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NFRA flags audit quality shortcomings in inspection of seven CA firms

The regulator highlighted issues related to independence of partners, human resource policies, audit documentation and control deficiencies

16 Mar 2026 9:47 pm
World Bank approves $300 mn loan to UP for clean air transition

he UP Clean Air Management Program (USD 299.66 million) will focus on clean air transition across key sectors like transport, agriculture and industry, with clean air benefits spilling over to other states, a joint statement said

16 Mar 2026 9:43 pm
Mamata Banerjee accuses Centre of failing to ensure adequate supply of LPG cylinders

Banerjee also lashed out at the Election Commission for transferring top State bureaucrats and police officers shortly after announcing the schedules for Assembly polls and branded the poll panel and the BJP as anti-Bengal.

16 Mar 2026 9:25 pm
NCLAT restores insolvency appeal against Dilip Buildcon

The case relates to claims of operational debt that had earlier been rejected by the National Company Law Tribunal on the grounds of pre-existing disputes.

16 Mar 2026 9:19 pm
Speaker adjourns Karnataka Assembly amid ministers absence and unanswered queries

The incident occurred during the ongoing Assembly session in Bengaluru when opposition members raised concerns that ministers were not present in the House and that several questions submitted in advance had not received responses

16 Mar 2026 8:47 pm
DRA Homes acquires 3.91 acres in Karanai for 49.70 crore; plans 500 crore residential development

The proposed development at Karanai will cater to the mid-income homebuyer segment, which continues to demonstrate strong demand in Chennais residential market

16 Mar 2026 8:45 pm
Amrutanjan held Mylapore Kapaleeswarar Temple land till 2018; 9.74 crore dues: HR&CE tells HC

Temple authorities initiate recovery proceedings for 9.74 crore rent arrears from company

16 Mar 2026 8:39 pm
16 Mar 2026 8:32 pm
Sri Lanka announces 4-day week for public sector to cut fuel use

The announcement came a day after the government switched to a QR code-aided digital system to ration retail fuel sales

16 Mar 2026 8:16 pm
TN AVGC policy to envisions 2 lakh jobs in emerging industries

The policy, in effect for five years, aims to attract high-profile AVGC-XR investments to Tamil Nadu as anchor units while also supporting the creation of 200 start-ups and 100 larger companies.

16 Mar 2026 8:12 pm
After funding winter, edtech sector heads for consolidation

upGrad has signed a term sheet to acquire rival Unacademy in a 100% share-swap deal, a move that could mark one of the biggest consolidation efforts in Indias edtech sector.

16 Mar 2026 7:38 pm
CUMI starts commercial production of thin wheels at new Hosur facility

The new plant, built with an investment of 83 crore, is expected to generate a turnover of about 160 crore at peak capacity utilisation

16 Mar 2026 7:17 pm
Investment, policy support drive trout farming boom in J&K

According to official data tabled in Parliament, Jammu and Kashmir received 11,850.39 lakh between 2020-21 and 2024-25

16 Mar 2026 7:14 pm
Global Esports Games World Finals to debut in South Asia with Mumbai event

The event will feature competitions, fan festivals and industry conferences before the ceremonial handover to Los Angeles for the 2026 Global Esports Games

16 Mar 2026 7:03 pm
SiXiT expects revenues of upto 300 crore in the next three years

SiXiT has announced the launch of cricket kits, bats and leather cricket balls, while also strengthening its presence in the cricket footwear and apparel categories

16 Mar 2026 6:57 pm
IIT Madras launches initiative to make digital education more accessible

EduReach will provide a fully functional course content management system equipped with web templates, analytics dashboards, role-based access controls and also an assessment tool

16 Mar 2026 6:47 pm
Naredco partners with realty portal Magicbricks for research, market intelligence in property sector

Under the one-year memorandum of understanding, Magicbricks will serve as the knowledge partner and official broadcast partner via MBTV for Naredco initiatives

16 Mar 2026 6:39 pm
LPG cylinder shortage forcing workers to leave for native places: ACMA

The auto component industry had earlier sought an uninterrupted supply of LPG/PNG for MSME foundry and forging units or a reasonable window to shift to alternate fuels amid the government's move to revise the priority order for allocating domestically produced natural gas due to the West Asia crisis

16 Mar 2026 6:33 pm
IIT Madras-TIDCO collaboration to boost EV and automotive technology research

The centre will focus on electric powertrains, automotive power electronics, battery technologies, EV charging systems, and software-defined vehicles, enabling industry-ready innovation, a post by IIT Madras on social media said.

16 Mar 2026 6:26 pm
Asias largest tulip garden opens in Srinagar with over 1.8 million flowers

The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden was thrown open to visitors in a riot of colours, heralding the arrival of spring.

16 Mar 2026 5:26 pm
Maharashtra partners with Wadhwani AI to deploy artificial intelligence in public health services

The use of AI tools is expected to help healthcare workers deliver timely and targeted interventions

16 Mar 2026 4:38 pm
Himachal government signs MoU with National Dairy Development Board to boost dairy sector

The Chief Minister also said the state government is monitoring the situation regarding LPG supply and would take up the matter with the central government if required

16 Mar 2026 4:37 pm
SEBI plans light-touch penalty structure for investment advisers

SEBI is working on a standardised light-touch penalty structure aimed at encouraging compliance while ensuring transparency and fairness.

