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Assam CM leads procession before filing nomination papers from Jalukbari

Sarma has represented Jalukbari under the Gauhati Lok Sabha constituency since 2001 and will bid to retain it for the sixth consecutive term in the forthcoming polls

Assam CM leads procession before filing nomination papers from Jalukbari
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 12:13 PM IST

OpenAI to merge ChatGPT, Codex, browsing into one desktop superapp: Report

OpenAI is reportedly working on a desktop superapp that combines ChatGPT, Codex and browsing tools into one platform, as it looks to simplify workflows and reduce fragmentation

OpenAI to merge ChatGPT, Codex, browsing into one desktop superapp: Report
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 12:12 PM IST

UPSC exam odds: 0.53% success rate for millions of candidates since 1947

Exam overhauls and reservation policies have reshaped the bureaucracy's social profile

UPSC exam odds: 0.53% success rate for millions of candidates since 1947
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 12:11 PM IST

Retail investors tapped index-based investing amid Iran war: Vasanth Kamath

Retail investors remain resilient amid Iran war volatility, shifting towards index investing, diversification, and long-term strategies, says smallcase CEO.

Retail investors tapped index-based investing amid Iran war: Vasanth Kamath
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 12:06 PM IST

Drugmakers seek price cap as input costs surge amid West Asia conflict

Small pharma firms have flagged a steep surge in raw material and packaging costs amid global disruptions, warning of supply risks and seeking price controls

Drugmakers seek price cap as input costs surge amid West Asia conflict
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 12:05 PM IST

Dairy companies need ₹4-5/litre hike to protect margins, says ICICI Sec

ICICI Sec has 'Add' on Dodla Dairy & Hatsun Agro Products and 'Hold' on Heritage Foods. It values dairy stocks using the DCF methodology (WACC and target ranging from 10-13 per cent & 3-6 per cent

Dairy companies need ₹4-5/litre hike to protect margins, says ICICI Sec
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 12:04 PM IST

Bulls fight back as Sensex zooms 1100 pts, Nifty above 23,300: Key reasons

India VIX slipped 3 per cent, but remained elevated above 22, indicating heightened expectations of near-term volatility

Bulls fight back as Sensex zooms 1100 pts, Nifty above 23,300: Key reasons
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 12:02 PM IST

IPL 2026 news LIVE: SRH rocked by unavailability of Cummins, Edward; RR to miss Curran's services

Five Australian players, including SRH skipper Pat Cummins and RCB pacer Josh Hazlewood, are set to miss matches in IPL 2026

IPL 2026 news LIVE: SRH rocked by unavailability of Cummins, Edward; RR to miss Curran's services
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 12:01 PM IST

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex gains 760 pts; Nifty above 23,200; PSU Bank stocks shine

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Friday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices were trading 1.4 per cent and 0.54 per cent higher, respectively.

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex gains 760 pts; Nifty above 23,200; PSU Bank stocks shine
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 12:01 PM IST

Laurus Labs jumps 4% on huge volumes; Motilal projects 30% further upside

Motilal Oswal remains positive on Laurus due to its strengthening position in gaining CDMO contracts, the addition of a growth lever in the generics space, and a steady ARV business.

Laurus Labs jumps 4% on huge volumes; Motilal projects 30% further upside
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 12:00 PM IST

Uttarakhand cabinet expansion: Five BJP MLAs sworn in as ministers

The cabinet expansion reflects an effort to strike a balance between the Garhwal and Kumaon regions, as well as to ensure representation for plains and the hill areas

Uttarakhand cabinet expansion: Five BJP MLAs sworn in as ministers
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 12:00 PM IST

LPG shortage: India pivoting towards US for supply, says S&P Global Energy

India's domestic production supplies about 41 per cent of the country's LPG demand, while the remaining volumes are imported

LPG shortage: India pivoting towards US for supply, says S&P Global Energy
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 11:54 AM IST

US announces $10 billion support for Essar Group's Minnesota steel project

The US backs Essar's Mesabi Metallics project with up to $10 billion to boost iron ore output in Minnesota, create jobs and strengthen supply chains with India and Indo-Pacific partners

US announces $10 billion support for Essar Group's Minnesota steel project
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 11:52 AM IST

AI tailwinds not enough: Analysts cautious on Indian IT after Accenture Q2

Accenture sees AI-led deal momentum, but analysts remain cautious on Indian IT stocks amid weak demand, macro risks, and uncertain growth outlook

AI tailwinds not enough: Analysts cautious on Indian IT after Accenture Q2
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 11:48 AM IST

Perplexity launches Health feature with Apple Health, Fitbit integration

Perplexity Health connects Apple Health, medical records and wearable data to generate personalised responses, with rollout starting for Pro and Max users in the US

Perplexity launches Health feature with Apple Health, Fitbit integration
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 11:45 AM IST

India to face Ireland in T20Is before high-stakes England tour in June

Ireland's director of high performance Graham West confirmed the series when he announced Paul Stirling's decision to step down as their T20I captain

India to face Ireland in T20Is before high-stakes England tour in June
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 11:38 AM IST

Sanju Samson will be one and only, not next Dhoni: Gambhir to Tharoor

In an interview with PTI, Tharoor recalled this conversation with Gambhir while also hailing Samson's heroics in India's victorious World T20 campaign recently

Sanju Samson will be one and only, not next Dhoni: Gambhir to Tharoor
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 11:35 AM IST

IPL 2026: RR skipper Parag calls Sanju irreplaceable like Rohit, Virat

Sanju, who led the Royals from 2021 to 2025, was traded to Chennai Super Kings in a pre-season move, with Ravindra Jadeja coming in as part of the deal

IPL 2026: RR skipper Parag calls Sanju irreplaceable like Rohit, Virat
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 11:33 AM IST

Who led and departed: Tracking key banking exits and leadership trends

HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty quits citing ethical concerns, as spotlight turns on governance and trend of former bureaucrats leading private sector banks

Who led and departed: Tracking key banking exits and leadership trends
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 11:31 AM IST

Tata Elxsi shares up 5% in trade; check what's aiding this Tata Group stock

Tata Elxsi shares were trading higher on the back of the news that the company has launched a Global Offshore Development Center for Terumo Corporation, boosting investor sentiment

Tata Elxsi shares up 5% in trade; check what's aiding this Tata Group stock
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 11:30 AM IST