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The 4-HP diesel-powered machine uniformly cuts cane stalks into single buds, improving planting efficiency and reducing labour costs
More than 30 international buyers from over 20 countries and around 400 MSMEs from nine key sectors across Kerala participate in the meet
In a separate meeting with the Spanish President, the two leaders discussed the positive spin-offs of the FTA on India-Spain economic partnership.
The Public is advised to refrain from using such nicotine pouches as an aid for smoking cessation, gutka and tobacco chewing cessation or for treating withdrawal symptoms of Nicotine.
Tier II and small-city travellers to get AI-powered trip planning as ixigo and MakeMyTrip scale automation
Sensex advances 283.29 points, or 0.34%, to close at 83,734.25, while Nifty gains 93.95 points, or 0.37%, to settle at 25,819.35
Manufacturings share has risen to 32.8%, while agricultures share has declined to 14.2%, reflecting structural shifts
India's vast consumer market, rising demand for energy, food, and industrial inputs, along with rapid infrastructure growth, have positioned it as a priority destination for Brazilian exports
Under the proposed collaboration, the companies plan to leverage their complementary strengths to develop advanced products and scalable solutions.
Next, it plans a manufacturing facility at Jamshedpur, and then in Pune and near Gandhidham in Gujarat at a total investment of around 900 crore.
The International Energy Agency has also stated that AI can help manage complexities in the power sector
Ban on bank funding for proprietary trades from April 2026 to raise costs, force deleveraging
The system integrates advanced genetics with BASFs proprietary Clearfield trait and Kifix herbicide to control parasitic weeds such as Orobanche, which can cause up to 50% yield loss
Higher global crude oil prices and a strengthening greenback capped sharp gains in the local unit, forex traders said
General Education Minister V Sivankutty said the move seeks to resolve long-pending disputes over the 4% disability quota under the 2017 Act
The findings, published in the journal PLOS Medicine, also reveal that people with a history of stroke may be particularly susceptible to the harmful effects of air pollution on brain health
Restrictions since 2020 caused shortages, slowing key projects
AI-powered valuation tools are bringing fresh transparency to the opaque art market, using data-driven insights to help collectors price, buy and even borrow against their artworks with greater confidence.
MIR Group plans to produce around 250,000 sq metres of BIPV panels at the manufacturing plant in the first year
The investment will span Advanced Electronic Manufacturing Services, software and embedded engineering, energy sector solutions for oil and natural gas, and precision engineering for aerospace and defence
The planned share sale comes as Indias market for first-time public offerings slows after two consecutive years of record fundraising
The Kerala Government has also taken up the matter with the Centre, saying that the revocation of general orders providing cabotage relaxation will be a threat to the prospects of Vizhinjam Port
In one of the headline announcements, the state finance minister Kanu Desai earmarked 1,278 crore to develop international-standard sports complexes and stadiums and upgrade public transport
Discussions focus on Indias AI push and how the technology giant can work with Indian students and professionals in this field
Meghalaya is pesenting its integrated organic ecosystem spanning certification systems, farmer collectivisation, branding, and export-oriented value chains
Soybean and rapeseed meals shipments witness about 50% fall
A key highlight was the work of the Maharashtra Artificial Intelligence and Agritech Innovation Center, which has compiled 26 transformative case studies.
The showcase featured eight looks drawn from six of the brands collections - Polki, Sol, Sandook, Eternity, Butterfly, and Peepal, all set exclusively in natural diamonds
As of now, 116 highway projects covering a total length of 2,612 km are under construction in the state at an estimated cost of 57,360 crore, says the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways
New platform under Vision 2035 to drive strategic coordination, scale up offshore wind ecosystems and deepen energy cooperation
DGCA writes to airlines, aerodrome operators seeking inputs on procedural overhaul
Market breadth on the BSE was marginally positive, with 2,110 stocks advancing against 1,916 declining and 166 remaining unchanged out of 4,192 stocks traded
The development follows the governments notification ending the GST compensation cess and initiating a new tobacco tax regime from February 1, moves that could reshape pricing dynamics across the sector
The stock opened higher at 525 but reversed sharply, touching a low of 505.55. Sell orders outpaced buys, with 54.93 per cent of order flow on the sell side
The drills, announced previously, come as Iran and the US start a second round of negotiations in Geneva. Oil reversed losses on the news, with Brent trading 0.1% higher to $68.74 a barrel
After social media backlash, Galgotias University clarified that the robodog was not an in-house innovation, and the Unitree Robodog was bought to help students expand their capabilities
The agreement will strengthen the IndiaEurope leg of the IndiaMiddle EastEurope Economic Corridor
Low-pressure area over Bay looks to dig south of Sri Lanka bringing rain to parts of South India
The certificate, bearing Registration No. N-14.03676 and dated February 13, 2026, was disclosed to stock exchanges on February 17 under Regulation 30 of SEBIs Listing Regulations
The studio will be backed with investment of 100 crore
At the interbank foreign exchange, rupee opened at 90.60 but lost some ground to trade at 90.67 against the US dollar, higher by 5 paise from its previous close
Sensex was trading at 83,256.74, down 194.22 points or 0.23%; Nifty 50 opened at 25,752.65 was trading at 25,668.05, down 57.35 points or 0.22%
The two leaders also discussed a range of bilateral security and defence issues, including priority areas for co-development and co-production of equipment
April Brent oil futures were at $67.66, up by 0.36%, and April crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $62.43, up by 0.27%
The companies enter into a partnership aimed at advancing artificial intelligence capabilities across Eternals businesses
OpenStar Chief Executive Officer and founder Ratu Mataira is betting the simplicity of the companys reactor design gives it the edge in the global race to turn fusion from theory into an effective power source
AI and productivity are likely to take on increasing importance this year in debates over interest rates as President Donald Trump continues to put pressure on the Fed to reduce borrowing costs

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