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PM Modi launches developement projects worth over ₹2,700 cr in Puducherry

Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy presented him with a shawl, a silver idol of Lord Murugan, a silver spear (Vel) and a Thanjavur painting to the Prime Minister

Iran fires missiles at Israel, Gulf states following Khamenei's death

Iran acknowledged Khamenei's death in the joint Israeli-American airstrike Saturday at his Tehran office hours, which has thrown the future of the Islamic Republic into question

Maruti Suzuki India total sales up 7.32% at 213,995 units in February

Total domestic passenger vehicle sales were marginally up at 1,61,000 units last month against 1,60,791 units in February 2025

EMI scheme for deferred customs duty payment to be implemented from April 1

The deferred payment facility will be available to Eligible Manufacturer Importers (EMIs) meeting prescribed criteria related to Customs and GST compliance, turnover, and financial standing

17 killed, 18 injured in massive blast at explosives factory in Nagpur

The blast took place at the SBL Energy Limited factory, a mining and industrial explosives manufacturer, at Raulgaon in Katol tehsil

Omar Abdullah appeals for calm amid protests in J&K over Khamenei's death

Thousands of protestors took to streets at various places in areas with large Shia population in most parts of Kashmir and a few pockets in Jammu

Operation against Afghan Taliban still continuing, says Pakistan minister

Pakistan launched its operation on Thursday night in response to the Taliban operatives attacking 53 locations along the more than 2,600 km long border

US envoy Sergio Gor meets Gujarat CM, hails 'incredible potential' of state

Gor praised India's entry into the global semiconductor supply chain, highlighting that India is becoming a major player in semiconductor manufacturing

Age appropriateness key while introducing AI in school education: Experts

'Teachers should be trained to guide students in using AI as a learning tool rather than a shortcut'

FPIs inflow hit 17-month high at ₹22,615 cr in Feb on India-US trade deal

The inflow was driven by secondary market buying, signalling renewed foreign confidence post-2025 outflows, said Vinit Bolinjkar, Head of Research at Ventura

Hyundai Motor India reports 12.6% rise in Feb sales, exports jump 25%

This is HMIL's highest-ever tally for total and domestic sales for February since its inception, the company said

West Asia crisis: MEA assures visa relief to stranded foreign travellers

The MEA urged foreign nationals to contact their nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) if they require assistance with visa extensions

Paintmakers flag intense competition; pin hopes on demand recovery in Q4

The markers also pointed out the impact of a shorter festive period, along with a prolonged monsoon, on sales in the December quarter

SLMG Beverages inaugurates South Asia's largest Coca-Cola plant in Buxar

This marks a significant milestone in the industrial development of Bihar and strengthens beverage production capacity across eastern India

Jayasuriya to quit as Sri Lanka coach after T20 World Cup 2026 exit

Sanath Jayasuriya has decided to step down as Sri Lanka's head coach in the wake of his team's abysmal performance in the T20 World Cup.

Tense and scary: PV Sindhu stuck at Dubai airport amid Iran-Israel conflict

Sindhu is scheduled to compete at the All England Open Badminton Championships, starting March 3 and is stranded at Dubai airport since Saturday with her Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama.

Andhra Pradesh cracker unit blast: Death toll rises to 21 overnight

As many as 20 people, including nine women, were killed and nine more were critically injured in a powerful blast at a licensed crackers unit at Vetlapalem village of Samarlakota mandal

Trump warns Iran not to escalate attacks, says US will hit back harder

Trump's comments on Truth Social follow Iranian threats on Sunday morning after acknowledging the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran's parliament speaker calls US, Israeli leaders 'filthy criminals'

"You have crossed our red line and must pay the price," he said. "We will deliver such devastating blows that you yourselves will be driven to beg

18 flights from Chennai to West Asia cancelled amid escalating tensions

Passengers are advised to check with their respective airlines before proceeding to the airport