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Hidden lava tube discovered beneath Venus surface for the first time

The discovery offers rare insight into Venus hidden geology and could help guide future missions equipped with more powerful radar systems

9 Feb 2026 11:08 pm
SEBI proposes slashing minimum investment in social impact funds to 1,000

The regulator also suggested extending the registration period for NPOs on the SSE without fundraising from two years to three years and lowering the minimum subscription requirement for Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments in select cases

9 Feb 2026 10:51 pm
AI-powered apps and bots are moving into medicine. Doctors have questions

Physicians and experts caution that AI tools lack sufficient context and oversight, stressing they should not replace professional medical guidance

9 Feb 2026 10:35 pm
As AI enters the operating room, reports cite surgical errors and misidentified body parts

A Reuters review found hundreds of adverse-event reports tied to AI-enabled devices and a higher-than-average recall rate.

9 Feb 2026 10:34 pm
Indian exporters cheer as US trade deal signals growth in orders

Tariff cuts to 18 per cent give India a competitive edge over China, other developing countries; exporters shrug off Russian oil-linked uncertainty to focus on growth

9 Feb 2026 10:28 pm
Agri sector sees more hopethan fear in Indo-US trade deal

Industry expects more benefits from exports, while imports may have limited impact

9 Feb 2026 10:15 pm
NHAIs public InvIT wins five highway concessions

In addition, NHAI plans to provide further assets of about 1,500 kilometres to the Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust over the next three to five years

9 Feb 2026 9:46 pm
Festival to showcase Indias coffee ecosystem in Bengaluru this week

Structured around a farm-to-cup framework, the festival offers insights into production, processing, roasting and brewing through curated tastings, workshops and cupping sessions

9 Feb 2026 9:43 pm
Kumar Mangalam Birla hikes stake in Vodafone Idea, stock jumps 4%

Birla purchased 2.21 crore shares on January 30 and another 1.88 crore shares on February 1 at 11.13 per share

9 Feb 2026 9:42 pm
WAPCOS appointed as consultant in preparing DFR for Kodaikanal ropeway, Mamallapuram CPTS

The Ropeway for Kodaikanal aims to enhance tourism and regional connectivity while promoting sustainable and eco-friendly mobility solutions in an ecologically sensitive hill destination

9 Feb 2026 9:40 pm
DDGS imports from US may weigh on maize, soybean prices

The all-India wholesale prices of soybean, which were 5,559.50 per quintal on January 30, 2025, have eased to 5,488 on Friday

9 Feb 2026 9:17 pm
Our farmers are protected, our exports to the US are poised for a boost: Piyush Goyal

With lower reciprocal tariffs in the US, we will have a competitive advantage compared to other competitors, says Commerce Minister

9 Feb 2026 9:04 pm
Chidambaram flags hollow budgeting, says schemes lack funds and ministries failed to deliver

Participating in the debate on the Budget in the Rajya Sabha, Chidambaram said the defining feature of the exercise was the widening gap between announcements and implementation

9 Feb 2026 9:01 pm
Jamshri Realty implements Clean-Living-as-a-Service model at Solapur project

Water security measures include restoration of a 200-ft heritage well, over 30 groundwater recharge bores and 60,000 sq. ft. of rainwater harvesting infrastructure, conserving around 2.5 million litres annually

9 Feb 2026 8:49 pm
Full duty time norms rollout unlikely to disruptIndiGoops, say Govt sources

The fresh guidelines limit pilots to four night landings and set night shifts from midnight to 6 am, sparking some buzz in the aviation world

9 Feb 2026 8:47 pm
Belagavi tech firm sues US AI major Anthropic over brand identity in India

Belagavi-based Anthropic Software, founded in 2017, has alleged that its online visibility has been displaced, with search and AI-based platforms prioritising the global entitys name

9 Feb 2026 8:47 pm
India may cap apple imports from US below 1 lakh tonnes at concessional 25% duty

Shipments into the country unlikely to affect domestic growers or lead to lower returns

9 Feb 2026 8:45 pm
Trade unions gear up for country-wide strike on Feb 12 against labour codes

The group of ten central unions such as INTUC, AITUC, HMS, CITU, AIUTUC, TUCC, SEWA, AICCTU LPF and UTUC had earlier called for a nationwide strike on January 9, 2025 against labour reforms

9 Feb 2026 8:43 pm
Oracle to set-up more data centres in calendar 2026

The plans are in line with the companys plan to boost Oracles cloud infrastructure (OCI) business using AI

9 Feb 2026 8:41 pm
IMMAs summit seeks centralised licensing data stack

A media statement said that this will remove regulatory bottlenecks and improve ease of doing business for agri-input manufacturers

9 Feb 2026 8:39 pm
BSE Q3 profit jumps 174% to 602 crore on strong trading, higher income

Revenue rises 62% to 1,244 crore; sequential growth remains steady

9 Feb 2026 8:25 pm
Govt to allow withdrawal of EPF money through an app

The new app will be rolled out in April as part of governments push for labour and employment reform

9 Feb 2026 8:17 pm
Godrej Agrovet launches insecticide TAKAI for paddy

TAKAIs insecticide brings the pest attack under control quickly and is effective for a longer duration: Sunil Kataria, MD and CEO, Godrej Agrovet

9 Feb 2026 8:15 pm
Zero-duty access to US market set to give Indian tea exporters advantage over China

Shippers dont see much scope for significant growth in the US market in the short-term

