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- [This smallcap stock trades in green on extension of tenure of optionally convertible debentures, details here](https://indiatimesnow.in/this-smallcap-stock-trades-in-green-on-extension-of-tenure-of-optionally-convertible-debentures-details-here/): Mumbai: Shares of Hazoor Multi Projects Ltd, a small-cap company engaged in developing residential and commercial projects, are on investors&#8217; radar today. In its latest exchange filing, the company stated that it had earlier informed the stock exchanges on January 27, 2026, and February 28, 2026, about the conversion of optionally convertible debentures of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Square Port Shipyard Private Limited, into equity shares. The company has now approved the extension of the tenure of these optionally convertible debentures, carrying an interest rate of 0.01 per cent and totalling Rs 25 crore, by one more year. The tenure has [&hellip;]
- [Piyush Kumar Goel: The Record-Breaking Author Redefining the Art of Writing](https://indiatimesnow.in/piyush-kumar-goel-the-record-breaking-author-redefining-the-art-of-writing/): In an age where most literature is created on screens, Piyush Kumar Goel is bringing attention back to the beauty of handwritten creativity—though in a way the world has rarely seen before. Combining innovation, patience, and artistic vision, Piyush has emerged as one of India’s most unique literary figures. Born on 10 February 1967 into a middle-class family, Piyush is the son of Ravikanta Goyal and Dr. Devendra Kumar Goyal. A mechanical engineer by profession with nearly 30 years of experience, Piyush has balanced a technical career with a deep passion for literature and experimentation.Redefining How Books Are WrittenPiyush is [&hellip;]
- [Delimitation exercise will make Southern States irrelevant in national politics: Telangana CM](https://indiatimesnow.in/delimitation-exercise-will-make-southern-states-irrelevant-in-national-politics-telangana-cm/): A. Revanth Reddy, Telangana Chief Minister. File | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said that the proposed delimitation exercise and the reported 50% increase in Parliamentary constituencies would widen the gap between northern and southern States, making the latter irrelevant in Indian political space. Mr. Reddy said that any increase in Lok Sabha seats must be carried out in a manner that maintains the existing balance between northern and southern States. “If there is currently a gap in representation between the North and the South, the increase in seats should reflect the same proportion. Otherwise, [&hellip;]
- [Kerala polls: K.C. Venugopal says UDF to move ECI against Rajeev Chandrasekhar over ‘concealed assets’](https://indiatimesnow.in/kerala-polls-k-c-venugopal-says-udf-to-move-eci-against-rajeev-chandrasekhar-over-concealed-assets/): AICC general secretary K. C. Venugopal, MP | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR AICC general secretary K. C. Venugopal, MP, said in Thrissur on Wednesday (March 25, 2026) that the UDF will approach the Election Commission of India (ECI) against Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar, alleging that he concealed asset details in his nomination affidavit for the Assembly elections. Calling it a “clear violation” of election rules, Mr. Venugopal alleged the affidavit failed to disclose a property in Koramangala, Karnataka, despite the candidate reportedly paying ₹5,02,085 as tax for it on March 17, 2026, just ahead of the poll notification. [&hellip;]
- [Approximately 20,000 kilolitres of petrol available, no fuel shortage in any part of Telangana: Civil Supplies Commissioner](https://indiatimesnow.in/approximately-20000-kilolitres-of-petrol-available-no-fuel-shortage-in-any-part-of-telangana-civil-supplies-commissioner/): Police enforce queues at Fuel Station in Langar Houz, Hyderabad on Wednesday (March 25, 2026) | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL Telangana Civil Supplies Commissioner M. Stephen Raveendra on Wednesday (March 25, 2026) morning said that there is no shortage of petrol or diesel in any part of the State. He said that 1,500 petrol and diesel tankers were supplied to fuel stations on Tuesday (March 24, 2026). The statement was issued when people continue to rush to fuel stations to refill their vehicles with petrol, diesel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). The stations choked with the crowd waiting for their [&hellip;]
- [Government issues clarification on rumours of revised LPG refill booking timelines, check full details](https://indiatimesnow.in/government-issues-clarification-on-rumours-of-revised-lpg-refill-booking-timelines-check-full-details/): New Delhi: The Central government has stated that it is making all attempts on domestic and international fronts to address the hardship caused by the LPG shortage amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Amid this, several rumours are doing the rounds about changes to the rules for LPG refill booking timelines. Some news reports and social media posts claimed that the LPG refill booking timeline has been revised to 45 days for PMUY (Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana) connections, 25 days for non-PMUY single-bottle connections, and 35 days for non-PMUY double-bottle connections. However, the government has not issued a clarification stating [&hellip;]
- [South Star Rail and Tour Times offers three tour packages from Mangaluru to North East by train](https://indiatimesnow.in/south-star-rail-and-tour-times-offers-three-tour-packages-from-mangaluru-to-north-east-by-train/): South Star Rail and Tour Times Director Vignesh speaks to reporters about the North East tour package in Mangaluru on March 25, 2026. | Photo Credit: H S MANJUNATH South Star Rail and Tour Times is offering three 14-day tour packages to the North East, along with Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and Kolkata in West Bengal, in a single train journey, starting April 25. “The specially designed tourist train under public-private partnership with the Railways covers some of the most scenic and culturally significant destination in the country,” South Star Rail Director Vignesh told reporters in Mangaluru on March 25. [&hellip;]
- [UK inflation unchanged at 3% in February in last print before the Iran war](https://indiatimesnow.in/uk-inflation-unchanged-at-3-in-february-in-last-print-before-the-iran-war/): People dispense fuel at the pump at Costco Petrol Station in West Thurrock, Essex. The conflict in Iran has caused a surge in oil and gas prices. Picture date: Thursday March 5, 2026. Jordan Pettitt &#8211; Pa Images | Pa Images | Getty Images The U.K. inflation rate stood firm at 3% in February, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) which marked the last reading before the start of the Iran war. Economists polled by Reuters had expected the consumer price index to remain unchanged from the previous month. Core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, [&hellip;]
- [Namaz can be offered freely in Bengal, but court approval needed to organise pujas: Nitin Nabin](https://indiatimesnow.in/namaz-can-be-offered-freely-in-bengal-but-court-approval-needed-to-organise-pujas-nitin-nabin/): Nitin Nabin, National President of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). File picture | Photo Credit: Reuters Alleging that &#8220;double standards&#8221; were prevailing in West Bengal over permissions for religious activities, BJP chief Nitin Nabin on Wednesday (March 25, 2026) claimed that while namaz can be offered freely in the State, court approval is needed to organise pujas or erect pandals. Speaking to reporters after offering prayers at the Dakshineswar Temple on the outskirts of Kolkata, Mr. Nabin said the situation was &#8220;unfortunate&#8221;. &#8220;Here, there is permission to offer namaz, but to perform puja and erect pandals, one has to seek permission [&hellip;]
- [Strong rebound: Gold price jumps Rs 18,000 in just 2 days, silver rises by Rs 37,500 on MCX](https://indiatimesnow.in/strong-rebound-gold-price-jumps-rs-18000-in-just-2-days-silver-rises-by-rs-37500-on-mcx/): Mumbai: Snapping their losing streak, precious metals have registered a strong rebound, buoyed by a softer dollar. The strong recovery comes amid possibilities of a de-escalation of the Iran war and negotiations between the United States and Iran. The gold April 2 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a gain of Rs 4,167 or 2.99 per cent at Rs 1,43,079 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,38,912. It later gained to touch the high of Rs 1,47,925, a gain of Rs 9,013 or 6.48 per cent. Last seen, it was trading at Rs 1,47,080 [&hellip;]
- [Tamil Nadu Assembly election: AIADMK’s first list of candidates out, no major surprises](https://indiatimesnow.in/tamil-nadu-assembly-election-aiadmks-first-list-of-candidates-out-no-major-surprises/): Edappadi K. Palaniswami. File | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), on Wednesday (March 25, 2026), announced its first list of 23 candidates, which included party general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami and a host of former Ministers.  A total of 16 former Ministers, also members of the outgoing Assembly, were re-nominated, and there were hardly any surprises in the list. Barring two candidates, all others have been nominated from their old constituencies. Virudhunagar (West)’s district secretary K.T. Rajenthra Bhalaji would return to contest from Sivakasi and Villupuram district secretary C.Ve. Shanmugam would attempt to [&hellip;]
- [Delhi Assembly gets second bomb threat in two days; Budget session continues amid security sweep](https://indiatimesnow.in/delhi-assembly-gets-second-bomb-threat-in-two-days-budget-session-continues-amid-security-sweep/): Dog Squad is searching the Delhi Assembly area after a bomb threat was received during the Budget Session of the Delhi Assembly in New Delhi on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma Amid the ongoing Budget session, the Delhi Assembly received a bomb threat for the second consecutive day on Wednesday (March 25, 2026). The dog squad and bomb squad personnel checked the Assembly premises after bomb threats were sent to the Assembly’s and Speaker’s official email addresses at 9.50 a.m. Regardless of the threat, the Budget session started at 11 a.m.. Published &#8211; March 25, 2026 12:24 pm [&hellip;]
