Labour force participation stable in 2025, unemployment among urban female declines: Govt
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in persons of age 15 years and above was observed as 59.3 per cent during 2025 and remained stable compared to 2024, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Friday. The LFPR for males and females stood at 79.1 per cent […]
Petrol, diesel excise cut aimed at shielding public from global price rise: Nirmala Sitharaman
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the Centre’s decision to slash excise duty by Rs 10 on petrol and diesel was aimed at protecting citizens from the impact of rising global crude oil prices, asserting that the government has chosen to absorb the burden rather than pass it […]
Parliament approves Finance Bill 2026
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Parliament on Friday approved the Finance Bill 2026 with the Rajya Sabha returning it to the Lok Sabha by a voice vote, completing the legislative process to provide the legal backing for the proposals of the Union Budget 2026-27 to kick in during the new financial year beginning from […]
India in touch with concerned countries for safe transit of ships through Strait of Hormuz: MEA
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that four ships laden with LPG have arrived in India after crossing the Strait of Hormuz and assured that New Delhi is in touch with concerned countries for the safe transit of its ships to meet its energy needs. While addressing […]
Sensex, Nifty slip in early trade amid global sell-off and oil volatility
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Domestic equity benchmarks opened sharply lower on Friday, tracking weak global cues and elevated Brent crude prices amid fading hopes of a resolution to the Iran conflict. Nifty opened at 23,173.55, down 132.90 points or 0.57 per cent, while the Sensex fell around 400 points to 74,883.79 in early trade. Broader […]
Seoul stocks open sharply lower on renewed Mideast tensions
Seoul, March 27 (IANS) South Korean stocks opened sharply lower on Friday on increased risk-off sentiment following renewed concerns over tensions in the Middle East. After opening 2.93 percent lower, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell 204 points, or 3.74 percent, to 5,256.46 in the first 20 minutes of trading, reports Yonhap […]
Google expands Search Live globally, now available in additional Indian languages
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Google has rolled out Search Live globally, enabling interactive, real‑time conversations with Search in AI Mode across more than 200 countries and territories, using both voice and camera, a new blog post said. The US tech giant said the expansion is powered by a new audio and voice model, Gemini […]
AI geopolitics: US policy and tech giants converge on China threat
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Growing concerns over China’s rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are driving an unprecedented alignment between US lawmakers and Silicon Valley, with both sides increasingly viewing the technology race as a strategic and economic battle, a report said. At the Hill and Valley Forum, a platform aimed at bridging ties […]
Adivi Sesh reveals how he keeps anxiety issues in check
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Actor-director-writer Adivi Sesh, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film ‘Dacoit’, has opened up on his struggles with anxiety. The actor spoke with IANS during the promotions of ‘Dacoit’, and shared that despite an illustrious career and a solid filmography, he still has that uneasy feeling when […]
Lisa Kudrow speaks about ‘Friends’ in the aftermath of 9/11
Los Angeles, March 27 (IANS) Hollywood actress Lisa Kudrow is walking down the memory lane. The actress has shared that she still gets “a little emotional” remembering how her iconic sitcom ‘Friends’ impacted people after 9/11. The actress, who essayed the role of Phoebe Buffay in the sitcom, understood that the series gave people a […]