9 Feb 2026 8:11 pm
Indian cotton textiles industry upbeat on import of US cotton at lower tariff

US cotton will likey meet the need for quality natural fibre, while it will also fulfil surging demand

9 Feb 2026 8:00 pm
US deal likely to cheer up Indian coffee exports

Speciality coffees set to rebound with duty free access; Instant coffee may make further inroads

9 Feb 2026 7:55 pm
Seafood exporters hope to recoup US market after tariff reduction

Exports to the US will likely witness a surge and shippers anticipate a strong rebound

9 Feb 2026 7:35 pm
SBI surges to record high as markets rally on US trade deal optimism

State Bank of India emerged as the top gainer on the Nifty50, surging 7.63 per cent to 1,147.80 after reporting better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and upgrading its full-year loan growth guidance

9 Feb 2026 7:31 pm
Railway allocation for Tamil Nadu up 8.5 times since 2014, but land handover delays projects: Vaishnaw

Centre says funds not a constraint; only 24 per cent of required land handed over despite 1,465 crore paid to State

9 Feb 2026 7:26 pm
Share of domestic institutions in Nifty-50 ownership exceeds FIIs for first time

DIIs held a 24.8% share in Nifty-50 ownership, compared with 24.3% held by FIIs as of December 2025

9 Feb 2026 7:22 pm
DGCA begins special audit of charter companies

The audit, which comes in the backdrop of the Baramati air crash on January 28, will be conducted in two phases and will cover both aircraft and helicopter operators

9 Feb 2026 7:18 pm
US tariff reduction to boost Indias spice exports

Trade hopes the deal will help in reducing various non-trade barriers as well as ensure faster clearances, fewer documentation hurdles and smoother FDA processes

9 Feb 2026 7:16 pm
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Pandorum Technologies bags $18 mn in Series B funding to advance regenerative therapies

The India and US-based biotechnology firm said the funding will support clinical programmes, manufacturing scale-up and operations across the US United States ,Japan and the Middle East

9 Feb 2026 7:04 pm
IIT-Madras launches BS programme in Aeronautics and Space Technology

The programme will be offered in online mode and is designed to equip learners with industry-relevant analysis and design capabilities

9 Feb 2026 6:56 pm
Tech firm Bonbloc is official AI partner of Chennai Super Kings

Bonbloc aims to showcase how intelligent technologies can elevate sports and create immersive experiences for fans

9 Feb 2026 6:53 pm
Maharashtra sugar mills crush 906.56 lt sugarcane

Mills produced 844.11 lakh quintals of sugar, with an average net sugar recovery of 9.31 per cent

9 Feb 2026 6:47 pm
SEA-Solidaridads NARVOS wins award at National Oilseeds Conference

Suresh Motwani, General Manager (Vegetable Oilseeds), Solidaridad, said NARVOS is a unique industry-institution partnership that places farmers, soil health, and science at the centre of oilseed development

9 Feb 2026 6:23 pm
India to become the fourth largest beauty and personal care market at $40 billion : Redseer report

Gen Z and Gen Alpha will become the largest consumer cohort by 2030, driving nearly 50 per cent of Indias total BPC spend and reshaping expectations around product innovation, content, pricing, and brand experience, the report added.

9 Feb 2026 6:14 pm
India will support steel exports hit by Europe's carbon tax, says official

The EUs CBAM policy has led to fees on imports of steel, cement and other goods whose production results in high levels of carbon emissions

9 Feb 2026 5:04 pm
ISRO identifies site for Chandrayaan-4 lander

According to ISRO officials, they had zeroed in on four sites of the Mons Mouton (MM) and found one of them suitable for landing on the lunar surface

9 Feb 2026 4:50 pm
Mufin Green Finance raises 125 crore through NCD placement

The company said the capital raise forms part of its strategy to strengthen its capital base and expand its diversified lending portfolio across retail and institutional segments

9 Feb 2026 4:35 pm
Rupee falls 9 paise to close at 90.74 against US dollar

At the end of Monday's trading session, the rupee was quoted at 90.74 (provisional), down 9 paise from its previous close

9 Feb 2026 4:11 pm
Groww adds more clients than entire industry in January

Growws market share climbed to 27.66%, solidifying its status as the go-to broker for young investors, now boasting 12.48 million clients

9 Feb 2026 4:08 pm
Kerala Blasters FC signs MosChip as Official Technology Partner

The application will be built on MosChips AgenticSky WearableCore accelerator and will provide role-based access for both coaches and players at team and individual levels

9 Feb 2026 3:43 pm
FLY91 commences daily service between Kochi-Agatti sector

Ahead of the maiden departure, FLY91s signature ATR 72-600 aircraft was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Kochi Airport with a traditional water cannon salute, marking the commencement of services to Agatti.

9 Feb 2026 3:41 pm
M&B Engineering reports 33% revenue growth in Q3, secures record $212 crore US export order

The companys profit after tax rose 44% to 25.49 crore in Q3 FY26 from 17.73 crore in the corresponding quarter last year

9 Feb 2026 3:31 pm
Zydus Lifesciences posts 30% revenue jump in Q3, net profit up 9%

The companys adjusted net profit for the quarter rose 9% to 11,109 million, while EBITDA grew 31 per cent to 18,164 million with margins improving 20 basis points to 26.5%

9 Feb 2026 3:28 pm