17 March, 2026 | 11:35 PM
‘Telangana’s vision aligns with Viksit Bharat 2047’
17-03-2026
Telangana has become AICC’s ATM: KTR
17-03-2026
Telangana sets 90 lakh MT paddy target for Rabi season: Uttam
17-03-2026
Babu plans to develop AP as East–West Cargo Corridor
17-03-2026
Sahitya Akademi Award for Nandini Sidda Reddy
17-03-2026
Liquor probe intensifies, SIT takes Avinash into custody
17-03-2026
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India–US trade deal awaiting tariff framework
17-03-2026
The interim trade agreement between India and the United States will be signed only after Washington finalises its new global tariff architecture, a senior government official said on Monday, indicating that the delay is due to evolving tariff policies rather than any disagreement between the two countries.
Unemployment dips slightly to 4.9% in February month
17-03-2026
India’s overall unemployment rate among persons aged 15 years and above declined marginally to 4.9 per cent in February 2026, compared with 5 per cent recorded in January, according to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on Monday.
Revamped Stand-Up India scheme soon: Sitharaman
17-03-2026
The Centre will soon introduce a revamped version of the Stand-Up India scheme aimed at expanding financial support for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and women entrepreneurs seeking to establish new enterprises, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed the Lok Sabha on Monday.
Tripura presents Rs 34,212 cr tax-free budget
17-03-2026
The Tripura government on Monday presented a tax-free deficit budget of Rs 34,212.31 crore for the financial year 2026–27 in the state Assembly, with a strong focus on infrastructure development, employment generation and digital transformation.
Hard Rock Cafe closes outlets including Hyderabad
17-03-2026
Hard Rock International has terminated its franchise agreements with JSM Corporation Pvt Ltd, leading to the closure of Hard Rock Cafe outlets across 10 major locations in India, including Hyderabad.
Gas firms push PNG amid LPG concerns
17-03-2026
City gas distribution companies have introduced incentives to encourage households and businesses to shift from LPG cylinders to piped natural gas (PNG) as the government works to reduce pressure on cooking gas supplies.
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