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Muslim bodies in Lucknow condemn Khamenei's killing, to hold protests

All India Shia Personal Law Board general secretary Maulana Yasoob Abbas said a large protest and a condolence meeting will be held at the Chhota Imambara

No immediate oil disruption for India despite tensions in West Asia

The closure for a short duration will not have much impact on India as it already has supplies to meet fuel requirements, officials said

Mahindra & Mahindra total auto sales rise 18% to 97,177 units in Feb

Utility vehicle sales in the domestic market last month increased 19 per cent to 60,018 units compared to 50,420 units in the year-ago period

Healthcare must be affordable, Ayushman Bharat fulfils this vision: PM Modi

In his address after launching projects worth over Rs 2,700 cr , he said the Central government included Puducherry under the special assistance for capital investment scheme meant only for states

Betrayal of India's values: Cong slams govt response over West Asia crisis

Ramesh's remarks come after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack by Israel and the United States

India name 20-member squad for women's World Cup qualifier, Savita opts out

The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers is scheduled to be held in Hyderabad from March 8 to 14

Sindhu's coach Irwansyah says team safe but admits slight concern

Sindhu and Irwansyah were left stranded at Dubai International Airport after flight operations were suspended following escalating tensions in the Middle East

Maruti Suzuki India total sales up 7.32% at 213,995 units in February

Total domestic passenger vehicle sales were marginally up at 1,61,000 units last month against 1,60,791 units in February 2025

EMI scheme for deferred customs duty payment to be implemented from April 1

The deferred payment facility will be available to Eligible Manufacturer Importers (EMIs) meeting prescribed criteria related to Customs and GST compliance, turnover, and financial standing

Omar Abdullah appeals for calm amid protests in J&K over Khamenei's death

Thousands of protestors took to streets at various places in areas with large Shia population in most parts of Kashmir and a few pockets in Jammu

Operation against Afghan Taliban still continuing, says Pakistan minister

Pakistan launched its operation on Thursday night in response to the Taliban operatives attacking 53 locations along the more than 2,600 km long border

Age appropriateness key while introducing AI in school education: Experts

'Teachers should be trained to guide students in using AI as a learning tool rather than a shortcut'

FPIs inflow hit 17-month high at ₹22,615 cr in Feb on India-US trade deal

The inflow was driven by secondary market buying, signalling renewed foreign confidence post-2025 outflows, said Vinit Bolinjkar, Head of Research at Ventura

Hyundai Motor India reports 12.6% rise in Feb sales, exports jump 25%

This is HMIL's highest-ever tally for total and domestic sales for February since its inception, the company said

West Asia crisis: MEA assures visa relief to stranded foreign travellers

The MEA urged foreign nationals to contact their nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) if they require assistance with visa extensions

Paintmakers flag intense competition; pin hopes on demand recovery in Q4

The markers also pointed out the impact of a shorter festive period, along with a prolonged monsoon, on sales in the December quarter

SLMG Beverages inaugurates South Asia's largest Coca-Cola plant in Buxar

This marks a significant milestone in the industrial development of Bihar and strengthens beverage production capacity across eastern India

Jayasuriya to quit as Sri Lanka coach after T20 World Cup 2026 exit

Sanath Jayasuriya has decided to step down as Sri Lanka's head coach in the wake of his team's abysmal performance in the T20 World Cup.

Tense and scary: PV Sindhu stuck at Dubai airport amid Iran-Israel conflict

Sindhu is scheduled to compete at the All England Open Badminton Championships, starting March 3 and is stranded at Dubai airport since Saturday with her Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama.

Andhra Pradesh cracker unit blast: Death toll rises to 21 overnight

As many as 20 people, including nine women, were killed and nine more were critically injured in a powerful blast at a licensed crackers unit at Vetlapalem village of Samarlakota mandal