Sunday, March 01, 2026 | 09:14 PM ISTहिंदी में पढें
Business Standard
Notification Icon
userprofile IconSearch

India News

WB's original inhabitants will become minority due to infiltration: Nadda

Nadda, the Union health minister, accused the TMC government of blocking central welfare schemes, particularly Ayushman Bharat

WB's original inhabitants will become minority due to infiltration: Nadda
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 8:16 PM IST

Centre committed to ensuring honour and justice for Sikh community: PM Modi

Modi virtually addressed the 'Hind-Di-Chadar' commemoration event to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai

Centre committed to ensuring honour and justice for Sikh community: PM Modi
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 8:12 PM IST

New leadership council has begun work after Khamenei killing: Iran Prez

Pezeshkian made the comment in a prerecorded message aired on Iranian state television Sunday

New leadership council has begun work after Khamenei killing: Iran Prez
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 7:48 PM IST

Shah flags rising religious conversions in Punjab, urges Mann govt to act

Shah invoked the sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur while addressing the 'Hind-Di-Chadar' commemoration event to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai

Shah flags rising religious conversions in Punjab, urges Mann govt to act
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 7:18 PM IST

PM Modi, Carney set to launch India-Canada FTA talks, target trade boost

Prime Ministers Modi and Carney are expected to announce the launch of India-Canada FTA talks during Monday's meeting, aiming to double bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030

PM Modi, Carney set to launch India-Canada FTA talks, target trade boost
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 7:11 PM IST

Three people dead, 14 others injured after shooting at bar in Austin

Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said at a press conference early Sunday that police received a call for reports of a "male shooting" at Buford's, a popular beer garden in city's entertainment district

Three people dead, 14 others injured after shooting at bar in Austin
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 6:24 PM IST

Iran names third member to leadership council that will govern the country

Ayatollah Ali Reza Arafi has been a member of both constitutional watchdog Guardian Council and the Assembly of Experts that will choose the next leader

Iran names third member to leadership council that will govern the country
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 6:02 PM IST

Killing of Khamenei cynical violation of human morality, int'l law: Putin

Khamenei was killed in an airstrike in Tehran on Saturday during a joint Israel-US attack on Iran

Killing of Khamenei cynical violation of human morality, int'l law: Putin
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 5:09 PM IST

Trump talks of regime change in Iran, but history shows it is very hard

Iran's economy is in shambles, and dissent remains strong even after a brutal January crackdown on protests left thousands of people dead and tens of thousands under arrest

Trump talks of regime change in Iran, but history shows it is very hard
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 5:06 PM IST

PM Modi inaugurates ₹4,400 crore infrastructure projects in Madurai

He is scheduled to visit the Arulmigu Subramanyaswamy temple in Tirupparankundram at around 4 pm and offer his worship

PM Modi inaugurates ₹4,400 crore infrastructure projects in Madurai
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 4:22 PM IST

NCLAT upholds personal insolvency against Dhoot brothers in Videocon case

A two-member bench of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has upheld the two orders passed by the Mumbai bench of NCLT in June last year

NCLAT upholds personal insolvency against Dhoot brothers in Videocon case
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 3:04 PM IST

Families in India fear for loved ones in Iran amid US-Israel strikes

At least eight people from UP's Barabanki are presently in Iran for religious studies

Families in India fear for loved ones in Iran amid US-Israel strikes
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 2:40 PM IST

Kerala CM writes to PM Modi, urges him to ensure safety of Indians in Gulf

In his letter to PM Modi, Vijayan said the developments after the attack on Iran were causing anxiety among families of expatriates and civil society at large, particularly in Kerala

Kerala CM writes to PM Modi, urges him to ensure safety of Indians in Gulf
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 2:23 PM IST

Deepak Gupta takes over as chairman and managing director of GAIL

Gupta, who replaces Sandeep Kumar Gupta, superannuated on February 28, joined GAIL as Director (Projects) in February 2022

Deepak Gupta takes over as chairman and managing director of GAIL
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 2:21 PM IST

Muslim bodies in Lucknow condemn Khamenei's killing, to hold protests

All India Shia Personal Law Board general secretary Maulana Yasoob Abbas said a large protest and a condolence meeting will be held at the Chhota Imambara

Muslim bodies in Lucknow condemn Khamenei's killing, to hold protests
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 1:55 PM IST

No immediate oil disruption for India despite tensions in West Asia

The closure for a short duration will not have much impact on India as it already has supplies to meet fuel requirements, officials said

No immediate oil disruption for India despite tensions in West Asia
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 1:55 PM IST

Healthcare must be affordable, Ayushman Bharat fulfils this vision: PM Modi

In his address after launching projects worth over Rs 2,700 cr , he said the Central government included Puducherry under the special assistance for capital investment scheme meant only for states

Healthcare must be affordable, Ayushman Bharat fulfils this vision: PM Modi
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 1:34 PM IST

Betrayal of India's values: Cong slams govt response over West Asia crisis

Ramesh's remarks come after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack by Israel and the United States

Betrayal of India's values: Cong slams govt response over West Asia crisis
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 1:15 PM IST

PM Modi launches developement projects worth over ₹2,700 cr in Puducherry

Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy presented him with a shawl, a silver idol of Lord Murugan, a silver spear (Vel) and a Thanjavur painting to the Prime Minister

PM Modi launches developement projects worth over ₹2,700 cr in Puducherry
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 12:44 PM IST

17 killed, 18 injured in massive blast at explosives factory in Nagpur

The blast took place at the SBL Energy Limited factory, a mining and industrial explosives manufacturer, at Raulgaon in Katol tehsil

17 killed, 18 injured in massive blast at explosives factory in Nagpur
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 12:36 PM IST