India

Powerica IPO: Can it power an investor’s portfolio?

A legacy DG player pivots to renewables, with deleveraging and data-centre demand powering the next growth phase

Medical device makers warn of crisis, seek quick GST refunds, control on freight charges

AiMeD’s wants the government to come good on its promise to refund excess GST within seven days, a commitment the industry says has not been met

Kerala polls: Namesake candidates crowd ballots in land of spices

Officials say such overlaps could complicate ballot choices, particularly in closely fought contests.

Smallcaps may outperform largecaps by up to 35-40% as markets near reversal: Sushil Kedia

Kedia said that if the Nifty recovers toward 27,000, implying a roughly 15-17 percent rise, smallcaps could rally much more sharply.

Why Iran war demands a structural reset of India’s energy security

West Asia turmoil exposes India’s fragile energy architecture — time for diversification, deeper reserves, and a resilient clean-energy transition

Why you recharge 13 times a year: Govt asks telcos to promote 30-day plans

Jyotiraditya Scindia said TRAI's order of having 30-day plans is complied by all the telecom operators

Centre plans bills to ensure one-third representation of women, increase Lok Sabha's strength from 543 to 816

This would be the first expansion of the Lok Sabha in more than 50 years, while the composition of the Rajya Sabha and state legislative councils would remain unchanged.

'Forced to walk': Patient dies after being denied help to use toilet at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata

His wife alleged that he was forced to walk despite being in a critical condition and said he fell unconscious while returning from the toilet. She questioned why such basic issues remained unresolved at the facility.

OPINION | Unlocking Shareholder Value: The case for re-evaluating India's share buyback regulations

Regulatory framework for buybacks is set to become more complicated on April 1. Instead, if government trusts boards to take the best option on capital structure through free buybacks, equity market will stabilise

Gold, silver plunge over 20% in March so far, worst fall in 45 years; enter bear market territory

Gold has fallen over 20 percent this month, while silver has declined about 33 percent, making it the sharpest fall for both precious metals since March 1980.

Air India's Boeing 787 plane from Bengaluru to London faces tech issue; diverted to Jeddah

In a statement, an airline spokesperson said the plane made a precautionary diversion and is currently undergoing comprehensive technical inspections in accordance with established safety protocols.

Punjab suicide case: Opposition seeks CBI probe after minister Laljit Singh Bhullar’s arrest

Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, a district manager with the corporation, died by suicide on March 21. His family has alleged that he had been under severe stress due to threats from the minister.

After Trump's 'productive talks' claim, Iran parliament speaker says 'no negotiations' held with US

“No negotiations have been held with the US, and fakenews is used to manipulate the financial and oil markets and escape the quagmire in which the US and Israel are trapped,” Ghalibaf said in a post on X.

Trump on control over Strait of Hormuz: 'It will be jointly managed by Ayatollah and me'

Earlier today, Trump announced that he was postponing any strikes against Iran's power plants for five days, citing what he said were "productive conversations" with Tehran to end the war. Markets surged and oil prices dropped on the news.

Puducherry Assembly polls: Congress, DMK reach accord on seat sharing

In the 2021 Assembly election, the Congress contested 14 seats and won two. The DMK contested 13 seats and won 6. The filing of nominations for the elections ended today. The scrutiny of nominations will begin from 24 March and the last date for withdrawal of candidates is 26 March.

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: DMK-led alliance set to retain power, AIADMK-led alliance to give close fight, predicts opinion poll

Elections to the 234-member Assembly was last held in the state on April 6, 2021 in a single phase. The DMK ended the decade-long rule of the AIADMK, and MK Stalin was sworn in as the 12th chief minister of Tamil Nadu.

Trump says 'had strong talks with Iran', reiterates US' willingness to 'make a deal'

Trump's abrupt shift on Iran came hours before the expiration of a two-day ultimatum under which he threatened to attack Iranian power plants if Tehran did not reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

West Bengal polls: TMC set for fourth straight win, BJP to make big gains, predicts opinion poll

Mamata Banerjee leads the preferred next Chief Minister ranking with 48.5% support, followed by BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari at 33.4%, according to the pre-poll survey.

Karnataka proposes 1-hour cap on recreational screen time for students under digital detox policy

Draft policy on responsible digital use suggests digital wellness curriculum, school monitoring, and parent training to curb rising screen addiction among adolescents

NDA set for thumping victory in Assam, setback for Congress: Opinion poll

According to the survey, the NDA also enjoys a clear advantage in vote share, with 42.7% of respondents backing the alliance, compared to 36.1% for the opposition.

No $2 million fee for Strait of Hormuz passage, Iran embassy in Delhi clarifies

The clarification comes after media reports attributed comments to Iranian lawmaker Alaeddin Boroujerdi, suggesting that merchant vessels were being charged $2 million for safe passage through the “conflict-hit Hormuz.”

Karnataka floats tender to hire consultant to implement ‘One Nation, One Card’ for state-run buses

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has invited bids to appoint a transaction advisor to roll out a common smart ticketing system across four transport undertakings that enables Shakti scheme validation and cashless travel across 26,000 buses

'I AM PLEASE TO...': Trump deletes original tweet on 5-day pause on attacks against Iranian energy infra, tweets again 'I AM PLEASED TO ...'

Trump described the discussions between the two countries, who have been engaged in a war for over three weeks, as “very good and productive” and without giving out much details, he said that the two sides talked about "a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East."

Assembly elections 2026 Opinion Poll highlights: DMK holds edge over AIADMK in tight race in TN; Mamata to hold fort in Bengal

he Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is seeking a third term in the northeastern state of Assam, whereas in Bengal it has emerged as the main challenger.