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Unemployment dips marginally to 4.9% in February, shows govt survey

After an increase in January 2026, the urban unemployment rate among persons aged 15 years and above declined to 6.6 per cent in February 2026, falling below the December 2025 level (6.7%)

SC appoints ex-CJI UU Lalit mediator in ₹500 crore UAE money decree row

RAKIA alleges that Prasad, in collusion with former RAKIA CEO Khater Massaad, misappropriated USD 120 million intended for the project

PM E-DRIVE rules eased; e-bus, e-truck firms can import motors till Aug-end

The deadline for local manufacturing of traction motors used in e-bus and e-truck categories has been extended for the second time, as in September last year, the Centre deferred it till March 2026

Govt to soon come out with revamped Stand-Up India scheme: Sitharaman

Replying to a supplementary question in the Lok Sabha, the Minister said the modified scheme will incorporate lessons learnt in implementation of the original Stand-Up India scheme

IndiGo ties up with Adani Airport for airline's loyalty programme

Under the partnership, members can earn five IndiGo BluChips for every ₹100 spent on duty-free products pre-booked through the Adani platform

Gujarat ramps up LPG supply by 20% amid crisis, prioritises PNG connections

Despite this shift in priority, Khandhar said LPG supplies remain adequate, and buffer stocks are steadily increasing

BenQ eyes 50% growth in India in 2026, to expand local manufacturing

Benq, which is already exporting to the South Asian markets from India, will gradually increase exports from here and add more markets

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

Naidu says ₹164 crore paid to passengers hit by IndiGo cancellations

Replying to supplementary queries during Question Hour, he said the government is taking multiple necessary measures to ensure that this kind of incident is not repeated and consumers do not suffer

Ola Electric plans stake sale to raise up to ₹2,000 crore for battery arm

Stake sale in Ola Cell Technologies aims to unlock value from battery assets as the EV maker strengthens finances and scales domestic cell manufacturing

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