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Govt taking action against coaching centres for misleading ads: Minister

Issues of misleading advertisements by coaching centres have come down relatively, Pralhad Joshi said, adding that many measures have been taken against violation

Govt taking action against coaching centres for misleading ads: Minister
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 12:02 PM IST

At least 7 killed in massive fire at multi-storey building in Delhi's Palam

Family of 7, including three children were killed in fire at multi-storey building in south Delhi's Palam

At least 7 killed in massive fire at multi-storey building in Delhi's Palam
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 12:00 PM IST

Get Rs 2.4 lakh, fly to India for free: US pushes immigrants to self-deport

US DHS rolls out free flights and $2,600 exit bonus for migrants, including Indians, using CBP Home app to leave voluntarily

Get Rs 2.4 lakh, fly to India for free: US pushes immigrants to self-deport
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:56 AM IST

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex at day's high, up 800 pts, Nifty above 23,800; IT stocks gain

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices were trading 1.52 per cent and 1.46 per cent higher, respectively

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex at day's high, up 800 pts, Nifty above 23,800; IT stocks gain
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:54 AM IST

Axis Bank to invest $162 million in its consumer lending arm Axis Finance

Axis Bank, which has invested ₹2,375 crore in Axis Finance over the ​past decade, plans to complete the infusion by March 2027 ‌through a cash consideration in one or more tranches

Axis Bank to invest $162 million in its consumer lending arm Axis Finance
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:53 AM IST

Iran lashes out with attacks on Israel, Gulf nations as Israel hits Beirut

Israel kept up intense pressure on Lebanon with strikes it said targeted Iran-backed Hezbollah militants, hitting multiple apartment buildings in Beirut and killing at least six people

Iran lashes out with attacks on Israel, Gulf nations as Israel hits Beirut
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:52 AM IST

Urban Company jumps 16% after SBI MF buys additional stake via bulk deal

At 10:14 AM, Urban Company's share price was trading 12.56 per cent higher at ₹123.65. In comparison, Sensex was up 0.31 per cent at 76,305.17

Urban Company jumps 16% after SBI MF buys additional stake via bulk deal
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:52 AM IST

Coal ban amid LPG shortage deepens distress of Odisha's food sector

With commercial LPG cylinders becoming scarce, many vendors, eateries and catering services across India have been forced to cut menus, shut operations or shift to cheaper fuels

Coal ban amid LPG shortage deepens distress of Odisha's food sector
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:50 AM IST

Awfis Space Solutions gains 6% on crossing 100 centres in South India

In a press release, Awfis Space said its southern portfolio now spans more than 3.1 million square feet of chargeable workspace area with a total seating capacity of over 70,000 seats.

Awfis Space Solutions gains 6% on crossing 100 centres in South India
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:50 AM IST

Power Finance Corporation stock soars 4%; Motilal Oswal sees more upside

Analysts at MOFSL believe the merger of PFC and REC should deliver meaningful operating synergies through the rationalization of overlapping functions and stronger bargaining power with lenders.

Power Finance Corporation stock soars 4%; Motilal Oswal sees more upside
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:47 AM IST

Fortnite will return on Google Play Store in India on March 19: Details

Fortnite is set to return to the Google Play Store in India on March 19, ending a long-running dispute between Epic Games and Google

Fortnite will return on Google Play Store in India on March 19: Details
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:52 AM IST

Mankind Pharma shares gain 3% on acquiring Rivotril brand rights from Roche

The acquisition is expected to strengthen Mankind Pharma's presence in the central nervous system (CNS) segment and complement its existing neuro portfolio

Mankind Pharma shares gain 3% on acquiring Rivotril brand rights from Roche
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:42 AM IST

Nifty IT snaps six-day losing streak, up 4%; Coforge, Persistent lead gains

Nifty IT index: Today's rebound in IT stocks followed a sharp decline over the past six sessions, during which the index had lost 4.6 per cent

Nifty IT snaps six-day losing streak, up 4%; Coforge, Persistent lead gains
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:41 AM IST

Argentina squad untested ahead of World Cup after Finalissima cancellation

Coach Lionel Scaloni was counting on facing Spain this month to clear up the great uncertainty of captain Lionel Messi 's availability for the World Cup.

Argentina squad untested ahead of World Cup after Finalissima cancellation
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:32 AM IST

WhatsApp adds new 'You' profile tab on iPhones, replaces Settings section

WhatsApp's update introduces a new "You" profile tab, replacing Settings and adding a profile icon for easier account access

WhatsApp adds new 'You' profile tab on iPhones, replaces Settings section
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:38 AM IST

8 killed in fire after blast at EV charging point in Indore, probe ordered

The blaze erupted at the house located in Brajeshwari Annex Colony between 3.30 am and 4.30 am, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Kundan Mandloi said

8 killed in fire after blast at EV charging point in Indore, probe ordered
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:29 AM IST

M&M share price up 8% in 3 days; analysts upbeat on growth, see 49% upside

M&M share price rose for a third straight session on Wednesday. Analysts at Nomura and SBI Securities are bullish on the stock citing strong SUV demand, EV growth, and attractive valuations

M&M share price up 8% in 3 days; analysts upbeat on growth, see 49% upside
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:28 AM IST

West Asia war digest, March 18: Stories tracking the economic fallout

West Asia war deepens economic strain as LPG shortages, LNG risks, shipping costs and polymer spikes ripple through India's energy and trade chains

West Asia war digest, March 18: Stories tracking the economic fallout
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:28 AM IST

Iranian strike hits Al Minhad base in UAE, Australian PM confirms damage

The facility, which has hosted a continuous "Australian Defence Force (ADF)" presence for many years, was hit during the early hours of the day

Iranian strike hits Al Minhad base in UAE, Australian PM confirms damage
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:25 AM IST

Edelweiss MF launches first hybrid passive index fund. Should you invest?

India's first hybrid passive index fund combining equities and government securities through a 70:30 allocation.

Edelweiss MF launches first hybrid passive index fund. Should you invest?
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:24 AM IST