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Trinamool opposing SIR to protect vote bank of infiltrators, BJP to form govt in Bengal, says Modi

The Prime Minister slammed the Trinamool Congress government for its alleged corruption, money syndicates and years of misrule

14 Mar 2026 9:28 pm
TIDCO to invest 25 crore each in Raptee Energy and AgniKul Cosmos; Industries Minister TRB Rajaa hands over approval letters

The minister told newspersons that since 2024 the ministry has been working on reimagining TIDCOs role in the Department of Industries

14 Mar 2026 7:33 pm
Gaurs Group pre-sales up 12% to 5,347 cr in Apr-Dec on strong housing demand

During the first three quarters of 2025-26 fiscal, Gaurs group sold about 5.92 million square feet of area across 2,578 units

14 Mar 2026 7:16 pm
PM Modi inaugurates APSEZs fully automated Haldia bulk terminal

With an annual capacity of 4 million metric tonnes, the terminal is Indias first fully automated dry bulk facility on the Hooghly river

14 Mar 2026 7:12 pm
IIT Madras hosts Delta Expo to showcase student innovations and startups

The expo, organised by the School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, with IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti in attendance

14 Mar 2026 6:46 pm
Iran war leads to food inflation in the Gulf region on shortage, soaring freight charges

Prices of vegetables and fruits have doubled, while stocks of foodgrains, mainly rice, are thinning

14 Mar 2026 5:34 pm
Two Indian vessels carrying LPG cross Strait of Hormuz safely: Shipping Min official

LPG carriers Shivalik and Nanda Devi are now headed to Mundra and Kandla ports in Gujarat, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in Ministry of Shipping, told a media briefing

14 Mar 2026 5:18 pm
TIDCO to invest 25 crore each in Raptee Energy and AgniKul Cosmos

These investments mark the first deployments under the policy and signal the Government of Tamil Nadu's decision to directly support high-potential startups emerging from the State's deep-tech and advanced manufacturing ecosystem

14 Mar 2026 5:14 pm
Centre revokes NSA detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk

In a statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs said the decision to revoke Wangchuks detention was taken after due consideration to create conditions for constructive and meaningful dialogue with all stakeholders

14 Mar 2026 5:13 pm
Demand for coal rises in Jaipur as small eateries cope with cylinder shortage

Coal traders said the demand has risen sharply over the last few days as restaurant owners struggle to procure commercial LPG cylinders

14 Mar 2026 4:45 pm
PM unveils connectivity projects worth 18,680 crore in West Bengal

He laid the foundation stone for the 231 km-long four-lane Kharagpur-Moregram economic corridor, which will reduce the distance by around 120 km and save nearly seven to eight hours

14 Mar 2026 4:21 pm
Karnataka government approves 4,824 cr industrial investments, to create 14,525 jobs: Minister Patil

Some of the major approved projects include: Bagmane Constructions Private Limited for IT infrastructure development worth 494.65 crore

14 Mar 2026 4:12 pm
Gas shortage fears in Bengal lead to long queues outside distribution centres

Crowds were seen outside distribution centres since early morning at various places in Kolkata, South 24 Parganas and North 24 Parganas districts

14 Mar 2026 2:46 pm
North Korea fires about 10 missiles towards sea in show of force, Seoul says

South Koreas Joint Chiefs say the military has stepped up surveillance and is maintaining readiness against possible additional launches while closely sharing information with the US and Japan

14 Mar 2026 1:23 pm
Fuel shortages from West Asia conflict begin to threaten global food supply

2 weeks into the US-Israeli war with Iran, flows of crude oil, LNG and fertilizer have been choked by attacks on energy infrastructure across West Asia and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz

14 Mar 2026 10:37 am
Gujarat to provide immediate PNG connections in CGD areas

The decision follows a high-level review chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, which confirmed that PNG, LPG, petrol, and diesel stocks are adequate across the state

13 Mar 2026 10:39 pm
Sportstar Aces Awards celebrate womens cricket and honour athletes shaping Indian sports

The Sportstar Aces Awards celebrate Indian sports, honouring womens cricket pioneers and recognising outstanding athletes and contributions

13 Mar 2026 9:35 pm
Most religious community kitchens functioning as usual

But concerns have been raised over prolonged LPG supply crisis

13 Mar 2026 9:26 pm
KG Builders launches two plotted communities in Western Chennai; 400-crore GDV

The launch includes two plotted communities spread across 120 acres along the rapidly developing Valarpuram Thirumazhisai growth corridor

13 Mar 2026 8:53 pm
Hospitality industry urges swift allocation of LPG as players begin suspending operations

FHRAI says 30% of hotels and restaurants have temporarily suspended operations due to LPG shortage

13 Mar 2026 8:42 pm
Congress Odisha MLAs at centre of poaching row land in Karnataka ahead of Rajya Sabha polls

Rajya Sabha polls are scheduled on the 16th of this month and legislators are expected to fly back for the voting.

