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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
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
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
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
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
Telangana Govt to expand Genome Valleys 4th phase in 100 acres: Minister Sridhar Babu

The fourth phase of the Genome Valley will be developed with state of the art infrastructure facilities

17 Feb 2026 3:43 pm
India needs to embrace new tech, AI can save 20,000 cr in cargo handling: EAC-PM member

Speaking at session 'AI-Powered Ports: Reimagining Efficiency and Operations' at the AI Impact Summit here, Vallabh said India is emerging as a global leader in the field of new technology.

17 Feb 2026 3:15 pm
GIFT City IFSC set for 1st IPO as XED files RHP with ROC

The IPO will be open to global investors, including NRIs, foreign portfolio investors, institutional investors, and other permitted overseas participants

17 Feb 2026 2:48 pm
Will Bill Gates attend AI Impact Summit? Conflicting claims emerge

Govt sources say Bill Gates will not be attending the Summit while his foundation maintains that he will deliver his keynote as scheduled

17 Feb 2026 2:39 pm
State targets sharper fiscal consolidation; deficit to fall to 3% of GSDP in 2026-27

In the forthcoming years, Fiscal Deficit to GSDP ratio is projected to be 2.89% in 2027-28 and 2.80% in 2028-29, which are within the targets fixed under Tamil Nadu Fiscal Responsibility Act 2003

17 Feb 2026 12:43 pm
Naturals eyes 2028 IPO if Reliance stake talks fail

Talks, first announced in late 2022, stalled after Reliance sought a 51% stake, while Naturals was prepared to sell only 49%, so as to retain control for a few more years before considering a larger divestment, he said

17 Feb 2026 11:29 am
S&P 500, Nasdaq futures decline ahead of US return: Markets wrap

Contracts for the S&P 500 dropped 0.4% and those for the Nasdaq 100 Index slipped 0.7% in a sign of risk aversion before the US returned Tuesday after observing the Presidents Day holiday on Monday

17 Feb 2026 11:26 am
TN Interim Budget: State to rollout shipbuilding policy soon, says Thangam Thennarasu

5,200-crore Thoothukudi cluster, 30,000-crore investment MoUs signal major maritime push He presented the Interim Budget Estimates for 2026-27 to the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday.

17 Feb 2026 11:25 am
Discussions encouraging, we are nearing consensus on most pillars, MeitY official says

The 2026 India AI Impact Summit, taking place from February 16-20 in New Delhi, is structured around seven core pillars and it aims to achieve consensus from all participating global delegations on the 7 pillars

17 Feb 2026 10:44 am
Kerala clinches investments worth 1.18 lakh croreat Davos, says CM

Pinarayi Vijayan addresses 6th session of CII Southern Region Council in Thiruvananthapuram

17 Feb 2026 10:41 am
Indo-US defence partnership continues to grow stronger: US Ambassador Sergio Gor

Admiral Paparo had asserted that the US-India defence relationship is on a steeply-upward trajectory and is set to expand further

17 Feb 2026 9:28 am
Stock Market Live Updates February 17: Stock to buy today: Cummins India (4,520.65) BUY

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: The short-term outlook is bullish for Cummins India. The rise on Monday marks the end of the brief consolidation that was in place for a week. Cluster of supports are there in the 4,400-4,300 region.

17 Feb 2026 6:44 am
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
India records lowest-ever price of 279/kg for green hydrogen in tender

The bid of 279 per kilogram was to supply 10,000 tonnes of green hydrogen a year to Numaligarh Refinery Ltd., majority owned by state-run Oil India Ltd., in Assam

16 Feb 2026 3:48 pm
1993 Mumbai blasts case: Abu Salem says he has completed 25-year sentence; SC refuses to hear plea

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta asked him to argue the case before the Bombay High Court, which had denied interim relief.

16 Feb 2026 3:47 pm
Womens entry to Sabarimala: NSS and SNDP urge return to traditional practice

As the Supreme Court considers review petitions against its 2018 verdict allowing women of all ages to enter the shrine, the Nair Service Society and the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam have reiterated their opposition

16 Feb 2026 3:21 pm
IIT Madras, Finnish Meteorological Institute set up aerosolmeteorology centre

The collaboration comes on the back of previous partnerships between the institutions through joint scientific field campaigns and structured exchange programmes

16 Feb 2026 3:15 pm
Invideo, Google Cloud partner to integrate AI into long-form filmmaking

The initiative leverages Google's full suite of generative media models on Vertex AI to orchestrate various stages of production within a single workflow

16 Feb 2026 3:09 pm
Indias revamped data addresses IMF concerns, official says

The statistics ministry released the first set of data with a revised 2024 base on Thursday that showed inflation remained relatively benign, bolstering the case to keep interest rates on hold

16 Feb 2026 3:06 pm