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DAC likely to clear major deals for S-400, Unmanned Combat Jets, BrahMos cruise missiles, transport aircraft today

Brazilian firm Embraer, American company Lockheed Martin and Russian manufacturer Ilyushin are expected to be the main contenders for the transport aircraft contract

27 Mar 2026 11:35 am
Trumps signature to appear on dollar bills to mark 250th year of US Independence

Move marks first time a sitting president features on dollar bills

27 Mar 2026 11:21 am
Iran alerts UN on reports of assassination plans for FM Araghchi, Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf

Irans Ambassador to UN says assassinating of high-ranking officials of a sovereign UN member state is a flagrant violation of the UN Charter and breach of international human rights law

27 Mar 2026 11:01 am
UAE signals willingness to join task force to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Report says Abu Dhabi in talks with US, Western allies

27 Mar 2026 10:57 am
ASEAN summit to go ahead in May, but shortened to 'bare bones' programme due to West Asia conflict

Marcos said he has consulted with his counterparts in the regional bloc and asked them whether they preferred to postpone the ASEAN summit due to the conflict in the Middle East

27 Mar 2026 10:40 am
EAM Jaishankar, Canadian FM Anand discuss West Asia crisis on G7 sidelines

At the two-day G7 meeting, Jaishankar will discuss the West Asia crisis with a focus on coordinating efforts to ensure that the Strait of Hormuz remains open for international shipping

27 Mar 2026 10:17 am
Thoothukudi port-led growth sparks livelihood concerns ahead of polls

Fishing communities, which form a significant part of the local population, have expressed serious apprehensions that unchecked expansion is threatening their traditional livelihoods and the marine ecosystem

27 Mar 2026 10:15 am
We are going to start 27 aviation projects if we win: V D Satheesan

For the first time, an opposition has done its homework and prepared alternative programmes for the future to combat the failures of the present government, he says, stressing that we will see a Puthuyuga(New Age or Future) Kerala

27 Mar 2026 9:45 am
27 Mar 2026 9:43 am
IDF Chief warns military could collapse due to manpower shortage amid West Asia conflict

IDF Chief pushes for new legislative measures, including a conscription law, a reserve duty law and an extension of mandatory military service

27 Mar 2026 8:51 am
US uses uncrewed surface vessels in Iran conflict amid naval tech push

The unmanned boats, capable of surveillance and potential strike roles, are being used for maritime patrols under Operation Epic Fury

27 Mar 2026 8:50 am
Iran hardliners ramp up calls for a nuclear bomb, sources say

Hardline politician Mohammad Javad Larijani, brother of senior official Ali Larijani who was killed in a strike this month, was quoted by state media this week urging Iran to suspend its membership of the NPT

27 Mar 2026 8:47 am
What is Kharg Island and why it matters in Donald Trumps Iran war strategy

Why Kharg Island matters: Irans key oil export hub is now central to US strategy, with Donald Trump considering a ground operation despite risks of escalation and prolonged conflict

27 Mar 2026 8:44 am
Iran asked for 7 days, got 10: Trump extends pause on US strikes amid talks

Trump described ongoing negotiations as very good and productive and indicated that the decision was based on the tone of discussions between the two sides

27 Mar 2026 8:35 am
Trump says US has already won Iran war; claims navy destroyed, missile capability at 9%

The remarks come amid ongoing diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran following recent escalations in West Asia. T

27 Mar 2026 8:29 am
Indian Army, IITM Pravartak collaborate to accelerate defence indigenisation

The collaboration aims to identify operational challenges, co-develop solutions, and support testing and deployment of advanced systems tailored to the Armys needs

27 Mar 2026 8:07 am
Crude oil supply for 4 months; LPG production up with shortfall down to 30,000 tonnes/day

No supply gap in crude oil, petrol and diesel. No shortage of LPG

27 Mar 2026 6:32 am
How poll-bound States draw women through cash transfers

How much can a qualifying woman or household from each of these States earn per month from a possible combination of the direct benefit transfer (DBT) schemes active in their States

27 Mar 2026 2:36 am
Karnataka attracts 51,000+ cr investments across 48 companies, set to create 70k jobs

Alongside the MoU signings, the government announced a set of reforms designed to make the State a more attractive investment destination

26 Mar 2026 9:28 pm
Workspace provider Table Space adds 4.69 lakh sq ft in Bengaluru

This brings the total managed workspace in the city to 4.2 million sq ft

26 Mar 2026 9:14 pm
BJP fielding RG Kar Hospital victims mother creates political row

A section of people have supported her to turn her grief into a political battle, while others criticised her decision to politicise a movement that was mostly apolitical in nature

26 Mar 2026 9:14 pm
Franchises expand sponsorship rosters, focus on strategic deals

IPL franchises have seen 20-30 per cent growth in sponsorship revenues for the 2026 season

26 Mar 2026 9:12 pm
Indias tech spending expected to grow 13.4% in 2026; among highest in APAC: Report

Forrester estimates that the APAC region will spend over $437 billion on acquiring new technology between 2025 and 2030

26 Mar 2026 9:02 pm
Crude oil supply for 4 months; LPG production up with shortfall down to 30,000 tons/day

No supply gap in crude oil, petrol and diesel. No shortage of LPG.

