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Voting rights being snatched today, citizenship next: Mamata slams BJP, EC
She made the remarks while launching her campaign for the upcoming West Bengal assembly polls from the politically crucial north Bengal
 "Voting rights being snatched today, citizenship next: Mamata slams BJP, EC")
Antibiotic resistance fuels 87% of India's typhoid economic burden: Study
Children under the age of 10 incurred the highest economic burden, contributing to over half of the costs, researchers found
 "Antibiotic resistance fuels 87% of India's typhoid economic burden: Study")
West Asia war spillover may push rupee past 98/$, hit stocks: Bernstein
If the conflict lasts much of 2026, the repercussions could be 'catastrophic', Bernstein analysts said, citing supply risks, double-digit inflation and economic growth in the 2%-3% range
 "West Asia war spillover may push rupee past 98/$, hit stocks: Bernstein")
Telangana govt, dealers dismiss fuel shortage rumours amid panic buying
Long queues of two-wheelers, auto-rickshaws and other vehicles were witnessed at petrol pumps in several parts of Hyderabad since Tuesday evening over rumours of shortage of fuel
 "Telangana govt, dealers dismiss fuel shortage rumours amid panic buying")
Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill 2026 with 32 government amendments
With the passage of the Finance Bill 2026, the Lok Sabha completed its part of the Budgetary approval process. The Upper House, Rajya Sabha, will now consider the Bill
 "Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill 2026 with 32 government amendments")
NavIC setback may limit India's security use of navigation system: Experts
The major setback occurred after the last atomic clock stopped functioning on March 10, leaving only three satellites capable of providing position, navigation, and timing (PNT) services
 "NavIC setback may limit India's security use of navigation system: Experts")
Passports taken, fake visas issued: How 55 Indians fell for Europe job scam
Europe Job Scam: Noida Police said fake visas were shared via WhatsApp after collecting passports and money from workers promised jobs abroad
 "Passports taken, fake visas issued: How 55 Indians fell for Europe job scam")
Brigade Enterprises eyes ₹1,100 cr revenue from Bengaluru housing projects
The company said it has launched 'Brigade Belvedere', a 10.75-acre residential development in East Bengaluru
 "Brigade Enterprises eyes ₹1,100 cr revenue from Bengaluru housing projects")
MCX shares rise over 3%; HDFC Securities retains 'Buy' for 19% upside
MCX share price target: HDFC Securities has maintained a 'Buy' rating on MCX stock and raised its target price to ₹2,950 from ₹2,780
 "MCX shares rise over 3%; HDFC Securities retains 'Buy' for 19% upside")
Gujarat govt assures adequate fuel supply in state, warns against hoarding
The recent long queues at fuel stations were the fallout of panic buying triggered by rumours rather than any actual shortage, said Energy and Petrochemicals Minister
 "Gujarat govt assures adequate fuel supply in state, warns against hoarding")
HRA relief expands to 8 cities from FY27: Who gets higher tax exemption
Expansion of higher HRA benefits to eight cities from FY27 comes alongside rigorous new disclosure rules designed to crack down on fraudulent rental claims
 "HRA relief expands to 8 cities from FY27: Who gets higher tax exemption")
Indian stock market looks fair now-here's where the smart money is going
According to a report by Emkay Global Financial Services, the Nifty 50 is now trading at around 20 times earnings, lower than its usual range of 22-23 times.
 "Indian stock market looks fair now-here's where the smart money is going")
Sugar stocks surge: Balrampur Chini, Triveni Engg soar up to 8%; here's why
Triveni Engineering & Industries surged 8 per cent to ₹401, while Balrampur Chini Mills soared 7 per cent to ₹512.10 on the BSE in Wednesday's intra-day deals.
 "Sugar stocks surge: Balrampur Chini, Triveni Engg soar up to 8%; here's why")
Crude falls below $100/bbl; OMCs rise up to 3%, upstream stocks mixed
Brent crude oil prices cooled off on reports that the US is seeking a month-long ceasefire in its war on Iran, and had sent a 15-point plan to Iran for discussion
 "Crude falls below $100/bbl; OMCs rise up to 3%, upstream stocks mixed")
Trent jumps 5%; Motilal Oswal retains Buy, trims target price: Here's why
Brokerage firm Motilal Oswal Financial Services has maintained its 'Buy' rating on Trent with a revised target price of ₹4,350
 "Trent jumps 5%; Motilal Oswal retains Buy, trims target price: Here's why")
India scaling up rare earth magnet output to cut imports: Jitendra Singh
He outlined ambitious targets -- 500 tonnes per annum in the first phase, scaling to 2,000 tonnes by 2028 and 5,000 tonnes by 2030
 "India scaling up rare earth magnet output to cut imports: Jitendra Singh")
Zerodha doubles brokerage fees on select F&O trades from April 1: Report
Reports say Zerodha has hiked brokerage fees to ₹40/order on select intraday F&O trades from April 1. Higher STT in FY27 is also expected to raise costs for traders amid slowing derivatives volumes
 "Zerodha doubles brokerage fees on select F&O trades from April 1: Report")
SC bins plea against MHA circular on Vande Mataram, terms it 'vague'
A bench consisting of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi termed the plea filed by one Muhammed Sayeed Noori as "premature"
 "SC bins plea against MHA circular on Vande Mataram, terms it 'vague'")
OnePlus India CEO exits amid restructuring buzz: All you need to know
Robin Liu steps down as reports point to global restructuring at OnePlus, even as the company says India operations will continue with "business continuity" in place
 "OnePlus India CEO exits amid restructuring buzz: All you need to know")
India riding on reform express, reforms happening with clarity: Sitharaman
She further said there is a trust-based tax administration that is being improved by reducing unnecessary hardship for honest taxpayers
 "India riding on reform express, reforms happening with clarity: Sitharaman")