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Basant Soren

Basant Soren, Hemant's brother, is contesting from Dumka. His candidacy reinforces the JMM's familial ties, which have historically played a significant role in Jharkhand politics. Basant has been involved in local governance and development initiatives, focusing on tribal rights and education. His campaign will likely emphasise continuity within the party while addressing local concerns such as employment opportunities and infrastructure improvements.

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A beginner's guide to GDP estimates ahead of the release of new series

What is GDP, how is it calculated, and why do estimates matter? A simple guide to GDP, GSDP, nominal vs real growth and India's new base year

Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 11:28 PM IST

BEE mulls tough norms as six major carmakers meet emission targets

After six major carmakers comfortably met CAFE-2 emission targets for FY24 and FY25, BEE is considering tougher, annually tightening CAFE-3 norms, though the industry favours a single target

Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 11:27 PM IST

Sebi orders regulated entities to disclose identity on social media posts

Sebi has directed all regulated entities to display their registered name and registration number on social media content related to the securities market to help investors identify authorised sources

Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 11:25 PM IST

Solar equipment majors look to widen horizons to counter US duty threat

US plans steep countervailing duties on solar imports from India, prompting module makers to explore alternative markets and new supply chain strategies to mitigate the impact

Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 11:22 PM IST

New GDP series: How revisions in FY2011-12 rewrote high-growth years

Under 2004-05 series, India recorded 3 straight yrs of 9%-plus growth

Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 11:21 PM IST

Sebi shifts gold, silver valuation norms for MFs to domestic spot prices

Sebi has overhauled valuation norms for mutual funds, requiring gold and silver holdings to be priced using domestic spot rates from recognised exchanges instead of LBMA-linked benchmarks

Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 11:19 PM IST

Hillary Clinton denies knowledge of Epstein activities in testimony

Her testimony starts off two days of depositions that will also include former President Bill Clinton

Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 11:17 PM IST

FPI flows in Feb highest in 17 months; MFs turn net sellers after 3 years

Foreign portfolio investors have turned strong buyers in Indian equities, even as mutual funds recorded their first net monthly outflow since 2023, marking a rare divergence in market behaviour

Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 11:17 PM IST

Social media platforms must take responsibility for content: Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw said platforms must ensure user safety, curb deepfakes and share revenue fairly with content creators, as the government pushes stronger rules and faster takedown timelines

Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 11:15 PM IST

Sebi broadens scope for equity MFs, allows gold and silver exposure

Regulator introduces life cycle funds, expands equity categories and phases out solution-oriented schemes, while permitting equity funds to hold gold and silver

Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 11:13 PM IST

India semifinal qualification scenarios: How India's net runrate improved

South Africa's dominant win over West Indies and Zimbabwe's call to bowl first helped India regain control of the net run rate equation in the Super Eight stage.

Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 11:13 PM IST

Datanomics: India's AI patent record lags far behind global leaders

China and the United States accounted for the largest share of AI patents granted worldwide from 2017 and 2024, while India's share is negligible

Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 11:12 PM IST

Indira Gandhi and the remaking of India's democratic institutions

Srinath Raghavan is less interested in the spectacle of the Emergency than in the decisions that preceded it and endured long after

Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 11:08 PM IST

States can tax high-income diversified agriculture: Montek Singh Ahluwalia

Ahluwalia further said that nothing in the Constitution prevents a state government from devolving resources downward if it chooses, though pressure is often directed at the central government

Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 11:04 PM IST

Trade sustainability rules are evolving and India must respond promptly

In a world where sustainability norms are increasingly shaping market access, staying out of the conversation is no longer a strategy

Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 11:02 PM IST

Afghan forces hit military targets in Pakistan to retaliate for airstrikes

There was no immediate confirmation from Pakistan and no immediate information on casualties

Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 11:02 PM IST

RBI workshop urges stronger governance and tech use to fight cyber frauds

At a two-day workshop with 60 banks, RBI called for stronger governance, better internal controls and greater tech adoption to counter rising cyber-enabled financial frauds

Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 11:02 PM IST

Lower US tariffs may improve capital flows, says Saugata Bhattacharya

RBI MPC member Saugata Bhattacharya flags rising inflation risks but sees no overheating, says lower final US tariffs could lift exports and foreign capital inflows into India

Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 10:59 PM IST

Finance Commission changes pose transition risks for states' fiscal balance

The 16th Finance Commission throws up a transition challenge for states facing strict fiscal limits

Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 10:59 PM IST

T20 WC 2026 Super 8 Group 1 points table: IND, WI qualification scenario

Top two teams from Group 1 will qualify for the semi-finals after the end of the Super 8 round of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 10:57 PM IST