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Israel ready to stop hostilities if Iran changes course: Envoy Azar

Asked about Israel's plans as the conflict entered its 17th day on Monday, Azar told reporters, "I don't think a full-fledged terrestrial invasion is on the cards"

Israel ready to stop hostilities if Iran changes course: Envoy Azar
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 8:00 PM IST

India has not discussed Hormuz ship transit with US bilaterally: MEA

The remarks by the Ministry of External Affairs came against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump calling on several countries to send warships to keep the strategically key shipping route open

India has not discussed Hormuz ship transit with US bilaterally: MEA
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 7:59 PM IST

Financial fraud siphoned $442 bn from global economy in 2025: Interpol

The report kept the overall global risk related to financial fraud at "high"

Financial fraud siphoned $442 bn from global economy in 2025: Interpol
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 7:57 PM IST

Parl Panel calls for expansion of digital food coupons in PDS nationally

Centre recently launched pilots in few districts including in Gujarat

Parl Panel calls for expansion of digital food coupons in PDS nationally
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 7:47 PM IST

Odisha bio-refinery faces production delays due to tech challenges: Centre

Centre says commissioning of BPCL's second-generation ethanol bio-refinery in Odisha's Bargarh has been delayed due to pandemic disruptions and limited availability of specialised technology vendors

Odisha bio-refinery faces production delays due to tech challenges: Centre
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 7:45 PM IST

PhonePe defers IPO plans amid West Asia crisis, market volatility

PhonePe has temporarily deferred its IPO plans citing the West Asia conflict and volatile markets, though the company says it remains committed to pursuing a public listing in India

PhonePe defers IPO plans amid West Asia crisis, market volatility
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 7:32 PM IST

EU, India focus on implementing FTA, defence deal: von der Leyen

Her remarks came after a meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is on a two-day visit to Brussels for talks with his counterparts from the 27-member European Union (EU)

EU, India focus on implementing FTA, defence deal: von der Leyen
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 7:26 PM IST

SC asks Bhopal gas victims' group to approach MP HC over mercury leak fears

Top court declines to hear plea over possible mercury leakage from incinerated waste at Union Carbide site, asks victims' group to approach Madhya Pradesh High Court

SC asks Bhopal gas victims' group to approach MP HC over mercury leak fears
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 7:23 PM IST

India has no blanket deal with Iran for Hormuz ship transit: Jaishankar

Jaishankar said that negotiations between New Delhi and Tehran have resulted in two Indian-flagged tankers pass through the key shipping route

India has no blanket deal with Iran for Hormuz ship transit: Jaishankar
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 7:18 PM IST

Supreme Court says courts cannot decide on duration of law courses

Bench says legal education policy must be shaped through wider consultation among academicians, jurists, Bar and researchers while hearing plea to shorten five-year law course

Supreme Court says courts cannot decide on duration of law courses
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 7:16 PM IST

India exports to US fall 13% in Feb; China trade deficit crosses $100 bn

Exports contracted in September, October, December last year and January this year also. However, it rose 22.61 per cent in November

India exports to US fall 13% in Feb; China trade deficit crosses $100 bn
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 7:13 PM IST

Fino Payments Bank denies links to betting and gaming activities

Bank says reports of an ED probe into online gaming transactions are speculative and clarifies that the ongoing DGGI investigation relates to programme managers and merchants

Fino Payments Bank denies links to betting and gaming activities
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 6:42 PM IST

Need to get out of mindset that only Delhi requires greenery: Supreme Court

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi observed there was a need to have a holistic approach on the issue of green cover

Need to get out of mindset that only Delhi requires greenery: Supreme Court
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 6:33 PM IST

Delhi govt in talks with Haryana for increasing water supply: Minister

According to the minister, there is a major factor of 20 per cent water loss in transmission from Haryana, which is increasing the gap in demand and production

Delhi govt in talks with Haryana for increasing water supply: Minister
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 6:29 PM IST

Suspension of 8 opposition MPs from Lok Sabha likely to be revoked on Tue

Seven Congress and a CPI(M) MP were suspended for unruly behaviour, following a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha in the first part of the Budget Session

Suspension of 8 opposition MPs from Lok Sabha likely to be revoked on Tue
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 6:26 PM IST

Rajasthan to begin mustard, gram procurement at MSP from March 25

RAJFED to begin MSP procurement of mustard and gram from late March as Rajasthan gears up for the rabi marketing season

Rajasthan to begin mustard, gram procurement at MSP from March 25
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 6:25 PM IST

Tata Motors to raise commercial vehicle prices by up to 1.5% from April 1

The price increase is being undertaken to partially offset the impact of rising commodity prices and other input costs, the company said in a regulatory filing

Tata Motors to raise commercial vehicle prices by up to 1.5% from April 1
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 6:22 PM IST

Atlys raises $36 mn to expand visa platform globally, invest in AI tools

Susquehanna Asia VC leads Series C round as Atlys expands globally and invests in AI tools to streamline visa applications and build infrastructure for cross-border travel

Atlys raises $36 mn to expand visa platform globally, invest in AI tools
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 6:22 PM IST

Higher-ticket loans drive microfinance disbursals in Oct-Dec: Equifax-SIDBI

Loans above Rs 75,000 now account for 38% of microfinance disbursals, reflecting lenders' growing preference for larger exposures to existing borrowers, says Equifax-SIDBI report

Higher-ticket loans drive microfinance disbursals in Oct-Dec: Equifax-SIDBI
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 6:18 PM IST

Karnataka Assembly passes Bill to regulate hoardings, levy ad fee

However, the Bill provides exemptions for advertisements related to public meetings of municipalities or corporations, elections to legislative bodies and candidature in such elections

Karnataka Assembly passes Bill to regulate hoardings, levy ad fee
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 6:15 PM IST