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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stresses Hindu unity, calls for three-child families

Advocating social engagement from families to communities, Bhagwat encouraged citizens to prioritise collective well-being, serve society, and strengthen Indias civilizational ethos in guiding the worlds future

18 Feb 2026 12:31 am
Our equity returns have improved due to lower module costs

We have raised roughly 4,000 crore of cumulative equity over 15 years, including pre-IPO rounds, CleanMax Enviro Energy Founder and MD Kuldeep Jain

17 Feb 2026 10:37 pm
ndias sovereign push gathers pace as local firms roll out AI models

BharatGen, Gnani.ai, and Sarvam launching innovative models for various sectors

17 Feb 2026 10:27 pm
India hungry for its own AI, says head of BharatGen

BharatGen says it has a pipeline of customers with pilots on in education, fintech and in governance

17 Feb 2026 9:56 pm
Construction Equipment retail sales slide 21% in Jan on monsoon impact, slower infra push

All 12 manufacturers report y-o-y decline; industry volumes fall to 6,834 units

17 Feb 2026 9:21 pm
RMG exports rise 1.6% to $13.13 billion in AprilJanuary despite January dip

AEPC chairman A Sakthivel requested increase in the Interest Equalisation Scheme from the existing 2.75% to 5% for exporters

17 Feb 2026 9:13 pm
Amit Shah chairs Manthan meeting to boost cooperative reforms and rural economy

The meeting emphasised digital integration, transparency, governance reforms and improved value addition in agriculture and dairy sectors to boost rural incomes.

17 Feb 2026 9:12 pm
Modi invites Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to visit India

Modi vows support for democracy in Bangladesh and strengthening bilateral relations

17 Feb 2026 9:09 pm
Gold, silver prices slip on weak global cues

The yellow metal plunged below $4,900 an ounce and silver slips to near $72 ounce

17 Feb 2026 9:06 pm
Indo-French partnership a force for global stability, says PM Modi

Two countries amend double taxation agreement, announce several initiatives in AI, critical minerals, defence

17 Feb 2026 9:05 pm
BLR Airport ships over 60 million roses for Valentines season, volumes up 38%

New international destinations added this season included Los Angeles, London Gatwick, Dallas Fort Worth, Toronto and Orlando.

17 Feb 2026 9:03 pm
Next round of growth in pharma, life sciences will be in high value products: CEOs

Indian industry should move from being a capacity leader to a capability leader

17 Feb 2026 8:37 pm
India gets first private-sector helicopter final assembly line

The facility, owned by Tata Advanced Systems was inaugurated virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and France President Emmanuel Macron

17 Feb 2026 8:36 pm
HomeRun raises 60 crore Series A funding led by Sorin Investments

HomeRun said the funds will be used to expand product categories and scale its dark-store network

17 Feb 2026 8:30 pm
Tina Ambani fails to appear twice before ED in PMLA case

On Wednesday, Anil Ambani too has been asked to appear before the ED at its headquarters here in the overall 40,000 crore worth bank fraud money laundering case

17 Feb 2026 8:29 pm
Indias cotton imports touch $1.79 billion in April-January

The cotton imports in rupee value stood at 15,857 crore during the April-January period of current financial year, an increase of 81% over corresponding last years 8771.96 crore

17 Feb 2026 8:26 pm
India-US deal: Pulses off the factsheet but on the table

Chouhan criticises the Congress for resisting US trade deal and opposing import of pulses, cotton and apples, which are required to be imported to meet demand

17 Feb 2026 8:25 pm
India launches Bharat VISTAAR to provide single window information to farmers

Various types of information will now be available to rural people, who can access it using their mobile and language.

17 Feb 2026 8:22 pm
Sanjay Jain to join Investment Manager of Capri groups two alternative investment funds

Jain has over three decades of experience across stressed assets, capital markets, investment banking and corporate and project lease finance

17 Feb 2026 8:16 pm
National Consumer Helpline facilitated refunds worth 52 crore in nine months

Thee-commerce sectorrecorded the highest number of grievances, with47,743 complaints, resulting in refunds exceeding36 crore

17 Feb 2026 8:02 pm
India-EU trade pact fuels Air India, Lufthansa partnership expansion

The partnership will initially focus on Lufthansas core markets including Germany, Austria, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland, before expanding further

17 Feb 2026 8:00 pm
Tata-Airbus helicopter unit showcases strong high-end manufacturing partnership: Rajnath Singh

The H125 project, executed by Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus Helicopters, reinforces the Make in India initiative and deepens Indo-French defence ties.

17 Feb 2026 8:00 pm
KNR Constructions bags 2,163-cr TN order

The signing of the Concession Agreement, however, is subject to the outcome of a case in the Madras High Court, the company informed the Bombay Stock Exchange.

