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MRF Vice Chairman and MD Arun Mammen re-elected as ATMA chairman

The national industry body for automotive tyre sector in India further said Sanjay Chatterjee, Assistant Director General of ATMA has been elevated as Director General ATMA

Casual workers shifting to formal jobs as economy grows: Mandaviya

The Minister further said that self-employment too has increased from 52 per cent in 2017-18 to 58 per cent

India evacuates over 550 nationals from Iran via Armenia: Jaishankar

New Delhi has been urging Indian nationals stuck in Iran to cross over to Armenia for subsequent travel to India in view of the escalating conflict in West Asia

Rajya Sabha to observe holiday on March 19-20, to sit on March 28-29

Certain MPs had suggested that in view of several festivals such as Navaratri, Gudipadwa, Ramadan etc, starting from March 19, it would be inappropriate to hold sittings of the House

Indian airlines cancel 4,335 flights amid West Asia conflict: Govt tells RS

Stating that the safety of the operations is the topmost priority during this crisis, the minister said there is no reason for us to operate in this area when the airspace itself is closed

Strong winds cause Parliament boom barrier to fall; brief security scare

Normal vehicle movement through the gate, near the Vijay Chowk, was resumed after sometime

Sebi clears IPOs of Travelstack, Learnfluence, Tea Post; 3 issues withdrawn

The development comes at a time when Indian equity markets are under pressure due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia

Russia intercepts 250 Ukrainian drones attempting to attack Moscow

A total of 159 unmanned aerial vehicles were shot down while approaching the capital

India exports 315k tonne sugar in Oct-Feb of 2025-26 marketing year: AISTA

Sugar exports remain under government control through quotas distributed proportionally among mills

Vedanta plans to raise up to ₹2,575 cr via NCDs to diversify funding

In October 2025, its $500 million bond issue was oversubscribed three times, while an NCD offering in June last year saw nearly 60 per cent oversubscription

Experts raise concerns over Centre's plan to fast-track environmental nods

A March 5 draft says new bodies will take over SEIAA and SEAC functions if state-level panels lapse or face delays in reconstitution

Delhi-bound Air India plane diverted to Ireland due to technical snag

There were around 300 people onboard the plane which was airborne for nearly six hours before getting diverted to Shannon

PhonePe defers IPO listing amid geopolitical tensions, market volatility

The decision was taken due to the current geopolitical conflicts and market volatility

HC gives Kejriwal, Sisodia time to reply to CBI plea, next hearing on Apr 6

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma listed the CBI's petition assailing the trial court's decision for hearing on April 6

Silver futures slide ₹4,232 to ₹2.55 lakh/kg on weak demand, strong dollar

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for the May delivery declined by ₹4,232, or 1.63 per cent, to ₹2,55,203 per kilogram in a business turnover of 5,787 lots

SC refuses to interfere in plea on mercury leak risk from Bhopal gas waste

In December 1984, more than 40 tonnes of methyl isocyanate gas leaked from the Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, claiming over 15,000 lives and exposing millions to toxic gas

Iran war: SECL ready to meet India's coal demand amid energy disruptions

During FY26, the company has achieved around 165 million tonnes of coal production and over 169 million tonnes of coal dispatch up to mid-March, ensuring steady supply to power plants, other consumers

We were so close in 2023, winning 2027 ODI WC is ultimate goal: Gill

Despite their incredible 10-match winning streak, India lost in the final against Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup.

1 dead in landslide, 235 rescued amid heavy snowfall in J-K's Kishtwar

A landslide, triggered by rain, struck a hydro-power project site near Dangduru in Kishtwar district on the intervening night of Sunday-Monday, trapping two workers

ISL: Mumbai City hold off Inter Kashi fightback to secure 2-1 victory

Mumbai City FC held off a spirited Inter Kashi fightback to register a 2-1 victory in their Indian Super League match at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan here on Sunday.