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure if deal is not reached 'shortly'

Trump has repeatedly claimed to be making diplomatic progress though Tehran denies negotiating directly while ramping up his threats and sending thousands more US troops to West Asia

31 Mar 2026 11:24 am
MRI machines to witness marginal price hike due to global war impact, warn medical experts

MRI scan costs for patients unlikely to rise despite marginal hike in new machine prices, say experts

31 Mar 2026 11:20 am
NASA begins countdown for humanity's first launch to the moon in 53 years

The 32-story Space Launch System rocket is poised to blast off Wednesday evening with four astronauts. After a day in orbit around Earth, their Orion capsule will propel them to the moon and back

31 Mar 2026 11:12 am
99.92% villages in India covered with banking outlets within 5 km radius: Govt

Availability of banking outlets is monitored by a Geographic Information System (GIS) based application, namely, the Jan Dhan Darshak (JDD) App

31 Mar 2026 10:31 am