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After 66 years of US sanctions, can Cuba withstand Trumps renewed blockade?

The renewed blockade threatens fuel shortages, economic hardship and political instability for Cubas 11 million residents

24 Feb 2026 9:12 am
Trump faces tough legal landscape to oppose tariff refunds

Government lawyers wrote in court filings last summer that plaintiffs whose cases went to the Supreme Court will assuredly receive payment on their refund with interest if they won.

24 Feb 2026 9:05 am
All 7 killed in Jharkhand's Chatra air ambulance crash

Deputy Commissioner Keerthishree G said the crash was likely caused by a thunderstorm

24 Feb 2026 8:45 am
First-time Karnataka Congress MLAs seek Cabinet berth ahead of reshuffle

The legislators urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to induct at least five first-term MLAs, arguing that 38 newly elected members deserve representation

24 Feb 2026 7:32 am
Stock Market Live: ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company (663.50) BUY

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish for ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company (LIC). The stock has been getting very good support from its 200-Day Moving Average (DMA) since late January this year. The recent bounce is also happening from the 200-DMA support which is currently at 630. Immediate resistance is at 670. The stock can break this resistance.

24 Feb 2026 6:46 am
US details Chinese nuclear test allegation, urges global push for disarmament

Speaking after the expiry of the New START pact, Washington warned of rising nuclear risks and urged greater transparency from Beijing and Moscow

24 Feb 2026 6:41 am
Can Prince Andrew be removed from the line of succession? Heres how

Although stripped of royal duties, he remains eighth in line to the throne of King Charles III

24 Feb 2026 6:36 am
Senate Democrats push $175 billion tariff refund after Supreme Court ruling

The proposal would require US Customs and Border Protection to issue refunds with interest, prioritising small businesses

24 Feb 2026 6:29 am
Tamil Nadu Cabinet clears incentives for 46 projects, bringing in 31,592 crore investment

These projects coming up across the State can employ 61,521 people

23 Feb 2026 9:23 pm
Consumer protection body imposes fine on Vajirao & Reddy for misleading UPSC ads; second penalty in two years

The Authority said the institute claimed credit for the success of candidates who cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2023, many of whom had enrolled only for mock interview sessions

23 Feb 2026 8:57 pm
Embassy Tech Zone Pune signs major lease with Nice Interactive Solutions

The lease covers floors 2, 3, 4 and 8, with the lease commencing November 15, 2025; the company will pay a monthly rent of about 78.2 lakh at 48 per sq ft

23 Feb 2026 8:51 pm
We dont share user data, WhatsApp tells Supreme Court

Will fully comply with National Company Law Appellate Tribunal directions on user consent for sharing data with Meta, says WhatsApp as both challenge imposition of penalty of 213.14 crore

23 Feb 2026 8:43 pm
UP, AP & Rajasthan top performers in EV adoption, green hydrogen: IEEFA-Ember Study

The States Electricity Transition (SET) report, a joint study by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and Ember, analysed 21 States, or 95% of Indias power demand

23 Feb 2026 8:34 pm
Anjadip induction to enhance Navys capabilities

The Navy stated that the vessel is engineered to act as a Dolphin Hunter, focused on the detection, tracking, and neutralisation of enemy submarines in coastal areas.

23 Feb 2026 8:24 pm
As HAL shares take a hit after reports of another LCA Tejas accident, PSU clarifies incident as glitch

The event in question was a minor technical incident on the ground. LCA Tejas maintains one of the worlds best safety records among contemporary fighter aircraft, read a HAL statement

23 Feb 2026 8:18 pm
RGIA generates 68,000 crore in GVA in Telangana in 2024-25: NCAER study

The study was commissioned by the GMR group to assess the economic impact of the greenfield airport in Telangana.

23 Feb 2026 8:14 pm
ShareChat says human in the loop critical for content moderation, engaging with government on 3-hour timeline

With the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) recently reducing the timeline for removing content upon receiving a government or court order from 36 hours to 3 hours, most social media companies have flagged it as being impractical

23 Feb 2026 8:11 pm
Shipping Minister Sonowal lays foundation stone for 1,500-crore projects at VOC Port

These projects will improve cargo evacuation efficiency, shorten vessel turnaround times, strengthen multimodal logistics, and elevate operational safety, the VOC Port Authority said in a statement.

23 Feb 2026 7:40 pm
Goa DRS rollout faces pushback from alcobev industry over April 2 deadline

The associations requested the State government Government of Goa to defer the proposed DRS implementation from April 2 to post-October

23 Feb 2026 6:57 pm
LS Speaker Om Birla forms 64 multi-party groups for various countries to boost global democratic ties

Beyond parliamentary procedure, the groups are expected to facilitate conversations on trade, technology, social policy, culture, and global challenges that democracies face today

23 Feb 2026 6:35 pm
Corporate travel gains momentum as companies tap new markets

Companies are exercising sharper controls in view of rising airfares

23 Feb 2026 6:31 pm
Kerala Govt appoints 12th Pay Revision Commission for employees

The State Finance Minister KN Balagopal had announced the 12th Pay Commission in the Budget 2026-27.

23 Feb 2026 6:08 pm
TEXMiN to collaborate with Russias GIREDMET on rare earth and critical mineral technologies

The collaboration will support innovation in extraction, separation, refining and recycling processes

23 Feb 2026 4:45 pm
Eye on quality: CDSCO proposes 1,500-strong scientific cadre, issues 850 notices to makers of NSQ products

CDSCO proposes a 1,500-member scientific team and issues 850 notices to manufacturers of not-of-standard-quality products to enhance drug safety.

