INDIA
Karnataka plans social media ban for children under 16, says CM Siddaramaiah
Social media will be banned for children under the age of 16 to prevent the adverse effects of increasing mobile usage. The ban is aimed at preventing the negative impact on children caused by increasing mobile phone usage, says CM.
BUSINESS
Fractal Analytics shares rise nearly 7% as Q3 net profit rises 8.5% to Rs 100 crore
The consolidated revenue from operations of Fractal Analytics increased by about 21% to Rs 854 crore during the reported quarter
INDIA
Fuel price hike unlikely as India to buy Russian oil amid West Asia tensions: Report
The US has also issued a temporary 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil
INDIA
Congress targets Centre after 30-day US waiver to buy Russian oil: 'How long will American blackmail continue?'
This came after the US said it is issuing a temporary 30-day waiver on Russian oil purchases amid the escalating conflict with Iran
POLITICS
Congress questions Centre over sovereignty as US allows 30-day waiver to buy Russian oil: ‘Are we banana republic?'
India's independence and sovereignty are compromised every day by the BJP Government. Why does India need 'US permission' to protect its energy interests to buy Oil from Russia, says Surjewala.
BUSINESS
Tech job openings in India rise 9% in March amid AI-driven hiring uncertainty
Roles in consulting and advisory, business development, sales and marketing, and project management are currently driving hiring demand
BUSINESS
Bonds yields hold near 6-week low, US-Iran war, crude in focus
The benchmark 10-year bond yield was trading at 6.6462 percent on March 6
INDIA
IAF confirms death of two pilots in Sukhoi Su-30 crash in Assam, offers condolences
"All personnel of the IAF express sincere condolences and stand firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief: Indian Air Force," read the IAF statement.
POLITICS
Mamata hints at Shah’s 'pressure' after Ananda Bose quits as Bengal governor ahead of Assembly election
I would not be surprised if the Governor has been subjected to some pressure from the Union Home Minister to serve certain political interests on the eve of the forthcoming state assembly elections, says CM.
BUSINESS
PB Fintech shares fall 2% in early trade after Rs 695 crore block deal involving 48.4 lakh shares
PB Fintech stock fell to as low as Rs 1,442 in the opening trade, down more than 2 percent from the previous close. Around 48.4 lakh shares of PB Fintech changed hands in the block deal window at a price of Rs 1,435.1 per share. The transaction value works out to roughly Rs 695 crore.
BUSINESS
Crude Prices Stay High; Talks To Reopen Strait of Hormuz | Trump Tariffs Under Fire | Opening Bell
Crude oil prices remain elevated| Talks on To Reopen Strait of Hormuz | US States sue Trump’s latest global tariffs
WORLD
'Won't make the same mistake': Nearing a trade deal with India, US signals one lesson it learned from China
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau says India trade deal is near completion but Washington will ensure American interests remain protected.
INDIA
Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta quits after just nine months in office
According to reports, Vinai Kumar Saxena, the erstwhile LG of Delhi, is set to replace Gupta while the latter has been appointed as the governor of Himachal Pradesh
WORLD
Iran War Live: Iran committed to peace but will defend dignity, President says
The human toll of the conflict continues to rise. At least 1,332 people have been killed in US and Israeli attacks on Iran since Saturday.
PODCAST
GAIL may cut gas quotas of companies, medical tourism slowing, Rupee decline impact on Indian students | MC Editor's Picks
State-owned GAIL, handling about 70% of Indian gas transmission market, has hinted at potential cuts in gas quotas to some companies. On the markets, seasoned investors have been urging patience amid Iran crisis, as a Moneycontrol analysis shows how Gulf countries significantly increased spending on imported weapons over the past two decades. This and more in the day’s edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.
BUSINESS
Stocks to Watch Today: Amber Enterprises, DCX Systems, Dr Reddys Labs, BMW Industries, Finkurve Financial, Zaggle Prepaid, Fractal Analytics in focus on 6 March
Stocks to watch, 6 March: Stocks like Jio Financial Services, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Bajaj Auto, Standard Engineering Technology, Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services, Tata Elxsi, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Wipro, and JK Tyre will be in focus on March 6.
INDIA
Taranjit Singh Sandhu appointed Delhi LG, VK Saxena to take over as Ladakh Governor
Sandhu is a well known name in the diplomatic circles and has served as India’s Ambassador to the United States until his retirement form the Indian Foreign Services in 2024.
WORLD
Sam Altman takes swipe at Anthropic, says companies abandoning democratic process ‘bad for society’
Anthropic has clashed with the United States Department of Defense in recent weeks over how the agency can use its artificial intelligence models.
WORLD
Dow drops 600 points as oil jumps after Iran tanker strike; investors watch Strait of Hormuz
U.S. stocks fell Thursday with the Dow down 600 points as oil prices surged after a tanker strike and investors tracked Gulf tensions.
INDIA
Omar Abdullah on Iran warship sunk by US off Sri Lanka: 'They were our guests'
An American submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, the US defence secretary has said. Pete Hegseth said the ship was sunk by a torpedo on Tuesday and died a "quiet death". He did not name the vessel.
TRENDS
75-year-old actor plays teen girl in drama, kisses younger co-star, triggers 'grandma' debate
Supporters, however, defended the performance, calling her a pioneer who challenges deeply rooted age biases in the entertainment industry.
BUSINESS
FIIs net sell Rs 3,753 crore; DIIs net buy Rs 5,153 crore on March 4
For the year so far, FIIs have been net sellers of shares worth Rs 54,334 crore, while DIIs have net bought shares worth Rs 1,21,376 crore.
INDIA
IAF Sukhoi-30 MKI crashes in Assam's Karbi; search underway
Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft :The Su-30MKI can carry a wide range of weapons — including the Astra Mk-1 long-range air-to-air missile, BrahMos air-launched missile, and various precision-guided bombs
BUSINESS
HDFC Mutual Fund picks up shares worth Rs 185 crore in Amber Enterprises
Amber Enterprises India shares climbed 2.38 percent to Rs 7,834 amid high volumes on the BSE but still in the broad range of March 2. The stock sustained above all key moving averages.
