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Government not privatising telecom firms BSNL and MTNL, says minister

In February, the Union Cabinet reportedly approved Rs 6,000 crore (Rs 60 billion) towards 4G network expansion of MTNL and BSNL

Nasa chief scientist Katherine Calvin, 22 others laid off under Trump order

Nasa has laid off chief scientist Katherine Calvin and 22 others under Donald Trump's orders as the agency begins a 'reduction in force', signalling a shift in priorities toward space exploration

Govt is planning to sell 2-3% LIC stake in FY26, may seek extension

The LIC stake sale may be split into two rounds for better value, with the government likely to seek an extension if market conditions turn unfavourable

Pakistan train hijack: 27 separatists killed, 155 passengers rescued

The Jaffar Express, carrying 400 passengers, was enroute from Quetta to Peshawar when Balochistan Liberation Army militants intercepted it in a tunnel near the terrains of Gudalar and Piru Kunri

Trump buys Tesla, defends Musk: 'I think he has been treated very unfairly'

US President Donald Trump buys a Tesla alongside Elon Musk, calling it a 'great product' and defending the CEO against criticism, as protests against Musk erupt across the US

After Airtel, Jio inks pact with SpaceX for Starlink internet in India

Jio Platforms Limited partners with SpaceX to bring Starlink internet to India, a day after rival Bharti Airtel signed a similar deal

'I apologise, it was about govt policies': Kharge after row in Rajya Sabha

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge apologised in Rajya Sabha, clarifying that his remark was about government policies, after BJP objected to a 'derogatory' term used in his speech

Tech's $750 bn meltdown: Apple, Tesla, Meta face record market bloodbath

'Magnificent seven' tech giants lose $750 billion as Nasdaq sees worst drop since 2022 - Apple, Tesla, Nvidia hit hardest amid US President Donald Trump's tariff fears

RBI tweaks banks' lending norms, pushes NBFCs to modify funding strategy

NBFCs may shift funding strategy as RBI eases bank lending norms, reducing risk weight on microfinance loans. Banks are likely to prioritise top-rated NBFCs before expanding credit

Vodafone Idea misses Rs 6,090 cr bank guarantee deadline for spectrum dues

Vodafone Idea failed to meet the March 10 deadline to clear its 2015 spectrum dues, risking government action, while also facing a Rs 16.73 crore GST demand notice from tax authorities

Pakistan's top diplomat denied entry into US, deported over visa issues

KK Ahsan Wagan, Pakistan's envoy to Turkmenistan, was traveling to Los Angeles for a vacation when US immigration authorities stopped him at the airport

'With great difficulty': Musk on leading firms amid Tesla's stock plunge

Tesla chief Elon Musk says he is managing his companies 'with great difficulty' as Tesla stock plunges 15 per cent, erasing $130 billion in market value amid investor concerns and policy fears

Govt may restore merchant charges on UPI, RuPay transactions for big firms

The government is reviewing a proposal to reintroduce merchant discount rates (MDR) on UPI and RuPay transactions for large businesses, aiming to ease the financial strain on banks

'Azad Kashmir', 'Free Palestine' graffiti at Jadavpur University sparks row

Graffiti reading 'Azad Kashmir' and 'Free Palestine', painted in black, was spotted near the university's gate number three on Monday; students protest alleged police presence, demand campus safety

Shenzhen, Hangzhou boom as China's workforce moves toward tech hubs

Shenzhen, China's Silicon Valley, attracted young talent in 2024, boosting its permanent population by 199,400 to 17.99 million

Gold smuggling case: Actor Ranya Rao remanded to 14-day judicial custody

Kannada actor Ranya Rao was caught at Bengaluru airport with 14.8 kg of gold, as the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence uncovered the smuggling operation just before she cleared security

Meet Mark Carney, Canada's new PM who once likened Trump to 'Voldemort'

As Mark Carney is all set to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada's next Prime Minister, the former banker will have to decide when to call a federal election

Took aid 'like candy' but showed no 'gratitude': Trump slams Zelenskyy

US President Donald Trump claimed that if he were president in 2022, Russia would not have invaded Ukraine and major events like Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack on Israel would not have happened

North Korea fired missiles off west coast, says South Korea amid US drills

The missiles fired by North Korea coincided with the start of annual joint military exercises between South Korea and the United States, which North Korea perceives as a rehearsal for invasion

Prohibit tobacco, alcohol ads & sales at IPL venues: Centre tells BCCI

The Ministry of Health has reportedly asked BCCI to put a complete ban on tobacco, alcohol ads, surrogate promotions, and sales at stadiums, events, and broadcasts, citing public health concerns ahead