March 19, 2026

FM Nirmala Sitharaman launches India Semiconductor Mission 2 in Union Budget 2026: Key points and what it means for IT industry

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, a programme for producing equipment and materials, designing full stack Indian IP and fortifying supply chains. The focus will be on industry led research and training centres to develop technology and skilled workforce, thereby accelerating the growth of India’s Electronics and Information Technology Sector….

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Sidney Crosby frustration resurfaces after Radko Gudas’ dangerous hit ends Auston Matthews’ season and earns five-game NHL suspension | NHL News

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Sidney Crosby’s past Olympic injury resurfaces in debate after Radko Gudas wrecks Auston Matthews’ season with controversial hit (Getty Images) Radko Gudas’ five-game suspension has reopened a wound that never really healed for fans of Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. The NHL’s Department of Player Safety confirmed the ban Saturday after a kneeing incident…

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New cars, electronics & more! GST 2.0 and festive season boosts rural spending; what people are buying this Navratri

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This Navratri, rural India is spending more on cars, motorcycles, televisions, beauty products, and premium watches, with several categories outpacing pre-GST sales figures.The trend signals a strong revival in entry-level demand following the overhaul of the goods and services tax (GST). More vehicles sold in rural India Automakers like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata Motors…

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Gold, silver price today: How much these precious metals cost in your city today; check rates for Delhi, Bengaluru & more

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Gold and silver prices rebounded sharply on Tuesday, driven by fresh buying after heavy profit-booking from record highs, with silver leading the recovery in futures trade.Gold witnessed steady buying on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX). The February gold contract rose by Rs 826, or 0.61%, to Rs 1,35,768 per 10 grams, with trading volumes of…

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Hardik Pandya and Mahieka Sharma spotted twinning, making FIRST appearance after an abusive fan incident | Hindi Movie News

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Cricketer Hardik Pandya and girlfriend Mahieka twinned in maroon at a Mumbai bash, escaping paparazzi. The day prior, a fan yelled “Bhaad mein jao!” outside a restaurant—Hardik stayed cool. He credits her for T20I success post-Natasa divorce; they co-parent son Agastya. On Thursday night, cricketer Hardik Pandya rang in Christmas alongside his girlfriend, Mahieka Sharma….

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US, Israel strike Iran: Badminton queen PV Sindhu stranded at Dubai airport amid growing tensions | Badminton News

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India’s Pusarla V. Sindhu plays China’ s Wang Zhi Yi during their women’s third round match of the Badminton World Championships in Paris. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is currently stranded at Dubai airport after airspace closures in the Middle East disrupted flights. Sindhu was travelling to Birmingham for the…

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R Madhavan Net Worth: R Madhavan says his ‘middle-class’ attitude, grandfather’s advice have contributed to his Rs 115 crore net worth: ‘Feel guilty…’ |

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Actor R. Madhavan credits his substantial wealth to a steady middle-class mindset passed down from his grandfather, who advised investing in land. He notes that his early career bets leaned into real estate, which paid off reliably, unlike his stock experiences. That grounded, survival-oriented approach keeps him humble and frugal, preventing reckless spending. Read on…

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Big jolt for Australia! Josh Hazlewood ruled out of T20 World Cup as ‘Big Three’ era ends after 15 years | Cricket News

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Josh Hazlewood of Australia (Getty Images) Australia’s T20 World Cup preparations have suffered a massive setback with veteran pacer Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the tournament, leaving the former champions without their famed “Big Three” quicks at a global event for the first time since 2011. The 35-year-old has not played since injuring his hamstring…

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Trade tensions: India, Brazil, South Africa slam unilateral tariffs; ‘discriminatory’ and ‘inconsistent’ with WTO

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India, Brazil and South Africa have raised concerns over unilateral tariffs and other coercive trade measures, saying such steps risk destabilising global markets and undermining the World Trade Organisation (WTO).At a meeting under the IBSA framework (India, Brazil, South Africa), the three nations described these measures as “discriminatory” and “inconsistent” with WTO rules.The meeting was…

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