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Raipur: Odisha cemented its status as the powerhouse of Indian hockey by clinching both the men's and women's gold medals at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026. In a high-stakes men's final at the Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium, Odisha defeated Jharkhand 4-1, leaving the Jharkhand side with a hard-fought silver medal and a prominent spot on the national podium. The tournament showcased the sheer grit of tribal athletes from India's forest belts, with the final results reflecting ...Read More >
MUMBAI, India, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tata Communications, a leading global communications technology player, proudly announces that it has been recognised as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global WAN Services, marking its thirteenth consecutive year of recognition for Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute. Over the past year, Tata Communications has continued to redefine its Network fabric through advanced AI and analytics, offering composable, high-speed, on- ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 2 (ANI): Odisha capped a dominant campaign by clinching both the men's and women's hockey gold medals at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Raipur, with the finals held at the Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium. According to a release, the men defeated Jharkhand 4-1 in the final, while the women edged Mizoram 1-0 in a closely-fought summit clash. Jharkhand men settled for silver, with Chhattisgarh taking bronze, while in the women's competition ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) India's manufacturing sector growth eased to a four-year low in March as cost pressures, fierce competition, heightened market uncertainty and the war in the Middle East led to softer increases in new orders and output, a monthly report said on Thursday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell from 56.9 in February to 53.9 in March, indicating the weakest improvement in overall business conditions in close to four years. In ...Read More >
As the West Asia war entered its fifth week, the government on Wednesday implemented concessions for Special Economic Zones (SEZs) announced during the Union Budget 2026-27. SEZ manufacturers have been facing pressures amid global geopolitical tensions and the US tariff impact from last year. This "one-time concession" will remain in place from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, the government said. ".. to address the concerns faced by the manufacturing units in the SEZs due to ongoing global tr ...Read More >
FIROZABAD, India, April 2 (Reuters) - Famed as India's "Glass City" with a four-century tradition of glassmaking, Firozabad's furnaces are now burning low, putting thousands of day labourers out of work in what would normally be peak season. The industry has been crippled by the war in the Middle East because of its intense energy needs. Gas-fired heat chambers need to run constantly at above 1,000 degrees Celsius (1,832 degrees Fahrenheit) to keep the glass molten and prevent defects. India's ...Read More >
FIROZABAD, India - The furnaces in Firozabad, famed as India's "Glass City" with a four-century tradition of glassmaking, are now burning low, putting thousands of day labourers out of work in what would normally be peak season. The industry has been crippled by the war in the Middle East because of its intense energy needs. Gas-fired heat chambers need to run constantly at above 1,000 deg C to keep the glass molten and prevent defects. India's heavy reliance on gas across the economy - busine ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has appealed to the people of Odisha to wear traditional handloom clothes during the ongoing 'Odia Pakhya' celebration to promote the state's rich cultural heritage and support local weavers. In a post shared on X, CM Majhi highlighted the beauty and significance of Odia handloom attire, describing it as "Handwoven in the loom of tradition" and a symbol of "dignified pride in traditional adornment." He emphasized that traditional Odia fabrics are ...Read More >
The government on Thursday (April 2, 2026) exempted import of critical petrochemical products from customs duty to ensure supply stability and provide relief to consumers of final products amid the crisis in West Asia. The duty exemption, which is valid till June 30, will benefit sectors dependent on petrochemical feedstock and intermediates such as plastics, packaging, textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, automotive components and other manufacturing segments. On global tensions and India's ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Centre has exempted 40 critical petrochemical feedstocks and intermediates from customs duties until June end to shield domestic industries from supply issues caused by the Iran war, the Finance Ministry announced on Thursday. This includes vital inputs such as ammonia, which plays a key role in fertilizer production and supports India's food security needs. The ministry described the action as a "targeted relief" aimed at guaranteeing the steady flow of essential petrochemicals ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Actor Ranbir Kapoor recently grabbed attention during the teaser launch of Ramayana in Los Angeles. The event was special as it gave audiences an early glimpse of the much-awaited film. During the event, Ranbir was surprised with a unique and thoughtful gift from a fan who is also a designer. The moment quickly went viral on social media. The fan gifted Ranbir a customised red bandhgala-style jacket. The design was inspired by the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. The jacket featured detailed gol ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): India's manufacturing PMI eased to 53.9 in March from 56.9 in February, according to the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI report released on Thursday. This deceleration indicated the weakest improvement in overall business conditions in nearly four years, with the headline figure slipping below its long-run average of 54.2. As per the report, the sector faced a significant cooling effect as several domestic and global headwinds converged to dampen the momentum seen ...Read More >
MUMBAI: India's corporate credit profile remained resilient in FY26 with rating upgrades outpacing downgrades across agencies, although moderation in momentum and rising global risks have prompted a more cautious outlook for FY27.India Ratings and Research, CRISIL Ratings, CareEdge Ratings, and ICRA released their assessments for FY26, indicating that while corporate balance sheets remained stable, emerging risks are building as FY27 approaches.The upgrade to downgrade ratio, a key measure of co ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's manufacturing PMI eased to 53.9 in March as disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East are reverberating through the global economy and weighing on Indian manufacturers, the HSBC Flash India PMI data showed on Thursday. Firms also faced an intensification of cost pressures, the steepest since August 2022. That said, companies mostly absorbed added expenses, as indicated by a modest uptick in selling charges that was the least pronounced in ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The government on Thursday exempted import of critical petrochemical products from customs duty to ensure supply stability and provide relief to consumers of final products amid the crisis in West Asia. The duty exemption, which is valid till June 30, will benefit sectors dependent on petrochemical feedstock and intermediates such as plastics, packaging, textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, automotive components and other manufacturing segments. In a statement, the finance ministry ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Centre has exempted 40 critical petrochemical feedstocks and intermediates from duties to cushion domestic industry from supply disruptions triggered by the Iran war, the finance ministry said on Thursday. The relief, which will be in place until end-June, covers key inputs such as ammonia used in fertilizer production, a critical component for food security. The ministry described the move as a "targeted relief" aimed at ensuring the availability of essential petrochemical inpu ...Read More >
