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EC removes chief secretary, home secretary in poll-bound West Bengal

The commission appointed Dushyant Nariala, an IAS officer of the 1993 batch, as the state's chief secretary, and said Chakravorty would be kept out of poll-related assignments

EC removes chief secretary, home secretary in poll-bound West Bengal
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 10:38 AM IST

Gas shortage: Why Nomura sees 'negligible impact' on HUL, ITC, Dabur?

Nomura's top picks include Britannia and Titan. It also prefers Marico, Tata Consumer, Godrej Consumer, Asian Paints and United Spirits

Gas shortage: Why Nomura sees 'negligible impact' on HUL, ITC, Dabur?
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 10:35 AM IST

West Asia conflict: 23% households buy induction cooktops amid LPG concerns

Survey by LocalCircles found that households are rushing to buy induction cooktops, as delays in cylinder deliveries and supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict raise concerns

West Asia conflict: 23% households buy induction cooktops amid LPG concerns
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 10:30 AM IST

IndiGo gains 2% as airline restores West Asia flights, adds fuel charge

The parent of IndiGo said it will operate 252 weekly flights to and from the West Asia between March 16 and March 28, 2026

IndiGo gains 2% as airline restores West Asia flights, adds fuel charge
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 10:28 AM IST

Inked and informed: Experts debunk 12 common health myths about tattoos

From cancer fears and MRI risks to ink safety, infections, and laser removal, dermatologists and aesthetic specialists explain what science actually says about getting inked

Inked and informed: Experts debunk 12 common health myths about tattoos
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 10:27 AM IST

UAE helps 500 Golden Visa holders return amid Gulf war travel chaos

Nearly 500 Golden Visa holders and UAE residents returned home after flight disruptions linked to the Iran-US-Israel conflict stranded travellers abroad

UAE helps 500 Golden Visa holders return amid Gulf war travel chaos
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 10:23 AM IST

China readies 7nm chip production in efforts to boost tech self-sufficiency

China's second-largest chipmaker Hua Hong Group is reportedly developing 7nm chip fabrication technology with support from domestic suppliers and collaboration with Huawei Technologies

China readies 7nm chip production in efforts to boost tech self-sufficiency
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 10:21 AM IST

MacBook Neo emerges as Apple's most repairable laptop in more than a decade

Apple is widely believed to be targeting the same education markets with its MacBook Neo that Google targets with its low-cost Chromebooks

MacBook Neo emerges as Apple's most repairable laptop in more than a decade
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 10:17 AM IST

War-driven selloff erodes $447 bn off India mcap, close to Covid crash

Even as a crude-laden Indian tanker sailed safely from UAE's Fujairah and Tehran claimed Hormuz is closed for its 'enemies', the war continues to rattle many sectors

War-driven selloff erodes $447 bn off India mcap, close to Covid crash
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 10:15 AM IST

West Asia war updates: Trump warns Nato over Hormuz; Brent above $105

As the West Asia war enters its third week, Donald Trump warns Nato of consequences for not helping reopen the Strait of Hormuz; Brent crude rises above $105

West Asia war updates: Trump warns Nato over Hormuz; Brent above $105
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 10:11 AM IST

Iran's foreign minister condemns Israeli strikes on fuel sites as 'ecocide'

These accusations follow a massive aerial campaign by the Israeli Air Force (IAF), which confirmed on Sunday (local time) that it struck more than 200 targets across western and central Iran

Iran's foreign minister condemns Israeli strikes on fuel sites as 'ecocide'
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 10:04 AM IST

Antique retains buy on Yatra; Middle East impact temporary, sees 87% upside

Factoring in the Middle East conflict-related disruption, Antique trimmed its FY26-FY28 earnings estimates for Yatra Online by 4 per cent each and reduced its valuation multiple to 27x from 32x

Antique retains buy on Yatra; Middle East impact temporary, sees 87% upside
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 10:03 AM IST

10 dead, 11 injured in massive fire at Odisha's SCB Medical College

Fire erupted at the ICU of the Trauma Care department of the hospital, where critically ill patients were being treated, an official said, adding that the fire broke out at around 2.30 and 3 am

10 dead, 11 injured in massive fire at Odisha's SCB Medical College
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 10:02 AM IST

West Asia war may push cement prices higher; Nomura, Emkay pick top stocks

West Asia tensions may raise fuel and packaging costs for cement firms. Analysts see near-term margin pressure but suggest accumulating large-cap cement stocks.

West Asia war may push cement prices higher; Nomura, Emkay pick top stocks
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 9:59 AM IST

Bajel Projects shares soar 13% on ₹700 crore EPC contract win from MSETCL

The contract involves the establishment of a 400/220 kilovolt air insulated switchgear (AIS) substation at Saswad in Pune district along with associated transmission lines

Bajel Projects shares soar 13% on ₹700 crore EPC contract win from MSETCL
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 9:53 AM IST

Nepal hikes petrol prices by NPR 15 per litre amid West Asia crisis

Instability in West Asia often triggers volatility in global oil markets as fears of supply disruptions push prices higher

Nepal hikes petrol prices by NPR 15 per litre amid West Asia crisis
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 9:53 AM IST

Here's why Tejas Networks share price rose 9% in trade on March 16

Tejas Networks share: The uptick in Tejas Networks' stock follows its announcement of a purchase order to supply 4G RAN (Radio Access Network) solutions for a mobile network in South Asia

Here's why Tejas Networks share price rose 9% in trade on March 16
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 9:52 AM IST

IDBI Bank shares tumble 14% on reports of stake sale cancellation

IDBI Bank share price today: The sell-off comes amid reports that the government could scrap the divestment plan after bids fell short of the reserve price

IDBI Bank shares tumble 14% on reports of stake sale cancellation
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 9:47 AM IST

US-China trade talks begin in Paris, paving way for Trump-Xi summit

The delegations, led by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, convened in the French capital in the morning

US-China trade talks begin in Paris, paving way for Trump-Xi summit
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 9:42 AM IST

From 5% to 32%: NRI buyers pump ₹5,250 crore into DLF homes in nine months

NRI buyers fuel DLF's sales boom, contribute one-third of bookings

From 5% to 32%: NRI buyers pump ₹5,250 crore into DLF homes in nine months
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 9:39 AM IST