Press Trust Of India

West Asia crisis: Jaishankar speaks to Qatari PM, UAE foreign minister

Following his talks with Al Nahyan, the external affairs minister, without sharing much details, said the evolving situation in West Asia was discussed

Domestic OMCs to pay discounted rates to refiners amid fuel price freeze

The discounted rates, which are applicable with effect from March 16, will hit standalone refiners such as MRPL, CPCL and HMEL the most

Poll neutrality at risk if EC relies on contestants: Justice Nagarathna

Justice Nagarathna said elections are not merely periodic events but a mechanism through which political authority is constituted

Families of AI171 crash victims seek release of black box data, write to PM

The aircraft burst into flames, killing 241 out of 242 people onboard and 19 individuals on the ground

Gold imports rise nearly 29% to $69 billion in April-February FY26

Prices of the yellow metal are hovering at around Rs 1,51,500 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) in the national capital

Malda gherao reflects 'TMC's maha jungleraj', says PM Modi in Cooch Behar

The PM also contrasted the fear of infiltration and settling foreigners in Bengal with the BJP's confidence in stopping infiltration and driving infiltrators out

Govt steps up LPG supply, urges calm amid Strait of Hormuz concerns

Commercial LPG supplies have been capped at 70 per cent of pre-crisis levels, with smaller cylinders being made widely available to ease pressure on demand

Companies must take responsibility: Nites flags AI-driven layoffs

Nites has argued that although tech profits remain strong, weakening job security raises serious questions about corporate responsibility and accountability

Like Zubeen Garg, Congress works to unite people: Rahul Gandhi in Assam

He alleged that the BJP government led by Sarma is spreading hatred against people and communities

Kerala Assembly polls not to change govt but improve state's future: Shah

He wished Christian community on Easter and called on them to support NDA to form government in Kerala

Stocks brace for volatility amid RBI policy, West Asia conflict: Analysts

Movements in crude oil prices and foreign fund flows will also influence domestic equities, they added

Economists see RBI MPC holding rates amid inflation fears, West Asia crisis

SBI's chief economist Soumya Kanti Ghosh said while announcing the pause, the RBI will be careful in communicating its decision

Agri minister takes stock of crop losses from hailstorm, heavy rainfall

The minister is scheduled to hold discussions with the agriculture ministers of the affected states later in the day over the extent of crop damage

Strengthening judicial infrastructure not optional but essential: CJI

CJI Surya Kant said that when the judiciary and executive align in purpose, the Constitution truly comes alive

CII 20-point agenda calls for coordinated response amid West Asia crisis

CII proposed that priority sector lending (PSL) norms may be revisited to enable banks to respond more flexibly to sector-specific stress during external disruptions

Iran war keeps home price growth under check across top 7 cities: Report

Anarock data showed that the average housing prices across seven major cities rose to Rs 9,456 per square feet in January-March from Rs 9,260 per square feet

Odisha makes e-KYC mandatory for domestic LPG consumers to curb misuse

The food supply minister said the Odisha government has taken strong action against those indulging in black marketing of gas cylinders

18 flights per day at Leh airport to boost tourism, says Ladakh L-G

He said two more flights are expected to begin operations soon, providing flexibility for visitors to plan their journeys, and invited holiday-makers to experience Ladakh

TV industry bracing for drop in sales as Iran war push up production costs

Some manufacturers are also flagging concerns over a potential downtrading trend as buyers shift towards smaller screen sizes amid rising prices

'DPDP rollout to enhance enterprise accountability, compliance standards'

63SATS Cybertech, Managing Director, CEO & CIO, Neehar Pathare said under the DPDP regime, cybersecurity will no longer remain just a technical function but will be a critical pillar