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Union Cabinet approves ₹6,969 crore Barabanki-Bahraich highway project

Four-lane NH-927 project to be built under hybrid annuity mode will ease congestion, cut travel time and improve connectivity, including links to Nepal border

Gulf war jitters disrupt art routes, but India market remains resilient

Galleries rethink Art Dubai participation amid uncertainty, while strong domestic demand cushions impact

Powerica, Sai Parenteral IPOs to open next week; GSP Crop subscribed 1.61x

Powerica and Sai Parenteral IPOs will open on March 24 amid mixed investor sentiment, while GSP Crop Science's ₹400-crore issue saw 1.61 times subscription

About 260,000 passengers returned to India from West Asia since Feb 28: MEA

Since February 28, around 260,000 passengers have returned from the region to India, Mahajan told reporters.

Israel claims Iran's Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib has been killed

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib had been killed in an overnight strike

India blends sustainability with growth in twin-track model: Mospi

Mospi bulletins highlight gains in sanitation, electrification and inequality reduction as India aligns economic expansion with environmental sustainability under SDG framework

Govt mandates domestic sourcing of solar wafers for manufacturers

Expansion of ALMM scheme to ingots and wafers will require projects to use domestic components from 2028, strengthening local manufacturing and reducing import dependence

Odisha coal ban deepens LPG crisis for food businesses, vendors seek help

Urban fuel restrictions and global LPG supply shocks have left nearly 30,000 vendors facing collapse of their livelihoods

Powerica sets IPO price band at ₹375-395: Check dates, lot size, objective

Powerica aims to raise ₹1,100 crore through a combination of fresh issue of 17.7 million shares worth up to ₹700 crore and an OFS of 10.1 million shares worth up to ₹400 crore

Cabinet clears ₹2,585 crore scheme for small hydro power projects

Scheme aims to add 1,500 MW capacity and attract ₹15,000 crore investment while supporting states and improving grid reliability and clean energy output

Cube Highways files ₹5,000 cr OFS to convert into India's 1st public InvIT

Trust seeks to broaden investor base and improve liquidity through OFS as it transitions from a privately listed InvIT to a publicly listed structure

Why India built crude reserves but not LPG buffers despite demand surge

India built crude reserves for energy security but LPG was never treated the same way even as demand surged. Experts explain what held back storage planning

West Asia conflict sends Indian startups into wait-and-watch mode

Indian startups are turning cautious on expansion and investments in West Asia amid the ongoing conflict, with fintech and travel sectors seeing early stress while edtech remains relatively stable

Uniquely placed in AI: Cognizant's Hodjat cites India's tech-savvy pool

India's tech talent and digital foundation give it a unique edge in AI adoption, says Babak Hodjat, even as developers remain central in an AI-driven future

No funds disbursed under ₹24K cr solar PLI scheme till Feb: Govt tells LS

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, is implementing the PLI Scheme for High Efficiency solar PV modules with an outlay of Rs 24,000 crore

Alternative West Asia shipping routes provide relief for aluminium prices

Aluminium prices ease as Emirates Global Aluminium secures alternative export routes, easing supply fears linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz

Rupee hits record low at 92.63 as oil prices surge, capital outflows rise

The rupee closed at 92.63 per dollar, eclipsing its previous lifetime low of 92.4750 hit last week

Can $120,000 savings last 9 years in India? H-1B visa holder does the math

As visa delays keep H-1B workers in India, one Reddit post calculating a nine-year savings runway has triggered debate on costs and careers

Tech Wrap March 18: OPPO Find N6, WhatsApp on Garmin watches, Fortnite

OPPO Find N6 unveiled. Garmin introduced support for WhatsApp messaging. Fortnite to return to India soon. OPPO A6s launched. GPT-5.4 mini, nano AI models launched. Gemini task automation on Pixel 10

From Khamenei to Larijani: Israel strikes at the heart of Iran's leadership

US-Israel targeting the top ranks across political, military, intelligence and research domains