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Himachal Pradesh Assembly clears Bill to impose cess on petrol, diesel

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the fuel cess will provide a dedicated revenue stream to strengthen and effectively implement welfare measures for orphans and widows across the state

Himachal Pradesh Assembly clears Bill to impose cess on petrol, diesel
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 11:09 AM IST

India Flash PMI slips to 56.5 in March, weakest expansion since 2022

India's private sector growth slows to its weakest pace since late 2022 as soft domestic demand and rising costs weigh, even as export orders hit a record high

India Flash PMI slips to 56.5 in March, weakest expansion since 2022
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 11:05 AM IST

Canada audit flags 150,000 foreign student visa holders for non-compliance

Audit flags weak oversight, limited checks on compliance, and lack of tracking of foreign student departures in Canada's visa system

Canada audit flags 150,000 foreign student visa holders for non-compliance
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 10:49 AM IST

Traders bet $580 million on oil before Donald Trump's post on Iran talks

Traders reportedly placed $580 million in oil bets minutes before Donald Trump's post on Iran talks, triggering sharp moves in crude and stocks and raising questions over the timing of the trades

Traders bet $580 million on oil before Donald Trump's post on Iran talks
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 10:42 AM IST

LPG crisis: Smaller 10 kg cylinders instead of 14 kg? Govt reviews plan

While a proposal to supply smaller refills is under consideration, petroleum ministry officials have termed reports of such a move as "highly speculative", urging consumers not to believe rumours

LPG crisis: Smaller 10 kg cylinders instead of 14 kg? Govt reviews plan
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 10:14 AM IST

West Asia war: Iran sites hit despite US postponing strikes; Brent at $100

Strikes hit Iran's energy sites despite Donald Trump announcing a pause; oil prices rose to $100. Here are the top updates at 9 am

West Asia war: Iran sites hit despite US postponing strikes; Brent at $100
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 9:46 AM IST

Strikes hit Iran energy sites hours after Trump pauses attack plan: Report

Strikes reportedly hit Iranian energy facilities in Isfahan and Khorramshahr hours after US President Donald Trump announced a pause on planned attacks after 'productive talks'

Strikes hit Iran energy sites hours after Trump pauses attack plan: Report
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 9:41 AM IST

₹2.9 cr flats: Shapoorji Pallonji launches 137-unit project in Santacruz

Premium housing push continues as SPRE launches project near BKC

₹2.9 cr flats: Shapoorji Pallonji launches 137-unit project in Santacruz
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 9:22 AM IST

Germany crisis: Indian workers fill rising skill gaps, labour shortages

With fewer young workers at home, Germany is opening doors wider for Indian talent through visa reforms, higher wages, and clearer long-term pathways

Germany crisis: Indian workers fill rising skill gaps, labour shortages
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 8:42 AM IST

Rain, thunderstorms likely across many states; Delhi to stay partly cloudy

IMD forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds over east and northeast India, while plains including Delhi remain dry with partly cloudy skies and a gradual rise in temperatures

Rain, thunderstorms likely across many states; Delhi to stay partly cloudy
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 7:11 AM IST

India's HNI women turn risk-takers: 73% in equities, 53% absorb volatility

Women investors level up: More equities, more control, more risk appetite

India's HNI women turn risk-takers: 73% in equities, 53% absorb volatility
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 8:17 AM IST

IndiGo appoints ex-Air India Express MD Aloke Singh as strategy chief

Singh previously served as managing director and chief executive officer of Air India Express, where he led operational improvements and expansion

IndiGo appoints ex-Air India Express MD Aloke Singh as strategy chief
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 8:11 PM IST

Oil prices drop, dollar weakens: Top 5 developments after Trump's big move

Since Trump's claim of "productive" talks, global markets and geopolitical signals have shifted sharply

Oil prices drop, dollar weakens: Top 5 developments after Trump's big move
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 7:22 PM IST

Owning property in UAE? What investors must know about wills, succession

UAE succession laws differ from India, making local wills essential to protect assets and intended heirs

Owning property in UAE? What investors must know about wills, succession
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 5:11 PM IST

One in three patients at risk from medication errors, study finds

From prescribing to administration, medication errors remain widespread in hospitals, with new research highlighting how systemic gaps and workload pressures increase patient risk

One in three patients at risk from medication errors, study finds
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 4:58 PM IST

Canada visa: Indians face 49-day wait for visitor visa, 8-week work permit

Canada visa timelines: Planning a Canada trip? Indian applicants now face 49-day waits for visitor visas, with study and work permits taking weeks longer

Canada visa: Indians face 49-day wait for visitor visa, 8-week work permit
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 4:26 PM IST

This small shrinking organ may shape cancer survival and ageing risk

New research finds the thymus remains active in adults and may influence immunity, cancer outcomes and ageing risk, with stronger thymus function linked to better survival and lower disease burden

This small shrinking organ may shape cancer survival and ageing risk
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 4:11 PM IST

Iran war upends markets: Why gold, bonds and stocks are moving differently

In the wake of the West Asian crisis, markets are defying typical patterns as equities fall, bond yields rise and gold weakens, signalling a shift in investor behaviour amid oil shocks and rate concer

Iran war upends markets: Why gold, bonds and stocks are moving differently
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 4:07 PM IST

Is your SBI YONO account at risk? Govt warns on Aadhaar update scam

Scam targets SBI YONO users, govt warns against sharing banking details

Is your SBI YONO account at risk? Govt warns on Aadhaar update scam
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 4:03 PM IST

Better than FDs? This low-risk debt fund has clocked 7.3% for last 21 years

FD vs fund: ₹10,000 grows to ₹43,800 in this 21-year-old scheme

Better than FDs? This low-risk debt fund has clocked 7.3% for last 21 years
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 3:58 PM IST