- [No fuel shortage in Hyderabad, says Collector](https://indiatimesnow.in/no-fuel-shortage-in-hyderabad-says-collector/): Police enforce queues at Fuel Station in Langar Houz , Hyderabad on Wednesday (March 25, 2026) | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL Hyderabad District Collector Hari Chandana Dasari on Wednesday (March 25, 2026) clarified that there is no shortage of fuel in the district, amid concerns triggered by circulating rumours. In a statement, the Collector said that all 181 petrol pumps in Hyderabad district are fully operational and adequately stocked, ensuring uninterrupted availability of fuel. She stressed that there is absolutely no scarcity of petrol or diesel and urged motorists not to believe or spread false information. Published &#8211; March 25, [&hellip;]
- [Assembly Elections 2026: How to vote from home for elderly and disabled](https://indiatimesnow.in/assembly-elections-2026-how-to-vote-from-home-for-elderly-and-disabled/): A 94-year-old voter casts her vote under the &#8216;voting from home&#8217; facility. | Photo Credit: ANI The States of Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and the Union Territory of Puducherry are heading for elections to their Legislative Assemblies. Approximately 17.4 crore people are eligible to vote in the elections. Also Read | Is compulsory voting feasible in the Indian context? | Explained To ease the process of voting and to make it accessible to all people, the Election Commission of India has updated and streamlined its “home voting” facility. This allows elderly and disabled voters to cast their votes [&hellip;]
- [No fuel shortage, supply steady across India: Oil Marketing Companies amid reports of panic buying](https://indiatimesnow.in/no-fuel-shortage-supply-steady-across-india-oil-marketing-companies-amid-reports-of-panic-buying/): New Delhi: Amid reports of panic buying, leading Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) on Wednesday said there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG, and supply is steady across the country. In official statements issued to the public, OMCs said that adequate stocks are currently available to meet national demand without any disruption.  Source link
- [Did you know Isha Rikhi, Badshah's wife, made her Bollywood debut in a film starring Raghav Juyal?](https://indiatimesnow.in/did-you-know-isha-rikhi-badshahs-wife-made-her-bollywood-debut-in-a-film-starring-raghav-juyal/): New Delhi: Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi, 32, is the talk of the town as Badshah, 40. The duo, who have been dating for the last four years, recently got married in an intimate ceremony. Their wedding pictures went viral on social media on Tuesday and were the talk of the internet. While Isha is a popular name in the Punjabi film fraternity, she made her Bollywood debut in 2018, in a film starring Raghav Juyal, Dharmesh Yelande and Punit Pathak. Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor also made special appearances in the movie. Let&#8217;s find out. Isha Rikhi&#8217;s Bollywood debut film with Raghav Juyal Isha [&hellip;]
- [Agnikul test-fires first-of-its-kind 3D-printed booster engine](https://indiatimesnow.in/agnikul-test-fires-first-of-its-kind-3d-printed-booster-engine/): The tested engine is a full metre long – the largest Inconel rocket engine ever built as a single piece and the first of its scale to be tested with electric motor-driven pumps | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Chennai-headquartered Agnikul Cosmos, an end-to-end space transportation company, has successfully completed a critical booster engine test of its engine – Agnite. Unlike traditional engines that take several months to manufacture, Agnikul’s engines can be fully 3D-printed in just seven days. This reduces production complexity and turnaround time. The tested engine is a full metre long – the largest Inconel rocket engine ever [&hellip;]
- [Allahabad HC extends interim stay on CJM order to lodge FIR against Sambhal police](https://indiatimesnow.in/allahabad-hc-extends-interim-stay-on-cjm-order-to-lodge-fir-against-sambhal-police/): The Allahabad High Court has extended its interim stay on the Sambhal chief judicial magistrate’s order. File picture | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Allahabad High Court has extended its interim stay on the Sambhal chief judicial magistrate&#8217;s order directing registration of FIR against several policemen, including the then Circle Officer Anuj Kumar Chaudhary. Also Read | Sambhal court orders FIR against former CO Anuj Chaudhary, others in 2024 violence case When the matter was taken up on Tuesday (March 24, 2026), the complainant&#8217;s counsel filed a counter-affidavit in the case. The court then granted time for the petitioner&#8217;s counsel [&hellip;]
- [Trans Amendment Bill 2026: Don’t impose changes without consensus, T.N. CM Stalin tells Centre](https://indiatimesnow.in/trans-amendment-bill-2026-dont-impose-changes-without-consensus-t-n-cm-stalin-tells-centre/): M.K. Stalin. File | Photo Credit: PTI Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday (March 25, 2026) said the Union government should not impose the proposed amendments to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, and urged the Centre to build consensus with transgender persons before moving forward. In a post on X, Mr. Stalin said the amendment Bill cannot be pushed through without listening to the very people whose rights and lives it will affect. When a law framed in the name of protection is opposed by the community itself, it calls for reflection, not imposition. The [&hellip;]
- [When the Chief Justice steps away](https://indiatimesnow.in/when-the-chief-justice-steps-away/): On March 20, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stepped away from hearing a batch of petitions challenging the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023. The legislation replaced the Chief Justice of India with a Union Minister, on the selection panel for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, superseding the Supreme Court’s 2023 interim arrangement. “I will be accused of conflict of interest,” the CJI remarked before directing that the case be listed on April 7 before a bench comprising judges not in the line of [&hellip;]
- [Panic over fuel supply chokes Hyderabad roads on March 25, traffic grinds to a crawl during morning rush hour](https://indiatimesnow.in/panic-over-fuel-supply-chokes-hyderabad-roads-on-march-25-traffic-grinds-to-a-crawl-during-morning-rush-hour/): People queue to refuel at a petrol station in Secunderabad on Wednesday (March 25, 2026) | Photo Credit: RAMAKRISHNA G Long queues to refill vehicles with fuel spilled aggressively onto Hyderabad’s main roads by Wednesday (March 25, 2026) morning, turning key stretches into bottlenecks and forcing traffic police into continuous on-ground regulation to keep the city moving. As vehicles crowded around petrol pumps and extended onto carriageways, peak-hour traffic slowed sharply across several junctions. The police personnel worked to compress the swelling lines into single-file or two-line queues, attempting to carve out space for traffic even as the volume continued [&hellip;]
- [Fuel Crisis LIVE: PM Modi, Sri Lankan President hold discussions on ‘energy cooperation’](https://indiatimesnow.in/fuel-crisis-live-pm-modi-sri-lankan-president-hold-discussions-on-energy-cooperation/): Oil prices fell more than 5%, and Asian shares gained on Wednesday (March 25) over the prospect of a de-escalation of the Iran war and negotiations between the United States and Iran. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 was up 2.8% to 53,721.30 in early trading. South Korea’s Kospi gained 3.1% to 5,728.22. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 1.2% to 25,374.95, while the Shanghai Composite index was 0.9% higher at 3,914.09. The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is said to have offered a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran. Mr. Trump’s claims of progress being made from talks with Iran this week and [&hellip;]
- [Parliament Budget Session LIVE updates: Rajya Sabha to take up discussion on Transgender Persons Amendment Bill](https://indiatimesnow.in/parliament-budget-session-live-updates-rajya-sabha-to-take-up-discussion-on-transgender-persons-amendment-bill/): The Business Advisory Committee (BAC) in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday (March 24, 2026) held discussions on ending the ongoing Budget session by March 28 so that leaders can campaign in election-bound States. The second part of the Budget session, which started on March 9, is scheduled to end on April 2. However, with Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry barely two weeks away, many of the top leaders and MPs from these States are busy in poll campaign and have skipped parliamentary proceedings. When the issue of an early adjournment was taken up, sources claimed the government indicated [&hellip;]
- [Himanta's allegations linking me to Pakistan wild theory existing in his head: Gaurav Gogoi](https://indiatimesnow.in/himantas-allegations-linking-me-to-pakistan-wild-theory-existing-in-his-head-gaurav-gogoi/): Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday (March 25, 2026) dismissed Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s allegations linking him and his wife to Pakistan as a &#8220;wild theory existing in his head&#8221;, and said such claims expose the CM’s &#8220;weakness&#8221; and the extent he can go to over a matter as serious as national security. In an interview with PTI, the Jorhat MP said there is a clear difference between attacks made by Mr. Sarma and allegations levelled by the Congress against the Chief Minister. Also Read | SIT report on Gogoi’s ‘Pak links’ to be sent to Centre after [&hellip;]
- [Stock Market Holiday 2026: Are NSE and BSE closed on March 26 for Ram Navami? Details](https://indiatimesnow.in/stock-market-holiday-2026-are-nse-and-bse-closed-on-march-26-for-ram-navami-details/): New Delhi:   Amid high volatility in the stock market, there is some respite for investors as benchmark indices will remain closed tomorrow, i.e. on March 26, 2026, in account of Shri Ram Navami, one of the most important festivals in Sanatan Dharma. According to the National Stock Exchange&#8217;s holiday calendar for the year, the benchmark indices will remain closed on Thursday for Shri Ram Navami. Therefore, the stock market will reopen on Friday, March 27, 2026. However, they will be closed for two consecutive days, with March 28 falling on Saturday and March 29 falling on Sunday. Stock Market [&hellip;]