17 Feb 2026 7:47 pm
Tradex Kerala 2026 to boost States contribution to global trade: Minister Rajeeve

The Minister was inaugurating the event organised by the Directorate of Industries and Commerce in association with the Federation of Indian Export Organisations here on Tuesday

17 Feb 2026 7:33 pm
Mobilise App Lab to raise 20 cr via IPO on NSE Emerge

The company will issue 25.12 lakh equity shares in the price band of 75- 80 per equity share

17 Feb 2026 7:32 pm
CleanMax Enviros 3,100-crore IPO opens Feb 23 at 1,0001,053

Backed by investors including Temasek Holdings, the company has already raised 1,500 crore via pre-IPO placement

17 Feb 2026 7:29 pm
ASK Asset & Wealth gets SEBI nod to launch mutual fund business

With over four decades of equity market experience through PMS and AIF platforms, ASK aims to bring its research-driven and cycle-tested investment philosophy to retail and institutional investors

17 Feb 2026 7:27 pm
Maharashtra unveils 1,000 urban climate projects across 44 AMRUT cities

Developed under the Climate Forward Maharashtra initiative, the projects span six sectors including urban heat management, water, waste, energy and mobility

17 Feb 2026 7:27 pm
AI has the potential to wipe out Indian IT services and BPO sector by 2030: Vinod Khosla

Speaking about how India should adapt to the changing employment situation, Khosla said that the general view is that action of AI will be very different in different countries, and it will be guided by politics

17 Feb 2026 7:22 pm
Centre clarified more than a year ago that TN can continue social security schemes amid UWF strike in Chennai

Concerns of the unions are completely baseless and arise out of a misunderstanding of the provisions of the four Labour Codes: Ministry of Labour & Employment

17 Feb 2026 7:16 pm
Platform models gaining ground in pharma R&D: Report

Instead of building each medicine separately, leading players are creating reusable discovery engines that apply shared data, workflows and development pathways across multiple programmes. This approach wouldcarry the learning forward, reduce duplication and bring greater predictability to execution, the report said

17 Feb 2026 7:14 pm
Coastal Karnataka row: Ministers spar over investment climate remarks

Remarks by Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge on communal tensions in coastal Karnataka triggered a political and industry backlash, even as Home Minister G Parameshwara called the region peaceful and investment-ready and business leaders defended its growth story.

17 Feb 2026 7:06 pm
FIR filed against three oil tankers recently involved in sea smuggling off the Mumbai coast

The three oil tankers have been arrested and are anchored off the Mumbai coast

17 Feb 2026 6:56 pm
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Shahpurkandi Dam set for commissioning, Ravi waters to boost irrigation in Jammu and Punjab

Shahpurkandi Dam set for commissioning, Ravi waters to boost irrigation in Jammu and Punjab

17 Feb 2026 6:43 pm
Shivraj asks why Congress objects to US trade deal if imports are necessary

Addressing a gathering in Jaipur, he asserted that wheat, rice and maize imports will not be allowed to protect farmers

17 Feb 2026 6:39 pm
Godrej Enterprises bags aviation security modernization contract at Cochin Airport

With this deployment, every vehicle entering the designated airport zones shall undergo an automated undercarriage scan through the UVSS platform

17 Feb 2026 6:03 pm
US and Iran hold second nuclear talks in Geneva amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

Donald Trump has warned of force if no agreement is reached, while Tehran insists sanctions relief must be part of any deal

17 Feb 2026 5:33 pm
Zohos Sridhar Vembu highlights AI tools to empower rural students

Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, he said purpose-built AI models can help teachers address foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) challenges and enable students to build practical innovations, including small-scale electric vehicles.

17 Feb 2026 5:05 pm
Tamil Nadu to unveil Agroforestry Policy, ease rules on tree cultivation

The policy will enable farmers to cultivate high value trees like teak, sandalwood, red sanders and mahogany without apprehension

17 Feb 2026 4:55 pm
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Sensex, Nifty rise on PSU bank, IT buying; Adani Enterprises, Infosys, L&T lead Nifty 50 gainers

Gains in index heavyweights such as Adani Enterprises, Infosys and Larsen & Toubro helped lift sentiment, even as the broader market traded in a range-bound manner and sectoral trends remained mixed.

17 Feb 2026 4:41 pm
Indias data centre boom raises concerns over power supply and grid capacity

With data centres already consuming up to 15% of local grid capacity in some areas, industry leaders suggest expanding into Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities to ease pressure.

17 Feb 2026 4:29 pm
Rupee rises 5 paise to close at 90.69 against US dollar

Sustained outflow of foreign funds and a firm American currency, however, weighed on the Indian currency and capped its gains, forex traders said

17 Feb 2026 4:26 pm
Reform express will continue to roll on: MEA chief Jaishankar

Despite challenges, India must search for opportunities and solutions, says Jaishankar

17 Feb 2026 4:15 pm
Macron courts Modi as India nears $40 billion Rafale fighter jet deal

France, already a major arms supplier to India, is offering joint production and technology transfer.

17 Feb 2026 4:15 pm
Small-cap stocks trade far below peaks, signalling entry opportunity: Abakkus Mutual Fund

Small-cap stocks are presenting investors with strategic long-term entry opportunities, says Abakkus Mutual Fund.

17 Feb 2026 4:09 pm