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UAE and Qatar urge allies to help Pres Trump find Iran off-ramp

The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement rejecting what it called "false and misleading claims published by Bloomberg"

Tech Wrap Mar 3: OPPO Find X9 Ultra, Xiaomi Watch 5, Nothing Phone 4a

Strap: OPPO Find X9 Ultra to launch this year globally. Xiaomi Watch 5 unveiled. Nothing Phone 4a at MWC. Apple releases iOS 26.4 dev beta 3. Claude Memory rolled out to all users. Google Now Playing

Oil prices keep climbing as expanding conflict heightens supply risks

US West ‌Texas Intermediate crude gained $5.31, or 7.5 per cent , to $76.54 after hitting its highest since June at $77.53

QatarEnergy halts production of some downstream products after LNG shutdown

QatarEnergy will also stop making downstream products including urea, polymers and methanol, according to a statement on Tuesday

India eyes alternative energy supplies amid Strait of Hormuz disruption

Indian refiners process about 5.6 million barrels per day of crude, with about 40 per cent of their crude imports passing through the Strait of Hormuz

Can you lose your home over unpaid property tax? What the law actually says

While municipal authorities possess the legal power to auction homes for unpaid tax, they must follow a strict sequence of statutory notices and appeal windows

Google releases update for its Home app, improves Gemini-powered commands

Google has updated the Home app with new automation triggers, expanded Nest x Yale Lock controls and improved Gemini-powered voice commands. Here's what's new

Employer must pay penalty for delay in compensation: Supreme Court

The high court had fastened the liability of paying the penalty imposed under section 4A(3)(b) of the Act on the insurance firm

War risk insurance costs likely to climb amid West Asia crisis: Experts

After this cancellation, Agarwal said, the insurers may increase premiums on hull and cargo

AAI seeks 7-day fuel stock data from int'l airports amid West Asia crisis

The communication comes against the backdrop of the escalating conflict in the Middle East involving the US, Israel and Iran that threatens to impact global oil supplies

How BYD raced ahead of Tesla in over 20 countries in just five years

Chinese EV maker BYD has overtaken Tesla in 22 countries as it expands globally, selling affordable, high-tech electric vehicles while facing slowing domestic sales

Power ministry to set up selection committee to look for new NTPC chief

The incumbent, Gurdeep Singh, was to superannuate on July 31, 2025, but his service as NTPC's CMD was extended till August 1, 2026, in the absence of a successor

HP govt mandates installation of EV charging stations in new buildings

The newly defined rates range from ₹3,000 per square metre for up to 0.25 premium FAR, scaling to ₹7,000 for ratios exceeding 0.50

Power Ministry extends deadline for Draft NEP 2026 feedback till Mar 19

The National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026 aims to address high losses and debt of discoms, non-cost-reflective tariffs, and high cross-subsidisation

Lancet study warns of sharp rise in breast cancer cases in India, worldwide

The latest global analysis shows breast cancer cases rising fastest in lower-income nations, while India records a dramatic increase in both incidence and mortality

Productive capital, inclusion key to next growth phase: RBI Dy Guv

RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J says India's path to Viksit Bharat@2047 depends on productive capital allocation, meaningful financial inclusion and strong customer protection

Google launches dedicated Now Playing app for Pixel Phones: What's new

Google separates Now Playing from system settings, launching it as a standalone Play Store app with manual song search, listening history and easier access for Pixel users

NCW Prime Offices Fund acquires grade A+ commercial asset in Pune

NCW-managed Prime Offices Fund enters Pune with 51% stake in 1.1 msf TenSteps asset; portfolio expands to 3.8 msf across three cities

Apple releases iOS 26.4 dev beta 3 for iPhones: What's new, how to update

Apple has seeded the third developer beta of iOS 26.4, improving system stability, fixing bugs and enhancing overall performance ahead of the public release

Square Yards Q3FY26 revenue rises 47%, gross profit up 23% at ₹120 crore

Proptech firm Square Yards posted a 47 per cent year-on-year rise in Q3FY26 revenue, with Ebitda margin at 8 per cent and improved margins across business segments