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Ahead of IFRS transition, insurance industry's demand for actuaries rises
However, the industry faces supply limitations and is affected by attrition in the segment
 "Ahead of IFRS transition, insurance industry's demand for actuaries rises")
In a world without order, India must build economic, military strengths
Building economic and military strength at home and securing trade deals abroad are vital
 "In a world without order, India must build economic, military strengths")
Sugar shares rally on hopes of higher ethanol blend amid West Asia crisis
Sugar stocks surged on expectations that rising crude oil prices amid the West Asia crisis may prompt the Centre to raise ethanol prices and increase the blending mandate from 20 per cent
 "Sugar shares rally on hopes of higher ethanol blend amid West Asia crisis")
Safe-haven rush cools: Precious-metal ETF inflows retreat in February
February flows trail January's record amid profit booking
 "Safe-haven rush cools: Precious-metal ETF inflows retreat in February")
Sebi may review agricultural commodity classification, margin framework
Move aimed at boosting participation in the commodity derivatives market
 "Sebi may review agricultural commodity classification, margin framework")
DEG and Citi cofinance $76 million to Shriram Finance to boost MSME
DEG and Citi have extended a $76 million co-financing facility to Shriram Finance to expand lending to MSMEs, smallholder farmers, women borrowers, and electric vehicle buyers
 "DEG and Citi cofinance $76 million to Shriram Finance to boost MSME")
Managing the food economy: Procurement must be aligned with requirements
With rice stocks far above buffer norms, India must shift from open-ended MSP procurement to diversified, sustainable agriculture without hurting farmer incomes
 "Managing the food economy: Procurement must be aligned with requirements")
Micron's ATMP plant a key first step in India's semiconductor ambitions
Micron's Sanand ATMP plant signals progress, but India's semiconductor ambitions hinge on scaling fabrication, talent, and supply-chain depth beyond mature nodes
 "Micron's ATMP plant a key first step in India's semiconductor ambitions")
Platform partnerships gain traction in India's real estate sector
Global investors are increasingly partnering Indian developers through platform-style deals, reflecting a shift from one-off asset acquisitions to scalable long-term strategies
 "Platform partnerships gain traction in India's real estate sector")
Finn Allen scores fastest T20 World Cup hundred to book final berth for NZ
His 117-run opening partnership against South Africa paved the way for the 170-run chase that was completed within 13 overs.
 "Finn Allen scores fastest T20 World Cup hundred to book final berth for NZ")
M&M: No official word from Indonesia on any suspension of vehicle orders
Mahindra said it has received no intimation from Indonesian authorities about suspending its vehicle imports, clarifying a media report and reaffirming its 35,000-unit export order
 "M&M: No official word from Indonesia on any suspension of vehicle orders")
MRF to invest ₹5,300 crore in new tyre plant in Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga
MRF has signed a non-binding MoU with the Tamil Nadu government to set up a greenfield tyre manufacturing unit in Sivaganga with an investment of Rs 5,300 crore over 12 years
 "MRF to invest ₹5,300 crore in new tyre plant in Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga")
US submarine torpedoes Iranian naval ship off Sri Lanka, confirms Hegseth
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said a US submarine had hit an Iranian naval ship in the Indian Ocean, the first such attack on an enemy since World War II
 "US submarine torpedoes Iranian naval ship off Sri Lanka, confirms Hegseth")
Paramount-Warner deal promises to shake up the streaming landscape
Netflix and YouTube have sat comfortably in the lead, competing head to head for the biggest share of viewing time in living rooms around the world
 "Paramount-Warner deal promises to shake up the streaming landscape")
SA vs NZ HIGHLIGHTS T20 WC SF 1: Allen's fiery ton takes Kiwis to final with 9-wicket win vs SA
With both teams still chasing their maiden T20 World Cup title, a place in the final, and a shot at history, is on the line.
 "SA vs NZ HIGHLIGHTS T20 WC SF 1: Allen's fiery ton takes Kiwis to final with 9-wicket win vs SA")
Nato air defences intercept Iran missile over Turkish territory
It was unclear where the missile was headed, but a NATO spokesperson said the trans-Atlantic defence bloc condemned Iran's targeting of Turkey and that it stood firmly with all allies
 "Nato air defences intercept Iran missile over Turkish territory")
Tamil Nadu unveils Shipbuilding Policy 2026 to boost green tech
The policy aims to establish the state as a global leader in sustainable maritime technology, focusing on zero-emission vessels and world-class green recycling facilities
 "Tamil Nadu unveils Shipbuilding Policy 2026 to boost green tech")
Karnataka panel backs move to grant Tulu isecond official language status
The panel also included Tharanatha Gatti Kapikad, president of the Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy, in an advisory capacity
 "Karnataka panel backs move to grant Tulu isecond official language status")
Maersk suspends cargo bookings for UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia amid war
The Jeddah and King Abdullah ports in Saudi Arabia and the Salalah port in Oman remained operational while the shipping group also still accepting cargo to and from Jordan and Lebanon
 "Maersk suspends cargo bookings for UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia amid war")
Indian gas firms restrict local supplies due to West Asia conflict
The US and Israel's air war on Iran has disrupted fuel shipments in the region, affecting India's key supplier of liquefied natural gas, Qatar
 "Indian gas firms restrict local supplies due to West Asia conflict")