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Ongoing conflict in West Asia to discourage investment into India: BMI

Despite the favourable readings of policy uncertainty so far in 2026, BMI kept the FY2026/27 growth outlook unchanged, projecting a 7 per cent GDP expansion

PM Modi sets global benchmark of 30 million subscribers on YouTube

PM Modi has more than seven times the number of subscribers compared to US President Donald Trump, underlining the scale of his digital outreach

Holi 2026 checklist: Play it safe with expert tips for skin, hair and body

A few simple steps before Holi can prevent rashes, hair damage and fatigue. Experts break down what works and what to avoid

Emotional maturity in love: Why it matters for wellbeing more than chemistry

Psychiatrists explain why emotional maturity in love, not just chemistry or compatibility, may be the strongest predictor of long-term relationship stability and mental wellbeing

How Israel and US secretly tracked Khamenei for years before deadly strike

Israel and the US spent years gathering secret intelligence on Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, tracking his movements and meetings, before launching a precise strike that killed Iran's supreme leader

Gold extends gains as ongoing West Asia crisis boosts safe-haven demand

Spot ​gold was up 1 per cent at $5,377.21 per ounce. US gold futures for April delivery were up 1.5 per cent at $5,391.90

Indian auto firms on wait-and-watch as West Asia crisis blows up

Indian automakers assess West Asia exposure amid rising tensions, as export risks remain limited but higher fuel and input costs could weigh on domestic demand

KP Unnikrishnan, former union minister and Congress leader dies at 89

He died while undergoing treatment for age-related ailments at a private hospital here, his family said

Asian shares fall, oil jumps as Iran war stokes energy supply fears

Japanese energy stocks plunged, with Eneos Corp. down nearly 6 per cent and Idemitsu Kosan down nearly 4 per cent

OpenAI's Sam Altman calls Pentagon AI deal 'opportunistic and sloppy'

Rare admission from OpenAI's chief emerged days after Anthropic's main app topped Apple Inc.'s download charts, reflecting a surge of support for the company during its feud with the Pentagon

Toyota Motor founding family is biggest winner in unit takeover battle

The privatisation of Toyota Industries is meant to reinvigorate the sleepy affiliate, remaking it as the vanguard of the group's evolution into next-generation mobility

Indian missions step up aid for passengers amid flight disruptions in Gulf

The Embassy of India in Kuwait, in a post on X, said it remains 'fully engaged' in assisting Indian nationals affected by the disruption

Anthropic's Claude AI suffers 'elevated errors' amid surge in popularity

Anthropic's Claude suffered an outage across its website, mobile app, and API in several parts of the world, as the company continues to draw attention amid its fallout with the US administration

Delhi AQI slips to 'poor' levels; IMD predicts strong winds, rising mercury

Out of the 44 stations, 27 record 'poor' air quality while Punjabi Bagh turns severe at 368; IMD forecasts stronger surface winds that may help disperse pollutants and ease pollution levels

Asian banks' billions in Gulf loans at risk amid West Asia turmoil

Asian and Chinese banks, which have emerged as the Gulf's top financiers, extended more than $15 billion in loans last year - a record high and triple the previous year

West Asia crisis: SpiceJet to operate 4 special flights from UAE's Fujairah

Flight operations have been disrupted due to the close of airspaces in the West Asia amid the escalating conflict involving US, Israel and Iran

Amazon Web Services' data centres in UAE, Bahrain damaged by drone strikes

According to company's latest update, the facilities suffered 'physical impacts to infrastructure' as a result of drone strikes, causing structural damage, power disruption

Middle East tensions disrupt travel: What fliers must know before you book

Travel bookings on routes linked to the Middle East are witnessing 20-25 per cent cancellations and rescheduling, following the ongoing geopolitical tensions and related airspace uncertainties

Meta tests shopping research feature in AI tool to rival ChatGPT, Gemini

The feature, which allows requests for product suggestions, is being rolled out to some US-based users of the Meta AI web browser

Stock markets closed today for Holi: NSE, BSE shut on March 3, 2026

All segments, including equities, derivatives, and securities lending and borrowing (SLB), are unavailable for trading during the day.