- ['U-turn Ustad': Congress slams PM bid for 'special session' to pass women quota law amendments](https://indiatimesnow.in/u-turn-ustad-congress-slams-pm-bid-for-special-session-to-pass-women-quota-law-amendments/): Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Congress on Wednesday (March 25, 2026) said the &#8220;U-turn Ustad&#8221; now wants to implement the women&#8217;s reservation law without completing the delimitation and census operations. It said the Prime Minister has let it be known that a &#8220;special two-day session&#8221; will be convened in the next fortnight to pass the amendments necessary to implement the law. Also Read | Congress Isolated as SP, DMK engage with government on women’s quota rollout The Opposition party alleged that this was a &#8220;weapon of mass diversion&#8221; to change the narrative from &#8220;foreign policy failures [&hellip;]
- [Income Tax Act 2025 cash rules explained: What are the key changes proposed?](https://indiatimesnow.in/income-tax-act-2025-cash-rules-explained-what-are-the-key-changes-proposed/): Image used for representational purposes only. File photo | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Government of India has officially notified the Income Tax Rules 2026, which will come into effect from April 1, 2026. These new rules issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) aims to replace the old ones and simplify the tax process. The Income Tax Act, 2025, will replace the 1961 Act, which the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman described as a “maze” created by over 4,000 amendments. Here are the most important changes that a taxpayer should know about new Income Tax rules 2026. What are [&hellip;]
- [Efforts on to resume separate Haj terminal facility at Mangaluru airport: Minister](https://indiatimesnow.in/efforts-on-to-resume-separate-haj-terminal-facility-at-mangaluru-airport-minister/): Mangaluru International Airport. A request had been submitted to the Centre seeking approval to restart the facility at Mangaluru airport. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT A separate terminal for Haj pilgrims departing from Mangaluru airport is expected to be resumed, Minister for Municipal Administration and Haj Rahim Khan informed the Legislative Council on March 24. Replying to Congress member Nagaraj Yadav during Question Hour, the Minister said that while a temporary dedicated terminal is arranged every year for Haj pilgrims departing from Bengaluru international airport, similar permission had not been granted by the Centre for Mangaluru airport over the past [&hellip;]
- [Sleeper bus overturns in Delhi’s Karol Bagh; two killed, 23 injured](https://indiatimesnow.in/sleeper-bus-overturns-in-delhis-karol-bagh-two-killed-23-injured/): Two passengers were killed and at least 23 others injured after a sleeper bus overturned near Delhi&#8217;s Karol Bagh area in the early hours of Wednesday (March 25, 2026), an official of the Delhi Fire Services said. A call regarding the accident was received at 1.10 a.m., following which two fire service vehicles were rushed to the spot and rescue operations were initiated promptly, the official said. Published &#8211; March 25, 2026 09:42 am IST Source link
- [Market Opening Bell: Sensex jumps 583 points, Nifty above 23,000 amid positive global cues](https://indiatimesnow.in/market-opening-bell-sensex-jumps-583-points-nifty-above-23000-amid-positive-global-cues/): Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, continued their upward momentum on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in tandem with global markets. While the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 583.56 points or 0.78 per cent to start the session at 74,652.01, the Nifty gained 152 points to open at 23,064.40. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 74,068.45 and the Nifty 50 at 22,912.40. Similarly, the broader indices traded in the green in the opening session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index added 166.30 points, or 1.09 per cent, in the early trading session, the BSE Smallcap Select [&hellip;]
- [Three killed in a road accident in Kurnool](https://indiatimesnow.in/three-killed-in-a-road-accident-in-kurnool/): Three persons were killed in a tragic road accident at the NH flyover near Krishna Nagar junction in Kurnool around midnight on Tuesday (March 24, 2026). Police said a youth, Kummari Sekhar, was first hit by a speeding lorry while he was riding his motorcycle and was left critically injured on the road. As local residents rushed to rescue him, another lorry rammed into the group, killing two of the rescuers on the spot. The deceased were identified as Kanna and Chinna. Sekhar also succumbed to his injuries, taking the death toll to three. Two others were also injured. The [&hellip;]
- [Assam floats tender for satellites to monitor floods and borders](https://indiatimesnow.in/assam-floats-tender-for-satellites-to-monitor-floods-and-borders/): Assam has become the first Indian State to float a tender for a group of earth-observation satellites that it says will strengthen disaster response along the flood-prone Brahmaputra valley and help survey the State’s borders. The Assam Science Technology and Environment Council issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) on March 16 inviting private aerospace companies to design, build, launch, operate, and eventually transfer the satellites to State ownership. The mission has been named AssamSAT. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the project in the 2025-26 State Budget as a means to achieve what he has repeatedly described as an “infiltration-free [&hellip;]
- [1200% dividend stock: Two-wheeler maker fixes record date for interim dividend, check full details](https://indiatimesnow.in/1200-dividend-stock-two-wheeler-maker-fixes-record-date-for-interim-dividend-check-full-details/): Mumbai: Stock markets witnessed a strong rebound on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, on the back of easing tensions on the Middle East war front and robust buying interest. The Nifty ended 399.75 points higher at 22,912.40, while the Sensex was up by 1372.06 points to close at 74,068.45. While the market is expected to open on a cautiously positive note amid persistent selling by foreign institutional investors, driven by global uncertainty, currency fluctuations, and shifting risk appetite. Amid this uncertainty, there is an opportunity for investors to make some additional profit from their investment as a two-wheeler manufacturing company has announced [&hellip;]
- [Bird flu kills 4,400 chickens in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur; surveillance intensified](https://indiatimesnow.in/bird-flu-kills-4400-chickens-in-chhattisgarhs-bilaspur-surveillance-intensified/): Representative image. | Photo Credit: The Hindu At least 4,400 chickens have died following a bird flu (avian influenza) outbreak at a State-run poultry farm in Chhattisgarh&#8217;s Bilaspur district, prompting authorities to intensify surveillance within a 10-kilometre radius, officials said. Veterinary Department&#8217;s joint director Dr. G.S. Tanwar on Tuesday (March 24, 2026) said around 4,400 chickens died due to the viral infection at the government poultry farm in the Koni area between March 19 and 24. A total of 5,037 chickens were housed at the facility, he said. Samples from the dead birds were sent on Monday (March 23, 2026) [&hellip;]
- [Petroleum Ministry issues directions to strengthen natural gas infra, address present complexities and delays](https://indiatimesnow.in/petroleum-ministry-issues-directions-to-strengthen-natural-gas-infra-address-present-complexities-and-delays/): The Ministry’s push for expanding piped natural gas (PNG) is aimed at easing some of the pressure from liquified petroleum gas (LPG), supplies of which have been affected amidst the ongoing tensions in West Asia. File image for representation only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Seeking to accelerate the push for piped natural gas (PNG), the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), late on Tuesday (March 24, 2026), invoking the Essential Commodities Act (ECA), instituted reforms to ease provisions towards expanding piped gas network — both domestic and commercial. The Ministry underlined the reforms were aimed at “addressing delays [&hellip;]
- [Ooty Botanical Garden explosion: When an explosion was triggered on the map of India to protest imposition of Hindi](https://indiatimesnow.in/ooty-botanical-garden-explosion-when-an-explosion-was-triggered-on-the-map-of-india-to-protest-imposition-of-hindi/): In the bomb explosion at the Ooty Botanical Gardens, a hole was created in the map of India laid on the ground. The inset shows a close-up of the damaged portion. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives A guarded tranquil prevailed in Ooty before dawn break on May 18, 1988. An explosion around 4:30 a.m. in the famed Botanical Garden, a must-visit spot in the itinerary of visitors, sent jitters among local residents and tourists alike. The tourism and hospitality industry went into panic mode as Ooty, one of the most favourite destinations of tourists in India, was targeted by [&hellip;]
- [Tamil Nadu Assembly election: Royapuram, a coastal area where livelihood security and affordable housing are major issues](https://indiatimesnow.in/tamil-nadu-assembly-election-royapuram-a-coastal-area-where-livelihood-security-and-affordable-housing-are-major-issues/): While Chennai District Election Officials were covering some inscriptions at Robinson Park in Royapuram, which was the location where the DMK was launched in 1949, local resident A. Putli, 50, was busy selling buttermilk and aloe vera for a livelihood. Follow | Tamil Nadu election updates “Livelihood security is a major issue here,” she said. Ever since she learned that her father had named her after Mahatma Gandhi’s mother, she has been consistent in her commitment to a certain political ideology. But social welfare measures by the government are what matters the most for poor residents such as her in Royapuram Assembly constituency, [&hellip;]
- [Rush at Hyderabad fuel outlets for second day; people join serpentine queues from March 25 early morning](https://indiatimesnow.in/rush-at-hyderabad-fuel-outlets-for-second-day-people-join-serpentine-queues-from-march-25-early-morning/): A long queue of motorists at a fuel station in Ameerpet, Hyderabad, on March 25, 2026 morning. | Photo Credit: Serish Nanisetti Serpentine queues at fuel stations in Hyderabad were observed on the second consecutive day. People were seen waiting outside few petrol bunks from early morning of Wednesday ( March 25, 2026).  Motorists and auto drivers waiting for their turn in long queues was observed from Tuesday (March 24, 2026) morning, which continued late in the night. People driving two- and four-wheelers continued to pour into the fuel stations, adding to rows of serpentines queues. As vehicles huddled and [&hellip;]
