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Noida International Airport gets DGCA aerodrome licence ahead of launch

DGCA has granted an aerodrome licence to Noida International Airport, enabling it to advance its approvals process even as the project faces delays in terminal construction and operational readiness

India's fuel demand slips month-on-month in February, rises annually

Indian refiners have been buying Venezuelan oil to diversify their supply mix as they reduce Russian oil imports, a move that helped New Delhi clinch an interim trade deal with Washington

RBI issues draft guidelines on compensating customers for digital fraud

The guidelines come amid a rise in fraud cases as digital payments see wider adoption in the country

US Navy will escort ships through Hormuz 'when reasonable': US Energy Secy

Wright also said Americans should see lower gas prices in weeks, not months

Microfinance portfolio drops 7.3% to ₹3.14 trillion in Q3, says MFIN

Microfinance loan portfolio fell to Rs 3.14 trillion in Q3 FY26, down 7.3% sequentially, with 50 lakh borrowers losing access to formal finance even as portfolio quality showed improvement

Sebi introduces voluntary debit freeze facility to mutual fund folios

The facility, which will become effective from April 30, ensures that no units are debited from mutual fund folios until they are unlocked

India's Karnataka state to end alcohol price controls from April 2026

India is the world's eighth-largest alcohol market with annual revenues of $45 billion, each state has its own regulations and pricing

India rejects claims navy shared intel on Iranian warship sunk by US

The US sank the Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka on Wednesday, triggering shard reaction from Iran

Azerbaijan to evacuate diplomats from Iran over security concerns

Azerbaijan reacted angrily on Thursday to what it said was an incursion by Iranian drones into its Nakhchivan exclave, with President Aliyev threatening retaliation

Iran war has driven surge in global demand for Russian energy, says Kremlin

The conflict, now in its seventh day, has left the Strait of Hormuz nearly shut, cutting countries around the world off from about a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies

Richard Illingworth, Alex Wharf to umpire T20 World Cup 2026 final

Illingworth will officiate his second consecutive T20 World Cup final after previously standing in the 2024 summit clash alongside Chris Gaffaney.

Indian Navy's first AIP-equipped submarine to be ready by year-end

Second of six operational Kalvari submarines to become first in class to be fitted with endurance- and stealth-enhancing technology

IPL 2026: Ashok Leyland named principal sponsor by Chennai Super Kings

Alongside the sponsorship announcement, Ashok Leyland introduced a specially designed CSK fan bus created for the franchise's "Whistle Podu" supporters

Women buying homes priced above ₹90 lakh jumps to 61%, says Anarock

Share of women seeking homes priced above Rs 90 lakh rose to 61 per cent in 2025 from 25 per cent in 2019, signalling stronger participation in India's high-value property market

Skill Ministry signs Flexi-MoU with Bajaj Auto for auto training

MSDE's Directorate General of Training signs a Flexi-MoU with Bajaj Auto to train candidates in advanced automotive manufacturing under the revised Flexi-MoU Scheme

Jio Platforms IPO delayed amid regulatory limbo over listing rules

Ambani said in August that Reliance was aiming to list Jio in the first half of 2026, a plan he had first signaled 2019 - back then with a five-year timeline

Realme Narzo Power with 10,001mAh battery launched: Check price, specs

Realme launches the Narzo Power in India with a 10,001mAh battery, Dimensity 7400 Ultra chip and 6.8-inch AMOLED display, starting at Rs 27,999

Australia visa shock: Temporary Graduate fee jumps 100% to Rs 3 lakh

Australia has doubled the Temporary Graduate visa fee to AUD 4,600, drawing criticism from students and education groups over the sudden rise

Bihar MFI bill may disrupt operations, delay recoveries, say analysts

Analysts warn Bihar's proposed microfinance regulation could disrupt lending operations, weaken borrower credit discipline, and delay recoveries for NBFC-MFIs, banks and small finance banks

Bank CD ratio stays at record 82.5% as credit growth outpaces deposits

India's credit-deposit ratio remained at a record 82.5% for the fourth consecutive fortnight ended February 15, 2026, as credit growth continued to outpace deposit growth across the banking system