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PM Modi launches developement projects worth over ₹2,700 cr in Puducherry

Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy presented him with a shawl, a silver idol of Lord Murugan, a silver spear (Vel) and a Thanjavur painting to the Prime Minister

17 killed, 18 injured in massive blast at explosives factory in Nagpur

The blast took place at the SBL Energy Limited factory, a mining and industrial explosives manufacturer, at Raulgaon in Katol tehsil

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

18 flights from Chennai to West Asia cancelled amid escalating tensions

Passengers are advised to check with their respective airlines before proceeding to the airport

Air India cancels multiple international flights amid tensions in West Asia

Indian airlines are expected to cancel 444 international flights on March 1 due to airspace restrictions in the West Asia

VOC Port to invest ₹15,000 crore in Outer Harbour transhipment hub project

The investment is in addition to the ₹1,500 crore capex, which has been set aside to upgrade port infrastructure, along with clean projects and deployment of new-age technologies

Real estate company's CEO arrested for duping lawyers of ₹6 cr in Gurugram

The accused, Puneet Beriwala (62), CEO of Vipul Limited and resident of Gurugram's Sector 42, was arrested on Friday. A court sent him to two-day police custody on Saturday

Mcap of 9 most valued firms declines by ₹2.18 trn, HUL biggest gainer

'Equity markets ended the week under notable pressure as persistent geopolitical tensions and weakness in technology stocks weighed on sentiment'

One killed, 7 injured in UAE as Iranian drones target airport, key sites

One person was killed and 7 were injured in Drone interception incident targeting Zayed International Airport

US, Israel clash with Iran at UNSC meeting as UN chief warns of escalation

Guterres said the US and Israeli airstrikes violated international law, including the UN Charter

BJP to launch 'Paribartan Yatra' across poll-bound Bengal from today

The programme will kick off a day after the publication of the revised electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in the state

Gulf-bound flights cancelled from 4 Kerala airports amid West Asia tensions

Though authorities had issued an advisory asking passengers to check flight status before arriving at the airport, several travellers waited at airports across the state expecting services to resume