- [Falling emissions intensity masks India’s rising absolute output](https://indiatimesnow.in/falling-emissions-intensity-masks-indias-rising-absolute-output/): There has been a lot of focus on the recent Aravalli judgment and its implications for mining operations across the green belt as well as the government’s commitments regarding environmental standards and regulatory protection for ecologically sensitive areas. In the Paris summit, India had committed to four quantified climate targets, grounded in the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” — a position that reflects how, historically, India’s per capita emissions were fractions compared to emissions of other major countries like the U.S. (however, currently India is the world’s third largest absolute emitter). The centrepiece of Prime Minister Modi’s statement at [&hellip;]
- [Assembly Elections LIVE updates: Kamal Haasan’s MNM decides not to contest, extends support to DMK](https://indiatimesnow.in/assembly-elections-live-updates-kamal-haasans-mnm-decides-not-to-contest-extends-support-to-dmk/): The Election Commission of India yesterday held a review meeting with senior officials from four poll-bound States and one Union Territory, as well as the 12 States that share borders with them Source link
- [Critics' Choice Awards 2026 winners list: Homebound dominates, Vishal Jethwa, Jaideep Ahlawat win big](https://indiatimesnow.in/critics-choice-awards-2026-winners-list-homebound-dominates-vishal-jethwa-jaideep-ahlawat-win-big/): New Delhi: The Critics’ Choice Awards 2026, now in their 8th year, were a milestone for content-based Indian cinema, as ‘Homebound,’ under the direction of Neeraj Ghaywan, won the top accolades for the night. The film managed to leverage the success to win the top acting awards. The Critics’ Choice Awards, under the aegis of the Film Critics Guild, recognise and honour the best in feature films, web series, short films, and documentaries. They often focus on films and performances thriving outside the realm of commercial success. Full list of winners: Critics’ Choice Awards 2026 Short Films &#13; Best Film: [&hellip;]
- [Kerala election 2026: Poll authorities accept V.D. Satheesan’s nomination papers, reject LDF’s complaint](https://indiatimesnow.in/kerala-election-2026-poll-authorities-accept-v-d-satheesans-nomination-papers-reject-ldfs-complaint/): V.D. Satheesan | Photo Credit: Vibha B Madhava Poll officials on Tuesday accepted the nomination papers of Opposition leader V.D. Satheesan after rejecting complaints lodged by the Left Democratic Front (LDF), alleging that he had concealed information and underreported his income. Follow | Kerala election updates The Returning Officer for the Paravur constituency dismissed the complaint lodged by LDF candidate E.T. Taison, alleging that Mr. Satheesan had failed to disclose his income as a lawyer, despite adding the title of advocate to his name. The Left camp alleged that the details of the reported traffic penalty imposed on his official [&hellip;]
- [Delhi Budget 2026: Fiscal deficit widens by 62% in 2025-26 as revenue falls](https://indiatimesnow.in/delhi-budget-2026-fiscal-deficit-widens-by-62-in-2025-26-as-revenue-falls/): The fiscal deficit is expected to come down in 2026–27 to ₹16,966.29 crore as per the BE for the current budget. | Photo Credit: ANI i Delhi’s fiscal deficit for 2025–26 has increased by 62.65% to ₹22,289.03 crore in the revised estimate (RE), compared to the budget estimate (BE) of ₹13,702.95 crore presented last year, showing slight strains in the State’s financial health. This could be one reason why the year-on-year increase in the total outlay of the budget rose by only 3.7% this year (2026–27) to ₹1.03 lakh crore. Published &#8211; March 25, 2026 01:09 am IST Source link
- [Puducherry election 2026: Upset VCK exits DMK-Congress alliance, decides to contest alone](https://indiatimesnow.in/puducherry-election-2026-upset-vck-exits-dmk-congress-alliance-decides-to-contest-alone/): Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) founder Thol. Thirumavalavan. File | Photo Credit: M. Vedhan Upset over the allocation of just one Assembly seat in Puducherry, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) founder Thol. Thirumavalavan on Tuesday (March 24, 2026) announced that the party will contest alone in the Union Territory (UT). It will field candidates in three constituencies — Ossudu, Nettappakkam, and Uzhavarkarai. Assembly Elections updates on March 24, 2026 Mr. Thirumavalavan, in a statement, said the party will extend support to the “secular” Congress-DMK alliance in the remaining 27 constituencies. The unexpected announcement comes at a time when the VCK had sought [&hellip;]
- [Tamil Nadu: CM MK Stalin calls for constitutional safeguards to retain current share of States’ representation in delimitation](https://indiatimesnow.in/tamil-nadu-cm-mk-stalin-calls-for-constitutional-safeguards-to-retain-current-share-of-states-representation-in-delimitation/): Chennai, Mar 16 (ANI): DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin speaks during the meeting of DMK district secretaries &#8211; Members of Parliament at Anna Arivyalayam, in Chennai on Monday. (Udhaystalin X/ANI Photo) | Photo Credit: ANI DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday (March 24, 2026) called for the convening of a special session of Parliament in early June to enact amendments to the Constitution of India with respect to delimitation, such as an increase in seats, continuation of the current share of representation of States, and a guarantee that such representation will continue for [&hellip;]
- [Why is SIR so bumpy in West Bengal when other States had smooth ride, asks SC](https://indiatimesnow.in/why-is-sir-so-bumpy-in-west-bengal-when-other-states-had-smooth-ride-asks-sc/): Supreme Court of India. File | Photo Credit: S. Subramanium Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Tuesday (March 24, 2026) commented on the continuing hurdles in the West Bengal Special Intensive Revision (SIR), saying he “read an article” which said the massive electoral roll exercise in other States, whether they were governed by “A, B or C political party”, happened “smoothly”. “Whether the State is governed by A, B or C political party… Other than West Bengal, the SIR in every other State has happened smoothly. By and large, there is hardly any litigation,” the Chief Justice, heading a [&hellip;]
- [Iran Israel war: What will be the fallout of West Asia crisis on economy, Opposition asks Indian government](https://indiatimesnow.in/iran-israel-war-what-will-be-the-fallout-of-west-asia-crisis-on-economy-opposition-asks-indian-government/): Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, with Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Imran Masood, and S. Jothimani, and others, during the second part of the Budget Session of the Parliament, on March 24, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI The Opposition on Tuesday (March 24, 2026) questioned the government in the Lok Sabha on the effect of the ongoing war in West Asia on the Indian economy, even as it accused the Centre of giving up its strategic autonomy to the United States. The ruling BJP, on the other hand, said the Opposition was criticising the government without [&hellip;]
- [Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: TMC(M) gets five seats in NDA, to contest on BJP's 'Lotus' symbol](https://indiatimesnow.in/tamil-nadu-assembly-election-2026-tmcm-gets-five-seats-in-nda-to-contest-on-bjps-lotus-symbol/): The Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar), led by G.K. Vasan, has been allocated five seats as part of the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance for the Assembly election. The party will contest on the BJP’s ‘Lotus’ symbol in Oddanchathiram, Erode West, Ranipet, Killiyoor, and Kumbakonam. Speaking to The Hindu, Mr. Vasan confirmed that his party had been allocated five seats. Since his party’s symbol was under dispute, it had decided to contest the poll under the BJP’s symbol, he said. Meanwhile, the Tamilaga Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam, led by John Pandian, has also been allocated a seat. It is set to contest the [&hellip;]
- [Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: DMDK allotted 10 seats, DMK likely to contest in 175 seats](https://indiatimesnow.in/tamil-nadu-assembly-election-2026-dmdk-allotted-10-seats-dmk-likely-to-contest-in-175-seats/): Premallatha-Vijayakant led Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam has been allocated 10 seats in the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Photo: Special Arrangement The ruling DMK on Tuesday (March 24, 2026) almost wrapped up seat-sharing for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections by allocating as many as 10 seats to its new ally, DMDK (in addition to its earlier Rajya Sabha berth) and eight constituencies to its long-time co-traveller VCK. Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan opted out of the poll fray but extended full support to the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA). Assembly Elections LIVE updates [&hellip;]
- [Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: AIADMK releases manifesto; assures free refrigerators to women ration card-holders](https://indiatimesnow.in/tamil-nadu-assembly-election-2026-aiadmk-releases-manifesto-assures-free-refrigerators-to-women-ration-card-holders/): Releasing the AIADMK manifesto for the 2026 Assembly election, the party general secretary, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, on Tuesday (March 24, 2026) announced the provision of one kg of pulse and one litre of cooking oil, free of cost, to ration card-holders under the public distribution system (PDS), along with free rice. Free refrigerators The distribution of free refrigerators to women beneficiaries of the PDS, the revision of electricity tariff on common facilities in multi-storey apartments, and the increase in horizontal reservation for students of government schools in admission to the medical courses from 7.5% to 10.5% are among the highlights of the manifesto. It contained 297 [&hellip;]
