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India & Israel to expedite negotiations for an early signing of FTA

India and Israel relationship elevated to Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity

26 Feb 2026 8:59 pm
QRlabellingdriveshieldsartisans, strengthens J&Ks handicrafteconomy

The digital authentication system, officials said, is designed not only to protect heritage crafts from imitation, but also to enhance market value and transparency in supply chains

26 Feb 2026 7:16 pm
TN CM Stalin lays foundation stone for a 931-crore ADATA unit for DRAM memory modules

The company will manufacture DRAM memory modules and flash drives at the facility

26 Feb 2026 6:56 pm
PETRONET MHB sets up water disinfection plant at NITK campus

The plant will treat raw water pumped from tube wells and open wells in the campus, thereby augmenting the water supply from the Mangaluru City Corporation

26 Feb 2026 4:49 pm
Luxembourg Finance Minister visits GIFT City

Maps 5-point plan to channel European capital into India

26 Feb 2026 4:23 pm
Heads must roll: SC bans NCERT book over chapter on judiciary corruption

CJI Surya Kant orders seizure of copies, digital takedown; issues show cause notices to NCERT director, school education secretary; calls criminal content attempt to undermine judiciary

26 Feb 2026 12:20 pm
Funding crunch stalls Maharashtras EV push as 3,000-crore subsidy dues accumulate

It has impacted automakers and delayed electric vehicle deployment

25 Feb 2026 8:38 pm
J&K Assembly move to shift hydropower assets under State brings NHPC control into focus again

The resolution calls for consultations with the UT administration and other stakeholders in line with constitutional provisions, existing laws and inter-governmental arrangements

25 Feb 2026 7:37 pm
Yogi Adityanath pitches Uttar Pradesh as Indias fastest-growing economy in Tokyo

Addressing an investment roadshow in Tokyo, he invited Japanese firms to invest in food processing, warehousing, logistics and green hydrogen

25 Feb 2026 1:02 pm
Uttar Pradesh signs MoU to host MotoGP, ARRC events at Buddh International Circuit

Officials said the initiative will boost tourism, investment and youth engagement, positioning Uttar Pradesh as a global motorsport hub.

25 Feb 2026 8:18 am
Yogi Adityanath meets Singapore President to boost infrastructure and innovation ties

After Singapore, he will travel to Japan to engage industry leaders on green hydrogen, supply chains and hospitality investments, aiming to attract global partnerships and boost Uttar Pradeshs long-term economic growth

25 Feb 2026 8:12 am
IDFC First Bank fraud case: FIR registered, Haryana ACB launches probe

The FIR cites forged signatures, cheque discrepancies and unauthorised fund transfers

25 Feb 2026 7:15 am
Srinagar civil enclave to be developed further at the cost of 1,677 cr

Cabinet clears new terminal and expanded infrastructure to boost connectivity, tourism, and economic growth in Kashmir Valley

24 Feb 2026 10:22 pm
National HPV vaccination campaign set for roll-out, to protect against cervical cancer

GAVI supplies Gardasil 4, an MSD vaccine, for the vaccination of 14 year old girls

24 Feb 2026 8:41 pm
India's space assets played key role in Op Sindoor: Defence Space Agency DG

Space Assets Shortened OODA Loop In Operation Sindoor, says Manu Midha

24 Feb 2026 7:13 pm
Tiruppur eyes $10 billion exports as trade doors open in Europe

Tiruppur aims for $10 billion in apparel exports by 2030, boosted by upcoming free trade agreements with Europe.

24 Feb 2026 6:23 pm
Kerala to be soon renamed Keralam

The Union Cabinet has approved renaming Kerala to Keralam, pending further legislative action and Presidential recommendation.

24 Feb 2026 4:49 pm
Kochi among Top 10 trending global destinations for 2026: Booking.com

The city features alongside international hotspots such as Mui Ne in Vietnam and Port Douglas, driven by its increasingly recognised blend of historic charm, scenic backwaters and evolving urban experiences

24 Feb 2026 4:43 pm
Eris Lifesciences/Natco Pharma partner on semaglutide for India

Natco Pharma has received regulatory approval in India, paving the way for a launch in March 2026

24 Feb 2026 11:53 am
Maharashtra Budget session to begin today; 15 bills to be introduced

All issues and suggestions expected by the late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar will be incorporated in the upcoming State Budget

23 Feb 2026 10:54 am
Venom from Gujarats snakes go under the hammer; e-auction to help create state-specific antivenom

The auction included venom from Indian Cobra, Common Krait, Russells Viper, and Saw-scaled Viperthe snakes responsible for the majority of fatalities in Gujarat

22 Feb 2026 1:46 pm
India aims for self-reliance in chip manufacturing: PM Modi

HCL-Foxconn JV India Chip OSAT facility to process 20,000 wafers per month

21 Feb 2026 9:01 pm
21 Feb 2026 8:54 pm
Tamil Nadu revenue for FY23 at 2.5 lakh crore: CAG report

Out of this, tax revenue accounted for1,50,223 crore and non-tax revenue of 17,061 crore

