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No plan to carve UT out of Bihar, Bengal districts: Nityanand Rai

Rai, who is also a former Bihar BJP president, came out with a post on his X handle, rubbishing the claim of Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav

Updated On: 07 Mar 2026 | 3:53 PM IST

Govt grants exporters relief on export obligations amid West Asia crisis

Under Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) scheme, domestic firms are allowed to import duty-free machines but they have to meet certain export obligations against that

Updated On: 07 Mar 2026 | 3:46 PM IST

Santal freedom fighters not given due recognition: Droupadi Murmu

The President urged the community to ensure that the younger generation receives proper schooling

Updated On: 07 Mar 2026 | 3:40 PM IST

At least 16 killed, 35 wounded in Israeli airstrikes in eastern Lebanon

The Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah said its fighters clashed with an Israeli force that landed late Friday in the mountains of eastern Lebanon

Updated On: 07 Mar 2026 | 3:40 PM IST

Shipper MSC to impose emergency fuel surcharge on cargo from March 16

It said the surcharge would be $30 per twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) from the Mediterranean and Black Sea to the Red Sea for dry containers, and $50 per TEU for refrigerated containers

Updated On: 07 Mar 2026 | 3:39 PM IST

Dubai says airport, Emirates to resume operations after Iran attack

The news brought cheers in Dubai International Airport, where passengers had been sheltering after hearing a large boom overhead

Updated On: 07 Mar 2026 | 3:38 PM IST

At least 16 killed, 35 wounded in Israeli airstrikes in eastern Lebanon

According to preliminary data, air defence systems downed 19 missiles and 453 drones, with hits from 9 missiles and 26 strike drones recorded at 22 locations

Updated On: 07 Mar 2026 | 3:35 PM IST

Goa received ₹252.83 crore from auction of 12 iron ore blocks: CM Sawant

Goa government plans to introduce a scheme to provide soft loans through financial institutions to barge owners affected by the mining sector, enabling them to repair their vessels

Updated On: 07 Mar 2026 | 3:08 PM IST

Iran President apologises to neighbours, rejects US' 'surrender' demand

In a televised address, Pres. Masoud Pezeshkian said his country will halt attacks on regional countries, even as the US warned that the most intense bombing campaign of the war was yet to come

Updated On: 07 Mar 2026 | 3:05 PM IST

Omaxe sells out 2 Faridabad projects; 120 commercial units fetch ₹160 crore

These two projects, slated to be delivered in 2030, are part of its integrated mixed-use township 'World Street by Omaxe'

Updated On: 07 Mar 2026 | 2:59 PM IST

Vedanta aims to raise women workforce share to 35%, launches hiring drive

Vedanta said women accounted for around 18 per cent of direct employment across industries in 2023-24, while in core sectors such as mining and metals, their share remained only 6 per cent

Updated On: 07 Mar 2026 | 2:57 PM IST

Hong Kong firm seeks $2 billion over Panama's takeover of 2 key canal ports

Panama Ports Company has operated the two ports since 1997 and renewed its concession in 2021 for another 25 years

Updated On: 07 Mar 2026 | 2:55 PM IST

Balen Shah's RSP heads for victory in Nepal; Gen Z voters demand solutions

Young voters say mandate for new leadership must translate into visible change, warning that promises alone will not address corruption, unemployment, weak public services, and political instability

Updated On: 07 Mar 2026 | 2:50 PM IST

Direction of India's rise clear, will depend on nation's own strength: EAM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India's rise will be shaped by its own strength and capabilities, speaking at the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi

Updated On: 07 Mar 2026 | 2:41 PM IST

Numeros Motors ties up with Royal Sundaram for rider insurance cover

With a premium of ₹1,200, the policy targets buyers of the n-First electric scooter, offering accident cover, hospital cash benefits, and a cancer plan for women riders

Updated On: 07 Mar 2026 | 2:35 PM IST

Helicopter with UP Dy CM onboard makes emergency landing in Lucknow

The chopper, with five persons including Maurya, his aide Vivek and two pilots, had taken off from Lucknow La Martiniere College ground helipad when it developed a snag

Updated On: 07 Mar 2026 | 2:26 PM IST

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Ram Rahim acquitted in 2002 journalist murder case

The division bench passed the order while hearing appeals challenging the 2019 conviction in the case

Updated On: 07 Mar 2026 | 2:15 PM IST

Restrictions over protests against Khamenei's killing lifted in Kashmir

Security forces have removed barricades that were put up at some places, including the Lal Chowk city centre here, to prevent the assembly of people

Updated On: 07 Mar 2026 | 1:30 PM IST

Voter deletions in post-SIR electoral rolls for dividing Bengal: Mamata

The TMC supremo had begun the demonstration at Metro Channel in central Kolkata on Friday, accusing the Election Commission of conspiring with the BJP to "disenfranchise Bengal voters"

Updated On: 07 Mar 2026 | 1:28 PM IST

IRB Infrastructure toll revenue in February jumps 22 pc to Rs 746 cr

Of the total 24 toll assets, IRB MP Expressway in Maharashtra contributed the major share of Rs 148.2 crore to the total revenue collection in February 2026, up from Rs 140.9 crore a year ago

Updated On: 07 Mar 2026 | 1:22 PM IST