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Tamil Nadu CM Stalin burns copy of delimitation bill, terms it 'black law'

Stalin hoisted a black flag and burnt a copy of the bill on delimitation circulated by the union government and raised slogans condemning the move

US rules out renewing exemptions from sanctions on Russian, Iranian oil

On March 5, the US issued a 30-day sanctions waiver to India, permitting it to buy Russian oil despite sanctions imposed over the Ukraine war

Indian envoy meets US Trade Representative amid ongoing talks on trade deal

India and the US were initially planning to sign the trade deal in March, but changes in the tariff landscape following the US Supreme Court ruling have altered the situation

Israel, US goals on Iran 'identical', ready for any scenario: Netanyahu

As Israeli forces and the Shi'ite Lebanese group Hezbollah exchanged heavy fire, Netanyahu said the military continues to strike militant targets while standing by residents in northern Israel

Govt plans mobile PLI 2.0 with $5 billion outlay to boost exports

"The PLI 2.0 for mobile phones is in the works with a focus on boosting exports. It should be in place by May. The outlay is expected to be over $ 5 bn," a source on condition of anonymity told PTI

ED arrests ex-ADAG executive Amitabh Jhunjhunwala in loan fraud case

Jhunjhunwala had been a director of Reliance Capital Ltd, the holding company of RHFL and RCFL, from March 2003-September 2019

India rejects US Section 301 probe, seeks end to investigations

India requests that the USTR issue a negative determination with respect to India and terminate the investigation against it, according to a submission from New Delhi to the USTR

China becomes India's top trade partner in FY26; deficit widens to $112 bn

India's exports to China rose 36.66 per cent to $19.47 billion during the last fiscal year, while imports increased 16 per cent to $131.63 billion

Govt explores ECLGS-like credit scheme for MSMEs amid West Asia crisis

Field officers of the MSME Ministry are in constant touch with MSME associations and the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) to provide domestic bulk raw materials to MSMEs

Govt notifies SEZ for Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing at Dholera

The company has proposed an investment of Rs 91,000 crore to set up India's first chip fabrication unit

Infosys signs Carlos Alcaraz as global ambassador, leverages AI for tennis

IT services company Infosys on Wednesday announced it has signed up seven-time Grand Slam Champion Carlos Alcaraz as its global brand ambassador.

India's unemployment rate rises to 5.1% in March, led by urban centres

The Monthly Bulletins for April 2025 to February 2026 have already been released. The present Monthly Bulletin for March 2026 is the twelfth in the series

Ficci appoints Anant Swarup as Secretary General with immediate effect

Swarup has over three decades of experience in public policy, trade remedies, logistics, regulatory reform, and international negotiations, having served in various leadership positions

4 killed, 18 injured in powerful explosion in Andhra's Sri Sathyasai

Though the explosion, which demolished at least two houses, was being attributed to a gas cylinder blast, it may not be limited to a gas cylinder, given the intensity of the blast, an official said

NBFCs' reliance on bank borrowings to rise in FY27 on lower rates: Crisil

Share of external commercial borrowing (ECB) issuances will also be muted in the near term, owing to geopolitical uncertainties and the resultant exchange rate volatility, the report said

Shah vows to resolve Gorkha issue, withdraw cases if BJP wins West Bengal

The former BJP chief said that he has no doubt that the BJP will defeat the TMC in West Bengal

Wipro to acquire select Alpha Net customer contracts for up to $70.8 mn

The deal involves cash purchase consideration of up to $70.8 million, subject to closing adjustments

Stalin announces black flag protest against proposed delimitation exercise

Tamil Nadu CM asked if the delimitation exercise which would allegedly be against southern states, was a "punishment for contributing to India's progress

Courts can't judge religious belief of denomination: Sabarimala board to SC

he nine-judge bench is hearing petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala temple, and on the ambit and scope of the religious freedom

PM Modi urges people to take 9 pledges on health, saving water, others

Modi said his first request is about water conservation and better water management, followed by appeals for tree plantation under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign