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Sonia Gandhi hospitalised due to weather change, under observation

A team of doctors is attending to her, but there is nothing serious, the sources said

Sonia Gandhi hospitalised due to weather change, under observation
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 12:32 AM IST

CoinDCX co-founders Gupta, Khandelwal granted bail in alleged fraud case

Court finds no prima facie case against Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal, who claim they were victims of impersonation in Rs 71.4 lakh fraud case

CoinDCX co-founders Gupta, Khandelwal granted bail in alleged fraud case
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 12:27 AM IST

Govt may move proposal to merge Rail Vikas Nigam, Ircon International

The ministry of railways owns a majority stake in both Rail Vikas Nigam (72.8%), Ircon International (65.17%), and the two companies have a combined market capitalisation of around ₹65,000 cr

Govt may move proposal to merge Rail Vikas Nigam, Ircon International
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 12:17 AM IST

Ahead of WTO's 14th ministerial meet, USTR pushes rethink in MFN norm

The US has called for a rethink of the MFN trade principle ahead of WTO's 14th ministerial meet, citing changing economic realities and concerns over reciprocity

Ahead of WTO's 14th ministerial meet, USTR pushes rethink in MFN norm
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 12:05 AM IST

Govt should focus on growth of 10 key industries, says Ram Charan

Ram Charan said India should focus on building 10 major industries with deep value chains to enhance global competitiveness and strengthen supply chain positioning

Govt should focus on growth of 10 key industries, says Ram Charan
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 12:02 AM IST

Delhi govt to fund ₹1,03,700 crore budget via revenue, RBI market borrowing

The Budget Estimates in 2026-27 of ₹1,03,700 crore is ₹3,700 crore higher than the ₹1,00,000 crore BE in 2025-26, an increase of 3.7 per cent

Delhi govt to fund ₹1,03,700 crore budget via revenue, RBI market borrowing
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 12:01 AM IST

Trai imposes graded penalties for failure to file tariffs in time

Trai tightens compliance norms with graded penalties and interest for delays in tariff reporting by telecom service providers

Trai imposes graded penalties for failure to file tariffs in time
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 12:00 AM IST

West Asia conflict: Private sector growth at 3-year low as demand falls

HSBC Flash Composite PMI drops to 56.5 as record export orders failed to offset a sharp decline in domestic demand and rising input costs

West Asia conflict: Private sector growth at 3-year low as demand falls
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 11:57 PM IST

West Asia conflict: Crude oil price remains high as attacks continue

Crude prices stayed near $100 per barrel amid ongoing West Asia tensions, while India denied reports of paying Iran for tanker passage through the Strait of Hormuz

West Asia conflict: Crude oil price remains high as attacks continue
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 11:53 PM IST

Datanomics: India's gems and jewellery export growth flat in FY26

Nearly half of the pearls and precious stones coming to India were imported from UAE in FY26 (till Jan). The UAE also supplied around 23% of India's gold imports in the same period

Datanomics: India's gems and jewellery export growth flat in FY26
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 11:42 PM IST

Amendment to women reservation law may be delayed; early adjournment likely

It is learnt that there was no proposal till Tuesday evening to bring the draft bill before the Union Cabinet, which is scheduled to meet on Wednesday

Amendment to women reservation law may be delayed; early adjournment likely
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 11:42 PM IST

LS passes Bill to amend law on protection and rights of transgender persons

He asserted that the amendment will ensure that transgender persons continue to get legal recognition and protection

LS passes Bill to amend law on protection and rights of transgender persons
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 11:42 PM IST

BTS world tour may generate $5.3 billion boost across host cities

BTS' world tour will kick off on April 9 in the South Korean city of Goyang and will make stops in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Tokyo, Singapore and other major destinations

BTS world tour may generate $5.3 billion boost across host cities
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 11:37 PM IST

Pakistan world's most polluted country, followed by Bangladesh: Report

While China is at the 20th position amongst the most polluted countries in the world, the USA is at the 120th spot and the UK is at the 110th spot

Pakistan world's most polluted country, followed by Bangladesh: Report
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 11:36 PM IST

OnePlus India CEO Robin Liu resigns to pursue 'personal passions'

The development comes as the company works to recover from the ongoing decline in shipments

OnePlus India CEO Robin Liu resigns to pursue 'personal passions'
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 11:35 PM IST

Infosys nears a leadership transition as AI rapidly rewires industry

Extend CEO tenure, recast roles, or name a successor - the 2027 call will shape the next decade

Infosys nears a leadership transition as AI rapidly rewires industry
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 11:34 PM IST

India's truck fleet shows its age: Nearly 42% of vehicles past 12 years

Ageing truck fleets in India are set to drive a multi-year replacement cycle, offering growth opportunities for OEMs despite recent industry slowdown

India's truck fleet shows its age: Nearly 42% of vehicles past 12 years
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 11:34 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi, Donald Trump stress 'open and secure' Strait of Hormuz

PM speaks with US President, Jaishankar meets Iran envoy as Centre forms seven groups to manage risks to energy, trade and supply chains amid escalating West Asia conflict

PM Narendra Modi, Donald Trump stress 'open and secure' Strait of Hormuz
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 11:29 PM IST

Soft landing for aviation insurance premiums amid benign loss trends

Aviation insurance rates have softened due to excess reinsurance capacity and lower global losses, though geopolitical risks continue to influence underwriting conditions

Soft landing for aviation insurance premiums amid benign loss trends
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 11:28 PM IST

Unincorporated sector establishments increased 8% last year, shows survey

India's unincorporated sector saw nearly 8% growth in establishments and over 6% rise in employment in 2025, with GVA expanding 10.87%, reflecting steady expansion

Unincorporated sector establishments increased 8% last year, shows survey
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 11:25 PM IST