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NewsClick, editor fined 184 crore by ED for alleged FEMA violations

According to official sources, 120 crore has been levied on PPK NewsClick Studio Private Limited, which owns the portal, while 64 crore has been imposed on Purkayastha

16 Feb 2026 9:44 pm
AI in defence needs to have the rationality of a human being: Experts

This is of prime concern when military decision-making is involved

16 Feb 2026 9:32 pm
Digital trade not being negotiated as part of India-US interim trade deal, say officials

Indian negotiators to head to Washington to finalise legal text; interim pact may be sealed next month

16 Feb 2026 9:30 pm
Accountability of agritech companies in issuing advisories a big challenge

Coinciding with the AI event, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch the newly announced Bharat-VISTAAR scheme on Tuesday

16 Feb 2026 9:28 pm
Centre to launch Bharat-VISTAAR scheme for farmers on Tuesday

The AI-based platform will provide information to farmers about weather, rates in mandis (agri market yard), pests and diseases, soil health, crop advice and government schemes through phone calls, chatbots and through the App

16 Feb 2026 9:15 pm
India Energy Stack will be a game changer for distributed RE

India has around 140 gigawatts of solar power capacity, of which DRE is about 35 GW, noted JVN Subramanyam, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

16 Feb 2026 9:10 pm
Indian Customs officials detain ship laden with 309 dry fruit containers for faking walnuts origin

The shipments, originating from Bandar Abbas in Iran, are suspected to misdeclared to be from Afghanistan to claim benefits under SAFTA

16 Feb 2026 8:51 pm
Indias Jan trade deficit hits 3-month high as exports remain flat, bullion import surges

Government optimistic about $860 billion of goods and services exports in FY26

16 Feb 2026 8:46 pm
French startup Brad Technology scouting for Indian partnership in agritech

Speaking to businessline, Brad Technologys CEO Olivier Lepine said that it is developing IoT solution to collect data in the soil and air of the plot, it is very low cost, dedicated to the global south

16 Feb 2026 8:41 pm
MSMEs should pursue formalisation, maintain credit discipline: RBI Guv

Malhotra emphasised that improving access to timely and adequate formal credit for MSMEs remains a key policy priority of the Reserve Bank

16 Feb 2026 8:26 pm
CK Israni rides infra boom, eyes 1,200 crore topline in FY27

Beyond construction, CK Israni Group is exploring logistics parks, data centres, hospitality in tier-II and III cities, and selective entertainment ventures

16 Feb 2026 8:26 pm
Thales adds India to global R&D network with new Bengaluru centre

The facility, unveiled during the India AI Impact Summit week, will focus on embedded AI, edge computing and real-time embedded software.

16 Feb 2026 8:13 pm
TVS SCS partners ALA Group to tap aerospace and defence supply chains

The collaboration will initially target opportunities in India and may expand to other regions over time

16 Feb 2026 8:09 pm
Pick up in arrivals, muted demand weigh on chana prices

Start of government purchase will lend support to prices, says trade

16 Feb 2026 8:05 pm
16 Feb 2026 7:49 pm
FAIRPRO 2026 likely to see 500-crore worth home sales in Chennai

The 18th edition of the event will be held in the city from February 20 to 22

16 Feb 2026 7:49 pm
Brokers to approach RBI as tighter norms squeeze funding for proprietary desks

Funding costs set to rise for proprietary desks as bank credit tightens; client-centric brokers largely shielded

16 Feb 2026 7:46 pm
Coal India's capex on solar stands at 961 crore, surpasses target for FY26

Upcoming capacity addition includes two major solar power projects in Gujarat 100 MW in Patan and 300 MW in Khavda

16 Feb 2026 7:37 pm
Priyank Kharges post on investment climate in coastal Karnataka draws reactions

In a Monday post on X, Kharge urged for a stable investment environment to create jobs in coastal Karnataka, sharing news images of communal violence from 2017 and 2019

16 Feb 2026 7:34 pm
Indian REITs distribute 2,450 crore to over 3.8 lakh unitholders in Q3

The trusts collectively manage over 185 million square feet of Grade A office and retail space nationwide.

16 Feb 2026 7:32 pm
Tata Steel, JSW and AM/NS bet big on scrap as green steel norms roll out

Star ratings based on carbon emissions are being issued to encourage low-carbon steelmaking, while PSUs will be mandated to use certified green steel

16 Feb 2026 7:32 pm
India seizes Iran-linked US-sanctioned tankers, steps up surveillance

Sanctioned vessels Stellar Ruby, Asphalt Star, and Al Jafzia frequently changed their identities to evade law enforcement by coastal states, the source said, adding that their owners were based overseas

16 Feb 2026 7:26 pm
Sundaram AMC launches mid-cap fund in GIFT City

The fund enables USD-denominated offshore investing into Indias mid-cap segment, helping reduce currency and operational friction for international investors

16 Feb 2026 7:23 pm
Data centres and climate stress powering Asias next greenhouse boom

Greenhouses offer insulation against weather shocks, while also enabling tighter pest control, water management and yield stability, says Rabobank

16 Feb 2026 7:20 pm
Rural slowdown pushes January unemployment rate to 5%

Rural unemployment rose to 4.2%, while urban unemployment increased to 7%

16 Feb 2026 7:11 pm
Indian entrepreneur to invest 214 crore in AI-powered hydroponic farming in Karnataka

Panama Hydro-X has acquired 16 acres in Moodbidri to cultivate saffron, ginger and medicinal plants, with the first commercial harvest expected in 2027

