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Business

Falling oil prices bring hope for economy

NEW DELHI Global crude oil prices took a sharp dive as growing hopes for a ceasefire in West Asia calmed nervous markets. Brent crude fell significantly to $97.18 per barrel, while American oil prices dropped over 6 percent. This shift offers a breath of fresh air for the glob

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Business

Fake fuel shortage rumors spark city chaos

HYDERABAD Thousands of panicked motorists swarmed petrol stations across Hyderabad, triggered by false rumors of a fuel shortage linked to conflicts in West Asia. Despite the massive crowds and long lines, government officials and oil companies have confirmed there is absolute

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Business

Global leaders tackle surge of cheap imports

BLURB: The EU urges WTO to reform trade rules, tackling cheap Chinese imports that threaten European businesses and local jobs. NEW DELHI The European Union is taking a firm stand against a flood of low-priced goods from China that local leaders say is putting European busi

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Business

Kotak Bank detects Rs 150 cr fraud at Panchkula branch

PanchkulaKotak Mahindra Bank’s Panchkula branch is under scrutiny after a Rs 150-crore fraud was discovered in fixed deposits of the municipal corporation. Trouble surfaced when a Rs 58-crore deposit maturity was requested, but the money never arrived. Investigations revealed fak

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India

BJP govt committed to upliftment of all: Nadda

New Delhi Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday welcomed the passage of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, in Gujarat, asserting that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government remains committed to eliminating discrimination and ensuring e

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India

Rahul postpones Kerala visit amid Sonia’s hospitalisation

Kozhikode Rahul Gandhi, who previously represented Wayanad in the Lok Sabha, was scheduled to visit Kozhikode to campaign for the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF). His presence was expected to boost the morale of party workers and provide momentum in key constituenci

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India

TN civic staff seek poll panel nod for pending promotions

ChennaiA key association representing ministerial staff in Tamil Nadu’s municipal corporations has approached the Election Commission of India, seeking special permission to implement a long-pending government order on promotions. The request comes after the process was halted

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India

Calcutta HC directs ECI to ensure security at all polling stations

Kolkata A division bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Wednesday, directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to make adequate safety arrangement besides making sufficient provisions for drinking water as well as other basic amenities for the voters at all polling station

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India

Owaisi rejects funding allegations ahead of Bengal polls

KolkataSpeaking at a press conference held in the Dum Dum area on the northern outskirts of Kolkata, Owaisi responded sharply to the accusations leveled by the Trinamool Congress leadership. The ruling party in West Bengal had alleged that the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Musl

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India

Centre steps up fertiliser supply monitoring amid global tensions

INTRO: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a high-level meeting to assess fertiliser availability and strengthen preparedness for the upcoming Kharif season. New DelhiDuring the meeting, the minister emphasised the urgent need to maintain an equitable and

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India

BJP hails UCC Bill in Gujarat; RJD calls it ‘agenda’

New Delhi While the BJP leaders on Wednesday hailed the passage of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2026 in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, urging for 'one nation, one Constitution', the Opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) opposed it's passage, calling it the party's 'age

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Business

Karnataka ups gas supply to help local businesses

BENGALURUIn a major relief for the state’s struggling hospitality sector, the Karnataka government announced a significant increase in the supply of commercial LPG cylinders. Officials confirmed that the daily allocation will rise by 1,000 units, bringing the state’s total supply

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Business

Ayushman Bharat touches massive treatment milestone

NEW DELHIIndia’s flagship health program, Ayushman Bharat, has officially crossed a major milestone, providing life-saving care to millions. The government informed Parliament that the scheme recorded a staggering 11.69 crore hospital admissions by the end of February 2026. No

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Business

Clean cooking gas reaches nearly every home

NEW DELHIIndia has achieved a historic milestone in public health and convenience, with clean cooking gas now reaching nearly every household across the nation. The Parliament was informed that the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) has successfully expanded to include approxim

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Business

India finally becomes a power surplus nation

NEW DELHIIndia has officially reached a major milestone in its journey toward modern development. The government informed Parliament that the country is now power-sufficient, boasting a massive electricity generation capacity of 524 GW as of February 2026. This achievement mar

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Business

Enough fertilizers available for farming: Modi

NEW DELHIPrime Minister Narendra Modi reassured the nation that India has secured more than enough fertilizer to support farmers during the upcoming Kharif season. Speaking in Parliament, the Prime Minister explained that the government has successfully diversified where it buys

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Sports

BCCI brings IPL magic to Fifteen cities

MUMBAICricket fever is sweeping the nation as the BCCI announced the first phase of IPL Fan Parks for 2026. This initiative aims to bring the stadium atmosphere to fans who cannot attend matches in person. Over the first three weekends of the season, fifteen cities across eleven

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Sports

Tribal stars ready to shine in Chhattisgarh

RAIPURThe heartbeat of tribal India is pulsing through Chhattisgarh this week. Starting March 25, the Khelo India Tribal Games will bring together over 3,700 participants for a massive celebration of skill and spirit. This ten-day festival spans across Raipur, Jagdalpur, and Surg

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