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Odisha coal ban deepens LPG crisis for food businesses, vendors seek help

Urban fuel restrictions and global LPG supply shocks have left nearly 30,000 vendors facing collapse of their livelihoods

Govt mandates 60% free airline seats, adjacent allocation for same PNR

Aviation Ministry's directive aims to curb 'dark pattern' practices and improve passenger experience

Powerica sets IPO price band at ₹375-395: Check dates, lot size, objective

Powerica aims to raise ₹1,100 crore through a combination of fresh issue of 17.7 million shares worth up to ₹700 crore and an OFS of 10.1 million shares worth up to ₹400 crore

Cabinet clears ₹2,585 crore scheme for small hydro power projects

Scheme aims to add 1,500 MW capacity and attract ₹15,000 crore investment while supporting states and improving grid reliability and clean energy output

Govt mandates domestic sourcing of solar wafers for manufacturers

Expansion of ALMM scheme to ingots and wafers will require projects to use domestic components from 2028, strengthening local manufacturing and reducing import dependence

Cube Highways files ₹5,000 cr OFS to convert into India's 1st public InvIT

Trust seeks to broaden investor base and improve liquidity through OFS as it transitions from a privately listed InvIT to a publicly listed structure

Why India built crude reserves but not LPG buffers despite demand surge

India built crude reserves for energy security but LPG was never treated the same way even as demand surged. Experts explain what held back storage planning

West Asia conflict sends Indian startups into wait-and-watch mode

Indian startups are turning cautious on expansion and investments in West Asia amid the ongoing conflict, with fintech and travel sectors seeing early stress while edtech remains relatively stable

Uniquely placed in AI: Cognizant's Hodjat cites India's tech-savvy pool

India's tech talent and digital foundation give it a unique edge in AI adoption, says Babak Hodjat, even as developers remain central in an AI-driven future

No funds disbursed under ₹24K cr solar PLI scheme till Feb: Govt tells LS

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, is implementing the PLI Scheme for High Efficiency solar PV modules with an outlay of Rs 24,000 crore

Alternative West Asia shipping routes provide relief for aluminium prices

Aluminium prices ease as Emirates Global Aluminium secures alternative export routes, easing supply fears linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz

Rupee hits record low at 92.63 as oil prices surge, capital outflows rise

The rupee closed at 92.63 per dollar, eclipsing its previous lifetime low of 92.4750 hit last week

Axis Bank to infuse ₹1,500 cr into Axis Finance after RBI's approval

Move follows RBI approval and revised norms, allowing banks to fund NBFC subsidiaries; Axis Finance may list after becoming upper-layer NBFC

Can $120,000 savings last 9 years in India? H-1B visa holder does the math

As visa delays keep H-1B workers in India, one Reddit post calculating a nine-year savings runway has triggered debate on costs and careers

From Khamenei to Larijani: Israel strikes at the heart of Iran's leadership

US-Israel targeting the top ranks across political, military, intelligence and research domains

William Dalrymple wins Mark Lynton History Prize for book on ancient India

William Dalrymple wins the 2026 Mark Lynton History Prize for The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World, spotlighting India's central role in ancient global exchanges

Cabinet clears ₹33,660 cr BHAVYA scheme to set up 100 industrial parks

The Cabinet approved the ₹33,660 crore BHAVYA scheme to develop 100 industrial parks with Centre-state and private participation, aiming to boost manufacturing, investment and jobs

AI chatbots may mirror users' delusions in conversations, shows study

AI chatbots sometimes agree with users expressing delusional or harmful ideas, including suicidal thoughts, raising concerns about how such systems respond to vulnerable users

Russian oil bound for China diverted to India amid demand surge

The Aqua Titan is set to arrive in New Mangalore on March 21 with its Urals cargo that it loaded from a Baltic Sea port in late January, according to ship-tracking data

What is Nowruz festival and why Israel wants Iranians to celebrate it now

Israel is urging Iranians to celebrate Nowruz and Chaharshanbeh Suri but Tehran sees risk as festivals can turn into spaces for dissent amid war, causing internal unrest