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US visa bulletin February 2026: No relief for Indian green card hopefuls
US visa bulletin February 2026 update shows long waits continuing for Indians across employment-based and family-sponsored green card categories
 "US visa bulletin February 2026: No relief for Indian green card hopefuls")
Ajmera Realty up 10% on ₹1,431-cr sales in 9MFY26; hopes to beat guidance
Ajmera Realty share price jumped 9.88 per cent to ₹200 on the NSE. In the third quarter of the current financial year (Q3FY26), the company recorded sales value of ₹603 crore
 "Ajmera Realty up 10% on ₹1,431-cr sales in 9MFY26; hopes to beat guidance")
Two nurses with Nipah shifted to Kolkata hospital, condition critical
Incidentally, a resident medical officer (RMO) at Barasat hospital, who had been in contact with the infected nurses, also showed symptoms of Nipah
 "Two nurses with Nipah shifted to Kolkata hospital, condition critical")
Iran signals fast trials, executions for protesters despite Trump warning
Trump repeatedly has warned that the United States may take military action over the killing of peaceful protesters, just months after it bombed Iranian nuclear sites
 "Iran signals fast trials, executions for protesters despite Trump warning")
Why are women's hands and feet colder than men's in winter? Doctor explains
Medical expert breaks down the biological reasons women experience colder hands and feet in winter, and when the symptoms may signal a health concern
 "Why are women's hands and feet colder than men's in winter? Doctor explains")
Piramal Fin aims to raise up to $1 billion in foreign loans every year
The company has a target to get 12-15 per cent of its overall liabilities from foreign sources, he said, adding that this will be across all routes
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Can your body expose a smoking habit before you admit it yourself?
You may hide a cigarette, but the body keeps score. A doctor explains how smoking leaves subtle signs across organs long before stains, smell or a confession appear
 "Can your body expose a smoking habit before you admit it yourself?")
IFCI share price surges over 17% in two sessions; should you buy?
IFCI share price rose amid news that the National Stock Exchange's (NSE's) initial public offer may soon get an approval from the market regulator
 "IFCI share price surges over 17% in two sessions; should you buy?")
Nifty PSU Bank index rallies 2%, hits record high; what's driving PSBs?
Union Bank of India surged 8%, while Bank of Maharashtra, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank and Punjab & Sind Bank were up 4% each on the NSE in intra-day trade.
 "Nifty PSU Bank index rallies 2%, hits record high; what's driving PSBs?")
Indian Oil buys first Ecuador crude cargo as it diversifies from Russia
IOC bought 2 million barrels of medium-heavy sour Oriente oil, the sources said, without elaborating on the pricing and seller
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Bharat Coking Coal IPO allotment today; check status, GMP, listing date
Applicants can check their Bharat Coking Coal IPO allotment status on the official NSE and BSE websites, as well as on the registrar's portal, Kfin Technologies
 "Bharat Coking Coal IPO allotment today; check status, GMP, listing date")
Claiming HRA without a rent agreement? Tax dept will ask for proof
While a formal rent agreement is not a legal prerequisite, Tax planning 2026: digital payment trails and landlord PAN details are essential to withstand tax department's scrutiny
 "Claiming HRA without a rent agreement? Tax dept will ask for proof")
Groww Q3FY26 result: Net profit falls 28% to ₹547 cr, revenue up 25%
Groww attributed the drop in profit to a one-time long-term incentive that materialised in Q3FY25. When that is excluded, the company said that its Q3FY26 profit increased 24 per cent Y-o-Y
 "Groww Q3FY26 result: Net profit falls 28% to ₹547 cr, revenue up 25%")
UK crackdown on illegal working leads to 12,300 arrests, including Indians
Country reports record-breaking levels of immigration enforcement in 2025, with arrests surging by over 80%
 "UK crackdown on illegal working leads to 12,300 arrests, including Indians")
How much cannabis is too much? Scientists put a number on addiction risk
For the first time, scientists have proposed a weekly THC limit linked to cannabis addiction risk, suggesting adults staying under about 40 mg THC a week face lower odds of dependence
 "How much cannabis is too much? Scientists put a number on addiction risk")
Samsung may bring crease-less display to Galaxy Z Fold 8: What to expect
Samsung is reportedly testing new folding display technology that could remove the visible crease on the Galaxy Z Fold 8, potentially launching before Apple's anticipated foldable iPhone
 "Samsung may bring crease-less display to Galaxy Z Fold 8: What to expect")
Virat Kohli dethrones Rohit to reclaim No. 1 ODI batter ranking after 2021
This is the 11th time Kohli has held the top ODI batting ranking. He first reached the summit in October 2013 and has now spent a cumulative 825 days at No. 1, the most by any Indian batter
Google Meet adds automatic room check-in on phones: Here is how it works
Google Meet has added automatic room check-in on Android and iOS, using proximity detection to simplify joining meetings in conference rooms via Companion mode
 "Google Meet adds automatic room check-in on phones: Here is how it works")
Union Bank of India jumps 8% to multi-year high as Q3 net profit rises
The counter rose as much as 8.13 per cent to ₹180, the highest level since November 17, 2017 so far on the National Stock Exchange (NSE)
 "Union Bank of India jumps 8% to multi-year high as Q3 net profit rises")
NPCI BHIM Services set to provide Canara Bank with UPI payments tech
Bank will integrate NBSL's bank plugins to host latest UPI features and upgrades on its app, aiming to improve security and scalability while lowering the cost of maintaining an independent interface
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