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RCB black ticket buyers face strict crackdown

Intro Digital m-ticketing with QR codes enables strict tracking and anti-fraud checks Bengaluru Fans hoping to secure last-minute entry to Royal Challengers Bengaluru matches through unofficial channels could face serious trouble this season, as a new mobile ticketing sy

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Business

Jet Fuel Hits Rs 2 Lakh, domestic airfares partially shielded

New Delhi:  Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices in India surged to a record Rs 2.07 lakh per kilolitre, crossing the Rs two lakh mark for the first time amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The sharp rise is driven by global supply disruptions, including the closure of the St

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Business

Oracle lays off around 12,000 employees in India

New Delhi: US-based IT firm Oracle is believed to have laid off approximately 12,000 staff in India, with another round of layoffs expected within a month, impacted employees said. Globally, the company has fired around 30,000 employees. "In India, around 12,000 employee

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Business

Govt surpasses FY26 indirect tax target

New Delhi: The Government of India has slightly exceeded its indirect tax collection targets for fiscal year 2025-26, according to an official statement. The total indirect tax collection, encompassing customs, excise, and GST, was pegged at over Rs 15.52 lakh crore as per Rev

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Business

Stock markets stage stunning comeback

Slug: Stock-Markets-Comeback Mumbai:  Indian stock markets staged a strong recovery, with the BSE Sensex rising 185.23 points to close at 73,319.55, and the NSE Nifty settling above 22,700 at 22,782.30, reversing sharp early losses. The rebound was driven by value buying in

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Business

Nayara, Shell hike petrol and diesel rates across India

Intro Nayara and Shell hike petrol, diesel prices in Bengaluru and major cities amid rising global crude oil costs Bengaluru: Private fuel retailers Nayara Energy and Shell have raised petrol and diesel prices across major Indian cities, including Bengaluru, amid surging

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Business

Commercial LPG prices hiked by Rs 195.50

New Delhi: Commercial LPG cylinder prices were increased by Rs 195.50, following a sharp rise in global oil prices driven by escalating West Asia tensions. The price of a 19-kg commercial cylinder in Delhi now stands at Rs 2,078.50, while Kolkata saw a higher hike of Rs 218.

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Business

India’s forex reserves drop $10.29 bn to $ 688.06 bn

Mumbai India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by USD 10.288 billion to USD 688.058 billion for the week ended March 27, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported on Friday. The previous week had seen a decline of USD 11.413 billion to USD 698.346 billion. The fall comes amid

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Business

Rs 17,689 Cr FPI outflow from FAR G-Secs

Mumbai Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) withdrew Rs 17,689 crore from Fully Accessible Route (FAR) government securities following the Middle East crisis, signaling heightened risk aversion and concerns over inflation from rising crude prices. Data from the Clearing Corporat

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Business

India’s defence exports hit record ₹38,424 cr in FY 25-26

New delhi India’s defence exports reached an all-time high of ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, marking a 62.66% increase over the previous year, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced at the National Defence Industries Conclave. DPSUs contributed 54.84% of exports, while private

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World

Lula vows to protect Brazilians from conflict

BRASILIA President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has promised to shield Brazilian citizens from the economic fallout caused by the ongoing military strikes between the United States, Israel, and Iran. During a recent television interview, the President admitted he cannot predict w

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World

Activists protest in Hague over Sindh disappearances

NETHERLANDS A wave of international concern reached the gates of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as protesters gathered to demand action over missing persons in Pakistan’s Sindh province. Organized by the Europe chapter of Voice for Missing Persons of Sindh, the demon

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World

Military leader Min Aung Hlaing named president

NAYPYIDAW Myanmar’s military chief, Min Aung Hlaing, has officially been elected as the country’s President. The move comes after a series of votes where he secured the top spot among three nominees. Joining him in leadership are two Vice Presidents: Nyo Saw, a long-time milit

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World

Pakistan fuel prices surge with major hike

Islamabad The Pakistan government announced a sharp rise in fuel prices, with petrol up 43 per cent and high-speed diesel (HSD) rising 55 per cent. Petrol now costs PKR 458.41 per litre, up from PKR 321.17, while diesel has jumped to PKR 520.35 from PKR 335.86. Kerosene prices

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