23 Feb 2026 4:41 pm
Hindustan Zinc, Tripura Group ink pact to operationalise Rajasthan manufacturing unit

HZL will provide assured raw material linkage to Tripura Groups proposed unit at the Zinc Industrial Park

23 Feb 2026 4:40 pm
Govt extends deadline for CBM, small field bid rounds

Bids for 13 blocks or areas offered for prospecting gas from below coal seams (CBM) in the Special CBM Bid Round will now close on March 3

23 Feb 2026 4:23 pm
Tamil Nadu electoral roll trimmed to 5.67 crore voters after SIR; 74 lakh names deleted

The final electoral roll published on Monday comprises 2,77,38,925 male voters, 2,89,60,838 female voters and 7,617 voters in the third-gender category

23 Feb 2026 4:17 pm
Indian exports to attract 10% tariff in US for 150 days from Feb 24; uncertainty persists

Following a Supreme Court verdict against his earlier sweeping tariffs last week, Trump on February 21 imposed a 10 per cent tariff on all countries, including India, from February 24 for 150 days

23 Feb 2026 4:11 pm
India asks its nationals in Iran to leave by all available means

The Indian embassy in Iran issued a fresh advisory to the Indian nationals amid fresh protests in Tehran and increasing fears of US military strikes on the Gulf nation

23 Feb 2026 3:25 pm
NASA delays moon mission to fix rocket, rules out March launch

Engineers identify helium interruption in Boeing-built Space Launch System ahead of Artemis II

23 Feb 2026 3:13 pm
Bengaluru leads APAC office leasing; India likely to lead with 40% of region's office supply in 2026

The citys supply pipeline continues to be driven largely by Global Capability Centres (GCCs)

23 Feb 2026 2:52 pm
InvIT sector distributes 5,565 crore in Q3 FY26; cumulative payouts cross 83,770 crore

The sector currently has 26 listed business trusts and a unitholder base of around 2.8 lakh investors

23 Feb 2026 2:21 pm
DMK likely to offer Congress 28 seats, Rajya Sabha berth to keep alliance intact

Sources said power sharing could be critical part of the negotiations

23 Feb 2026 1:44 pm
Bombay HC quashes order staying proceedings against Anil Ambani in fraud tag case

Division bench terms single-judge stay on bank action illegal and perverse, rejects plea to halt proceedings over forensic audit

23 Feb 2026 12:22 pm
EU diplomats to meet Board of Peace director over Gaza's future

European leaders like French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen turned down invitation to join, as did Pope Leo XIV

23 Feb 2026 12:16 pm
Bengaluru leads APAC office leasing; India to dominate 75% of region's record office supply in 2026

The citys supply pipeline continues to be driven largely by Global Capability Centres (GCCs)

23 Feb 2026 12:11 pm
US to stop collecting tariffs deemed illegal by Supreme Court on Tuesday

The US Customs and Border Protection agency said it will deactivate all tariff codes associated with President Donald Trumps prior IEEPA-related orders on Tuesday

23 Feb 2026 11:41 am
Govt exempts tailing recycling in mines from fresh environmental clearance

The move, aimed at promoting sustainable practices and reducing regulatory bottlenecks, will allow mining companies to process and reuse tailings without waiting for additional EC approvals

23 Feb 2026 11:24 am
Indian Embassy issues advisory for its nationals in Mexico after drug lord El Mencho killed

Avoid areas around law enforcement activity. Be aware of your surroundings. Seek shelter and minimize unnecessary movements outside your shelter. Monitor local media for updates... the Indian Embassy in Mexico posted on X

23 Feb 2026 10:37 am
US tells partners to honour tariff deals as Trump regroups

Trade tensions rise as EU weighs freezing US trade deal ratification and India postpones Washington talks amid policy uncertainty

23 Feb 2026 10:32 am
The clean energy future is within reach, says UN General Secy Antonio Guterres

The clean energy future is within reach - but we need a system-wide transformation to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels, says UN General Secretary Antonio Guterres

23 Feb 2026 10:30 am
India healthcare sector growth to strengthen over next 3 years on new drug launches: Systematix Report

Biosimilar drug launches are expected to create additional growth opportunities for Indian companies in the US

23 Feb 2026 10:30 am
China, India among winners after US court blocked Trump tariffs

Morgan Stanley sees tariff relief for Asia, but warns new US sectoral duties could blunt gains

23 Feb 2026 10:07 am
Organ transplants rise fourfold to nearly 20,000 in 2025: Health Ministry

Around 18% of transplants are currently being performed using organs donated by deceased donors

23 Feb 2026 9:30 am
Day temperature rises to 29.7C in Delhi, air quality 'poor'

The minimum temperature settled at 12C, which was 0.2 notch above normal

23 Feb 2026 9:22 am
Ukraine attack seriously damages infrastructure in Russia's Belgorod, governor says

Belgorod has frequently come under attack from Ukrainian forces in the conflict whose fourth anniversary will be marked this week

23 Feb 2026 7:28 am
India miserably fail first big Test against Proteas, throw Super Eights wide open

The defeat, Indias first since the semi-final loss to England in 2022, makes their next two games against Zimbabwe and West Indies literally must-win games

23 Feb 2026 12:05 am
US bilateral trade deals stand despite tariff ruling, Greer says

Sealed deals with China, the European Union, South Korea and others, remain in place, says US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer

22 Feb 2026 9:40 pm