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AI Summit a turning point in how world will use AI: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat

Addressing his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat', Modi also asked people to remain vigilant against online financial fraud and digital arrest

5 police personnel killed, 4 injured in SUV-truck collision in Odisha

The accident took place near Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya in Jharsuguda Sadar police station area

Retail technology works best when it supports, not replaces staff: Study

The study found that, considering the social and technological context in which firms operate, their strategic choices shape their HR strategy, which in turn guides technology choices

Excise waiver for biogas blending can unlock ₹1 trn investment: IBA

The government in the recently announced Union Budget 2026, provided an excise duty waiver on Compressed Biogas (CBG) blended with Compressed Natural Gas

RBI builds secured data centre away from potential threats, seismic risk

The greenfield facility in Bhubaneswar is designed to house core computing systems supporting the central bank's currency management

UGRO to focus on reducing pricier borrowing costs in FY27, says MD

The company, which has grown its assets under management in 2025, said the sharp expansion in recent years had necessitated higher liability mobilisation, impacting borrowing costs

Israel eyes return to pre-Covid Indian tourist levels of around 69k by 2027

After the Covid-19 crisis, which affected the travel industry worldwide, Israel entered a war with Hamas on October 7, 2023, impacting the tourism sector

Terrorist killed after encounter breaks out in J-K's Kishtwar; ops underway

The terrorists, hiding inside a mudhouse on the foothills of a hill, opened fire on the approaching troops, leading to an intense gunfight

Blatant assault on public order: Delhi court on IYC protest at AI Summit

The court allowed five days of custody to the police to question them

Odisha okays projects worth ₹44,200 cr, including Adani's hydropower plant

These projects are expected to generate employment for 8,765 people across eight districts, including Khurda, Koraput, Kalahandi, Malkangiri, Dhenkanal

Coal demand set for uptick on rising power needs: Industry expert

The country's coal sector, after hitting a record one-billion-tonne production milestone, is staring at a surprise demand slowdown

India, US to reschedule chief negotiators meet on interim trade deal

The development is important following the US Supreme Court verdict against the earlier sweeping tariffs of the Trump administration

India rebalances crude slate as Saudi gains, Russian flows ease

During February 1-18, India's total crude imports averaged 4.85 million barrels per day (bpd), down 8 per cent from January's 5.25 million bpd, as flows from Russia cooled following US sanctions

India can emerge as key APAC data hub, must leverage renewables: Deloitte

Structural advantages such as lower construction and land costs, competitive power tariffs and a large AI-skilled workforce position the country favourably

SC to hear Meta-WhatsApp privacy policy case against CCI order on Monday

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi is likely to hear the matter

Adani firm, NMDC, and Vale sign MoU to develop iron ore blending hub

The MoU was signed at the India-Brazil Business Forum Summit in New Delhi during the official visit of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Indians in global tech roles a 'net positive', says Cisco's Jeetu Patel

Indians and Indian-origin leaders now occupy some of the most influential tech roles in the United States and beyond, illustrating the global impact of the country's talent pipeline

Former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Borah joins BJP ahead of polls

In a major blow to the Congress party, Borah joined BJP ahead of the crucial assembly polls in Assam, which is expected to be held during March-April this year

Mcap of 6 top valued firms climbs ₹63,000 cr; L&T, SBI biggest gainers

Larsen & Toubro, State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), Bajaj Finance, and Reliance Industries were the gainers

Coal India's Gevra block to become world's top mine by 2027: SECL CMD

Gevra mine, operated by South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India, is India's largest opencast coal mine