Auto demand stays firm as carmakers report higher February sales, strong retail momentum drive growth

India’s automobile industry sustained its growth momentum in February, with leading carmakers reporting higher dispatches to dealers as steady consumer demand supported sales across passenger vehicles and utility segments.Leading automakers Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Mahindra & Mahindra and Hyundai posted an increase in vehicle dispatches last month, reflecting continued strength in the domestic…

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IGNOU January 2026 cycle underway, last date March 15, 2026; apply here

IGNOU January 2026 admission underway for ODL and online programmes The Indira Gandhi National Open University has commenced the application process for the January 2026 admission cycle. The admission portal for Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and Online Programmes is currently active, with candidates able to submit their applications.The university has fixed March 15, 2026…

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Actor Awards: Actor Awards 2026: ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Sinners’ face off in final pre-Oscars showdown |

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Leonardo DiCaprio in a scene from “One Battle After Another.” (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP) This image released by Warner Bros Pictures shows Michael B. Jordan, foreground from left, Michael B. Jordan and Omar Benson Miller in a scene from “Sinners.” (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP) This…

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Virgo Horoscope Today, March 02, 2026: Expect a sensitive mood impacting your confidence and relationships

Even the sharpest minds have softer days. The Moon makes you sensitive, and Saturn tests your confidence, so you may crave moral support more than usual.General:You might feel a little unsure, even if you’re capable. Don’t judge yourself for that. It’s just a day where your inner critic speaks louder.Expenses may cross your comfort line,…

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‘Conveyed India’s concerns over recent developments’: PM Modi speaks to Israel’s Netanyahu | India News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he had “conveyed India’s concerns over recent developments” during a telephone call with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, as the Middle East faces a sharp escalation following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader.In a post on X, PM Modi wrote: “Had a telephone call with PM Benjamin Netanyahu…

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UAE stock markets close, trading halted by Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and the Dubai Financial Market for two days amid Iran–US–Israel war fallout

UAE Stock Markets Closed: Regional Conflict Halts Trading on ADX and DFM In an unprecedented economic response to escalating regional conflict, the United Arab Emirates has announced that its two major financial markets, the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), will remain closed on Monday, March 2 and Tuesday, March…

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Is Sahara Desert dust secretly feeding the Amazon? The science behind a 10,000-mile journey |

About 27 million tons of Saharan dust deliver roughly 22,000 tons of phosphorus to the Amazon annually/ Image: NASA In 2015, scientists reported evidence that vast plumes of dust from the Sahara Desert help replenish phosphorus in the Amazon rainforest, linking the world’s largest desert to its largest rainforest through what researchers described as one…

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