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West Asia conflict: Govt forms panel for supply chain resilience
The committee, comprising officials from the FM, MEA, shipping ministry and oil ministry, is expected to ensure coordination among departments and engage with export promotion councils
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Gender diversity on boards: Private firms pip public peers, shows data
MCA's January 2026 bulletin shows women form 29% of directors in private firms versus 20% in public companies, even as overall registrations and LLP formations continue to rise
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India 'well stocked' with crude oil to meet supply disruptions: Puri
India holds around 25 days of crude and petroleum products and may diversify crude sourcing as the Strait of Hormuz faces disruptions, Oil Minister Puri said
 "India 'well stocked' with crude oil to meet supply disruptions: Puri")
West Asia crisis: 33 flights operate on Tuesday; more planned Wednesday
Indian carriers were planning to operate 58 flights on Wednesday, including 30 by IndiGo and 23 by Air India and Air India Express, subject to operational considerations
 "West Asia crisis: 33 flights operate on Tuesday; more planned Wednesday")
Trump vows 'whatever it takes' as war with Iran widens in West Asia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rejected the idea of an "endless" war with Iran. But President Donald Trump later insisted there was no fixed timeline
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Chatroom: Consider ICC Code and local laws before advertising abroad
TNC Rajagopalan answers SME queries related to GST, export and import matters
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Centre aiming to quadruple intake of foreign students in India by 2030
At least 2-3 more foreign universities to open campuses in India this year
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Defence stocks outperform in weak market; BEL, Astra rally 5%; here's why
At 09:22 AM on Monday, the Nifty Defence index rose 1.1 per cent, as compared to 1 per cent decline in the Nifty 50 amid rising US-Iran tensions.
 "Defence stocks outperform in weak market; BEL, Astra rally 5%; here's why")
File consumer complaint within two years of the last cause of action
Identify correct court for filing complaint based on amount paid for goods or service
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MoD signs ₹5,083 crore helicopter, missile deals with HAL and Russia
The Dornier 228 is a light transport and maritime patrol aircraft known for its short take-off and landing capability, making it ideal for operations from coastal airstrips
 "MoD signs ₹5,083 crore helicopter, missile deals with HAL and Russia")
PM Narendra Modi asks industry to make the most of trade deals
Modi tells India Inc to ramp up investments in R&D and never compromise on quality
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Iraq starts shutting major oil fields as Hormuz crisis halts exports
The oil-market's worst fears have been realised this week after Hormuz all-but closed to shipping because of the Iran war
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Dow drops 1.8% as global stocks slide, oil leaps as Iran war intensifies
The S&P 500 dropped 1.6 per cent in early trading on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 880 points, or 1.8 per cent , and the Nasdaq composite lost 1.8 per cent
 "Dow drops 1.8% as global stocks slide, oil leaps as Iran war intensifies")
Holi sales surge as qcom and e-commerce platforms see sharp demand rise
Quick commerce and e-commerce players saw strong Holi purchases, with spikes in colours, water guns, gujiya and thandai, as platforms expanded festival-led assortments and offers
 "Holi sales surge as qcom and e-commerce platforms see sharp demand rise")
Irdai proposes April 2026 shift to Ind AS with parallel reporting phase
To smooth the transition, Irdai has proposed parallel reporting under both Ind AS and Indian GAAP during the first year of implementation
 "Irdai proposes April 2026 shift to Ind AS with parallel reporting phase")
Telecom firms' gross revenue crosses ₹1 trillion in December quarter: Trai
The gross revenue of telecom service providers (TSPs) was ₹96,390 crore a year ago and ₹99,828 crore in the September 2025 quarter
 "Telecom firms' gross revenue crosses ₹1 trillion in December quarter: Trai")
RMZ plans to double office portfolio in five years via acquisitions, JDs
The Bengaluru-based asset owner plans acquisitions and joint developments to expand beyond 40 million sq ft, backed by a strong pipeline, near-zero vacancy and fresh capital raising plans
 "RMZ plans to double office portfolio in five years via acquisitions, JDs")
India to see exponential growth in data centre business: WD sales director
Owais Mohammed of Western Digital forecasts strong growth for India's storage and data centre business, driven by AI workloads, hyperscalers, and government incentives for long-term investment
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Brigade Group leased out 156K sqft to 2 global firms at Brigade Twin Towers
Brigade Group has leased 156,000 sq ft at Brigade Twin Towers to MANN+HUMMEL and Labcorp, signalling sustained demand for Grade A offices and strengthening the project's commercial appeal
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Science, technology and talent: Pillars of India-Canada renewed partnership
India and Canada are building a future talent pipeline through a strengthened partnership grounded in shared values and sustainability, powered by science, technology and innovation
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