- [Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: Kamal Haasan’s Makkal Needhi Maiam decides not to contest in polls](https://indiatimesnow.in/tamil-nadu-assembly-election-2026-kamal-haasans-makkal-needhi-maiam-decides-not-to-contest-in-polls/): MNM leader Kamal Haasan with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on March 26, 2026 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Makkal Needhi Maiam founder and Rajya Sabha M.P., Kamal Haasan, on Tuesday said that the party wouldn’t be contesting the upcoming 2026 assembly elections but has decided to extend its full support to the secular progressive alliance led by the DMK in Tamil Nadu. Mr. Haasan said that the decision to extend the party’s support without contesting in the elections was not a “sacrifice” but a “duty”.  Making the announcement in a statement, he said that MNM, which was involved [&hellip;]
- [T.N. election 2026: Despite development measures, gaps in basic civic infrastructure remain unresolved in Alandur constituency](https://indiatimesnow.in/t-n-election-2026-despite-development-measures-gaps-in-basic-civic-infrastructure-remain-unresolved-in-alandur-constituency/): A swanky looking Iyyapanthangal Metro Rail station stands tall on Mount-Poonamallee Road. But one look at its backyard exposes the lacunae in civic infrastructure as many residents of Iyyapanthangal still lack access to piped drinking water facility and underground sewerage system. A mass rapid transit system, considered a hallmark for development, has been established while some of the basic amenities still remain a distant dream. This reality holds good not just for Iyyapanthangal but also for quite a few areas in the Alandur Assembly Constituency. Electoral history Former Chief Minister and AIADMK party founder M. G. Ramachandran embarked on his [&hellip;]
- [T.N. election 2026: Once a Chief Minister’s citadel, Srirangam constituency yearns for more infrastructure development](https://indiatimesnow.in/t-n-election-2026-once-a-chief-ministers-citadel-srirangam-constituency-yearns-for-more-infrastructure-development/): The biggest in Tiruchi district in terms of the size of the electorate, the Srirangam Assembly constituency comprises a diverse mix of urban and rural populace. With a major temple town in its midst and rapid urbanisation of its rural segments, the civic infrastructure in the constituency has been stretched to its limits in recent years. The constituency encompasses the island of Srirangam, sandwiched between the Cauvery and Kollidam rivers, and vast stretches of semi-urban and rural areas falling under the Andhanallur and Manikandam unions. Mutherayars are dominant in the constituency, while Brahmins have substantial presence. For long, Srirangam was [&hellip;]
- [Tamil Nadu elections: First randomisation of EVMs, VVPATs in Ramanathapuram](https://indiatimesnow.in/tamil-nadu-elections-first-randomisation-of-evms-vvpats-in-ramanathapuram/):   First randomisation of First Level Checking (FLC) passed Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) and VVPATs was carried out by the Ramanathapuram District Election Officer Simranjeet Singh Kahlon to allocate the voting machines to the Assembly Constituencies.   A press statement, said, first randomisation of EVMs and VVPATs to be used in the upcoming general elections to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly 2026 was conducted in the presence of General Observers Rehana Batul, Manish Ranjan, Om Prakash and Ulaganathan and representatives of national and State recognised political parties at the District Collector office.   During the process, EVMs and VVPATs were allocated to the four constituencies -Paramakudi (SC), Tiruvadanai, Ramanathapuram and Mudukulathur – in the district.   After completion of the first randomisation, lists of EVMs [&hellip;]
- [Tamil Nadu elections: EVMs dispatched to eight Assembly constituencies](https://indiatimesnow.in/tamil-nadu-elections-evms-dispatched-to-eight-assembly-constituencies/): Electronic Voting Machines being dispatched to the Assembly constituencies in Erode in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) units for use in 2,379 polling stations were dispatched to the eight Assembly constituencies in the district on Tuesday (March 24, 2026). The exercise was carried out under tight security in the presence of representatives of recognised political parties. Also Read | Tamil Nadu election updates District Election Officer and Collector S. Kandasamy, who oversaw the process, said adequate arrangements had been made for the smooth conduct of [&hellip;]
- [T.N. election 2026: Kurinjipadi constituency voters want non-polluting, agro-based industrial boost](https://indiatimesnow.in/t-n-election-2026-kurinjipadi-constituency-voters-want-non-polluting-agro-based-industrial-boost/): Having emerged victorious five times in six elections in Kurinjipadi Assembly constituency since 1996, DMK strongman in the north and Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare M.R.K. Panneerselvam is in the fray for the seventh time, hoping to score a hat-trick during the Assembly elections scheduled on April 23. While the AIADMK had won the Kurinjipadi seat in 1980, 1984, 1991 and 2011, the DMK had won it 10 times &#8211; 1962, 1967, 1971-77 (N. Rajangam), 1977-1980 (M. Selvaraj), 1989-91 (N. Ganeshmurthy). Mr. Panneerselvam had registered consecutive victories from 1996 to 2011. He was the Minister of Health in the [&hellip;]
- [Tamil Nadu election 2026: deteriorating ground water quality worries Salem West constituency residents](https://indiatimesnow.in/tamil-nadu-election-2026-deteriorating-ground-water-quality-worries-salem-west-constituency-residents/): The Salem West became a constituency after the restructuring of the Salem I and Salem II Assembly constituencies during 2008. It includes 14 wards of the Salem Corporation (wards 1 to 5 and 17 to 25) and parts of Salem Taluk such as Chettichavadi, Kondappanaickenpatti, Sarkar Kollapatti, Steel Plant, and Thalavaipatti, and parts of Omalur Taluk. Salem West is considered an AIADMK stronghold, as the party and its alliance have secured victory thrice (2011, 2016, and 2021 (PMK alliance)), since the creation of this constituency.   A majority of the people in the constituency are daily wagers, farmers, and those [&hellip;]
- [T.N. Assembly election 2026: water scarcity, pollution concerns, and transport gaps in Erode (West) constituency](https://indiatimesnow.in/t-n-assembly-election-2026-water-scarcity-pollution-concerns-and-transport-gaps-in-erode-west-constituency/): With around 2.45 lakh electors, the Erode (West) Assembly constituency has the largest voter base in the district. The region is driven by agriculture, textile processing, and a vast network of power loom units, making it both industrially significant and agriculturally dependent. This blend of rapid urban expansion and rural settlements has created a complex set of civic and developmental challenges. One-third of the constituency falls within the Erode Corporation limits, including Surampatti, Thindal, Muthampalayam, Periyasemur, Villarasampatti and Kasipalayam. Meanwhile, areas such as Kadirampatti, Suriyampalayam, Gangapuram, Kavundachipalayam, Chithode, and Nasiyanur lie on the outskirts, where urbanisation is expanding but infrastructure [&hellip;]
- [Gujarat CM invokes Sanatan values, Rigveda as UCC Bill tabled in Assembly](https://indiatimesnow.in/gujarat-cm-invokes-sanatan-values-rigveda-as-ucc-bill-tabled-in-assembly/): Invoking Sanatan values and references from the Rigveda, the Gujarat Chief Minister on Tuesday (March 24, 2026) described the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill as a step rooted in India’s civilisational ethos of unity and equality, as he introduced the legislation in the Assembly. Opening his address, the Chief Minister said India’s ancient traditions emphasise collective harmony, “walking together, speaking together and being united in thought”, principles reflected in the Rigveda. He said the idea of a common legal framework flows from this philosophy, where truth is one and justice must be uniform, irrespective of religion. Placing the Bill in [&hellip;]
- [T.N. Assembly election 2026: Reviving powerloom sector, addressing farmers’ needs key demands in Sulur constituency](https://indiatimesnow.in/t-n-assembly-election-2026-reviving-powerloom-sector-addressing-farmers-needs-key-demands-in-sulur-constituency/): Despite being a crucial gateway between Coimbatore and Tiruppur, the strategically positioned Sulur is still lagging behind the majority of other Assembly constituencies in Coimbatore district in terms of infrastructure development and access to basic amenities. Formed in 2008 and having participated in the electoral contest in 2011, the constituency serves as a major hub for industries and agriculture in Coimbatore district. Coconut and various types of vegetables form the larger areas of cultivation. The region is known for the powerloom cluster, which, along with parts of Tiruppur, jointly had about 2.5 lakh powerlooms, employing around as many workers. However, the [&hellip;]
- [I-PAC raid: Supreme Court poses question to West Bengal CM](https://indiatimesnow.in/i-pac-raid-supreme-court-poses-question-to-west-bengal-cm/): Mamata Banerjee addressing party workers in Kolkata. File photo: X/@AITCofficia The Supreme Court on Tuesday (March 24, 2026) asked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee what her “legal reaction” would be if, in a reversal of fortune, she were to come to power in the Centre in 2030-2031, and a Chief Minister from an opposing party “barged” in and disrupted a raid by a Central agency. The query from the Bench headed by Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra came in reaction to submissions made by both Ms. Banerjee and the State of West Bengal that the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) cannot [&hellip;]
- [SC on women in armed forces: "Presumption that women officers had no long career in Armed Forces led to unequal playing field for them"](https://indiatimesnow.in/sc-on-women-in-armed-forces-presumption-that-women-officers-had-no-long-career-in-armed-forces-led-to-unequal-playing-field-for-them/): Representational image only. File | Photo Credit: PTI The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday (March 24, 2026) declared that systemic and long-held presumption that women officers had no substantive or long-term career in the Armed Forces led to an uneven playing field, crippling their chances for permanent commission. A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant upheld permanent commission and consequent pensionary benefits for batches of women officers in the Army, the Air Force and the Navy. The court upheld the women officers’ right to equal opportunity and treatment and dignity in three separate judgments, [&hellip;]
