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China urges to end West Asia conflict, warns of global economic impact

That war resulted in years of chaos and instability and created a power vacuum that led to the rise of the Islamic State terrorist group

China urges to end West Asia conflict, warns of global economic impact
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 8:49 PM IST

Ola Electric diverts IPO funds from R&D to debt amid mounting pressures

EV maker reallocates ₹575 crore from R&D to debt repayment and growth as sales slow, market share slips and fundraising challenges persist

Ola Electric diverts IPO funds from R&D to debt amid mounting pressures
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 8:43 PM IST

Brent crude falls to $107 as US, allies look to secure Strait of Hormuz

Brent futures fell $1.24, or 1.1 per cent, to $107.41 a barrel as of 0148 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell $1.24, or 1.3 per cent, to $94.90

Brent crude falls to $107 as US, allies look to secure Strait of Hormuz
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 8:36 PM IST

RBI fines HSBC ₹31.80 lakh for non-compliance with deposit norms

Central bank penalises HSBC for non-compliance with norms on unclaimed deposits, including failure to maintain database and assign reference numbers

RBI fines HSBC ₹31.80 lakh for non-compliance with deposit norms
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 8:34 PM IST

US charges Super Micro co-founder with smuggling AI chips to China

Super Micro's shares plummeted more than 20% in pre-market trading

US charges Super Micro co-founder with smuggling AI chips to China
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 8:32 PM IST

Flipkart sets bonus multiplier at 105% as it signals steady performance

Walmart-backed e-commerce firm cites progress across key metrics and journey toward sustainable profitability as it prepares for a potential IPO

Flipkart sets bonus multiplier at 105% as it signals steady performance
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 8:01 PM IST

New I-T Act to ease compliance for small taxpayers: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister says expanded presumptive taxation and simplified provisions under the new law will reduce compliance burden and litigation for small businesses and professionals

New I-T Act to ease compliance for small taxpayers: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:58 PM IST

Trump calls Nato "cowards" over lack of support in Iran conflict

"Without the USA, NATO IS A PAPER TIGER!" Trump said in a social media post

Trump calls Nato "cowards" over lack of support in Iran conflict
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:55 PM IST

China welcomes Vikram Doraiswami's appointment as India's new envoy

Doraiswami's appointment evoked considerable interest in the Chinese official media and the Chinese strategic community

China welcomes Vikram Doraiswami's appointment as India's new envoy
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:47 PM IST

Tata Motors to hike passenger vehicle prices by 0.5% from April 1

Automaker to raise prices across ICE passenger vehicles by 0.5% from April 1, citing sustained rise in input costs; impact will vary across models and variants

Tata Motors to hike passenger vehicle prices by 0.5% from April 1
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:45 PM IST

Iran threatens global tourism sites, says it is still building missiles

Iran fired on Israel and energy sites in neighbouring Gulf Arab states as many in the region marked one of the holiest days on the Muslim calendar

Iran threatens global tourism sites, says it is still building missiles
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:40 PM IST

Centre proposes price caps, trading curbs in mineral exchange rules

Draft rules mandate strict surveillance, price disclosure and regulatory powers to cap prices and halt trading, aiming to formalise and bring transparency to mineral markets

Centre proposes price caps, trading curbs in mineral exchange rules
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:30 PM IST

India to attract ₹7.9 trillion for transmission to support clean energy

CEA estimates Rs 7.9 lakh crore investment in transmission infrastructure to support over 900 GW of non-fossil capacity, amid rising demand and renewable energy integration

India to attract ₹7.9 trillion for transmission to support clean energy
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:22 PM IST

CBDT notifies rules for simplified I-T law, to be effective from April 1

The Act has removed redundant provisions and archaic language and reduces the number of Sections from 819 in the Income Tax Act of 1961 to 536 and the number of chapters from 47 to 23

CBDT notifies rules for simplified I-T law, to be effective from April 1
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:19 PM IST

Mamata releases TMC manifesto, expands welfare schemes for women, youth

The party promised an increase of ₹500 in financial support for women, and a ₹1,500 monthly allowance for all unemployed youth in the state

Mamata releases TMC manifesto, expands welfare schemes for women, youth
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:18 PM IST

West Asia crisis: Indian national killed in Iranian attack on Riyadh

The Indian embassy in Riyadh, without providing details, condoled the death of the Indian

West Asia crisis: Indian national killed in Iranian attack on Riyadh
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:17 PM IST

India faces Qatar LNG supply risk after Iran strikes hit capacity

India, the world's fourth-largest LNG importer, relies on Qatar for about 41 per cent of its gas imports

India faces Qatar LNG supply risk after Iran strikes hit capacity
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:17 PM IST

Lexus India eyes faster growth in FY26 amid rising demand, new launches

Lexus India expects stronger growth in FY26 amid rising incomes and infrastructure push, as it looks to outperform a largely flat luxury car market

Lexus India eyes faster growth in FY26 amid rising demand, new launches
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:13 PM IST

SC flags officials' liability over illegal mining in Chambal sanctuary

Top court signals officials in three states may face liability for habitat damage due to illegal mining, citing administrative lapses and impact on endangered species

SC flags officials' liability over illegal mining in Chambal sanctuary
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:04 PM IST

Indian airlines seek removal of fare cap as West Asia conflict hits ops

Indian airlines warn fare caps and rising costs could force route cuts and delay expansion, as fuel prices surge and operational pressures mount

Indian airlines seek removal of fare cap as West Asia conflict hits ops
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 6:56 PM IST