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Beyond the boundary: How Associate nations are reshaping T20 cricket

In a three-hour format, opportunity can be engineered. For Associate cricket, that opportunity is no longer symbolic. It is there in scorecards, in contracts signed, and in sustained belief

India and China together are better placed to win the Asian Century

The difference in performance is not merely systemic -- communist versus democracy; it is pointless to view each other as competitors

Sovereignty, pragmatism, and choices: India balances risks in neighbourhood

The "foreign hand" was always American. Its adversaries, the Soviet Union and its allies, were natural friends

The quality of philanthropy is not strained in India, shows study

The line from The Merchant of Venice finds expression in India, where people of moderate means are opening their wallet of generosity

Uttar Pradesh CM to hold investor roadshows in Singapore, Japan next week

The CM is expected to hold investors' roadshows and meetings in Singapore and Japan on February 23-24 and February 25-26 respectively

NTPC flags thermal plant damage from flexible ops for renewable integration

NTPC says flexible and two-shift operations for renewable integration are causing wear and failures in thermal units, prompting the power ministry to review plant stress and grid needs

Govt looks to raise ₹30K crore from highway monetisation in FY27

The Centre plans to raise Rs 30,000 crore through highway monetisation and build 10,000 km of roads in FY27, with a renewed emphasis on PPP projects, asset quality, and mobility improvements

Departure(s): Julian Barnes' final novel reflects on endings and memory

The book meditates on the blurred lines between fact and fiction, only to arrive at a semi-conclusion that both are governed by memory

India's new GDP series likely to see overhaul of inflation metrics

India's revised GDP series will introduce major changes in inflation adjustment for consumption, investment and trade, shifting toward granular deflators and global SNA standards to reduce volatility

Fund managers rebalance MAAFs after run-ups, so stay invested

New investors should consider them for risk reduction, stability and disciplined allocation, not return-chasing

Premium portfolio, strong Q3 results boost outlook for Marico stock

Marico's strong Q3 performance, rising premium product share and steady volume outlook have lifted investor sentiment, though volatility in Copra and risks abroad remain key concerns

Govt may end cash toll payments from April to enable digital highway tolls

NHAI is considering a complete shift to FASTag and UPI toll payments from April to curb leakages, reduce congestion and create a fully digital, seamless tolling system across National Highways

MNRE begins talks with states on draft floating solar policy, FSPV roadmap

MNRE has initiated discussions with states on the draft floating solar policy and potential assessment, aiming to expand FSPV projects by easing land constraints and creating a clear execution framewo

SBI in talks with Japanese lenders for acquisition financing: C S Setty

It has nearly ₹1 trn capacity to lend towards this segment; bank to file prospectus with Sebi by March for SBI MF IPO

India must drive AI diffusion to stay competitive: Microsoft's Crampton

Microsoft's Responsible AI Chief Natasha Crampton says India must strengthen AI diffusion nationwide to remain competitive as the Global South faces widening adoption and capability gaps

Miltenyi Biotec weighs local CGT manufacturing, eyes export potential

German biotech firm explores hospital-linked cell and gene therapy manufacturing in India while assessing long-term opportunities in regional CGT production, training and exports

Distributor commission revamp could raise policyholders' returns: Experts

Industry executives say revising life insurance distributor commissions could improve policyholder returns by lowering acquisition and operating costs, even if premiums remain unchanged

NRIs drive boom for residential property management firms amid mkt uptick

Infra push, regulatory ease and rising rental incomes sees spike in asset management inquiries

Is that milk? One in three samples fails quality tests nationwide

As India's dairy production reaches record highs, synthetic milk rackets are compromising the nation's foundational staple

New labour codes raise Nifty 100 firms' wage bills by ₹17.6K crore

IT, banking, aviation take biggest hit in Q3; 73 of 96 firms already counting the cost