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FM Sitharaman set to present Finance Bill, corporate law reforms
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FM Sitharaman set to present Finance Bill, corporate law reforms

New Delhi, March 23: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to table two key bills — the Finance Bill, 2026 and the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 — in the Parliament on Monday.The Finance Bill, 2026 aims to give effect to the financial proposals of the Central Government for the...
Over 600 km of Indo-Bangla border unfenced despite poll promises
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Over 600 km of Indo-Bangla border unfenced despite poll promises

The fencing work was taken up in 1986. The Phase-I project has been completed in the year 2000 under which 854.35 km fence was erected.
PM Modi chairs high-level meet on oil, gas supply amid West Asia crisis
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PM Modi chairs high-level meet on oil, gas supply amid West Asia crisis

A day earlier, Modi spoke with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss the regional situation and emphasised the need for peace and stability
22 Indian vessels stuck near Hormuz, safety key amid West Asia tensions: Sonowal
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22 Indian vessels stuck near Hormuz, safety key amid West Asia tensions: Sonowal

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal underscores safety-first approach, saying vessels won’t move until risks ease in war-hit West Asia
Sensex, Nifty settle higher with IT stocks leading gains
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Sensex, Nifty settle higher with IT stocks leading gains

Mumbai, March 20: The Indian stock markets ended in the green on Friday but gave up part of their gains in the final hour as rising tensions between Iran and Israel pushed oil prices higher and dampened investor sentiment.The benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex settled off their day’s highs after...
Income-tax Rules 2026 notified; compliance up, filing eased
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Income-tax Rules 2026 notified; compliance up, filing eased

New Delhi, March 20: The government on Friday notified the Income-tax Rules, 2026, setting the stage for the rollout of the new Income-tax Act, 2025 from April 1, 2026, with a sharper focus on transparency, stricter disclosures and improved compliance.The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has...
Two women killed after car crashes into tractor-trolley in MP
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Two women killed after car crashes into tractor-trolley in MP

Anuppur, March 20: A devastating road accident on National Highway-43 (NH-43) claimed the lives of two individuals when a speeding car collided with a parked tractor-trolley in the Tama police station area of Madhya Pradesh's Anuppur district, said officials on Friday.The incident occurred late...
Rupee weakens beyond 93 per dollar for the first time
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Rupee weakens beyond 93 per dollar for the first time

Mumbai, March 20: The Indian rupee dropped to a record low on Friday to 93.12 against the US dollar, amid global supply chain disruptions due to escalating Middle East conflict.The domestic currency fell 0.55 per cent to 93.12, eclipsing its previous low of 92.63 on Wednesday.The rupee has...
DGCA issues advisory: Avoid 9 West Asia airspaces, below 32000 ft
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DGCA issues advisory: Avoid 9 West Asia airspaces, below 32000 ft

New Delhi, March 20: India's aviation regulator -- the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) -- has directed airline companies to avoid several airspaces in West Asia amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict, to ensure contingency planning as part of safety risk assessments.The...
Protests erupt in Danapur after youth beaten to death in Bihar
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Protests erupt in Danapur after youth beaten to death in Bihar

Patna, March 20: Local residents and family members of a young man, identified as Bittu, staged a protest on Friday to seek justice a day after he was allegedly beaten to death by a group of youths in Danapur police station area of Patna.Speaking to the media, the victim's mother, said, "Please get...
Weather dept issues yellow alert as rain cools Rajasthan
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Weather dept issues yellow alert as rain cools Rajasthan

Jaipur, March 20: As rain continued to lash the desert state for the last two days, the Meteorological Department on Friday issued a yellow alert in parts of the state, including Jaipur, Dholpur, Alwar and other places and warned of strong winds and lightning.The MeT department said that a western...
Mumbai police seize fake mobile accessories worth Rs 16.33 lakh
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Mumbai police seize fake mobile accessories worth Rs 16.33 lakh

Mumbai, March 20: In a major crackdown on counterfeit branded products, the Mumbai Police have busted an organised racket involved in selling fake mobile accessories in the Ghatkopar area. The police carried out raids and seized counterfeit goods worth approximately Rs 16.33 lakh. Cases have been...
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