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Net GST revenue collection up 7.9% at ₹1.61 trillion in February
In absolute numbers, the net GST revenue is the third highest in the last six months after January at ₹1.70 trn and October at ₹1.69 trn
 "Net GST revenue collection up 7.9% at ₹1.61 trillion in February")
Ships avoid Hormuz as Iran raises threats and conflict in West Asia spreads
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial chokepoint for energy markets because a fifth of the world's seaborne oil and liquefied natural gas typically passes through each day
 "Ships avoid Hormuz as Iran raises threats and conflict in West Asia spreads")
T20 World Cup 2026 semis: Teams qualified, date, time, venue, reserve day
India semifinal match date and time: In the second semifinal of T20 World Cup 2026, England will face Suryakumar Yadav's Team India on March 5 (Thursday) at 7 PM IST.
It will be reasonable to go slow on AI regulations, says Jules Polonetsky
Jules Polonetsky says India's DPDP Act lays a workable foundation for AI governance, even as global consensus on regulation remains elusive
 "It will be reasonable to go slow on AI regulations, says Jules Polonetsky")
Cities need new model to become resource-efficient, inclusive, and liveable
As cities grow, the most important component of planning, its "spine", should be transportation, to connect the periphery and enable movement within the city
 "Cities need new model to become resource-efficient, inclusive, and liveable")
CIA tracked Iranian leaders for months before strikes, says report
The intelligence was shared with Israeli officials, and the timing of this weekend's strikes was adjusted in part because of that information
 "CIA tracked Iranian leaders for months before strikes, says report")
AI could mean transformation, not destruction, for India's IT industry
Indian IT firms are not uniform entities. Specialised companies, such as Persistent or KPIT, have constructed moats based on deep domain knowledge and long-standing customer relationships
 "AI could mean transformation, not destruction, for India's IT industry")
Algo Rhythm: Indian technology industry's 'Yin and a Yang' moment
Country's tech industry generates $300 bn annual revenue
 "Algo Rhythm: Indian technology industry's 'Yin and a Yang' moment")
Brace for impact: US-Israeli attack threatens global stability
No European ally participated in the attacks, although several have called for Iran to show restraint
 "Brace for impact: US-Israeli attack threatens global stability")
Modi-Carney meet on Monday to see launch of free trade agreement talks
Signing of 10-year uranium supply pact also on agenda
 "Modi-Carney meet on Monday to see launch of free trade agreement talks")
Heritage tech: AI helps keep traditional knowledge alive and accessible
From BharatiyaGPT to tribal language apps, AI is reshaping how India preserves, decodes and revitalises its ancient knowledge systems
 "Heritage tech: AI helps keep traditional knowledge alive and accessible")
A new beginning: New GDP series has improved the scope of estimation
Several elements have been introduced in the new series. For instance, the functions of multi-activity enterprises have been segregated, which will provide a clearer picture
 "A new beginning: New GDP series has improved the scope of estimation")
GIFT City witnesses surge in fund commitments, investor base in Q3
Fund management at GIFT-IFSC accelerated in FY26 Q3, with higher commitments, rising investor participation and growing traction in newly launched retail schemes
 "GIFT City witnesses surge in fund commitments, investor base in Q3")
Crude oil prices, competition likely to dull paint makers' margins
Paint stocks slipped in FY26 Q3 as weak decorative demand, intense competition and rising crude oil prices outweighed hopes of a volume-led recovery
 "Crude oil prices, competition likely to dull paint makers' margins")
Indian among 58 injured as three people killed in UAE in Iranian strikes
According to a list released by the authorities, the nationalities of those injured also include Pakistani, Nepalese, and Bangladeshi expatriates
 "Indian among 58 injured as three people killed in UAE in Iranian strikes")
Street Signs: Narrowing window, upping the colo game, and test of patience
With overseas MF limits nearly exhausted, funds like ICICI Prudential AMC are curbing inflows, nudging investors to seek global exposure via alternate routes
 "Street Signs: Narrowing window, upping the colo game, and test of patience")
Fino MD's arrest highlights GST liability risks in digital payments chain
The DGGI's arrest of Fino Payments Bank MD Rishi Gupta in a probe linked to banned online gaming has intensified scrutiny of GST liability, programme managers and compliance networks
 "Fino MD's arrest highlights GST liability risks in digital payments chain")
Visible signs of pickup in private investment cycle: Shaktikanta Das
Das highlighted that India is now witnessing a rapid transformation fuelled by the so-called 'triple threat' of progress: innovation, disruption and the birth of entirely new business models
 "Visible signs of pickup in private investment cycle: Shaktikanta Das")
Centre committed to ensuring honour and justice for Sikh community: PM Modi
Modi virtually addressed the 'Hind-Di-Chadar' commemoration event held in Kharghar here to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur
 "Centre committed to ensuring honour and justice for Sikh community: PM Modi")
StatsGuru: Scroll steals childhood as screen-time concerns intensify
As India debates age limits on social media amid rising child screen time and cybercrime, global precedents and domestic data are pushing policymakers toward tighter regulation
 "StatsGuru: Scroll steals childhood as screen-time concerns intensify")