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Services sectors feel ripple effects as West Asian crisis hits operations

Aviation, hospitality, travel, e-comm, q-com, logistics prepare for dent to bottomlines; IT services insulated for now

Services sectors feel ripple effects as West Asian crisis hits operations
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 6:59 PM IST

Trump threatens more strikes on Iran's oil export hub Kharg Island

Washington has brushed aside attempts by West Asian allies to open talks

Trump threatens more strikes on Iran's oil export hub Kharg Island
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 6:58 PM IST

West Bengal 2026 Assembly polls: List of key BJP leaders in the battlefield

As the BJP gears up to challenge the TMC in the West Bengal assembly elections, leaders such as Suvendu Adhikari and Dilip Ghosh are set to play pivotal roles in the party's campaign

West Bengal 2026 Assembly polls: List of key BJP leaders in the battlefield
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 6:51 PM IST

West Asia war may hit farmers' earnings if exports stay disrupted

Though some reports claim that authorities have started exploring alternative routes to quickly ship farm goods bound for West Asia, if the crisis continues, the losses could be substantial

West Asia war may hit farmers' earnings if exports stay disrupted
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 6:50 PM IST

DGCA gives flight duty time relaxations to Air India amid West Asia war

Sources say that Air India has been violating the relaxation by planning its Jeddah flight, which has an FDP of 11.45 hours

DGCA gives flight duty time relaxations to Air India amid West Asia war
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 6:43 PM IST

RCom files review plea against SC ruling that spectrum not asset under IBC

Reliance Communications' resolution professional has asked the Supreme Court to review its ruling that telecom spectrum cannot be treated as an asset under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

RCom files review plea against SC ruling that spectrum not asset under IBC
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 6:39 PM IST

Industry seeks duty concessions to sell goods from SEZs to domestic market

Industry bodies have urged the government to allow SEZ units to sell goods in the domestic market at zero or concessional duties similar to FTA imports to remove disadvantages and boost manufacturing

Industry seeks duty concessions to sell goods from SEZs to domestic market
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 6:36 PM IST

Lupin bets on complex generics, biosimilars to power next US growth phase

Nearly six decades after its founding, Lupin is targeting its next global growth phase in the US with a strategy centred on complex generics, biosimilars and innovation

Lupin bets on complex generics, biosimilars to power next US growth phase
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 6:35 PM IST

Trade and govt respond to Gulf war disruptions in shipping, energy

As the Iran conflict threatens shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, exporters step up risk management while the government moves to cushion trade and energy shocks

Trade and govt respond to Gulf war disruptions in shipping, energy
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 6:24 PM IST

If Sanju gets going he can win you the game in the first 6 overs: Gambhir

Sanju Samson possesses the firepower to take the game away from the opposition in the Powerplay itself when at his explosive best, said India head coach Gautam Gambhir.

If Sanju gets going he can win you the game in the first 6 overs: Gambhir
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 6:18 PM IST

Adani Power gets LoA from MSEDCL for 1,600 MW long-term power supply

Power to be supplied from upcoming ultra-supercritical plant under proposed 25-year agreement starting FY31

Adani Power gets LoA from MSEDCL for 1,600 MW long-term power supply
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 6:15 PM IST

Govt moves NCLAT against NCLT nod to Ashdan's ₹900 crore Rolta plan

Centre moves NCLAT challenging the NCLT-approved ₹900 crore resolution plan for Rolta India, citing negligible recovery on statutory dues owed to the government

Govt moves NCLAT against NCLT nod to Ashdan's ₹900 crore Rolta plan
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 6:11 PM IST

Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia amid Iran war

Formula 1 and its governing body FIA said the Grand Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will not happen in April because of safety concerns related to the Iran war.

Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia amid Iran war
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 6:07 PM IST

India must build SLMs alongside LLMs to ensure linguistic inclusion: PSA

A PSA white paper says India must develop small language models alongside large language models to ensure linguistic inclusion, affordability, energy efficiency and public-sector suitability

India must build SLMs alongside LLMs to ensure linguistic inclusion: PSA
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 6:07 PM IST

Former PAK captain Sarfaraz Ahmed announces retirement from int'l cricket

Sarfaraz featured in 54 Tests, 117 One Day Internationals and 61 T20 Internationals during his international career, leaving behind a legacy as both a reliable wicketkeeper and an inspirational leader

Former PAK captain Sarfaraz Ahmed announces retirement from int'l cricket
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 5:36 PM IST

Gen Z to command $1.3 trillion consumption in India by 2030: Report

Gen Z's emphasis on aesthetics is evident in their engagement with the BPC sector. By 2030, this group is projected to account for nearly $19 billion share of India's BPC market

Gen Z to command $1.3 trillion consumption in India by 2030: Report
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 5:36 PM IST

LPG bookings fall to 770k; online bookings rise after govt campaign

LPG refill bookings ease as government reassures adequate fuel supplies and steps up checks against hoarding amid the West Asia crisis

LPG bookings fall to 770k; online bookings rise after govt campaign
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 5:35 PM IST

New labour codes likely to drive wider adoption of fixed-term employment

Three-fourths of companies expect wider use of fixed-term contracts as new labour codes push firms toward greater workforce formalisation and compliance

New labour codes likely to drive wider adoption of fixed-term employment
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 5:24 PM IST

Kimi Antonelli gets maiden F1 win as Mercedes get 1-2 in Chinese Grand Prix

He's been defined by being Lewis Hamilton's successor and George Russell's teammate. Now Kimi Antonelli is a Formula 1 race-winner in his own right, and the second-youngest in history.

Kimi Antonelli gets maiden F1 win as Mercedes get 1-2 in Chinese Grand Prix
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 5:19 PM IST

Dominant South Africa beat New Zealand by 7 wickets in 1st T20I match

A South Africa team with four players on debut rolled World Cup finalist New Zealand for 91 in 14.3 overs and went on to win the first Twenty20 international Sunday by seven wickets.

Dominant South Africa beat New Zealand by 7 wickets in 1st T20I match
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 5:06 PM IST