Dhanwar

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Dhanwar

Dhanwar: Located in the Giridih district of Jharkhand and part of the Koderma Lok Sabha constituency, Dhanwar saw Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (Democratic) leader Babulal Marandi defeat BJP's Laxman Prasad Singh by a margin of 17,550 votes in 2019.
 
Marandi’s victory was notable for the Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (Democratic) within Dhanwar. This Assembly constituency is included in the Kodarma parliamentary seat, where BJP performed well in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

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Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 8:42 PM IST

HCLTech offers Chennai employees to work from home amid LPG crisis

IT services firm allows employees at its Chennai centre to work from home as LPG shortages disrupt canteen operations; some peers also see limited food services

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 8:35 PM IST

Razorpay unveils AI platform to automate payment operations for businesses

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Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 8:31 PM IST

Brookfield REIT plans ₹4,000 cr QIP to pare debt, fund future opportunities

Wholly owned subsidiary Ecoworld's Rs 1,125 cr fund raise also approved

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 8:25 PM IST

Edible oil rates rose by ₹1-4 per kg in the last week amid West Asia crisis

Retail edible oil prices begin to rise as global palm and soybean oil rates climb alongside crude oil amid the West Asia crisis

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 8:23 PM IST

West Asia crisis may hit Indian tyre industry; ATMA seeks policy support

Tyre makers warn that the West Asia conflict may disrupt exports, raise crude-linked input costs and strain supply chains, prompting ATMA to seek urgent policy support

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 8:21 PM IST

Vodafone Idea execs to meet institutional investors in HK, Singapore

Telecom operator's management plans investor meetings in Singapore and Hong Kong as it seeks overseas funding to support its multi-year capex programme

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 8:19 PM IST

Aurum PropTech sells Navi Mumbai commercial assets to fund AI push

Company plans to use proceeds from the Navi Mumbai asset sale to prepay debt and strengthen investments in artificial intelligence-led proptech platforms

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 8:19 PM IST

QSR stocks in a soup on LPG shortage: Don't sell in a panic, say analysts

LPG shortage triggered by Strait of Hormuz disruption is forcing QSR kitchens to shut or cut menus. Analysts say earnings may take a hit in Q4FY26 but advise investors not to panic

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 8:16 PM IST

Higher coal prices, demand are near-term positives for Coal India

Rising global coal prices amid the Iran conflict and potential substitution of gas with coal could boost Coal India's e-auction premiums and volumes in the near term

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 8:16 PM IST

IAMAI raises concerns over double welfare contributions for gig workers

Industry body says overlap between Karnataka's gig worker law and the Code on Social Security could lead to duplicative welfare contributions by platform companies

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 8:14 PM IST

Decks cleared for India's first passive hybrid mutual fund offering

Edelweiss MF announces India's first passive hybrid fund combining equity and government securities, after Sebi allowed the category and a qualifying debt index met AUM norms

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 8:14 PM IST

West Asia conflict dents India's medical tourism, hospital inflow falls

Indian hospital chains report up to 30% drop in overseas patient inflow and revenue hit as the West Asia conflict disrupts medical travel and slows arrivals from key markets

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 8:13 PM IST

India has an opportunity to leapfrog on AI: Razorpay's Shashank Kumar

Razorpay's MD and Co-Founder Shashank Kumar on why AI agents will do more for India's small merchants than traditional search, the company's IPO plans, and why the conflict in West Asia makes it hard

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 8:13 PM IST

Man kills wife, daughter-in-law, granddaughter in Odisha village over feud

Police say a 52-year-old man allegedly killed his wife, daughter-in-law and four-year-old granddaughter with a hammer after a domestic quarrel in Deogarh district

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 8:11 PM IST

Strait of Hormuz will stay closed, used as leverage, warns Mojtaba Khamenei

In his first comments as Supreme Leader, Khamenei said the critical Strait of Hormuz would remain closed as a means of leverage and that all US bases in the region should be closed immediately

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 8:10 PM IST

AC makers flag production risks as LPG shortage worsens amid West Asia war

Air-conditioner makers warn of production risks as LPG shortages linked to the West Asia conflict disrupt supply of fuel used in brazing and coating processes

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 8:04 PM IST

Glass manufacturer HNGIL seeks uninterrupted industrial LPG supply

Company warns disruption in LPG supply could damage furnaces and impact operations at its plants as West Asia tensions tighten energy markets

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 8:02 PM IST

Stranded due to West Asia conflict? It may affect your tax residency status

Incorrect assessment of status and failure to fulfil tax-related obligations can have serious consequences

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 7:54 PM IST

Agentic AI in advertising and commerce the next frontier: Google Ads VP

Google Ads Vice President Dan Taylor says agentic AI could transform shopping journeys and advertising by simplifying decisions and enabling seamless commerce across the web

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 7:49 PM IST