India

Budget Session: Parliament to sit over next weekend

The Chair informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that the House will not sit on Thursday and Friday.

Faces of 2026 Assembly elections: The power of regional satraps and a battle for prestige

Leaders such as MK Stalin, Mamata Banerjee, Himanta Biswa Sarma and Pinarayi Vijayan are not just fighting for power in their states — they are also shaping the opposition narrative in the national context.

'We sincerely thank the kind people': India sends medical aid to Iran amid tensions

"We sincerely thank the kind people of India," said the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in India.

PM Modi bids emotional farewell to retiring Rajya Sabha members: Who are the outgoing MPs

There are also some bitter and sweet experiences along the way. However, when such an occasion arises, it is natural that we rise above party lines and a common sentiment emerges among all of us, says PM Modi.

CLSA tags Persistent, Coforge as high conviction outperform; Infosys, TCS at outperform

The brokerage increased its target price on Persistent Systems by 77 percent to Rs 8,058 from Rs 4,536 earlier, and on Coforge by 113 percent to Rs 2,278 from Rs 1,072. Infosys saw its target price raised by 34 percent to Rs 1,653, while Tech Mahindra’s target was increased by 26 percent to Rs 1,698

‘Leader to our leader’: TVK’s Aadhav Arjuna dials down row after Rajinikanth’s response; AIADMK–BJP talks strained

Recently, Arjuna claimed that Rajinikanth stayed away from politics due to threats from the DMK’s first family.

War-hit skies, rising fares: Can Keralites afford 'vote flights' to cast their ballot for Assembly polls?

The US-Israel war with Iran has turned Middle Eastern airspace into a high-risk zone, significantly affecting global aviation networks

60% of seats on any flight should be allocated free of selection fee, govt tells airlines

The ministry has also told airlines to seat passengers travelling on the same PNR together, preferably in adjacent seats. This is a long-standing concern for families and group travellers, often leading to heated exchanges before take-off.

Assam assembly polls 2026: Can Badruddin Ajmal revive AIUDF's dwindling fortunes?

The AIUDF, once a significant force in the state's Muslim-majority belts and a spoiler in Congress calculations, was wiped out in the 2024 general elections, with Ajmal himself suffering a landslide defeat.

Nomura maintains buy on IHCL, cuts target price to Rs 800 amid geopolitical uncertainty

IHCL’s share price has declined 21 percent over the past six months, underperforming the Nifty 50, which fell 8 percent during the same period. Nomura said the correction reflects heightened uncertainty, though it expects limited impact on near-term performance

Centre may allow multiple ministries to order social media takedowns under IT Act: Report

Under the proposal, ministries including Home Affairs, External Affairs, Defence, and Information and Broadcasting are likely to be authorised to issue blocking orders under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000.

Parliament Updates: PM Modi bids farewell to retiring MPs in Rajya Sabha; says 'there's no full stop in politics even after retirement'

Lauding their contribution, the Prime Minister asked all new members to learn from them

HDFC Securities initiates buy on NTPC Green Energy, sees upside to Rs 121

Brokerage firm HDFC Securities has initiated coverage on NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) with a buy rating and a target price of Rs 121 per share, from the current market price of Rs 99.

Motilal Oswal reiterates buy on Varun Beverages, raises target price to Rs 550

Motilal Oswal expects revenue, EBITDA and profit after tax to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 13 percent, 13 percent and 16 percent, respectively, over CY25 to CY27, and reiterated its buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 550, based on 45 times CY27 estimated earnings per share.

Indian oil tanker Jag Laadki arrives at Gujarat's Mundra port amid Middle East tensions

Jag Laadki carried around 80,800 tonnes of Murban crude — a crude grade produced by the UAE.

Stocks Gains on Wall St despite elevated oil prices | Fed expected to leave rates unchanged

Global markets are navigating a mix of geopolitical tensions and key macro cues. Iran has confirmed the deaths of security chief Ali Larijani and Basij force commander Soleimani, while in Washington, US counter-terrorism director Joe Kent has resigned amid the ongoing Iran conflict. Crude remains elevated with Brent holding above $100 per barrel and WTI trading near $94.8. Investors are now firmly focused on the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision, where markets expect rates to remain steady in the 3.5%–3.75% range. Asian markets are trading higher this morning, led by gains in South Korea’s Kospi, while Japan’s exports have surprised on the upside, rising 4.2%.

'Risk of coersive interrogation': Nirav Modi moves London Court for last try to stall his extradition to India

The Government of India opposed the application, arguing that it was both delayed and lacked merit.

Mission Bengal 2026: Will Mamata Banerjee's 'star power' triumph over BJP's 'ground power'?

A preliminary reading of Trinamool Congress' (TMC) list of 291 candidates, released by party chief Mamata Banerjee, reinforces a trend, which the party has positively employed over the years.

Ahead of Assembly polls, senior Congress Assam MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigns from party

The development comes a month after former Assam Congress president Bhupen Borah quit the party and joined the BJP.

Indian blue chips slip in global rankings as market selloff weighs on valuations

Tata Consultancy Services, India’s largest software exporter, has seen a steep decline in rankings, falling to 260th position from 83rd at the start of 2026, while Infosys, the country’s second-largest IT services firm, has dropped to 481st from 197 at the start of the year and 205 in September 2024.

From foreign fighter to NIA detainee: All about Matthew Vandyke, the American detained by NIA in counter-terror operation

The NIA believes they were not just making contact but also providing training and support, including the possible use of drones brought in from Europe.

Uttar Pradesh govt asks producers to stamp eggs with expiry dates from April 1

Additional Chief Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Mukesh Meshram, said that egg producers will have to stamp each egg with the date of production and also with the date of expiry.

Rafales, missiles are useless unless you have software that leverages their delivery; we must invest in AI: Lt Gen Raj Shukla

Asked about the potential impact of the ongoing conflict in Iran on the global economy, Lt Gen Raj Shukla warned that inflation is set to hit people not in arithmetic but at geometric rates.