26 Mar 2026 8:44 pm
Congress casts its net wide in this Kerala coastal town

At no stage did I consider myself as MLA candidate, says Shashi Tharoor as Cong bets on Ramya Haridas

26 Mar 2026 8:33 pm
Nayara Energy raises retail fuel prices amidst surge in crude oil

Crude oil prices have spiked 30-50% since the end of February when they were at around $67-72 a barrel

26 Mar 2026 8:32 pm
AI to drive next frontier of financial inclusion: Telangana CS

Rao invited academia, industry, and regulators to collaborate, aiming to make Telangana a national model for integrating AI into daily governance.

26 Mar 2026 8:25 pm
Defence Ministry proposes strict framework to eliminate Chinese components in military drones

The final Framework for testing security vulnerabilities in drones was put in public domain for feedback

26 Mar 2026 8:19 pm
Lights, camera, ballot: Kerala set for star-studded poll battle

From mainstream cinema figures to television celebrities, political parties appear to be betting on recognisable faces to expand outreach beyond traditional support bases

26 Mar 2026 7:38 pm
Pinarayi Vijayan slams Rahul Gandhi, accuses Congress of aiding BJP

He described Rahul Gandhi as lacking the ability to properly understand political issues

26 Mar 2026 7:35 pm
LPG tanker Apollo Ocean berths at New Mangalore Port

The LPG tanker Shivalik, which was expected to discharge LPG cargo at New Mangalore Port on March 18, had transferred the cargo to Apollo Ocean at Vadinar Port in Gujarat.

26 Mar 2026 7:33 pm
Indias first five-star hotel built over railway tracks in Gujarat struggles with low occupancy

Occupancy at the hotel operated by the Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts Ltd was 38% in FY25

26 Mar 2026 4:39 pm
SC flags menace of citing AI-generated non-existent judgements

The observations were made by the top court while expunging remarks made by the Bombay High Court on a plea filed a director of a company

26 Mar 2026 4:36 pm
Case ordered over misogynistic remarks against U Prathibha in Kayamkulam

Misogynistic comments made by Muslim League leader and then UDF Kayamkulam convenor A Irshad during an election convention

26 Mar 2026 4:23 pm
Bengaluru Traffic Police issues advisory ahead of IPL matches

According to the advisory, parking has been prohibited on several key roads, including Queens Road, MG Road, Cubbon Road, St Marks Road, Museum Road, Kasturba Road, Lavelle Road, Vittal Mallya Road

26 Mar 2026 4:18 pm
From beer to cosmetics, Asia feels full force of war-fuelled energy crisis

Asia, which relies more heavily on crude oil, gas, fuel and fertiliser from the Middle East than other parts of the world, is the most vulnerable to supply disruption

26 Mar 2026 3:55 pm
No shortage of petrol, diesel, LPG in country, says Petroleum Ministry

Addressing concerns over LPG and fuel shortage amid the West Asia conflict, the ministry asked the public not to believe any rumours and avoid panic buying

26 Mar 2026 3:54 pm
Kerala start-up unveils Chuvarbot 2.0 to automate political wall writing

The product, which has secured a provisional patent, is yet to be launched commercially

26 Mar 2026 3:49 pm
Parliamentary panel recommends priority funding to boost uranium, rare metal exploration

The panel stated that the full shortfall of 118.18 crore in AMDERs capital allocation be restored at the revised estimate stage of 2026-27

26 Mar 2026 3:39 pm
G7 leaders summit in June will include India, South Korea, Brazil, Kenya, but not China

China will not attend the summit, the Elysee said, denying previous media reports

26 Mar 2026 3:36 pm
LPG cylinders to be delivered as per schedule, no need to stand outside gas agencies: UP CM

Adityanath advised people to purchase petrol and diesel only when required, cautioning that queues at filling stations are being driven by rumours

26 Mar 2026 3:31 pm
China urges peace talks in Iran war

China's foreign ministry did not disclose if it was aware of any negotiations between Washington and Tehran, but Wang expressed cautious optimism in a phone call with his Egyptian counterpart on Wednesday.

26 Mar 2026 3:24 pm
Govt says India has 60 days of fuel stocks, dismisses shortage reports as misinformation

India, the world's fourth-largest refiner and fifth-largest exporter of petroleum products, has structurally assured domestic fuel availability and continues to supply refined fuels to over 150 countries, the ministry said in a statement

26 Mar 2026 3:14 pm
JioStar announces 27 sponsors for IPL 2026 with 3 co-presenting sponsors

Googles entry this year marks AI as a category in Indian cricket advertising

26 Mar 2026 3:11 pm
India initiates probe against imports of subsidised Chinese, Indonesian paperboards

The applicant has alleged that exports of multi-layer paperboards by Chinese and Indonesian firms, which is subsidised by the respective countries, are hurting margins of Indian companies

26 Mar 2026 2:42 pm
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