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Barring 8 days, Andhra relied on RBI borrowings during 2024-25: CAG report

The report further stated that the government's revenue deficit exceeded the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) target of 2.7 per cent of GSDP

IndiGo to operate flights to 5 West Asia destinations today amid Iran war

This comes in the backdrop of flight cancellations and rescheduling due to the airspace in West Asia being affected by the ongoing conflict between US-Israel and Iran

Nepal general election: Balendra Shah's RSP wins 20 seats, leads in 98

The Nepali Congress has won four seats and is leading in 11 others, while the CPN-UML has won a seat and is leading in 11 constituencies

Airlines seek govt support as Iran war hits ops, raises pricing pressure

Airlines warn prolonged West Asia conflict could disrupt operations and raise costs as jet fuel prices surge, routes lengthen, and insurance premiums climb, prompting calls for regulatory relief

Queues, price hikes and shortages as Asia battles worsening fuel crunch

Despite oil prices staying relatively contained amid the crisis, with traders warning of $100 crude, the impact is already being felt across Asia, the world's largest energy-consuming region

Delhi AQI slips to 'poor' category as pollution levels rise again

Overall AQI climbs to 227 with most monitoring stations in poor category; Mundka records 'very poor' air quality despite clear skies and warm conditions

Gold price dips ₹10 to ₹1,61,120, silver down ₹100, trades at ₹2,84,900

The price of 22-carat gold decreased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,47,690

Parts of India see early heatwave; rain, snowfall likely in hills today

Temperatures soar above normal across many states, with central India remaining over 30 degrees Celsius. However, a western disturbance may bring light rain and snowfall to parts of western Himalayas

Iran strikes key US THAAD radar, deepening Gulf missile defence woes

US Terminal High Altitude Area Defence, or THAAD, units are meant to destroy ballistic missiles at the edges of the atmosphere, enabling them to engage more difficult threats

Domestic LPG cylinder price rises ₹60, commercial up ₹115 amid Iran war

In Mumbai, non-subsidised LPG now costs ₹912.50, ₹939 in Kolkata and ₹928.50 in Chennai, according to the IOC website

Musk's spam concern was 'confusing': Ex-Twitter executives tell court

Two days of testimony from Agrawal and Segal pushed back on Musk's own recollection that he was always committed to the deal, but believed that Twitter had lied to him about per cent of spam accounts

Oil nears tipping point as Hormuz traffic halts; traders warn of $100 crude

Some barrels from US are fetching their biggest premium since 2020, and value of major Norwegian grade, which moves almost lockstep with Brent, has gained more than $5 on the benchmark this week

Centre sets 30.3 million tonnes wheat procurement target for FY27

Government plans to procure 30.3 million tonnes of wheat for the Central Pool in the 2026-27 rabi marketing season beginning April 1

US may 'unsanction' more Russian oil after allowing India to buy: Bessent

US Treasury allows India to buy Russian oil already en route, signalling possible easing of sanctions on other Russian oil to address global supply gaps, says Scott Bessent

Indian Railways freight rises 4% in February to 137.72 million tonnes

Railways ferried 137.72 mt of goods in February, up 4% year-on-year, with growth across key commodities and NTKM rising, though experts say double-digit expansion is needed to meet long-term goals

US customs agency says tariff refund system will be ready in 45 days

The tariffs that were a central part of President Donald Trump's economic policy were struck down as unconstitutional by the Supreme Court last month

Ex-rapper's party heading towards landslide victory in Nepal elections

The outcome is expected to provide a strong government in Nepal, which has had 14 governments in the last 18 years

RBI draft proposes up to ₹25,000 compensation for small digital frauds

RBI's draft rules propose compensation of up to ₹25,000 for digital fraud losses of up to ₹50,000, even in cases of customer negligence, if reported within five days

Best of BS Opinion: War in West Asia and the risks India cannot ignore

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

Karnataka proposes social media ban for children under 16 in Budget

Karnataka has proposed banning social media use for children under 16, with Andhra Pradesh and the Centre weighing similar curbs as concerns grow over digital addiction and harmful content