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1Point1 Solutions completes $33.37 million acquisition of Netcom BCC

The acquisition marks a strategic entry of 1Point1 Solutions into the central and Latin American market, the company said in a statement

SpiceJet to operate 13 special flights from UAE today amid ongoing conflict

The escalating conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran in the Middle East have significantly disrupted flight operations, leaving a large number of passengers stranded in various cities

Maharashtra's economy projected to grow 7.9% in 2025-26: Economic Survey

The survey projected industry sector growth at 5.7 per cent and agriculture and allied activities at 3.4 per cent during the year

Rice exporters seek urgent relief as Iran crisis disrupts exports, shipping

The disruptions have also weighed on domestic prices, with basmati rice prices falling about 7-10 per cent in the past 72 hours, intensifying working-capital pressures for exporters

War with Iran to cost $3 bn a week under current limitations: Israel

Under the current restrictions, the weekly loss to the economy is estimated at NIS 9.4 billion, taking into account the closure of educational institutions, workplace prohibitions

Volume of electricity trade on IEX jumps over 30% to 12,550 mn units in Feb

The bourse achieved the monthly trade volume of 12,550 MU in February 2026, which was 30.4 per cent higher than the number recorded in the same month a year ago

West Asia crisis may hit trade, LNG supply if disruption persists: Crisil

The rating agency said sectors dependent on imported Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), such as ceramics and fertilisers, may also face near-term production disruptions

India needs steady hand at the wheel but has 'compromised PM': Rahul Gandhi

His remarks came a day after a US submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship in international waters off Sri Lanka's coast when it was returning after participating in the Milan naval exercise

Huge betrayal of people's mandate: Congress on Nitish Kumar's move to RS

Kumar on Thursday announced that he will be contesting the Rajya Sabha polls, bringing the curtain down on his tenure as the longest-serving CM of Bihar

LS Speaker's removal: Om Birla to sit in House, not chair proceedings

According to the rules and laid down procedure, Birla will get a right to defend himself when the resolution is discussed by the lower house

Paytm ahead on monetisation, diversified business model gives it edge: BofA

BofA says Paytm continues to extend leadership in medium to high-monetisation segments such as merchant payments and lending, placing it ahead of rivals with a diversified revenue mix

West Asia conflict poses short-term risks to Indian economy: RBI MPC member

In the present scenario, a hike in oil prices, exports disruptions and impact on remittances have been identified as the immediate challenges on the growth front, Nagesh Kumar said

Flight services between Kolkata, Dubai resume partially amid West Asia war

A flydubai aircraft from Dubai landed at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport here at 2:40 am with 130 passengers on board, marking the first arrival from the West Asia

Maharashtra posts slowest GSDP growth among four largest state economies

In the post-Covid period, the state's GSDP (Gross State Domestic Product) grew by nearly 43 per cent between 2021-22 and 2024-25, trailing Karnataka, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu

Restrictions continue in Kashmir after protests against Khamenei's killing

Chief minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday held a meeting with civil society representatives and religious leaders as part of efforts to bring the situation back to normalcy

Nepal records 6% turnout till 9.30 am in first polls since Gen Z protests

More than 18.9 million eligible Nepalese will be exercising their franchise to elect the 275-member House of Representatives from among the 3,406 candidates vying for 165 seats

Cleantech hiring jumps 57% in 2 yrs; Delhi-NCR leads with 44% jobs: Report

According to the report by HR solutions provider CIEL HR, the cleantech sector has turned into one of the country's most dynamic and fastest-scaling talent markets

In a first, bust of Mahatma Gandhi unveiled in US state of Montana

The bust has been installed at the prestigious Mike Mansfield Centre of the University of Montana in Missoula on Tuesday, a press release by the Consulate General of India in Seattle said

Maharashtra transporters call stir, indefinite strike against e-challans

According to M-TAC representatives, transporters will stage protests at Azad Maidan in Mumbai and outside the Regional Transport Office (RTO) premises in other parts of the state

China hikes defence budget to $275 bn as military modernisation accelerates

China announced a 7.2-per cent increase for its national defence budget to $249 billion for 2025, which is a $17 billion rise compared to 2024