13 Mar 2026 8:22 pm
Gold loses sheen as dollar gains strength

The yellow metal dips for the second week in a row as investors bet on the greenback

13 Mar 2026 8:18 pm
What are Shahed drones and what makes them decisive in modern warfare?

Shahed drones are unmanned aircraft systems often called kamikaze drones. Like the Japanese kamikaze planes in WWII, these drones are not intended to return after a mission but to fly into a target and detonate, destroying themselves in the process

13 Mar 2026 8:02 pm
Luxury carmakers Mercedes, Audi plan fresh price hikes from April amid rupee slide

Mercedes-Benz India and Audi India said they will implement a price correction of around 2 per cent

13 Mar 2026 7:58 pm
Oil spike may hurt India less this time: DBS

Improved macro buffers and diversified crude sourcing could cushion impact, says bank

13 Mar 2026 7:46 pm
Health Ministry approves perpetual validity for FSSAI licences, removes dual licensing norm for street food vendors

Effective April 1, the turnover threshold for registration will be increased from 12 lakh to 1.5 crore, and for State licensing up to 50 crore, with Central licensing applicable beyond this limit

13 Mar 2026 7:31 pm
Industries in Gujarat get blanket nod to use alternative fuels amid gas crunch

The GPCB said the relaxation will remain valid for three months, after which the board will review the situation based on the availability

13 Mar 2026 7:30 pm
College campuses trim menus, use cooking alternatives to feed students

While some institutes have enough LPG cylinders to last them for some time, others turn to electric cooktops, firewood to navigate LPG supply crunch

13 Mar 2026 7:28 pm
Conflicts in Iran, Ukraine reshape medical study routes for Kashmiri students

However, conflicts, geopolitical tensions and political unrest in these countries have prompted thousands of students and their families to explore alternative destinations.

13 Mar 2026 7:12 pm
CBI questions Anil Ambanis son Jai Anmol in 228 cr bank fraud case

He has been asked to come again for questioning on Saturday

13 Mar 2026 6:55 pm
28 Indian vessels with LNG, LPG and crude stranded near Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil transit chokepoint, has now been assessed as a high-risk maritime security zone

13 Mar 2026 6:35 pm
Civic-run Samridhi@Kochi switches to firewood cooking amid LPG crisis

The hotel procured around 10 tonnes of firewood on Thursday, which officials estimate will last for about four days, considering the large scale of daily food preparation

13 Mar 2026 6:29 pm
Technology adoption and improved seed varieties boost Indias wheat & rice production

These include development of high-yielding climate-resilient varieties, cost-effective and efficient pre and post-harvest technologies, says minister Bhagirath Choudhary

13 Mar 2026 6:14 pm
Kandla port crosses 150MT cargo milestone well ahead of fiscal year end

DPA, which has not been disclosing detailed cargo movements since the USIran war erupted, took to X on Friday to announce that it is gearing up to handle 22 vessels in the next 72 hours

13 Mar 2026 6:10 pm
KG Builders launches two plotted communities in Western Chennai; gross development value at 400 crore

The plotted communities are spread across 120 acres along the rapidly developing ValarpuramThirumazhisai growth corridor

13 Mar 2026 6:04 pm
Trump says US would escort ships in Strait of Hormuz 'if needed' -Fox News interview

Were going to be hitting them very hard over the next week, he added in the interview with Foxs Brian Kilmeade that aired in part on its Fox & Friends program

13 Mar 2026 5:24 pm
TN CM Stalin inaugurates Unit-1 of 2x660 MW Udangudi thermal power plant costing 13,077 crore

The electricity generated from this power plant will be connected to the power grid and distributed through a 400-kV gas-insulated substation

13 Mar 2026 5:20 pm
Indias listed REIT market surges six-fold to 1,726 billion since FY20

CBRE India Research estimates that Indias SM REIT market could exceed $75 billion, supported by over 500 million sq. ft. of eligible office, logistics and retail assets

13 Mar 2026 5:14 pm
Passenger Transport: Maharashtra pauses new rickshaw, taxi permits; e-rickshaws and e-bikes to require licences

State aims for better-regulated passenger transport services, improved safety standards and more disciplined urban mobility systems in the state.

13 Mar 2026 4:37 pm
Maharashtra to use AI to boost freshwater fisheries output; 1,024-crore scheme launched

Maharashtra has accorded agriculture status to fisheries sector

13 Mar 2026 4:35 pm
Sasikala announces name of her political party, to face coming polls in alliance

Sasikala has named her political party the All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam.

13 Mar 2026 4:14 pm
Russia says it doesn't see Iran crisis reducing US interest in Ukraine peace talks

Russia is expecting a new round of negotiations, but has nothing to announce yet on the timing

13 Mar 2026 3:41 pm
Trump claimed in G7 call that Iran is about to surrender, Axios reports

Trump said that obody knows who is the leader, so there is no one that can announce surrender, Axios reported

13 Mar 2026 3:34 pm
13 Mar 2026 3:26 pm
Russian seaborne oil product exports in February fall 3.3% from month earlier, data shows

The oil product exports from Russia's Baltic ports Primorsk, Vysotsk, St. Petersburg and Ust-Luga - decreased 11.4% month-on-month to 4.7 million tons

13 Mar 2026 2:54 pm
Andhra Pradesh milk contamination tragedy: 14 dead after consuming toxic milk

Laboratory tests confirmed that the victims died of multi-organ failure triggered by acute renal failure after consuming milk contaminated with ethylene glycol, police said.

13 Mar 2026 1:40 pm
US sees India as trusted partner in emerging 'Pax Silica' tech era: US Envoy to India Sergio Gor

While energy resources such as oil have historically shaped geopolitics, future strategic competition will increasingly revolve around advanced technologies and digital infrastructure, Gor said

13 Mar 2026 12:35 pm
Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 10.6% in Feb to 4,17,705 units: SIAM

Strong demand lifts passenger vehicle shipments, but West Asia conflict clouds outlook

13 Mar 2026 12:00 pm