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India in talks with Iran to secure Hormuz passage for 8 LPG ships, 28 Indian vessels await return: Sources

Iran War and Hormuz disruption: For India, ensuring the safety of shipping and maintaining steady energy supplies has become a key diplomatic priority as tensions continue in the region.

India qualify for FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026

India finished top of Pool B with seven points from three matches at the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 in Hyderabad.

Bonds steady at the open, all eyes on RBI debt purchases

The benchmark 10-year bond yield was trading at 6.6769 percent on March 13

Drone force, space command, cyber warfare: How India plans to transform its military under 'Defence Forces Vision 2047'

The roadmap outlines how the Indian defence establishment intends to evolve its capabilities over the next two decades through structural reforms, technological upgrades and integrated operations.

24,000 posts and over 300 million views: What’s driving the rise of anti-India hate on US social media | Explained

A new study has found that thousands of posts accusing Indians of “stealing” American jobs and demanding that they “go back home” circulated online last year, gaining hundreds of millions of views.

IPL 2026: Where and how to book tickets of Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans and other matches

The tickets of IPL 2026 matches can be purchased through the official website or authorised ticketing partners.

Meet the ‘Mango Man of India’, who grows 350+ mango varieties including Modi and Aishwarya on one 125-year-old tree

In Uttar Pradesh, an extraordinary mango tree produces more than 350 varieties on a single trunk. How did one farmer create this remarkable tree that now attracts visitors worldwide?

DC IPL 2026 schedule: Delhi Capitals match list with dates, venues, and timings

DC, IPL 2026 schedule: The IPL 2026's first phase will take place from March 28 to April 12, according to the BCCI.

Bharatanatyam | Why Malavika Sarukkai still dances after 50 years: ‘My own question of my dancing body…’

As the world pivots — on the fulcrum of artificial intelligence or AI this time — Malavika Sarrukai explains why some things are worth doing for decades on end.

UPSC CMS 2026 notification released: Applications open at upsconline.nic.in; direct link here to apply

UPSC has opened applications for the Combined Medical Services Exam 2026, offering medical graduates a gateway to government healthcare posts.

Bond yields spike 5 bps as Brent crude surges past $100

The benchmark 10-year bond yield was trading at 6.68% on crude fears as Iran again hits oil tankers

Rupee opens 30 paise lower at 92.34 against dollar as oil climbs to $100 after Iran tanker attacks

The local currency was flirting with the record low over renewed fuel supply concerns

Stealth jets, drone swarms, missile shields: Lessons India cannot ignore from the Gulf war | Explained

Iran War: For a country like India, whose arsenal combines Russian, Western and indigenous systems, these lessons could significantly influence future procurement and force planning.

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 opens: Apply for 405 trade, technician and graduate apprentice posts, direct link here

Indian Oil has opened applications for 405 apprentice posts across several western states. Trade, technician and graduate roles are available, but eligibility rules and application steps could surprise many applicants.

Bonds rise 2 basis points as Brent cools, traders eye RBI action

The benchmark 10-year bond yield fell to 6.65% from 6.67 % in the previous session

Rupee falls 13 paise to 91.94 against the dollar, all eyes on crude prices

In the previous session, the rupee again slipped below the 92 mark before making a recovery, probably on the intervention of the RBI

38 Indian ships with over 1,100 sailors are stranded near Hormuz: Will New Delhi send warships to escort them like Pakistan?

Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has already reviewed the situation and instructed officials to prioritise the safety of Indian sailors and maritime assets.

Army deployed in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills following violence

Security forces opened fire to disperse violent mobs amid tensions during the nomination process of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections, they said

LPG supply woes cast shadow over IPL 2026 season

Rising tensions in West Asia involving Iran, Israel and the USA have affected the supply of petroleum and LPG products.

Bandhan MF exits Apollo Pipes, Motilal Oswal AMC sells over 2% stake in Styrenix Performance

Apollo Pipes shares fell 3.46 percent to Rs 382.1, while Styrenix Performance shares rallied 2.85 percent to Rs 1,937.6 on the NSE.

IPL 2026 schedule of first 20 days to be announced in next 2-3 days

RCB are the defending champions. The Bengaluru-based franchise won their maiden title after defeating Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings in the finals last season.

Who is Anjum Khan? Meet cricketer Shivam Dube’s wife, a model and voice-over artist

Anjum Khan, Shivam Dube’s wife, studied arts at Aligarh Muslim University. She is a model and actress. She also does voice-overs. Shivam Dube and Anjum Khan got married in 2021. They have two kids.

Bonds slip 3 bps as crude cools after, traders cautious

The benchmark 10-year bond yield was trading at 6.68 percent on March 10 after US President Donald Trump indicated that the Iran war would be over soon

Indian rupee recovers 40 paise to Rs 91.93 as Trump comments calm oil market

The local currency had hit a record low of Rs 92.35 in the previous trading session

Indian-origin founder counters German's 'Claude AI wiped our database' claim: You prompted it

Several developers online agreed with the Indian-origin founder. Some called the incident 'embarrassing,' while others noted that issuing a destroy command would predictably lead to infrastructure deletion.