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IndiGo, Air India seek relief from govt as Iran conflict raises costs

IndiGo and Air India are seeking tax relief and lower airport charges from the government as the Iran conflict and Pakistan airspace ban force longer routes and push up operating costs

Dubai in wartime: Key attractions offer free entry for residents, tourists

Aquaventure World, Lost Chambers Aquarium and Miracle Garden are offering limited free entry during the Dubai school break

BJP ensured peace in NE, Congress worked for 'selfish interests': PM Modi

Modi alleged Congress endangered national security by handing over the land of indigenous people to infiltrators

Australia training visa rules: Applicants now need sponsor approval first

Australia now requires sponsor and nomination approvals before a Training visa (subclass 407) application can be filed from March 11, 2026

Tech Wrap March 13: Google Maps update, Lava Bold 2, YouTube Premium Lite

Gemini-powered 'Ask Maps' in Google Maps. Lava Bold 2 launched. YouTube Premium Lite with additional features. Instagram's clickable links in post captions. Anthropic's Claude update

Fitch Ratings increases India's GDP growth estimate for FY26 to 7.5%

Fitch expects growth to slow in first half of FY27, with rising inflation constraining real incomes and limiting consumer spending growth

LPG production up 30%, fuel supply stable, says govt amid West Asia crisis

The government said India has enough petrol, diesel and crude stocks despite the West Asia conflict; LPG output has risen 30 per cent and people are urged not to panic buy fuel

PM Modi flags off 3 train services, unveils ₹4,570 cr projects in Assam

PM Modi also laid the foundation stone of a Periodic Overhauling (POH) Workshop at Bashbari in Kokrajhar district

NATO air defences intercept third ballistic missile over Turkiye

Turkiyes Defence Ministry said the missile was destroyed by NATO air defences deployed in the eastern Mediterranean

Rajasthan govt directs officials to ensure uninterrupted power in summer

Rajasthan has stepped up preparations for peak summer power demand, focusing on supply security, solar capacity and battery energy storage systems

Historic release of strategic oil reserves a limited solution, says S&P

Historic release of strategic oil reserves may only partly ease global supply disruption if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, as the oil market remains severely unbalanced

Jindal Stainless flags operations disruption due to fuel shortage

Jindal Stainless, the country's biggest stainless steel producer, had last week warned of possible shipment delays

New labour codes drive faster growth in group life insurance premiums

Group life insurance premiums grew faster than individual policies in FY26 as revised labour codes, including higher basic pay norms & expanded gratuity provisions, boosted corporate-linked insurance

Global investors unwilling to let go of Adani bonds despite global tensions

According to people familiar with the matter, some US-based institutional investors have also continued to add to their holdings in Adani-linked bonds in the secondary market

Chelsea's Pedro Neto charged by UEFA for pushing ball boy at PSG game

Chelsea winger Pedro Neto was charged by UEFA on Thursday for pushing a ballboy during the Champions League loss at Paris Saint-Germain.

India, US remain engaged for a mutually beneficial trade pact: Govt

The ministry has denied reports about a hold off on bilateral engagement

Sunrisers Leeds sign Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed; Phoenix get Mustafizur

The Sunrisers gave GBP 190000 (Rs 2.34 crore approximately) to acquire the services of Ahmed after a bidding war with Trent Rockets.

India holds off US trade deal for several months amid fresh probe

New Delhi expected to sign an interim pact in March, but fresh US investigations and uncertainty over tariffs have slowed negotiations, government sources say

Former AIFF general secretary Kushal Das passes away at age of 65

Das was 65. He held the position of AIFF general secretary for 12 years before resigning in 2022 on health grounds.

Fintech funding sees modest rise in CY25 as investor outlook turns cautious

Fintech funding rose slightly to $2.4 billion in CY25, but geopolitical tensions in West Asia may slow investment flows as venture capital investors turn cautious about deploying capital