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Sebi pursues fund diversion allegations against Zee Entertainment

The regulatory scrutiny was a key obstacle to Zee's merger with Sony, which was abandoned in January 2024 after two years of legal disputes

Sebi pursues fund diversion allegations against Zee Entertainment
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 12:54 PM IST

Saudi crude imports rise, narrowing Russia's lead in India's oil market

Russia will still be the country's biggest supplier this month if flows reach the top of Kpler's range at 1.2 million barrels a day, but shipments are set to drop even further

Saudi crude imports rise, narrowing Russia's lead in India's oil market
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 11:56 AM IST

Nasa labels Boeing Starliner mishap as one of worst disasters in new report

The agency labeled the mission a 'Type A' mishap in a scathing report Thursday that delves into what happened during Starliner's first crewed flight

Nasa labels Boeing Starliner mishap as one of worst disasters in new report
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 8:17 AM IST

ECB's Christine Lagarde urges global cooperation to protect world order

Lagarde also defended a system that was built "by the powerful and the powerless alike" after last century's wars, while stressing it may need reforms, citing the World Trade Organisation

ECB's Christine Lagarde urges global cooperation to protect world order
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 8:10 AM IST

Former Google engineers charged with stealing Pixel Phone processor secrets

The three, all Iranian nationals, were charged in a US indictment unsealed Thursday on 14 felony counts of conspiracy and theft of trade secrets and destroying evidence

Former Google engineers charged with stealing Pixel Phone processor secrets
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 8:06 AM IST

Trump plans 'Tech Corps' to promote AI abroad, gain edge over China

Called the Tech Corps, the programme would deploy as many as 5,000 American volunteers and advisers over the next five years to Peace Corps partner nations

Trump plans 'Tech Corps' to promote AI abroad, gain edge over China
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 8:05 AM IST

Amazon becomes world's largest company by annual sales, dethrones Walmart

Walmart is having more success developing its e-commerce operation than Amazon is having in creating a physical stores business despite its 2017 acquisition of Whole Foods Market

Amazon becomes world's largest company by annual sales, dethrones Walmart
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 11:25 PM IST

US jobless claims fall sharply to 206,000, biggest drop since Nov

That was lower than all but one estimate in a Bloomberg survey. In the past year, new applications have fallen below the 210,000 mark only a handful of times

US jobless claims fall sharply to 206,000, biggest drop since Nov
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 10:43 PM IST

Russia's front-line communications hit by curbs to Starlink, Telegram

The sudden loss of the services has hampered frontline operations, according to complaints on pro-Russian military channels that are corroborated by Ukraine and European diplomats

Russia's front-line communications hit by curbs to Starlink, Telegram
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 11:10 AM IST

US Justice department probes Warner Bros. sale's impact on theatres

Although the chief focus of the review is likely to be Netflix Inc.'s dominance in the streaming business, the release of Warner Bros. films in theaters has become a concern as well

US Justice department probes Warner Bros. sale's impact on theatres
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 8:12 AM IST

Ireland relies on 3 multinationals for 46% of corporate tax: Fiscal council

This sharp increase was largely driven by increased payments from the top three payers, the watchdog said, noting the increased risk of more concentrated receipts

Ireland relies on 3 multinationals for 46% of corporate tax: Fiscal council
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 8:07 AM IST

Bandhan Small Cap Fund beats 93% peers, bets on internet value stocks

The $2.1 billion fund has added holdings like Paytm, Info Edge India Ltd. and IndiaMart InterMesh Ltd. in recent months, according to Manish Gunwani, chief investment officer of equities

Bandhan Small Cap Fund beats 93% peers, bets on internet value stocks
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 7:56 AM IST

UK to force tech companies to take down abusive images in 48 hours

Companies that fail to remove the content in time could be fined as much as 10 per cent of their global revenue or have their service blocked in the UK, the government said

UK to force tech companies to take down abusive images in 48 hours
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 7:52 AM IST

SBI Funds Management likely to file for $1.5 billion IPO in March

The planned share sale comes as India's market for first-time public offerings slows after two consecutive years of record fundraising

SBI Funds Management likely to file for $1.5 billion IPO in March
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 11:18 PM IST

Iran says it agreed with US on principles for potential nuclear deal

The two sides will each draft and exchange texts for a deal before setting a date for a third round of talks, he said, cautioning that the next stage would be "more difficult and detailed"

Iran says it agreed with US on principles for potential nuclear deal
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 11:02 PM IST

Apple drops ESG performance metrics from executive pay packages

The retreat is a setback for a mechanism once viewed as a promising driver of corporate action on climate and water conservation, among other issues

Apple drops ESG performance metrics from executive pay packages
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 10:56 PM IST

NYC Mayor Mamdani threatens 10% property tax hike as last-resort option

What's more, City Council leadership is adamant they oppose a property-tax increase. The proposal would need approval from the council to be implemented

NYC Mayor Mamdani threatens 10% property tax hike as last-resort option
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 8:00 PM IST

Nestle CEO, management under pressure as infant formula crisis adds to woes

The tainted infant-milk mess, triggered by a contaminated ingredient, came as the world's biggest food company was already struggling to revive its shares from their multi-year lows

Nestle CEO, management under pressure as infant formula crisis adds to woes
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 11:41 AM IST

US renews threat to withdraw from IEA over climate advocacy concerns

"We're definitely not satisfied," US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said, ahead of an IEA ministerial meeting. The agency must complete reforms "for the US to remain a long-term member," he said

US renews threat to withdraw from IEA over climate advocacy concerns
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 9:09 AM IST

Japan to invest $36 billion in US projects under agreement with Trump

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the projects were designed to build resilient supply chains through cooperation in areas crucial for economic security

Japan to invest $36 billion in US projects under agreement with Trump
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 8:56 AM IST