Leela Palaces: Leela acquires luxury resort in Coorg, to open property later this year

NEW DELHI: Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts Tuesday announced the acquisition of an ultra-luxury resort in Coorg. marking the brand’s entry into immersive, nature-led and wellness anchored hospitality. The 71 all-villa property, set within 76 acres of lush landscape near Madikeri, will open as The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary later this year.With the addition of…

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Postal department rolls out premium 24-hr, 48-hr delivery services in 6 cities; check details

The Department of Posts on Tuesday introduced three premium delivery services with guaranteed 24-hour and 48-hour timelines for urgent and time-sensitive consignments, news agency PTI reported.The services — 24 Speed Post, 24 Speed Post Parcel, and 48 Speed Post — were introduced by communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.In the initial phase, the services will be available…

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Middle East conflict: Oil companies seek advance payments from petrol pumps as global crude price surge squeezes margins

State-owned oil marketing companies have started asking petrol pump dealers to make advance payments for supplies of petrol and diesel, as refiners grapple with mounting revenue losses from retail fuel sales, according to a Reuters report.Nearly 90% of India’s about 1,01,470 fuel stations are linked to public sector refiners and retailers – Indian Oil Corporation,…

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NCLT approves Adani Group Rs 14,535 cr bid to acquire bankrupt Jaiprakash Associates

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Tuesday approved Adani Enterprises Ltd’s Rs 14,535 crore bid to acquire Jaiprakash Associates Ltd through the insolvency process. In a regulatory filing, Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL) informed that the NCLT, Allahabad bench, has “orally pronounced an order on March 17, 2026 “approving the resolution plan submitted by Adani…

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Is Rs 1,000 EPS pension enough? Parliamentary panel seeks urgent hike amid cost pressures

A Parliamentary panel has recommended an urgent and comprehensive review of the Rs 1,000 minimum monthly pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995, saying the amount is no longer sufficient to meet the basic needs of beneficiaries amid rising living costs, reported PTI.The recommendation assumes significance as pensioners have been demanding that the minimum pension…

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Stock market today (March 17, 2026): Which are the top gainers and losers in Nifty50 and BSE Sensex? Check list

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty extended gains for the second straight session on Tuesday, ending higher by nearly 1 per cent amid buying in metal and automobile shares and firm global cues.The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 567.99 points, or 0.75 per cent, to close at 76,070.84. During the session, the index had climbed as…

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US-Iran war: How the LPG cylinder has become the face of Middle East mayhem’s impact on India

“The tea is 15 rupees,” said the tea stall vendor outside Noida Sector 16A metro station, apologetically handing over a cup of tea that had suddenly become more expensive.When asked why the price had increased, the vendor offered a brief explanation with tired eyes, the “cylinder has gone very costly.” Even the samosas and pakoras…

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Oil price today (March 17, 2026): Crude continues to climb amid Hormuz supply crisis; Brent, WTI jump 2%

Oil prices extended their gains as the Middle East conflict intensifies and Strait of Hormuz continues to see disruption, fueling fears of supply disruptions in global markets. On Tuesday, Brent crude futures rose by $2.48, or 2.5%, to $102.69 per barrel at 0058 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude advanced by $2.42, or…

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