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UPERC nod to pilot project for peer-to-peer renewable energy trading

LUCKNOW, March 2 -- In a move seen as a significant step towards democratising the power market in India, the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has issued an order clearing the d... Read More


Over 100 flights cancelled at Delhi airport as Middle East crisis disrupts travel

India, March 2 -- At least 100 international flights - both arrivals and departures - stood cancelled at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGIA) airport on Sunday amid the crisis in West Asia. With... Read More


Middle-East crisis: IAEA urges restraint amid ongoing strikes

India, March 2 -- As the violent escalation in the Middle East entered a third day on Monday sparked by the bombing of Iran by Israel and the United States, the head of the UN atomic energy agency urg... Read More


Himachal to Uttar Pradesh: Holi 2026 festivities begin across India with colourful celebration

New Delhi, March 2 -- With Holi 2026 just around the corner, the country is already slipping into celebration mode, and from temples to town squares, colours, music and tradition are bringing people t... Read More


Investors' wealth erodes by Rs 6.59 lakh crore as stock markets tumble

New Delhi, March 2 -- Equity investors lost Rs 6.59 lakh crore in a single session on Monday as domestic markets slid sharply amid mounting geopolitical tensions in West Asia that rattled risk appetit... Read More


A final hurrah for Baz's England?

India, March 2 -- For nearly four years now, the English cricket team's image has been characterised by an individual sitting in the front seat of the dressing room balcony; his feet up, cross-legged,... Read More


African leaders call for restraint, dialogue as Iran crisis intensifies

France, March 2 -- Across the African continent, reactions have been pouring in since the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on Saturday evening and the subsequent retaliation whic... Read More


NELFUND extends student loan application deadline

Nigeria, March 2 -- The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has again extended the deadline for student loan applications for the 2025/2026 academic session. The portal had been scheduled to close... Read More


"Cricket fans will be happy that Samson has got success he deserves": Sunil Gavaskar

New Delhi, March 2 -- Sanju Samson produced a match-winning 97 not out as India defeated the West Indies by five wickets in a must-win Super Eight match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday a... Read More


MPs urge government to speed up India-EU FTA, address other critical issues

NEW DELHI, March 2 -- Lawmakers across party lines pressed the government for an early conclusion to the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and to address critical bottlenecks in trade, t... Read More