- [World has 'never experienced' refining margins like this](https://indiatimesnow.in/world-has-never-experienced-refining-margins-like-this/): Roughly 15% of TotalEnergies&#8217; production is offline, as the war with Iran nears the one-month mark, but surging oil prices have more than made up for the lost barrels, chairman and CEO Patrick Pouyanné told CNBC in an exclusive interview. With Brent crude trading solidly above $100 a barrel, much of the attention has focused on oil prices, but Pouyanné said the crisis is having a much larger impact on product prices. &#8220;The Brent market is ok, but the products market, which is the one which impacts customers … is much higher than Brent,&#8221; he told CNBC at S&amp;P Global&#8217;s [&hellip;]
- [U.P. emerges as reliable investment destination amid global uncertainty, says CM](https://indiatimesnow.in/u-p-emerges-as-reliable-investment-destination-amid-global-uncertainty-says-cm/): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during the inauguration of Invest Friend 3.0 in Lucknow on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: ANI Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said the State has emerged as a safe and reliable destination for investment with the state’s identity transformed through transparent policies, strict law and order, improved infrastructure, and an industry-friendly. “Over the past nine years, the State has completely transformed its identity through transparent policies, strict law and order, improved infrastructure, and an industry-friendly environment,” said Mr. Adityanath, while launching the ‘Nivesh Mitra 3.0’ single-window system in Lucknow. “U.P. offers a [&hellip;]
- [Statues of Kakori martyrs razed in U.P.; Oppn. terms it ‘insult’ to freedom fighters](https://indiatimesnow.in/statues-of-kakori-martyrs-razed-in-u-p-oppn-terms-it-insult-to-freedom-fighters/): Statues of Kakori train action martyrs were demolished using a bulldozer allegedly during a road construction work in Shahjahanpur, sparking outrage with Opposition parties, including the Samajwadi Party (SP), on Tuesday demanding action against those responsible for it. The statues of freedom fighters Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaqulla Khan and Roshan Singh, who hailed from Shahjahanpur,were installed along a road outside the municipal corporation office and were regularly garlanded by visiting public representatives. They were allegedly demolished on Sunday night. A video purportedly showing the statues being razed and their debris dumped at a garbage site was posted on social media, [&hellip;]
- [Monalisa Bhosle accuses director of ‘misbehaving’ with minor girls](https://indiatimesnow.in/monalisa-bhosle-accuses-director-of-misbehaving-with-minor-girls/): Monalisa Bhosle, the young woman who shot to fame during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela last year, on Tuesday alleged that a film director she knows had misbehaved with minor girls in the name of films. She made the allegation at a press conference here, where she also sought help from the Centre and State governments of Kerala and Madhya Pradesh, claiming that she and her husband were receiving death threats. The young woman, accompanied by her husband, told reporters here that her posters were being burnt, and that the couple were receiving death threats from people. She also claimed that [&hellip;]
- [MSME job portal under consideration, says Karnataka Minister](https://indiatimesnow.in/msme-job-portal-under-consideration-says-karnataka-minister/): Sharanabasappa Darshanapur The Karnataka government will discuss with officials the possibility of creating a portal for unemployed youth to share their details and access job opportunities in micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), Minister for Small Industries and Public Enterprises Sharanabasappa Darshanapur said in the Legislative Council on Tuesday. Replying to Congress member Ramoji Gowda, the Minister said that currently there was no proposal before the department to launch an MSME employment portal. However, he said a meeting involving officials and the member would be convened to deliberate on the issue and consider the proposal.  Published &#8211; March 25, 2026 [&hellip;]
- [Sonia Gandhi hospitalised - The Hindu](https://indiatimesnow.in/sonia-gandhi-hospitalised-the-hindu/): Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi. | Photo Credit: ANI Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi was admitted to the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital here late on Tuesday (March 24, 2026) evening, sources said. They said she was feeling unwell due to the change in weather and was under observation. A team of doctors is attending to her, but there is nothing serious, the sources said. Published &#8211; March 25, 2026 01:05 am IST Source link
- [Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Anvar, Firos have four namesake rivals against them](https://indiatimesnow.in/kerala-assembly-elections-2026-anvar-firos-have-four-namesake-rivals-against-them/): P.V. Anvar, United Democratic Front (UDF)-backed Independent candidate from Beypore Assembly constituency, and P.K. Firos, UDF nominee from Koduvally, have four namesakes against them. The Koduvally Assembly constituency has the highest number of candidates in the fray at 17. This was revealed after scrutiny process of the nomination papers for the Assembly election was completed on Tuesday. However, the number of candidates may come down further as the last date for withdrawing the nominations falls on Thursday. In Beypore, apart from Mr. Anvar, there is one Anwar Ali Hassan, and three more Anvers, all Independents. His rival, Minister for Public [&hellip;]
- [Anganwadi workers call off protest after Karnataka government agrees to fulfil demands](https://indiatimesnow.in/anganwadi-workers-call-off-protest-after-karnataka-government-agrees-to-fulfil-demands/): Members of the Anganavadi Noukarara Sangha staging a protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on March 23. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN Anganwadi workers called off their protest on Tuesday evening after the government reportedly promised to fulfill their demands, including the release of gratuity of about ₹183 crore to retired anganwadi workers. A joint meeting was held with the anganwadi workers on Tuesday along with Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar and the Chief Minister’s Personal Secretary Anjum Parvez, Principal Secretaries of the School Education and Literacy and the Women and Child Development Departments. Published &#8211; March 25, [&hellip;]
- [Parliament may take an early break for Assembly elections](https://indiatimesnow.in/parliament-may-take-an-early-break-for-assembly-elections/): The second part of the Budget session, which started on March 9, is scheduled to end on April 2. Photo: Sansad TV via PTI The Business Advisory Committee (BAC) in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday (March 24, 2026) held discussions on ending the ongoing Budget session by March 28 so that leaders can campaign in election-bound States. The second part of the Budget session, which started on March 9, is scheduled to end on April 2. However, with Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry barely two weeks away, many of the top leaders and MPs from these States are [&hellip;]
- [Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: On rebels and mini-screen actors](https://indiatimesnow.in/kerala-assembly-elections-2026-on-rebels-and-mini-screen-actors/): Twenty20, a corporate-backed political outfit, which had made some electoral gains in the last two local body elections in the eastern belt of Ernakulam district, tried something unheard of in Kerala politics by fielding two participants of popular TV shows as well as two woman actors of Malayalam cinema as their candidates, besides a few other professionals, including a lawyer, in the upcoming Assembly elections. The organisation, which had dropped its alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party nearly a year ago, has now entered into a partnership with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to become the second largest constituent in the National Democratic Alliance in Kerala. However, party supremo [&hellip;]
- [T.N. Assembly election 2026: Allegation of attempt to confine voters in Karur malicious, says Senthilbalaji](https://indiatimesnow.in/t-n-assembly-election-2026-allegation-of-attempt-to-confine-voters-in-karur-malicious-says-senthilbalaji/): Days after the AIADMK lodged a complaint with the Election Commission that the DMK had erected 48 “sheds to confine voters” in different parts of the Karur constituency, former Minister and sitting MLA V. Senthilbalaji on Sunday denied the allegation, describing it as a malicious propaganda to undermine the electioneering of the party. He told reporters that it was a routine affair to establish party offices in every ward of Karur. Depending on the situation, election offices would be opened in rental buildings. If permanent buildings were not available, temporary structures were generally established for housing party offices. ‘Obtained permission’ [&hellip;]
- [JICA funds Bengaluru Metro phase 3](https://indiatimesnow.in/jica-funds-bengaluru-metro-phase-3/): A file photo of Namm Metro. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a loan agreement with the Union government to provide an Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan of 1,02,480 million Japanese Yen for the Bengaluru Metro Rail Project Phase 3 (I), aimed at strengthening sustainable urban mobility in the city. The agreement was signed in New Delhi between Alok Tiwari, Joint Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, and Takeuchi Takuro, Chief Representative of JICA India Office, according to a release by JICA. Published &#8211; March 25, 2026 12:51 am IST Source link
- [Katpadi residents seek solution to heavy traffic congestion, lack of jobs for local youth](https://indiatimesnow.in/katpadi-residents-seek-solution-to-heavy-traffic-congestion-lack-of-jobs-for-local-youth/): Traffic congestion on Old Katpadi Road in Vellore has been a perennial problem for motorists for years. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Bifurcated from Gudiyatham Assembly constituency way back in 1962, Katpadi seat was won by the AIADMK at least thrice between 1977 and 1991. Since 1996, the DMK’s strongman Duraimurugan, party’s general secretary and Minister for Water Resources now, has won six consecutive times, making it his own fort. In 2021, however, Mr. Duraimurugan won with a margin of a mere 746 votes, the lowest victory margin secured in the seat since it was formed over six decades ago. [&hellip;]
