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'In poor taste': MEA on Donald Trump's 'gangsters with laptops' repost

Hours after Trump reposted racist comment, where he referred to India, China and other nations as "hell holes," the US Embassy in New Delhi sought to control damage done by the controversial post

Tamil Nadu, Bengal see highest voter turnout since Independence: EC

Record turnout in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal polls; Election Commission of India hails voters as participation hits historic highs since Independence

Oil firms lose ₹20/l petrol, ₹100/l diesel; no plan to hike price: Govt

The ministry said such reports are "designed to create fear and panic amongst the citizens and are mischievous and misleading"

Tamil Nadu's all 234 and West Bengal's 152 seats go to polls today

Over 57 million voters in Tamil Nadu and 36 million in Bengal head to polls amid tight contests, heavy security, and high-stakes battles across key regions

Pahalgam attack anniversary: India will never bow to terror, says PM

Leaders from across the political spectrum pay tributes to victims

TCS offers work from home option to employees at its Nashik centre

TCS allows work-from-home at its Nashik centre after harassment allegations trigger arrests and a police probe into workplace safety concerns

Zero tolerance on coercion, misconduct: Tata Sons chairman Chandrasekaran

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran reaffirmed a zero-tolerance policy on misconduct after sexual harassment allegations at TCS Nashik, with action initiated

India moves closer to being Maoist-free, Amit Shah lists govt's steps

35 'most-affected' districts in 2014 down to zero; only 2 remain: Shah

Jaishankar speaks with Marco Rubio on West Asia conflict, energy concerns

The Jaishankar-Rubio phone conversation came hours after US President Donald Trump extended Washington's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by five days

Centre offers insurance support as SMEs face cash-flow strain from Iran war

The RELIEF scheme mainly includes consignments destined for delivery or trans-shipment to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Iraq, Iran, Israel, and Yemen

West Asia crisis: 2.6 lakh return to India since Feb 28, govt to aid more

Amid West Asia tensions, 2.6 lakh Indians have returned since February 28 as flights stabilise and the government ramps up evacuation and support efforts

Suspension of eight Opposition MPs revoked after Parliament rapprochement

Lok Sabha revokes suspension of eight Opposition MPs after government and Opposition reach agreement to ensure smooth functioning of Parliament during the Budget session

Omnitech falls 10% on trading debut; Innovision IPO to open on March 10

Omnitech Engineering shares fall on debut, Linde India shareholders reject RPT proposal, Wealth Company launches smallcap fund, Innovision IPO to open March 10

PM Narendra Modi thanks top West Asian leaders for safety of Indians

MHA asks states to keep eye on pro-Iran preachers delivering inflammatory sermons

Govt monitors West Asia conflict; airspace closure clouds evacuation plans

PM Modi to chair CCS meeting tonight as West Asia conflict deepens

Stormy first leg of Budget session over; Lok Sabha to meet again on March 9

Stormy phase sees Opposition protests over India-US trade deal and memoir row; eight MPs suspended, House to reconvene on March 9

FM Sitharaman counters DMK; Oppn mulls notice for removal of Speaker

As Budget debate triggers sharp exchanges in Parliament, Sitharaman rebuts DMK charges while the Opposition considers a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

The monk who won Grammy: Dalai Lama's album 'Meditations' awarded

The 90-year-old Tibetan spiritual leader won his first Grammy for a spoken word album, drawing celebration from followers and sharp criticism from China

Maharashtra civic polls: Mahayuti ends Thackerays' 30-year rule in Mumbai

The BJP-led alliance was set to bag around 125 of 227 seats in BMC, which is India's richest civic body, whose budget for 2025-26 is a whopping ₹74,427 crore

India readies plans to evacuate nationals from Iran amid rising tensions

With the situation in Iran evolving, India has begun preparations to facilitate the return of its nationals, following embassy advisories, coordination with states, and signs of limited resumption