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'President standing, PM sitting': Mamata hits back at PM Modi with 2024 photo; row escalates

In the photograph, dated March 31, 2024, President Murmu is seen standing while PM Modi is seated beside Advani during the award ceremony.

Iran launched attacks on several Gulf nations, says Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha

Developments in West Asia deep cause for concern for all of us. We continue to believe dialogue and discussion should be used to resolve all issue, says minister.

Trial court order discharging Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia ‘perverse’: CBI tells Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has issued notice to former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, and 21 others on the CBI appeal challenging the trial court's order that discharged all 23 accused.

Chart of the Day | Strait to catastrophe

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has unleashed a multi-layered crisis, sending oil above $100 while threatening catastrophic ripple effects through global food production, industrial metals, and supply chains

CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Kolkata: Assembly election dates for Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry likely to be announced

Kumar will hold meetings with political parties, enforcement agencies and senior administrative officials to review preparedness for the assembly elections.

G7 to discuss emergency oil reserve release as Gulf war drives crude prices above $116: Report

G7 finance ministers will discuss releasing strategic oil reserves in an emergency call with the IEA as Gulf conflict pushes crude prices above $116.

BSE-listed firms' m-cap erodes by Rs 13 lakh crore as crude oil surge triggers massive sell-off

The broader decline has been significant since the latest market correction began. Since February 24, the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms has eroded by over Rs 35 lakh crore.

Must a CM receive the President? 'Blue Book' rules in the Mamata Banerjee-President Murmu row

If the chief minister is unavailable, it is customary to nominate a cabinet minister to receive the President.

No-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla today: Does the Opposition have numbers?

In the current Lok Sabha, the ruling side commands the backing of 293 MPs — including 240 from the BJP, 16 from the Janata Dal (United), and 12 from the Telugu Desam Party.

Crude surges past $117: Sensex, Nifty post sixth-biggest single-day decline as oil shock rattles markets  

The Sensex dropped more than 2,400 points while the Nifty fell about 702 points, making it the sixth-largest fall in absolute points for the two benchmark indices.

Precious metals witnessing strong inflows as investors chase recent returns: Sankaran Naren

Precious metals have witnessed a sharp surge in investor inflows, reflecting a pattern where money flows into assets after strong price rallies

‘Matter of relief’: No Indian killed in Saudi projectile strike, says embassy in Riyadh

The embassy said it has been in touch with the Saudi authorities and is monitoring the situation closely and the injured Indian national is receiving medical care.

Value investing means buying what others avoid: Sankaran Naren

When large amounts of money enter a particular asset class or sector, it often signals that the opportunity may already be crowded. Conversely, asset classes that are being ignored by investors may offer better value opportunities

Circuit breaker in South Korea: When global markets last halted trading

South Korea’s stock exchange triggered a circuit breaker on Monday after sharp losses in equities amid rising concerns over the Middle East conflict and surging global oil prices.

Cochin Shipyard: A robust order book, global partnerships anchor next leg of growth

Strategic LNG vessel entry and shipbuilding partnerships position the company for global expansion

'Will to wage war': At Raisina Dialogue, Indian Army chief Upendra Dwivedi spells out key lesson from Op Sindoor

"In case there is a terror action, the policy will be retaliate on our own conditions," General Dwivedi said.

Parliament Budget Session resumes today: Om Birla's no confidence motion, West Asia crisis on agenda

The second half of the Budget session resumes today with a heated agenda, including an opposition motion to remove Speaker Om Birla and the Centre's briefing on the widening West Asia conflict.

West Asia, Russian oil waiver, trade deal: EAM Jaishankar to brief Parliament as budget session resumes

S Jaishankar to brief Parliament on West Asia crisis as budget session resumes amid opposition pressure over foreign policy and India-US relations.

DIIs invest Rs 58,000 crore in eight sessions as markets slide on West Asia tensions

On February 27, March 2 and March 4, when both the Sensex and Nifty corrected nearly 1.4 percent each day, DIIs purchased equities worth Rs 12,300 crore, Rs 8,600 crore and Rs 12,000 crore respectively

Tech leaders applaud India’s T20 World Cup win, praise Jasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson

The 2026 title triumph is an assertion that in talent, India are light years ahead of other teams. This edition was never about a perfect campaign but always about finding an individual who would win it for the team

Air India to operate additional flights to Europe, US amid West Asia tensions

According to an official release, between 10 and 18 March 2026, Air India will operate 78 additional flights.

1965 India-Pakistan war hero KG George dies in Kerala at 95

He was born in Kerala and died at his residence in Kottayam due to age-related factors, his grandson said

Mamata Banerjee denies insult to President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi attacks TMC

Maintaining that the state government wasn't even aware of the details of the President's programme and that it wasn't taken into confidence by the private organisers, Banerjee said that the responsibility of the alleged garbage, green room malfunction and lack of women's toilets should be shouldered by the event managers and the AAI on whose plot the function was held.