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Oracle lays off thousands of employees in India, the senior leadership at Oracle begins reporting on all employees via email on March 31, the job cuts represent roughly 18% of its total workforce, as part of a massive strategic pivot toward AI and data centre infrastructure.
In the beginning of April, Gold prices surged sharply after a brief dip the previous day, surprising buyers. Both gold and silver rates have increased significantly, reflecting ongoing market fluctuations and keeping investors on edge.
From April 1, the government will effectively block the Chinese brand cameras. Officials found that many cameras had "backdoors" or hidden paths in their software that could allow hackers or foreign agencies to view live video. India wants to ensure its data stays within its borders.
At least seven people lost their lives, and five others were injured after a sudden avalanche struck vehicles at Zojila Pass in Jammu and Kashmir. Rescue teams continue search operations as authorities close the Srinagar-Kargil highway amid ongoing risks.
As per a March 27 notification, the Centre has reduced the special excise duty on petrol from ₹13 per litre to ₹3 per litre. In a major relief move, the ₹10 per litre excise duty on diesel has been completely removed.
In a statement released on March 25, the ministry reassured consumers that LPG stocks across the country remain sufficient and urged people not to panic or rush to book refills unnecessarily
IRCTC has announced a set of significant rule changes that will take effect on April 1, 2026. Within 8 hours of departure: No refund (0%) for confirmed tickets, 24 to 8 hours before departure: 50% deduction of fare, 72 to 24 hours before departure: 25% deduction.
On March 24, 24-karat gold was priced at ₹14,035 per gram, down by ₹294. 22 karat gold stands at ₹12,865 per gram, down by ₹270, while 18 karat gold is priced at ₹10,526 per gram, registering a drop of ₹221.
The hike in petrol prices, there has been no change in the prices of regular petrol and diesel across major cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai, as of March 21. This comes as a relief to consumers, especially at a time when global crude oil markets are witnessing volatility.
Adani Ports-operated Mundra Port received the crude oil tanker Jag Laadki, which carried approximately 80,886 metric tonnes (MT) of crude oil. The shipment was sourced from the UAE and loaded at Fujairah port, arriving in Gujarat on Wednesday, March 18
NHAI has increased the FASTag annual pass fee from ₹3,000 to ₹3,075 for FY 2026-27, effective April 1. The pass allows non-commercial vehicles up to 200 toll crossings or one year validity
A shortage of commercial LPG cylinders across India, triggered by the West Asia conflict and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, is forcing restaurants to shrink menus and seek alternative cooking fuels.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has been hit with a new problem due to its recent issue of question papers. The Mathematics and Applied Mathematics examinations were held on March 9, 2026, from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm. The Central Board o
Mumbai's bustling food industry is facing a serious challenge as a sudden shortage of commercial LPG cylinders has begun disrupting restaurant and hotel operations across the city. The situation has already forced around 20% of hotels and restaurants
Daily life is becoming increasingly strained as the cost of living continues to skyrocket. In a significant blow to households and businesses, the prices of commercial and domestic LPG gas cylinders were hiked nationwide on March 7, 2025. This sudden
