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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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Universal health coverage by 2033 on govt roadmap, says FM Sitharaman

Health insurance has become a priority area for the government, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday, expressing hope that the country would achieve universal insurance coverage by 2033 as the sector expands its reach.Replying to supplementary queries during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Sitharaman said the insurance industry had already made significant progress,…

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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 gas prices: Strait of Hormuz tensions push diesel above $5/gallon, highest since December 2022

Retail diesel prices in the United States soared past $5 a gallon, reaching a milestone seen only once before, according to GasBuddy, the fuel markets tracker. Economists warn that the surge could slow global economic activity. Diesel is essential for freight and manufacturing, and rising fuel costs are likely to push up the price of…

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Gold price today (March 17, 2026): Check the price of 18K, 22K and 24K gold in your city today; Delhi, Mumbai & more

Gold opened sharply higher on Multi Commodity Exchange on Tuesday, as investors turned to safe-haven assets amid escalating tensions in the Middle East involving the US, Israel and Iran. The uncertainty has also kept oil prices above the $100-per-barrel mark. On the MCX, April 2026 gold futures rose Rs 1,260, or 1%, reaching Rs 1,56,996…

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Iran war shakes skies: Emirates jets fly back to Dubai nearly empty as travellers flee

The ongoing Middle East war has drained Dubai of much of its travel appeal. Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is operating some flights to Dubai almost empty, as travellers avoid the Persian Gulf. Flights from the US and continental Europe have been hit hardest, with occupancy on several routes dropping sharply, as thecarrier faces…

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LPG crisis hits restaurants: Staff face salary cuts, layoffs as eateries struggle to keep kitchens running

The Middle East crisis continues to boil and the ripples have triggered an operational stress for India’s food services sector. As LPG supply flows are disrupted amid the Strait of Hormuz transit issues, industry voices have warned of layoffs, salary cuts and widespread business impact if the situation drags on. Despite assurances from the government…

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