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Venezuela long-standing energy partner, India open to crude sourcing: MEA

India said Venezuela has been a long-standing energy partner and New Delhi remains open to exploring crude supply options based on commercial merit, even as energy security stays the top priority

16 dead, many feared trapped after blast in Meghalaya's 'illegal' coal mine

Rescue operations underway as authorities probe suspected illegal rat-hole mining despite NGT ban

WPL 2026 live streaming: Where to watch RCB vs DC final match today?

DC will be hoping Jemimah Rodrigues' return to form can propel them to victory and a first WPL title.

West Bengal widens social sector schemes ambit ahead of Assembly poll

Vote-on-account boosts Lakshmir Bhandar payouts, expands welfare coverage and raises social sector spending as West Bengal heads into election season

Rupee edges higher on inflows, importer dollar demand caps gains

The rupee strengthened marginally on Thursday on modest inflows from a bond issue, but importer demand for dollars and foreign outflows kept gains limited ahead of the RBI's policy decision

India may need 2.7 bn sq ft of new academic infrastructure by 2035

India's higher education sector could require nearly 30,000 acres of new campus land and 2.7 billion sq ft of academic infrastructure by 2035, driven by rising enrolments and policy ambitions

Swan Defence gets export order from Oman for naval training vessel

The vessel will be equipped with a state-of-the-art navigation system, advanced communication suites and a deck capable of supporting helicopter operations

Oil slides over 2% as easing supply fears follow planned US-Iran talks

Brent crude futures were ​down $1.73, or 2.5 per cent , at $67.73 per barrel at 1402 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude was down $1.67, or 2.5 per cent , at $63.47

India-US trade deal in final stages, to open new phase in ties: Jaishankar

Jaishankar, in a social media post, described his visit to the US as "productive" and "positive"

IOC Q3 net profit soars six times on higher GRMs, LPG compensation

IOC's revenue from operations rose 7.7 per cent to Rs 2.36 lakh crore in the quarter ended December 2025

Tejas Mk1A completes weapons trials; five jets ready for delivery to IAF

HAL missed the original February 2024 deadline to begin deliveries

US, Russia agree to restart military dialogue after Ukraine negotiations

High level military communication was suspended in 2021, just before Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine

NCLT admits class action by minority shareholders against Jindal Poly Films

NCLT admits minority shareholders' class action against Jindal Poly Films, saying allegations of prejudicial conduct merit detailed adjudication

Mumbai court rejects plea seeking probe against Sebi, BSE and NSE officials

A Mumbai anti-corruption court dismissed a plea seeking a probe against Sebi, BSE and NSE officials, calling it frivolous, unsubstantiated and an abuse of process

Salman Agha calls Bangladesh 'Brothers' amid T20 World Cup controversy

Bangladesh, initially scheduled to play in Group C, was replaced by Scotland last month after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) refused to travel to India due to security concerns.

Centre notifies strict rules to curb illegal offshore mineral mining

Centre has rolled out new regulatory framework for offshore minerals, mandating real-time vessel tracking, digital transit permits, stricter export clearances to prevent illegal mining and transport

Kremlin says Russia will uphold nuclear stability after New START expires

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the New START treaty, which set limits on each side's missiles, launchers and strategic warheads, would lapse at the end of Thursday

StarAgri sees 55% revenue jump in FY25, eyes ₹2,000 crore in FY26

StarAgri has remained profitable since inception, while its non-performing assets continue to remain below 1 per cent, reflecting disciplined risk management and balance sheet strength

Max Healthcare Q3 PAT up 26%, revenue rises 10% despite margin compression

Max Healthcare's Q3 profit rose 26% on higher occupancies and overseas patients, even as margins narrowed due to regulatory changes and expansion costs

UK PM Keir Starmer apologises to Epstein victims amid Mandelson row

Starmer said he regretted believing what he described as "lies" conveyed by Mandelson at the time of the appointment and acknowledged the public manner in which the matter unfolded