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KOLLAM, KERALA (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) — A vigilance court in Kollam has granted statutory bail to former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president A. Padmakumar in a second case involving the alleged misappropriation of gold from the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple. With this order, Padmakumar is expected to be released from judicial custody this evening. The…
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NEW DELHI (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) — In a surprising turnaround on an otherwise “bloody” day for the Indian stock market, PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery Ltd staged a massive mid-day recovery to close its debut session with a premium of over 7%. The stock’s performance stood in stark contrast to the broader indices, which saw…
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MUMBAI (March 4, 2026) — India’s hospitality sector is projected to maintain a strong growth trajectory in the 2025–26 financial year (FY26), with revenues expected to rise by 9–12%. According to a new report from rating agency ICRA, this growth comes despite a high base in FY25 and is underpinned by a structural shift toward…
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MORBI (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) — The ceramic industry in Morbi, Gujarat—the world’s second-largest ceramic hub—is facing an imminent production collapse as the escalating West Asia conflict chokes off critical gas supplies. Industry leaders warned on Wednesday that hundreds of factories may be forced to suspend operations within the next 48 to 72 hours if…
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MUMBAI (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) — Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd (MHRIL) has announced the signing of a new 110-key resort in Dapoli, a popular coastal town in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district. The project is strategically located near the serene Murud Beach and is part of the company’s aggressive expansion to capture the rising demand…
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MUMBAI (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) — The Indian stock market witnessed a massive sell-off today as the escalating conflict in West Asia sent shockwaves through global financial centers. After being closed for Holi on Tuesday, the domestic indices reacted sharply to the worsening geopolitical situation involving the US, Israel, and Iran, resulting in an investor…
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NEW DELHI (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) — On World Obesity Day, the World Obesity Federation (WOF) issued a sobering warning that most nations, including India, are significantly off-course to meet the 2030 global target to halt the rise in childhood obesity. Originally set for 2025 and later extended to 2030, the target remains elusive as…
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CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND (March 4, 2026) — A groundbreaking study led by clinical psychology Professor Julia Rucklidge and PhD candidate Angela Sherwin at the University of Canterbury has found that high doses of vitamins and minerals (micronutrients) can significantly reduce severe irritability and emotional dysregulation in teenagers. The randomized controlled trial, known as the Taiora…
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NEW DELHI (3 March 2026) — A comprehensive study published in The Lancet Oncology has revealed a staggering rise in breast cancer cases in India, with an increase of nearly 477% between 1990 and 2023. The research, led by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington, highlights the escalating…
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THANE (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) — The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane has awarded a compensation of ₹24,49,000 to the family of a 47-year-old businessman who was killed by a speeding car in 2015. Tribunal member R.V. Mohite, in an order dated February 25 and released this Wednesday, ruled that the car owner…