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West Asia situation is a testing time for global community, says MEA

Recent attacks against energy installations in different locations across West Asia are deeply disturbing, MEA added

Sergio Gor in Sri Lanka for talks on sea lanes, port security amid Iran war

The US Special envoys' visit to Sri Lanka comes at a time when Sri Lanka came to be embroiled in the joint US-Israeli war against Iran since February 28

Accuracap Prime Fund, others pay ₹21.75 lakh to settle AIF case with Sebi

The case stems from Sebi's examination of quarterly filings of Accuracap Vectra Fund, a scheme under Accuracap Prime Opportunities Fund, for FY24

Sikkim govt raises DA, DR by 5% for employees, pensioners from July 1

For employees and pensioners under the revised pay structure, the DA and DR rates will go up from 55 per cent to 58 per cent, the circular added

Mamata calls officials' transfers 'highest order of political interference'

The poll body ordered a fresh reshuffle of senior officers, posting two secretaries to other poll-bound states as observers, and deploying 13 IAS and five IPS officers in key poll management roles

HDFC Bank 'a strong institution with strong fundamentals': FinMin official

Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has already issued a statement in this regard

West Asia crisis: CIL assures steady coal supply, stocks for consumers

As a proactive step, CIL, which accounts for over 80 per cent of domestic coal output, has planned 29 e-auctions in the current month, offering about 23.56 million tonnes (MT) of coal

India's oilmeal export to China jumps 20-fold in 11 months of FY26: SEA

SEA Executive Director BV Mehta attributed the surge in exports to competitive pricing against European suppliers

RBI working to provide avenues to Russian trade counterparts for rupee use

For the past few years, both countries have focused on local currencies to settle bilateral trade and reduce reliance on the US Dollar

Climate action could help prevent over 13.5 mn deaths by 2050: Study

Researchers, including those from The University of Texas said that the amount of health benefits and how they are distributed across the countries would depend on how climate mitigation is shared

Mahindra Lifespace aims ₹3,000 cr revenue from new Mumbai housing project

Spanning 25.47 acres, the project is among the largest developments in Mumbai's central suburbs and is envisioned as an integrated lifestyle destination

BharatPe appoints Himanshu Verma as head of its POS business unit

He will focus on driving merchant adoption, strengthening distribution, and scaling the company's offline payments ecosystem

HMSI to invest ₹1,500 crore on new production line at Tapukara plant

It will also generate employment opportunities for over 2,000 people, further contributing to development of the region

PM Modi invites global investors to invest, make, innovate in power sector

India is evolving into a reliable energy partner in building resilient supply chains, advancing battery manufacturing, creating green jobs, and enabling investments through bold reforms, Modi added

Pak won't tolerate use of Afghan soil for conduct of terrorism: Asim Munir

Referring to Operation Ghazab lil Haq (Righteous Fury), Munir reiterated the resolve to eliminate terrorists and their infrastructure operating against Pakistan

IPL 2026: Ponting backs Jansen's late arrival after T20 World Cup duty

Jansen, a key member of the PBKS unit, will join the squad on March 26. Ponting and majority of foreign players are set to link up with the team on March 21

IPL 2026: Simarjeet, Asif, Warrier in race to replace Harshit Rana for KKR

KKR's pace resources have been hit hard by Rana's ligament strain in the right knee, sustained during India's T20 World Cup warm-up against South Africa

Fast-track sessions court appointed for day-to-day trial in Zubeen case

The 52-year-old singer died while swimming in the sea on September 19 last year in Singapore, where he had gone to attend the fourth North East India Festival

Rajnath cites global conflicts to urge self-reliance in drone manufacturing

Addressing the National Defence Industries Conclave, Singh said ongoing conflicts demonstrated the significance of drones and counter-drone technologies

IPL 2026: De Villiers backs RCB's title defence chances with Kohli in mix

Kohli remains a vital cog in the RCB set-up and they will look to defend their maiden title which they won last season after a long wait of 18 years