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Govt to push AI solutions to improve grid stability, RE integration: Joshi

Energy minister Pralhad Joshi said AI-based tools will help tackle grid congestion, curtailment and renewable integration as India expands solar, wind and storage capacity

Govt to push AI solutions to improve grid stability, RE integration: Joshi
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 7:22 PM IST

Rising temperatures to drive 30% growth in Mother Dairy's summer sales

He said, innovation and product localisation are at the heart of our summer plans across both ice cream and fresh dairy portfolios

Rising temperatures to drive 30% growth in Mother Dairy's summer sales
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 7:16 PM IST

OpenAI partners with top Indian institutes to advance AI literacy, skills

OpenAI has announced its first India cohort of partner institutes, aiming to build durable AI capability across campuses and support over 100,000 students, faculty and staff

OpenAI partners with top Indian institutes to advance AI literacy, skills
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 7:12 PM IST

Sebi forms working group to review ESG rating norms, enhance transparency

Sebi has constituted a working group comprising issuers, investors, rating providers and legal experts to review the ESG rating framework and recommend policy measures

Sebi forms working group to review ESG rating norms, enhance transparency
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 7:12 PM IST

Risk-based deposit rules may dent bank profits by up to ₹12k cr: ICRA

ICRA says the new risk-based deposit insurance premium framework, effective April 2026, could reduce bank profitability by up to ₹12,000 crore a year, though stronger banks may see gains

Risk-based deposit rules may dent bank profits by up to ₹12k cr: ICRA
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 7:04 PM IST

Central Park unveils ₹1,200-cr luxury project Belanova along Sohna Road

Central Park will invest ₹1,200 crore in its new ultra-luxury Belanova project in Gurugram, targeting sales of up to ₹3,000 crore with phased pricing and strong early demand

Central Park unveils ₹1,200-cr luxury project Belanova along Sohna Road
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 6:42 PM IST

NPCI exploring multilateral routes to link UPI with global payment systems

Speaking at the AI Impact Summit, NPCI's Executive Director-Growth said that the Corporation is pursuing both bilateral and multilateral models, including work with other countries' payment systems

NPCI exploring multilateral routes to link UPI with global payment systems
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 6:42 PM IST

CAQM revokes Grap II curbs in Delhi-NCR after air quality improves

The pollution monitoring body said Delhi's AQI has improved to 214 due to favourable weather and that forecasts indicated it was likely to remain in the poor to moderate category in the coming days

CAQM revokes Grap II curbs in Delhi-NCR after air quality improves
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 6:38 PM IST

T20 World Cup 2026: IND vs NED pitch report and Ahmedabad stadium stats

India have been dominant in all three of their matches so far, yet they have not fully unleashed the explosive style of play they are capable of.

T20 World Cup 2026: IND vs NED pitch report and Ahmedabad stadium stats
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 6:37 PM IST

T20 World Cup 2026: India vs Netherlands preview, toss time, live streaming

All eyes will be on Abhishek Sharma, who has built a reputation as one of the most explosive batters in recent times but has yet to make a major impact in this tournament.

T20 World Cup 2026: India vs Netherlands preview, toss time, live streaming
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 6:37 PM IST

ICAI notifies 2025 global networking rules, mandates registration

ICAI has notified its 2025 global networking guidelines, requiring all international networks involving Indian CA firms to register and appoint a Nodal Officer for compliance

ICAI notifies 2025 global networking rules, mandates registration
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 6:30 PM IST

Pakistan vs Namibia HIGHLIGHTS T20 WC 2026: Farhan-Usman help Pakistan secure Super 8 qualification

Pakistan vs Namibia HIGHLIGHTS: Pakistan will now face Sri Lanka, England and New Zealand in the Super 8 round

Pakistan vs Namibia HIGHLIGHTS T20 WC 2026: Farhan-Usman help Pakistan secure Super 8 qualification
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 6:18 PM IST

Allocations for women, children jump 11.55% to ₹5.01 trn in Budget 2026

The share of allocation of gender budget in the Union Budget has also risen to 9.37 per cent 2026-27 from 8.86 per cent, the Ministry of Women and Child Development said in a statement on Wednesday

Allocations for women, children jump 11.55% to ₹5.01 trn in Budget 2026
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 6:12 PM IST

Case filed against Blinkit for selling knives beyond legal blade size

Objects up to a maximum blade length of 7.62 cm and a width of 1.72 cm are allowed as per the rules; anything more than that is illegal

Case filed against Blinkit for selling knives beyond legal blade size
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 6:01 PM IST

Delhi govt set to clear plan to replace 40,000 streetlights with LEDs

In September last year, the department announced a plan to replace conventional sodium (HPSV) streetlights with modern smart LED fittings

Delhi govt set to clear plan to replace 40,000 streetlights with LEDs
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 5:56 PM IST

Turn everyday spends into flights: Axis Bank IndiGo launch co-branded cards

The cards, available in two variants - IndiGo Axis Bank Credit Card and IndiGo Axis Bank Premium Credit Card, have been thoughtfully crafted to reward spenders through IndiGo's loyalty program.

Turn everyday spends into flights: Axis Bank IndiGo launch co-branded cards
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 9:00 AM IST

Truliv enters Bengaluru, targets 4,000 co-living beds over next two years

Co-living operator Truliv has launched in Bengaluru with a Whitefield property and plans to add 4,000 beds in two years as part of a wider expansion to 15,000 beds by FY29

Truliv enters Bengaluru, targets 4,000 co-living beds over next two years
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 5:54 PM IST

'India on extraordinary AI trajectory': Pichai outlines Google's big bets

The Alphabet and Google CEO outlined the company's investment, skilling and connectivity initiatives for India as part of its broader artificial intelligence expansion plans

'India on extraordinary AI trajectory': Pichai outlines Google's big bets
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 5:42 PM IST

Screens at the table may be changing how children eat, say doctors

While screens may make feeding easier, specialists say they can interfere with mindful eating and shape unhealthy habits among children that may last into adolescence and even adulthood

Screens at the table may be changing how children eat, say doctors
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 5:40 PM IST

L&T, NVIDIA partner to build sovereign gigawatt-scale AI factory in India

L&T and NVIDIA have announced a venture to build sovereign, scalable gigawatt-scale AI factory infrastructure, supporting India's digital transformation and the IndiaAI Mission

L&T, NVIDIA partner to build sovereign gigawatt-scale AI factory in India
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 5:38 PM IST