- [Fire put out at Vellore Corporation landfill site](https://indiatimesnow.in/fire-put-out-at-vellore-corporation-landfill-site/): Fire broke out in an open garbage landfill site that was maintained by Vellore Corporation near Otteri lake in Vellore, resulting in thick smoke in the area. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Fire broke out in a landfill site maintained by Vellore Corporation near Otteri lake in Vellore. Police said that it was around 5 a.m. when a few residents complained of eye irritation due to thick smoke coming from an open dump yard on the outskirts of the town. The area was dotted with large godowns that store plastic waste and recycle them. Based on an alert, Bagayam police [&hellip;]
- [IndiGo flight grounded after tyre burst at Vijayawada airport](https://indiatimesnow.in/indigo-flight-grounded-after-tyre-burst-at-vijayawada-airport/): The authorities said the flight, scheduled to go back to Hyderabad, was cancelled and the passengers were accommodated in other flights. | Photo Credit: REPRESENTATIONAL PHOTO A Vijayawada-bound IndiGo flight from Hyderabad (IGO4HJ), which arrived at the Gannavaram airport at around 4.20 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, had to be grounded after a tyre was found burst. All 79 occupants, including 75 passengers and four crew are safe, according to authorities at the Vijayawada International Airport. According to information from authorities, the pilot notified about the incident to the Air Traffic Control 45 minutes after the flight landing. A new tyre [&hellip;]
- [Madras HC dismisses dismisses S.P. Velumani’s petition against I-T assessment order on 2016 Assembly poll expenses](https://indiatimesnow.in/madras-hc-dismisses-dismisses-s-p-velumanis-petition-against-i-t-assessment-order-on-2016-assembly-poll-expenses/): Thondamuthur AIADMK MLA and former Minister S.P. Velumani. | Photo Credit: PERIASAMY M The Madras High Court on Tuesday (March 24, 2026) dismissed a writ petition filed by former AIADMK Minister S.P. Velumani in 2023 challenging an assessment order passed against him by the Income Tax (I-T) department in 2022 after finding that he had given ₹7 crore in cash to SRS Mining for distribution to various constituencies during the 2016 Legislative Assembly elections held in Tamil Nadu. Justice C. Saravanan dismissed the plea, with liberty to prefer a statutory appeal, after I-T department senior standing counsel A.P. Srinivas contended [&hellip;]
- [NHAI to hand over NH716A to State Highways](https://indiatimesnow.in/nhai-to-hand-over-nh716a-to-state-highways/): The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is in the process of handing over to the State Highways the 30 km-long stretch of the NH716A from Janapanchathram to Uthukottai in Tiruvallur district. It has proposed to de-entrust/de-notify the road and hand it over to the State Highways. State Highway 51, as it was known then, was declared as a National Highway in 2022. Official sources in the NHAI said that they had written to the NHAI headquarters seeking its permission to de-entrust the road. “We are awaiting their concurrence. The de-notifying has become necessary since this road runs parallel to the NH716B, the greenfield Chittoor &#8211; Thatchur Highway, which is currently under progress. Once that road [&hellip;]
- [When an explosion was triggered on the map of India to protest imposition of Hindi](https://indiatimesnow.in/when-an-explosion-was-triggered-on-the-map-of-india-to-protest-imposition-of-hindi/): In the bomb explosion at the Ooty Botanical Gardens, a hole was created in the map of India laid on the ground. The inset shows a close-up of the damaged portion. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives A guarded tranquil prevailed in Ooty before dawn break on May 18, 1988. An explosion around 4:30 a.m. in the famed Botanical Garden, a must-visit spot in the itinerary of visitors, sent jitters among local residents and tourists alike. The tourism and hospitality industry went into panic mode as Ooty, one of the most favourite destinations of tourists in India, was targeted by [&hellip;]
- [Transgender Bill passed by voice vote in Lok Sabha amid walkout by Opposition MPs](https://indiatimesnow.in/transgender-bill-passed-by-voice-vote-in-lok-sabha-amid-walkout-by-opposition-mps/): Amidst an Opposition-led walkout, the Lok Sabha on Tuesday (March 24, 2026) passed by voice vote the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, which proposes to remove transgender people’s right to self-determination of gender, and introduces a clause for examination by a medical board to determine their gender. The MPs who walked out of the House were from parties such as the Congress, Samajwadi Party, Trinamool Congress, DMK, Shiv Sena (UBT), Nationalist Congress Party, and the CPI(M). Congress whip Manickam Tagore said they walked out as they were “not satisfied with the reply” of the Minister on the [&hellip;]
- [Farmers’ bodies plan protests from March 30 in A.P., demand MSP for crops](https://indiatimesnow.in/farmers-bodies-plan-protests-from-march-30-in-a-p-demand-msp-for-crops/): Members of farmers’ associations at a roundtable in Vijayawada on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: K.V.S. Giri Farmers’ organisations have announced state-wide protests from March 30, demanding that governments procure farm yields at Minimum Support Price (MSP) and address the growing distress in the agricultural sector, amid global tensions. The announcement was made at a roundtable organised by the Andhra Pradesh Rythu Sangham and the A.P. Tenant Farmers’ Association here on Tuesday. Presiding over the meeting, Rythu Sangham State president V. Krishnayya expressed concern over the ongoing conflict involving the U.S.A., Israel, and Iran, stating that the war has caused significant [&hellip;]
- [Eric Gonsalves (1928-2026): one of India’s first diplomats who drafted foreign service rule book](https://indiatimesnow.in/eric-gonsalves-1928-2026-one-of-indias-first-diplomats-who-drafted-foreign-service-rule-book/): Eric Gonsalves was one of India’s first diplomats. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives At the peak of India’s preparation for the war of 1971, Indira Gandhi visited Washington DC for meeting U.S. President Richard Nixon. However, the meeting did not help in changing the Nixon administration’s orientation towards the Pakistan government that was carrying out atrocities against civilians in East Pakistan. Next month, Bangladesh was liberated but India-U.S. relation nosedived as the Nixon administration’s policy on Pakistan did not deliver expected results. Indira Gandhi had a difficult task at hand as the U.S. was one of the major partners [&hellip;]
- [Minister warns officials over delay in irrigation projects](https://indiatimesnow.in/minister-warns-officials-over-delay-in-irrigation-projects/): Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu has stressed that all irrigation projects must be completed within stipulated timelines, warning officials and agencies of strict action in case of delays. Reviewing the progress of major irrigation projects through a video conference on Tuesday, the Minister expressed displeasure over the slow pace of work, particularly in tunnel lining under the Veligonda Project. He said repeated assurances of improvement were unacceptable and those responsible for delays would be summoned to Amaravati to explain themselves. Mr. Ramanaidu said the government is committed to completing irrigation works on a priority and fixed deadlines for each project. [&hellip;]
- [Sharmila questions ‘massive concessions’ for AMNS steel plant](https://indiatimesnow.in/sharmila-questions-massive-concessions-for-amns-steel-plant/): AICC president Y.S. Sharmila addressing the media in Vijayawada on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: G.N. RAO Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president Y.S. Sharmila on Tuesday welcomed the the AMNS steel plant project proposed in Anakapalli district, but questioned the ‘massive concessions’ reportedly given to the company, including tax exemptions, subsidised electricity, water supply and a captive port. Addressing a the media at the party office, she expressed concern over the neglect of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, saying that the PSU established after sacrifices employs thousands of workers. Ms. Sharmila said despite repeated demands for the merger of the VSP with [&hellip;]
- [AI-enabled X-ray machines to increase TB surveillance in State](https://indiatimesnow.in/ai-enabled-x-ray-machines-to-increase-tb-surveillance-in-state/): The State government will soon integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the health services for early identification of people with tuberculosis, leading to faster treatment. While conducting a virtual review meeting on Tuesday, observed as the World TB Day, Minister for Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare Satya Kumar Yadav announced that the government will procure 100 AI-enabled handheld X-ray machines through tenders at a cost of around ₹20 crore. This AI-enabled machine will help in increasing TB surveillance, as it can be identified only when an individual comes to the hospital on their own or is referred to hospitals by [&hellip;]
- [Actor-model Harshil Kalia, 30, dies in Jaipur road accident after car crashes into divider](https://indiatimesnow.in/actor-model-harshil-kalia-30-dies-in-jaipur-road-accident-after-car-crashes-into-divider/): New Delhi: Harshil Kalia, a 30-year-old actor and model from Rajasthan, died in a road accident in Jaipur late on Monday night. The incident has left those in local modelling and entertainment circles shaken, especially given her growing presence in the space. She was reportedly on her way back home from work when the accident occurred. It happened around 11:30 pm on Shipra Path Road, a stretch that sees regular late-night traffic. What followed was sudden, and severe. Jaipur accident details: Car lost control and overturned According to initial information, the car she was travelling in lost control and crashed [&hellip;]
