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IndiGo appoints Rohit Rikhye as OCC head after Dec flight disruptions

In an internal communication on Friday, the airline said Rohit Rikhye has been appointed as the Head of OCC with immediate effect

IndiGo appoints Rohit Rikhye as OCC head after Dec flight disruptions
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 10:34 PM IST

Lutyens' Delhi stretch to remain shut yearlong for metro work from Feb 23

According to the advisory, the stretch will be shut to facilitate Delhi Metro construction work, and commuters should plan their journeys accordingly to avoid inconvenience

Lutyens' Delhi stretch to remain shut yearlong for metro work from Feb 23
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 10:33 PM IST

ESFI begins hunt for India's Esports Squad ahead of 2026 Asian Games

Esports will feature as a full-fledged medal event for only the second time, since the Hangzhou Asian Games held in China in 2023.

ESFI begins hunt for India's Esports Squad ahead of 2026 Asian Games
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 10:29 PM IST

IYC AI Summit protest was inspired by Nepal Gen Z movement: Delhi Police

Investigators are probing the financial trail behind the protest, including who funded the printing of t-shirts brandished during the demonstration, it said

IYC AI Summit protest was inspired by Nepal Gen Z movement: Delhi Police
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 10:22 PM IST

EC publishes final MP electoral roll: 5.39 cr voters, 3.4 mn dropped

According to the data released by the EC, Madhya Pradesh had 5,74,06,143 voters before SIR began in October last year

EC publishes final MP electoral roll: 5.39 cr voters, 3.4 mn dropped
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 9:45 PM IST

Adani Aerospace, Embraer eye final assembly line for E175 jets in India

The development follows the two companies announcing a strategic collaboration on January 27

Adani Aerospace, Embraer eye final assembly line for E175 jets in India
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 9:35 PM IST

Clear skies expected in Delhi on Sunday, air quality to remain poor: IMD

On Sunday, the maximum temperature is likely to hover around 28 degrees Celsius with a mainly cloudy sky, the weather office added

Clear skies expected in Delhi on Sunday, air quality to remain poor: IMD
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 9:06 PM IST

Trump's 10% tariff reset may lift India's labor-intensive exports

The US is a major export destination for these sectors and reduction of tariff will help boost exports, Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) Director General Ajay Sahai said

Trump's 10% tariff reset may lift India's labor-intensive exports
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 9:00 PM IST

Namo Bharat corridor to cut congestion, strengthen NCR transit: Delhi CM

Gupta said fewer vehicles on the roads would help reduce carbon emissions, benefiting both Delhi and the wider National Capital Region (NCR)

Namo Bharat corridor to cut congestion, strengthen NCR transit: Delhi CM
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 8:56 PM IST

India-made robots shine at AI Impact Summit 2026 after early controversy

The SVAN-M2, which has an aluminium alloy body and legs, uses its light detection and ranging (LiDAR) device to create accurate 3D representations of its environment

India-made robots shine at AI Impact Summit 2026 after early controversy
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 8:53 PM IST

Working to expand preferential trade agreement with Mercosur bloc: Goyal

Mercosur is a trade bloc in Latin America comprising Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. The India-Mercosur PTA came into effect on June 1, 2009

Working to expand preferential trade agreement with Mercosur bloc: Goyal
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 8:53 PM IST

SC remands to Madhya Pradesh HC pleas concerning OBC reservation in state

In 2019, the state decided to increase the Other Backward Classes (OBC) quota in Madhya Pradesh from 14 per cent to 27 per cent in government jobs and education

SC remands to Madhya Pradesh HC pleas concerning OBC reservation in state
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 8:47 PM IST

SBI invests in startup-focused funds to boost India's MSME ecosystem: MD

At the same time, he emphasised that "compliance of prudential standards guidelines across governance and regulatory parameters remains a zero compromise in India

SBI invests in startup-focused funds to boost India's MSME ecosystem: MD
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 8:31 PM IST

Put India-US trade deal on hold, renegotiate terms: Congress

Ramesh questioned the silence of PM Modi on the entire deal and said he should clarify on whether he agrees with Trump's statement that nothing changes in the trade deal with India

Put India-US trade deal on hold, renegotiate terms: Congress
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 8:29 PM IST

Campaigning ends for Jharkhand civic polls; voting on 23 February

The election will be held on February 23 and votes will be counted on February 27, a State Election Commission official said

Campaigning ends for Jharkhand civic polls; voting on 23 February
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 8:27 PM IST

Take Solutions adopts Anthropic's Claude to boost AI healthcare

The company, in an exchange filing, said that the strategic technology adoption marks a significant milestone in its ongoing mission to build scalable, intelligent, and preventive healthcare platforms

Take Solutions adopts Anthropic's Claude to boost AI healthcare
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 8:20 PM IST

US trade deal hurts India's farm sector, farmers to suffer: Kejriwal

Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann are in Gujarat to prepare groundwork for their Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ahead of the Gujarat assembly elections expected to be held in December 2027

US trade deal hurts India's farm sector, farmers to suffer: Kejriwal
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 8:13 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh unveils data-driven road drainage policy to boost safety

It also seeks to improve network resilience and enhance public safety and serviceability, a government spokesperson said on Saturday

Himachal Pradesh unveils data-driven road drainage policy to boost safety
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 8:08 PM IST

India must innovate, not copy others' tech, says Sebi ED Sunil Kadam

Kadam said India has to funnel more money into research and development so that such instances are avoided, and exuded confidence that India has the capabilities to be a leader in innovation

India must innovate, not copy others' tech, says Sebi ED Sunil Kadam
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 8:01 PM IST

Pharma exports rise 9.4% in FY25; industry eyes double-digit growth

Issues pertaining to pharmaceuticals exports were discussed between the government officials and industry during Chintan Shivir in Ahmedabad

Pharma exports rise 9.4% in FY25; industry eyes double-digit growth
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 7:55 PM IST