16 Feb 2026 7:09 pm
Top court upholds Telangana HC order in 2016 FIR case against Revanth Reddy

The Apex court bench said the high court had carefully examined the facts and found no prima facie case. It clarified that the order was not a clean chit but found the high courts reasoning plausible

16 Feb 2026 7:08 pm
Aequs to set up 1,900-crore manufacturing unit in Krishnagiri

Under the MoU, the company along with its partners have agreed to invest 1,900 crore into the unit over the next 10 years

16 Feb 2026 6:55 pm
IATA expresses concern over suspension of freighter flights at Mumbai

Mumbai airport had in its December cited the need for immediate reconstruction of cargo apron as it has reached the end of its operational life

16 Feb 2026 6:40 pm
ISB bags 12th rank FT Global MBA Rankings 2026

Registers a rise of 15 places from #27in 2025

16 Feb 2026 6:38 pm
University of Hyderabad signs MoU with MNJ Institute for precision oncology research

The partnership will combine UoHs strengths in research and technology with MNJs clinical expertise and patient data to develop innovative solutions for cancer diagnosis and personalised treatment

16 Feb 2026 6:29 pm
Caratix Jovella launches AI-designed luxury jewellery DAIMANTE

The collection is crafted in recycled 1418K gold and set with IGI-certified laboratory grown diamonds

16 Feb 2026 6:11 pm
Kerala on stable path to achieve global middle-income standards: Chief Minister

Over the past decade, more than 7,500 start-ups have been established in Kerala

16 Feb 2026 6:08 pm
India to finalise legal text of interim trade deal with US next week

The visit, starting February 23, will be led by Indias chief negotiator Darpan Jain

16 Feb 2026 5:51 pm
Motilal Oswal Alternate raises Rs 8,500 crore from global and domestic investors

The fund, deployed as growth capital across companies, will invest USD 40-100 million in up to 14 firms over a 78 year cycle, focusing on consumer, healthcare, financial services, and niche manufacturing.

16 Feb 2026 5:46 pm
Supreme Court says Dont trust anybody before marriage in pre-marital relationship case

The court noted the relationship appeared consensual and suggested mediation, with compensation to be paid by the man

16 Feb 2026 5:27 pm
Tamil Nadu signs Rs 5,980 crore MoUs, creating 8,400 jobs in semiconductor and aerospace

The projects are expected to generate 8,400 jobs, strengthening the states industrial growth and high-skilled employment opportunities.

16 Feb 2026 5:14 pm
India AI Summit 2026 Highlights: AI will not kill jobs but will unbundle them, expect 1000x growth in 3 years, says Microsoft India's Chandok

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India stands at the forefront of the artificial intelligence transformation and its strides in AI reflect both ambition and responsibility

16 Feb 2026 4:59 pm
9-judge Supreme Court bench to hear pleas on discrimination against women at religious places

The apex court will examine broader issues on religious freedom under Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution, including the rights of Muslim and Parsi women in their places of worship

16 Feb 2026 4:58 pm
Five listed Indian REITs distribute over 2,450 crore to unitholders in Q3FY26

As of Q3 FY26, the total gross Assets Under Management of the Indian REIT market stands at over 2,50,000 crore, reflecting continued expansion and investor participation in the sector

16 Feb 2026 4:56 pm
Exports rise 0.61% to $36.56 bn in January

Imports increased by 19.2 per cent to USD 71.24 billion in January this year from USD 59.77 billion recorded a year ago

16 Feb 2026 4:47 pm
Sensex rises 650 pts, Nifty tops 25,680 as HDFC Bank, Reliance, Coal India lead surge

Sensex rose 650.39 points (0.79%) to 83,277.15, while Nifty 50 gained 211.65 points (0.83%) to reach 25,682.75. Broader markets also closed higher, with gains in Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices

16 Feb 2026 4:30 pm
16 Feb 2026 4:29 pm
UK, Canada added to Chinas visa-free programme after leaders visits

Visitors can stay for up to 30 days for business, tourism, exchange programs, or to visit family and friends

16 Feb 2026 4:26 pm
16 Feb 2026 4:26 pm
Kremlin rejects European accusations it poisoned Navalny with dart frog toxin

Navalny, President Vladimir Putin's most prominent domestic critic, died in February 2024 aged 47 in a far-flung Arctic prison, a month before Putin was re-elected in a landslide vote which Western nations said was neither free nor fair.

16 Feb 2026 4:23 pm
Stock Market Highlights for February 16: Sensex jumps 650.39 points to settle at 83,277.15; Nifty advances 211.65 points to 25,682.75; Nifty Auto down nearly 1%

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty, which opened on a weak note, recovered to trade firm. At 3:30 pm, Sensex was at 83,305.44, up +678.68 points (0.82%). Nifty was at 25,681.60, up +210.5 points (0.83%). The Indian rupee dropped 0.02% versus the U.S. dollar to 90.6500

16 Feb 2026 4:20 pm
Rupee closes unchanged at 90.66 against US dollar

In the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 90.63 against the US dollar and moved between an intraday high of 90.61 and a low of 90.72 during the session

16 Feb 2026 4:12 pm
Right to Information vs Privacy: Supreme Court to review DPDP Act rules

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi issued notices to the Centre, refusing an interim stay on the impugned provisions.

16 Feb 2026 4:03 pm
Tamil Nadu economy resilient despite global headwinds, growth rate of 11.2%: State economic survey

In 202425, the State contributed 9.4% to national GDP, with a GDP of 31.19 lakh crore, showing a nominal growth of 16% and a real growth of 11.2%

16 Feb 2026 4:00 pm