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Bill defining 'transgender', proposing graded punishments introduced in LS

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill was introduced by Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Virendra Kumar

Two Indians killed, 10 injured in drone attack on Oman's industrial hub

Joint secretary (Gulf) in the Ministry of External Affairs Aseem Mahajan confirmed the killing of the two Indians in Oman at an inter-ministerial media briefing on the crisis in West Asia

India's urea imports from China hit 3-year high, Russia supplies also surge

Overall, urea imports from other countries were at 56.47 lakh tonne achieved in 2024-25

IndiGo to levy fuel charge for domestic, international flights from Mar 14

The fuel charge will be Rs 1,800 for South East Asia and China, Africa and West Asia flights, and Rs 2,300 for Europe flights

Govt amends forest conservation norms for projects over 100 hectares

With this move, it has now allowed conservator, chief conservator or regional chief conservator of forests to do such an examination

HMEL to invest ₹2,600 cr in speciality, fine chemicals sector in Punjab

Mittal said a large downstream industrial ecosystem can be developed around the refinery and petrochemical industry in Punjab

Parliament panel urges NFRA to study sector-specific audit issues

In a report tabled in the Lok Sabha on Thursday on the corporate affairs ministry's demand for grants 2026-27, the Standing Committee on Finance has made certain recommendations in relation to NFRA

India's foreign exchange reserves drop $11.68 billion to $716.81 billion

The value of the gold reserves declined by $1.612 billion to $130.017 billion during the week, the RBI said

Sebi issues guidelines for mutual funds on intraday borrowing from banks

The regulator also stipulated that the borrowing amount cannot exceed the "guaranteed receivables" expected on the same day

BJP ensured peace in NE, Congress worked for 'selfish interests': PM Modi

Modi alleged Congress endangered national security by handing over the land of indigenous people to infiltrators

Fitch Ratings increases India's GDP growth estimate for FY26 to 7.5%

Fitch expects growth to slow in first half of FY27, with rising inflation constraining real incomes and limiting consumer spending growth

Global investors unwilling to let go of Adani bonds despite global tensions

According to people familiar with the matter, some US-based institutional investors have also continued to add to their holdings in Adani-linked bonds in the secondary market

India, US remain engaged for a mutually beneficial trade pact: Govt

The ministry has denied reports about a hold off on bilateral engagement

Sunrisers Leeds sign Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed; Phoenix get Mustafizur

The Sunrisers gave GBP 190000 (Rs 2.34 crore approximately) to acquire the services of Ahmed after a bidding war with Trent Rockets.

Former AIFF general secretary Kushal Das passes away at age of 65

Das was 65. He held the position of AIFF general secretary for 12 years before resigning in 2022 on health grounds.

Lok Sabha approves ₹2.81 trn gross additional expenditure in FY26

The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day after the passage of the supplementary demands

EAM Jaishankar holds 4th call with Iranian FM amid Strait of Hormuz crisis

Jaishankar and Araghchi had spoken on February 28, soon after the US and Israel launched the attack on Iran that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

After Audi, Mercedes to hike prices by 2% from April amid forex volatility

The decision is largely driven by continued forex volatility, particularly the sustained depreciation of the rupee against the euro, along with rising input costs

Ahead of polls, CM Mamata announces development boards for 5 communities

Banerjee said that since 2013, her government has established many such boards for our weaker communities, ensuring their all-around development

SC refuses to entertain plea seeking mandatory NAT in all blood banks

The SC asked petitioner 'Sarvesham Mangalam Foundation' to submit a comprehensive representation to the secretary of health departments of States and UTs on the issue