India, the world’s third-largest importer and consumer of oil, has not taken any shipments from Iran since May 2019, when US sanctions led it to halt such purchases.
An inter-state thief, Harvinder Singh, was apprehended by Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Jabalpur after a five-hour underwater evasion using a lotus stem. Singh, a notorious offender targeting train passengers, was eventually pulled from a pond and overpowered despite attempts to flee. He is wanted in multiple states for theft and snatching cases.
BMW Group India plans to launch 27 new products in 2026 across BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad, including new-generation models, facelifts and limited editions. Recent launches include the BMW M2 CS, BMW X3 30, BMW M 1000 R and MINI Cooper S Victory Edition, with eight more planned in the second quarter.
The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has announced the Balvatika Lottery Result 2026 for the 2026–27 session, covering admissions to Balvatika-1 and 3. Provisional selection and waitlists are now accessible online. The lottery system aims to ensure fair allocation of limited seats, with parents required to check results and complete further admission formalities within deadlines.
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is creating a stir, with a social media post hinting at a potential future with the Mumbai Indians. The 15-year-old prodigy has rewritten T20 records, becoming the youngest centurion and showcasing a fearless approach against top bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah.
Goa court grants bail to Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra in the NOC forgery case related to Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub. The Luthra brothers, owners of the venue where a fire killed 25, were already out on bail for the fire tragedy. Their release is now cleared in this separate case as well.
Two young girls tragically died in Ahmedabad after consuming dosa made from store-bought fermented batter. The family fell ill with severe vomiting, leading to the deaths of the children while the parents remain hospitalized. Authorities have collected batter samples for analysis following the suspected food poisoning incident.
Thousands of homebuyers in Haryana face years of delay as Piyush Group projects remain unfinished. Allegations suggest buyer funds were diverted for new land acquisitions, with promoters reportedly transferring project assets to family during insolvency. The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet and attached properties worth Rs 944 crore.
Jaipur police swiftly apprehended one suspect and detained a minor following the alleged harassment of a Japanese tourist near Jaigarh Fort. A manhunt is underway for three other identified individuals involved in the Sunday morning incident. Authorities are prioritizing swift prosecution, with over 50 CCTV footages scanned and technical surveillance employed to track the remaining accused.
A powerful blast tore through a home in Bishnupur district, killing two young children, five-year-old Oinam Tomthin and his infant sister Oinam Yaisana, as they slept. Their mother is critically injured, and the incident has sparked widespread public outrage and protests against the ongoing violence in the region.
The central bank governor is of the view that this will provide the Indian economy with ‘greater resilience’ to withstand shocks. However, the downside risks to growth projections remain, especially in case of a prolonged West Asia conflict.
According to RBI governor Malhotra, high frequency indicators till February, 2026 suggest the continuation of strong momentum in economic activity. Growth impulses continue to be supported by robust private consumption and investment demand.
Stock market today: Buoyed by the two week US-Iran ceasefire, stock markets opened in green on Wednesday, rallying strongly ahead of the RBI monetary policy review. While Nifty50 went above 23,900, BSE Sensex rose over 2,800 points.