New Delhi: In light of the ongoing conflict in West Asia and the consequent disruptions in global supply chains, the Government of India has decided to provide full Customs Duty exemption on critical petrochemical products till 30th June, 2026, the Finance Ministry said on Thursday. This measure, according to the ministry, has been taken as temporary and targeted relief to ensure the continued availability of critical petrochemical inputs for the domestic industry, reduce cost pressures on down ...Read More >
New Delhi: Amid the West Asia conflict, the Government of India exempted customs duty on key petrochemical products till June 30, 2026, Finance Ministry said on Thursday. Import duty was cut to benefit including plastics, packaging, textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, automotive components and other manufacturing segments and also provide relief to the end users, i.e, the consumers, the ministry said. The government took the decision to remove customs duty on critical petrochemical products ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) The government on Thursday exempted import of critical petrochemical products from customs duty to ensure supply stability and provide relief to consumers of final products amid the crisis in West Asia. The duty exemption, which is valid till June 30, will benefit sectors dependent on petrochemical feedstock and intermediates such as plastics, packaging, textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, automotive components and other manufacturing segments. In a statement, the fina ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The historic Karaga witnessed a floral and illumination extravaganza and cultural blend as Chief Priest Gnanendra Swamy carried the Karaga and walked 26 kms from Wednesday Midnight. According to Chalakari Narayanaswamy, President of Bengaluru Karaga Committee, the grand flower decoration was completed inside as well as outside the premises of Dharmaraya Temple. And for the first time, not just the temple and outside, but the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) head office, Dasappa Hosp ...Read More >
Arvind Rao, Senior Director & Head-Credit Policy Group at India Ratings and Research, adds that the strength built over the past few years continues to provide a buffer, especially for higher-rated companies. However, the impact is expected to be uneven, with mid-tier credits and sectors dependent on energy inputs more vulnerable.After a long stretch of upgrades, India's corporate credit story may be starting to turn. Rating agencies say the momentum is still holding for now, but early signs sug ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: US tariff orders are likely to moderate India Inc's credit profiles in the second half of FY26, and the West Asia conflict, especially its duration, will play a crucial role in determining how it pans out in the future, rating agencies said on Wednesday. Crisil Ratings, which rates over 7,300 entities, conducted a stress test on the likely impact of the West Asia crisis on Indian companies, which revealed that 23 of the 30 sectors with exposure to the Gulf region will be resili ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a relief to exporters, India has announced a one-time relief measure for units in special economic zones (SEZ), allowing them to sell goods in domestic markets at a lower customs duty for one year, and extended fiscal benefits under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) by six months, until September 30, amid the conflict in West Asia. The government is working on a broader framework on harmonisation of various export promotion schemes with a key focus on ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Gujarat government has approved investment-linked assistance for 23 industrial units worth more than Rs 1,607 crore, a move expected to generate an estimated 5,634 jobs across multiple districts, officials said after a high-level committee meeting on Wednesday. The approvals were granted at a meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, where final eligibility certificates for state support were cleared for the selected units. The assistanc ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The credit profile of Indian companies remained resilient in 2025-26 despite a challenging global environment marked by tariff-related disruptions and heightened geopolitical tensions, according to a report by ICRA. The report noted that timely policy interventions by the Government of India, aimed at supporting domestic consumption and sustaining infrastructure investment, helped anchor credit quality and mitigate external headwinds during the year. It stated ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has urged people, including its employees as well as those working in private sector, to wear handloom clothes on April 2 and 3 as part of the 'Odia Pakhya' celebration in the state. Sources said employees have been urged to wear traditional attire to celebrate the 'Ama Posaka Ama Parichaya' initiative by the Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts Department of the state government. A communication in this regard has been sent to all departments and authorities in ...Read More >
Chennai: The government has allowed Special Economic Zone units to sell in the domestic market at lower customs duties for one year, till March 2027. This offers some relief to exporters during disrupted global trade. The one-time concession is available from Wednesday, April 1. The concessions on customs duty include basic customs duty, Agriculture and Infrastructure Development Cess, and health cess. The concession ranges from 1 per cent to 20 per cent. For goods charged 7.5 per cent and 10 ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], April 1 (ANI): The Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for the South and Central Gujarat regions will be held at Surat on May 1 and 2 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the able leadership of Chief Minister of Gujarat Bhupendra Patel. According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) release, VGRCs are aimed at boosting regional industrial growth, attracting sector-specific investments and strengthening global engagements, in alignment wi ...Read More >
Vijaypat Singhania died yesterday. He was 87. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Raymond's "The Complete Man" tagline marked a shift from macho to sensitive masculinity in India * Vijaypat Singhania viewed the slogan as embodying an ideal, responsible man in society * Singhania set a Guinness record for highest hot air balloon flight at nearly 69,000 feet Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: One of the most iconic and timeless t ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1: Summer heat, humidity, and strong sunlight can affect how your skin behaves. Sweat, dust, and UV exposure may lead to oiliness, tanning, breakouts, and dullness. Building a simple summer vanity with the right skincare essentials and healthy habits can help keep your skin fresh, protected, and glowing even during the hottest days. Also Read | Alwar Shocker: Newlywed Woman Allegedly Poisons Mother-in-Law Month After Marriage, Runs Away With Cash. 1. Sunscre ...Read More >
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