- [Manipur village attacked for second time, students also fired upon](https://indiatimesnow.in/manipur-village-attacked-for-second-time-students-also-fired-upon/): File image of security forces present following a violent clash in Ukhrul. | Photo Credit: ANI Armed extremists attacked a village in Ukhrul district for the second successive day on Tuesday (March 24, 2026), locals said. The extremists, allegedly Nagas, also fired upon a group of students who were returning from the adjoining Kangpokpi district after completing their Class 10 board examinations. No one was injured in the incident at around noon on Tuesday. “At approximately 7.30 a.m. today (Tuesday), Mongkot Chepu village was again subjected to a coordinated armed attack allegedly by Tangkhul militants, including the use of drone-delivered [&hellip;]
- [RCB acquired by consortium for ₹16,600 crore](https://indiatimesnow.in/rcb-acquired-by-consortium-for-%e2%82%b916600-crore/): Days ahead of the opening of IPL 2026 season, the United Spirits Limited has announced that it has entered into agreements for the sale of the 100% equity stake held in its wholly owned subsidiary Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited — which owns and operates Royal Challengers Bengaluru. It has been sold to a consortium comprising Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone’s perpetual private equity strategy, BXPE for a total consideration of ₹16,600 crore. “Upon completion of this transaction, the consortium will, through its ownership of RCSPL, acquire the rights to own and operate [&hellip;]
- [Odisha’s last remaining top Maoist leader surrenders](https://indiatimesnow.in/odishas-last-remaining-top-maoist-leader-surrenders/): Odisha Police received a major boost in its anti-Maoist operations ahead of the March 31 deadline to eliminate Left Wing Extremism, as State Committee Member Sukru and four other Maoist operatives surrendered before Kandhamal police on Tuesday. “Kosa Sodi alias Sukru, a senior CPI (Maoist) leader carrying a bounty of ₹55 lakh on his head, surrendered along with four party members,” said Sanjeeb Kumar Panda, Additional Director General of Police and chief of anti-Maoist operations in Odisha, while speaking to the media. Mr. Panda said that with this development, the number of active Left Wing Extremists in Odisha has come [&hellip;]
- [Illegal pickle unit busted in Hyderabad, one arrested; unhygienic stock worth ₹3 lakh seized](https://indiatimesnow.in/illegal-pickle-unit-busted-in-hyderabad-one-arrested-unhygienic-stock-worth-%e2%82%b93-lakh-seized/): The accused K. Ravinder, who was arrested following a raid at the illegal pickle manufacturing unit under unhygienic conditions, in Jiyaguda. A 62-year-old man was arrested by the Commissioner’s Task Force and Kulsumpura police for running an illegal pickle manufacturing unit under unhygienic conditions in Venkatesh Nagar, Jiyaguda. The accused, identified as K. Ravinder, was found to be producing a range of pickles without a valid licence at his premises in Jiyaguda. Officials said the unit used low-quality raw materials and unsafe preservation methods, including storing stale mangoes and lemons with rock salt. Published &#8211; March 24, 2026 11:16 pm [&hellip;]
- [Industry thrives, but pollution and water scarcity haunt Perundurai constituency](https://indiatimesnow.in/industry-thrives-but-pollution-and-water-scarcity-haunt-perundurai-constituency/): Industrial growth has brought economic activity to Perundurai constituency, but it has also deepened the crisis of pollution and water scarcity, with residents continuing to struggle for safe drinking water and reliable irrigation. The constituency sustains over one lakh migrant labourers engaged in the SIPCOT Industrial Estate, the Special Economic Zone complex, textile mills, construction, powerloom units, and the hospitality sector, which form the backbone of the local economy. However, residents in surrounding villages say the benefits of industrialisation have come at a cost, as they continue to face environmental degradation. Groundwater contamination remains a major concern. As many as [&hellip;]
- [Karnataka: Higher Education Dept. cancels event on Deendayal Upadhyay at KSOU following protocol violation row](https://indiatimesnow.in/karnataka-higher-education-dept-cancels-event-on-deendayal-upadhyay-at-ksou-following-protocol-violation-row/): The department says it is evident that the rental amount for the programme was collected from the concerned organisation after the issue was raised during Zero Hour in the Legislative Council. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO The Department of Higher Education on Tuesday cancelled the three-day conference on Hindutva ideologue Deendayal Upadhyaya scheduled to start on the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) premises in Mysuru from Wednesday after rejecting the reply given by Vice-Chancellor Sharanappa V. Halase. Hourse after Prof. Halase claimed that the ‘Ekatma Manav Darshan &#8211; Bharat’s Worldview’ was a “private programme” and the KSOU had merely rented [&hellip;]
- [Regulator asks city gas distributors to make available piped gas to residential schools, colleges, hostels within five days](https://indiatimesnow.in/regulator-asks-city-gas-distributors-to-make-available-piped-gas-to-residential-schools-colleges-hostels-within-five-days/): According to government data, more than 7,500 domestic and commercial PNG connections had been issued or activated on Monday in the country’s top 110 geographical areas. | Photo Credit: M.A. Sriram Spurring the government’s objective of accelerating the transition from liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to piped natural gas (PNG), the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), in an order dated March 23, asked city gas distributors (CGD) to make “all out efforts” to provision piped gas to residential schools and colleges, hostels, community kitchens and anganwadi kitchens, etc, within five days, subject to infrastructural feasibility. Additionally, the regulator has [&hellip;]
- [CPI(M) leader Vellanad Sasi surrenders in porcupine killing case](https://indiatimesnow.in/cpim-leader-vellanad-sasi-surrenders-in-porcupine-killing-case/): CPI(M) leader and Vellanad grama panchayat president Vellanad Sasi, who had been absconding in connection with the killing a porcupine, surrendered before forest officials in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday. Mr. Sasi allegedly bludgeoned the animal to death using a rod after it entered the compound of a house in Vellanad on February 28. A case had been registered against him under non-bailable sections of the Wild Life (Protection) Act. He surrendered at the Paruthippally forest range office. The porcupine is listed under Schedule 1 of the Act, which provides the highest level of protection to wildlife. On the day of the [&hellip;]
- [Planning to eat eggs daily? AIIMS-trained gastroenterologist explains what 2 weeks of consumption can do](https://indiatimesnow.in/planning-to-eat-eggs-daily-aiims-trained-gastroenterologist-explains-what-2-weeks-of-consumption-can-do/): New Delhi: Eggs have always been one of those foods people keep coming back to. Simple, affordable, and packed with nutrients. They’re known for their high protein content, help with muscle growth, and tend to keep you full for longer. Easy to add to daily meals too. But the question still pops up. Can you eat eggs every day without it affecting your metabolism? Or is there a limit people should be careful about? Dr Saurabh Sethi, a California-based gastroenterologist trained at AIIMS, Harvard and Stanford, tried to answer this by breaking down what happens if you eat eggs daily [&hellip;]
- [Iran war makes Middle East peace prospects better long-term](https://indiatimesnow.in/iran-war-makes-middle-east-peace-prospects-better-long-term/): Jamie Dimon, chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co., during the 2025 IIF annual membership meeting in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. Samuel Corum | Bloomberg | Getty Images JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said Tuesday that while the Iran war poses near-term risks, it may ultimately improve the prospects for lasting peace in the Middle East. &#8220;I think the Iran war makes it a better chance in the long run — it&#8217;s probably riskier in the short run, because we don&#8217;t know the outcome of it,&#8221; Dimon told Palantir executive Mike Gallagher at a conference [&hellip;]
- [Weapons banned in Ernakulam in view of Assembly elections](https://indiatimesnow.in/weapons-banned-in-ernakulam-in-view-of-assembly-elections/): The Ernakulam district administration has banned the possession and carrying of weapons in view of the ongoing Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for the Assembly elections. It is part of the measures being taken to ensure a peaceful and fair conduct of polling. G. Priyanka, District Collector and District Magistrate, issued the order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to maintain law and order. Accordingly, the possession of weapons, including firearms, spears, swords, and lathis in public places is strictly prohibited until the declaration of election results. Strict legal action would be taken against those violating [&hellip;]
- [No permission required to sail through Strait of Hormuz, says govt official](https://indiatimesnow.in/no-permission-required-to-sail-through-strait-of-hormuz-says-govt-official/): Sailing through the Strait of Hormuz — the only sea channel linking the oil-rich Persian Gulf with open oceans — does not require permission from any country, a senior government official said as more Indian vessels prepared to sail through the war-hit zone. Rejecting talks of stranded Indian vessels in the Persian Gulf being allowed to sail through the strait only after reaching some kind of an agreement with Iran, which controls the narrow shipping lane, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary at the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said the movement through strait is taken by shipping companies and [&hellip;]
- [Actor arrested on cheating charge](https://indiatimesnow.in/actor-arrested-on-cheating-charge/): Stage artiste and actor Soby George, accused in multiple cases across the State, was arrested by the Ernakulam Rural police in connection with an alleged cheque bounce case on Tuesday (March 24). According to the Oonnukal police, the accused was engaged in fraudulent activities for the past 20 years and had cases, including for hawala transactions, visa fraud, and financial scams, registered against him across stations from Wayanad to Thiruvananthapuram. A bus that he owned was seized the previous day jointly by the police and the Motor Vehicles department (MVD) officials. Though the tyres were removed to prevent its seizure, [&hellip;]

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