20 Feb 2026 9:48 pm
Kerala to regularise 20,000 aided school teachers, subject to Supreme Court verdict

General Education Minister V Sivankutty said the move seeks to resolve long-pending disputes over the 4% disability quota under the 2017 Act

18 Feb 2026 3:56 pm
Gujarat unveils 4.08 lakh crore budget, bets on Commonwealth 2030 & mining

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

18 Feb 2026 3:05 pm
Modi meets Google CEO Sundar Pichai, discusses AI collaborations

Discussions focus on Indias AI push and how the technology giant can work with Indian students and professionals in this field

18 Feb 2026 3:00 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
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
17 Feb 2026 12:01 pm
Central projects worth 55,000 cr cleared for Assam in last 1 yr: CM Himanta

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma spoke about a range of approved and planned projects in Assam.

15 Feb 2026 3:56 pm
Amit Shah launches e-Rupeepowered PDS, unveils 24x7 Annapurti grain ATM in Gujarat

Under the system, beneficiaries receive digital tokens credits of e-Rupee in RBI-enabled digital wallets that specify the ration commodity, quantity and subsidised price

15 Feb 2026 1:57 pm
Andhra Pradesh FM presents Rs 3.32 lakh cr Budget for 2026-27

Fiscal deficit projected at Rs 75,868 crore

14 Feb 2026 1:59 pm
Cabinet approves 1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund to drive market-led urban transformation

Under the scheme, central assistance will cover 25% of a project's cost, provided that at least 50% of the funding is mobilised from the market

14 Feb 2026 1:48 pm
Govt approves 4,703.81 crore for 82 infrastructure projects in North East under NESIDS

The Ministry has sanctioned 82 projects under NESIDS, totaling 4,703.81 crores, for FY 2023-24, FY 2024-25, and FY 2025-26, as of January 31, 2026

13 Feb 2026 10:04 am
Odisha govt inks pacts to add renewable energy capacity worth 67,000 cr

The MoUs were signed in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo during the inauguration of the Odisha Renewable Energy Investor Conclave 2026

13 Feb 2026 9:58 am
5,000 credited to women beneficiaries in TN just before election dates

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin credits 5,000 to 1.3 crore women under Kalaignar rights scheme ahead of Assembly elections

13 Feb 2026 9:04 am
Yogi Adityanath-led UP set to unveil record-breaking budget for 2026-27

Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak said the budget focuses on improving the standard of living for women, youth, farmers, and the poor.

11 Feb 2026 10:05 am
Delhi air quality worsens to 294 AQI in 'poor' category

Several areas of Delhi are now witnessing a layer of smog, raising concerns among residents, especially those with respiratory issues

11 Feb 2026 9:55 am
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
Laxmi Organics Lote chemical unit operates within environmental norms

According to the Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board, the plants effluent treatment and air pollution control systems are fully functional, and hazardous waste is stored and disposed of scientifically

6 Feb 2026 8:04 pm
Telangana to introduce bill to curb hate speech in Budget session

Speaking at a programme organised by Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind in Hyderabad, the Chief Minister said stringent laws were necessary to tackle hate speech and ensure peace and social harmony

5 Feb 2026 11:03 pm
WOTR, Hindustan Unilever Foundation launch water, farming programme in Gadchiroli

The programme is projected to generate additional community income of about 15.12 crore.

5 Feb 2026 7:48 pm
I had concrete info that Cong MPs could carry out unexpected act: LS Speaker Birla

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said there was no question of anybody raising any hands on the Prime Minister or hurt him

5 Feb 2026 7:01 pm
After export slump, US tariff cut offers hope to Kashmiri carpet makers

The announcement comes at a time when Kashmirs handicraft industry has been grappling with mounting losses triggered by global disruptions and punitive trade conditions

5 Feb 2026 6:56 pm
Kerala gets electronics manufacturing boost as major investments take off

The project, which involves an initial investment of 115 crore, has already generated 400 jobs. V-Guard has announced plans for a second phase with an additional investment of 200 crore, expected to create employment for about 600 more people

5 Feb 2026 4:53 pm
Technovalley Software gets EC-Council accreditation

Technovalley is among the first institutions in Kerala to introduce EC-Council certification programmes

5 Feb 2026 3:50 pm
Namma Metro commuters to pay 1-5 more from Feb 9

This fare hike comes a year after the last one, which was announced in February last year

5 Feb 2026 11:00 am
Pidilite launches Haisha paints in eastern India, targets FY27 double-digit growth

Pidilite is also exploring EU markets to diversify its export portfolio, underlining its commitment to sustainable growth and market expansion

4 Feb 2026 7:56 pm