16 Mar 2026 4:21 pm
Power demand in India to hit record highs in summer, adding to energy woes

Power use could top out at 283 gigawatts during the most extreme periods, a 13% jump compared to the current record of 250 gigawatts set in the summer of 2024

16 Mar 2026 4:06 pm
AVPL sets up Drone Centre of Excellence at Govt ITI Govandi in Mumbai

The new facility is designed to provide structured, practical training in drone operations and real-world UAV applications

16 Mar 2026 3:44 pm
Telangana's GSDP for 2025-26 stands at 17.82 lakh cr: Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla

In his address to the legislature, marking the beginning of the budget session, he said Telangana is contributing 4.99 per cent to the countrys GDP

16 Mar 2026 3:18 pm
Experts raise concerns over Centres plan for separate bodies to fast-track environmental nods

Proposed panels could replace state authorities when they become non-functional

16 Mar 2026 2:26 pm
Data Patterns bags 288 crore order from IMD

The company announced in an exchange filing that the contract negotiated with IMD has now been received, stating, This is part of the negotiated contract announced after Q3 FY 2025-26

16 Mar 2026 1:16 pm
Omar Abdullah opens Asias largest tulip garden in Srinagar for visitors

The garden was opened for visitors almost 10 days ahead of schedule, as the Valley experienced warmer days that led to early blooming of the flowers.

16 Mar 2026 1:11 pm
Kerala Travel Mart Society seeks steps to address cooking gas shortage

KTM Secretary S Swaminathan urged the authorities to take immediate steps to ensure the availability of cooking gas cylinders for the tourism and hotel industry

16 Mar 2026 12:50 pm
Reliance, Grasim, Nirma among firms cleared to pipe treated effluents into sea off Gujarat coast

Largest approval is for Reliance Industries petrochemical complex at Dahej

16 Mar 2026 12:49 pm
Supreme Court to hear next week case concerning victims of digital arrest

Earlier, the top court asked the Centre to draft a standard operating procedure in consultation with stakeholders such as the RBI, banks and the Department of Telecommunications

16 Mar 2026 12:32 pm
New Asia Africa Agri Alliance set up to boost trade, agri cooperation and investments

The Alliance has been set up as a not-for-profit institution to create structured frameworks for trade partnerships, policy alignment, technology exchange and investment mobilisation

16 Mar 2026 11:45 am
Saudis give oil buyers Red Sea option as Hormuz crisis persists

Buyers who choose to receive their allocation via the Red Sea port of Yanbu will only get a portion of their monthly supply due to constraints on how much crude the pipeline to the port can carry

16 Mar 2026 11:21 am
Indian Navy, along with partner nations, participates in US-led Exercise Sea Dragon 2026 in Guam

The exercise brings together maritime forces from several partner nations, including the United States Navy, the Royal Australian Air Force, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and the Royal New Zealand Air Force

16 Mar 2026 11:11 am
Trump says that he's asked 'about 7' countries to join coalition to police Iran's Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi earlier told CBS that Tehran has been approached by a number of countries seeking safe passage for their vessels, and this is up to our military to decide

16 Mar 2026 9:43 am
Fire contained in vicinity of Dubai airport after drone attack, flights suspended

Gulf Arab states have faced more than 2,000 missile and drone attacks since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran on February 28

16 Mar 2026 9:36 am
CAFE-3 norms: Small cars face steep price hikes as PMO calls meeting to finalise draft proposals

Shaktikanta Das to review proposals; industry flags affordability concerns again

15 Mar 2026 9:21 pm
Music Academy Madras announces annual music and dance awards for 2026

The music awards will be presented at the 100th Annual Conference and Concerts of the Music Academy Madras later this year

15 Mar 2026 8:35 pm
All eyes on youth voters who form 20.7% of Tamil Nadus electors

While even in the 2021 State Assembly Polls, Tamil Nadu had around 20% of young voters, the choice of the youth in this year Polls assumes significance with the presence of Actor Vijay and his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in the mix

15 Mar 2026 7:42 pm
AEPC Chairman urges TN govt to include apparel export industry in 20% commercial LPG cylinder allotment

LPG is a critical fuel used extensively in garment manufacturing, especially in processing segments such as dyeing, washing, compacting and finishing units that form the backbone of the apparel export ecosystem

15 Mar 2026 7:16 pm
Career mobility drives tenant churn in Indias top rental markets

Since 2019, average residential rents in leading markets have risen by approximately 2530%, largely driven by employment-led demand

15 Mar 2026 7:08 pm
Assembly elections in 5 States from April 9, Results on May 4

West Bengal to vote in two phases; Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry in single-phase elections.

15 Mar 2026 7:03 pm
Samsung Union issues strike notice; conciliation talks on Monday over 27 workers termination

The 27 workers have been under suspension since March 7, 2025 due to pending disciplinary proceedings

15 Mar 2026 6:43 pm
First batch of stranded Indians returns from Iran via Armenia

More students are expected to arrive in the coming days as arrangements continue to facilitate the return of Indian nationals from the region

15 Mar 2026 6:42 pm
No shortage at LPG distributorships, fuel stations in India: Government reiterates

Citizens are advised not to resort to panic buying as adequate stocks of petrol and diesel are available across the country

15 Mar 2026 5:33 pm
Qatar MotoGP postponed to November amid West Asia tensions

Portuguese GP in Portimo to now take place on 22 November, and the season finale in Valencia will move to 29 November, while all other rounds of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship remain unaffected

15 Mar 2026 3:16 pm
Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran war

F1s packed schedule doesnt have any obvious open dates for rescheduled races this year

15 Mar 2026 3:15 pm