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AC makers cautious as unusual rain may disrupt early summer demand

Because of plastic, prices of other large appliances such as washing machines are also likely to rise 10-12 per cent, industry leaders indicated

Updated On: 22 Mar 2026 | 2:02 PM IST

India once pursued Iran gas pipeline via Pakistan: What went wrong

India once explored Iranian gas imports via Pakistan through the $7 billion Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) pipeline. Here's why India exited the project

Updated On: 22 Mar 2026 | 1:52 PM IST

West Asia crisis: Hormuz closure forcing Trump, importers to seek solution

The channel has been a focal point since the start of the war, but Iran's geographic and strategic advantages mean the US has been unable to restore traffic

Updated On: 22 Mar 2026 | 1:49 PM IST

IPL 2026 LIVE news updates: Ashwin backs Rinku Singh to bat at number 4 for Kolkata Knight Riders

Rinku, despite a sensational IPL 2024 season with KKR, was pushed down in the batting order in 2025

Updated On: 22 Mar 2026 | 1:45 PM IST

More than half of countries have banned phones in schools: Unesco

Facebook's own research revealed that 32 per cent of teenage girls felt worse about their bodies after using Instagram

Updated On: 22 Mar 2026 | 1:42 PM IST

Iran internet blackout stretches into 4th week amid ongoing war concerns

The prolonged disruption has significantly curtailed communication channels both within the country and with the outside world, raising concerns

Updated On: 22 Mar 2026 | 1:29 PM IST

West Asia war, crude oil prices likely to steer stock markets this week

Besides, trends in global markets, trading activity of foreign investors and rupee-dollar movement would also drive momentum in equities

Updated On: 22 Mar 2026 | 1:29 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2026: What are Italy's chances of dropping the ball again?

The Azzurri's WC fate rests on the playoffs, as they open their playoff campaign against Northern Ireland on 26 March.

Updated On: 22 Mar 2026 | 1:25 PM IST

NCLAT grants exemption to 50 IL&FS's red, amber firms from CSR obligations

These 'red' and 'amber' entities have not been accruing interest on their outstanding debts, resulting in such companies showing notional profits in their books of accounts

Updated On: 22 Mar 2026 | 1:25 PM IST

3 arrested for allegedly hoarding 74 LPG cylinders in Delhi's Mahipalpur

The police seized 74 LPG cylinders 70 domestic and four commercial - along with a transport vehicle and refilling equipment in the raid on Saturday

Updated On: 22 Mar 2026 | 1:16 PM IST

Iran says Hormuz open to all expect enemy-linked ships amid US threat

The threat of Iranian attacks during the US-Israeli war on Iran has kept most ships from getting through the narrow strait, the conduit for around a fifth of global oil and LNG supplies

Updated On: 22 Mar 2026 | 1:14 PM IST

Sri Lankan govt urges sparing use of power, fuel; hikes prices again

This came as the island nation raised fuel retail prices at midnight, the second such hike in a week

Updated On: 22 Mar 2026 | 1:12 PM IST

'India, Australia must boost renewable energy ties via climate partnership'

Australian High Commission emphasised Australia's interest in helping India produce more effective and cheaper solar panels

Updated On: 22 Mar 2026 | 12:51 PM IST

Apple CEO praises Chinese developers, partners amid Beijing's pressure

Cook, speaking at the China Development Forum in Beijing on Sunday, praised the innovations of Chinese developers and the automation at the country's manufacturing facilities

Updated On: 22 Mar 2026 | 12:43 PM IST

Cuba's power grid collapses for third time this month, causing blackout

The Cuban Electric Union, which reports to the Ministry of Energy and Mines, announced a total blackout across the island without initially giving a cause for the outage

Updated On: 22 Mar 2026 | 12:41 PM IST

Volkswagen CEO vows more restructuring, sees lessons in China: Report

To avoid costly overcapacity, VW is applying "clear manufacturing cost targets" to all its plants, be they in Germany, Europe or China

Updated On: 22 Mar 2026 | 12:37 PM IST

Andhra milk adulteration: Death toll rises to 16, three under treatment

The incident dates back to mid-February when adulterated milk supplied in parts of Lalacheruvu allegedly caused severe health complications among consumers

Updated On: 22 Mar 2026 | 12:30 PM IST

Uttarakhand emerges as top tourism destination for faith, adventure

For the first time, winter pilgrimage has been introduced in Uttarakhand, promoting tourism throughout the year

Updated On: 22 Mar 2026 | 12:17 PM IST

SC directs states, UTs to submit details on prisons, including overcrowding

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta also asked the states and UTs to provide details about the number of women's prisons within their jurisdictions

Updated On: 22 Mar 2026 | 12:15 PM IST

Domestic urea plants at half capacity as West Asia war choke gas supplies

Petronet LNG Ltd, which operates India's largest liquefied natural gas receiving terminal, declared force majeure after upstream suppliers cited their inability to deliver contracted volumes

Updated On: 22 Mar 2026 | 12:11 PM IST