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RIL smartly deploying cash war chest to ride AI boom; analysts remain bullish

Meanwhile, at the bourses, in the last one year, RIL stock has outperformed the market by rising nearly 17 per cent compared to the 12 per cent rise in the Nifty 50 index, data shows

RIL smartly deploying cash war chest to ride AI boom; analysts remain bullish
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 1:46 PM IST

Noida schools receive bomb threats, police say nothing suspicious found

Police said a technical investigation into the source of the email is being carried out by the cyber team with utmost seriousness

Noida schools receive bomb threats, police say nothing suspicious found
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 1:41 PM IST

Healthcare, education to flourish with AI: Bharti Chairman Sunil Mittal

Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Bharti Enterprises Chairman said that AI is becoming an integral part of how his company operates and serves its customers

Healthcare, education to flourish with AI: Bharti Chairman Sunil Mittal
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 1:41 PM IST

T20 WC 2026: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe pitch report and Colombo stadium stats

As the tournament moves into this crucial phase, the clash takes on extra significance. For Zimbabwe, it offers a stern test against a balanced and in-form Sri Lankan side.

T20 WC 2026: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe pitch report and Colombo stadium stats
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 1:32 PM IST

Bitcoin to hit $1 mn? Eric Trump stays optimistic despite crypto turmoil

Commenting on the ongoing volatility in Bitcoin, Eric acknowledged the sharp price swings but remained optimistic about its long-term potential

Bitcoin to hit $1 mn? Eric Trump stays optimistic despite crypto turmoil
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 1:32 PM IST

Fractal Analytics up 4% on unveiling Vaidya 2.0 healthcare reasoning model

Fractal said Vaidya 2.0 scored 50.1 on OpenAI's HealthBench (hard), and claimed it is the first AI model to cross the 50+ mark on this benchmark, outperforming OpenAI's GPT-5 and Google's Gemini Pro 3

Fractal Analytics up 4% on unveiling Vaidya 2.0 healthcare reasoning model
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 1:30 PM IST

Bangladesh bars SpiceJet from using its airspace over pending dues

With the Bangladesh airspace not being available, the airline is taking longer routes for some of its flights from Kolkata, including to Guwahati

Bangladesh bars SpiceJet from using its airspace over pending dues
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 1:28 PM IST

Aurobindo Pharma up 3% in weak market, rebounds 6% from Wednesday's low

Aurobindo's management maintains confidence in achieving an internal EBITDA margin target of 20-21 per cent for FY26, supported by strong operating leverage and a diversified business model.

Aurobindo Pharma up 3% in weak market, rebounds 6% from Wednesday's low
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 1:27 PM IST

Elara Capital downgrades VIP Ind to 'Accumulate', cuts estimates on Q3 miss

Elara Capital values the VIP Industries stock at 26x FY28E EV/Ebitda and has maintained its target price at ₹430

Elara Capital downgrades VIP Ind to 'Accumulate', cuts estimates on Q3 miss
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 1:22 PM IST

Newgen Software Technologies share price surges 20% on high volumes

Newgen Software Technologies share price rose 20.3 per cent to a high of ₹618 per share, the highest level since January 27, on the National Stock Exchange (NSE)

Newgen Software Technologies share price surges 20% on high volumes
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 1:22 PM IST

SpiceJet receives MoU for 10 aircraft, fleet set to double this year

This development follows the Board's approval, announced last week, for a calibrated ramp-up of the fleet to 60 aircraft through a mix of wet and damp leases

SpiceJet receives MoU for 10 aircraft, fleet set to double this year
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 1:15 PM IST

Delhi changes rules for ration card: Online-only process, Aadhaar mandatory

The move expands eligibility to families earning up to Rs 1.20 lakh annually while introducing stricter verification

Delhi changes rules for ration card: Online-only process, Aadhaar mandatory
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 1:15 PM IST

India accounts for 20% of heart attack deaths worldwide, finds report

New report highlights how prevention gaps, delayed treatment and rising lifestyle risks are driving India's growing share of the global cardiac crisis

India accounts for 20% of heart attack deaths worldwide, finds report
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 1:13 PM IST

SC slams freebies culture, says states should open avenues for employment

"Most of the states in the country are revenue deficit states and yet they are offering such freebies" overlooking development, said the Supreme Court

SC slams freebies culture, says states should open avenues for employment
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 1:10 PM IST

Former South Korean President Yoon gets life term for imposing martial law

Judge Jee Kui-youn said he found Yoon guilty of rebellion for mobilizing military and police forces in an illegal attempt to seize the liberal-led National Assembly

Former South Korean President Yoon gets life term for imposing martial law
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 1:08 PM IST

Punjab Secretariat receives bomb threat e-mail; search finds it to be hoax

Last month too, the Punjab Secretariat received a similar threat mail, which turned out to be a hoax

Punjab Secretariat receives bomb threat e-mail; search finds it to be hoax
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 1:06 PM IST

Snapseed brings in-app camera with 'PRO' controls to iPhone: What's new

Snapseed's new iPhone camera adds PRO manual controls, real-time retro film styles and in-app access, expanding the app beyond editing with a full editable stack

Snapseed brings in-app camera with 'PRO' controls to iPhone: What's new
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 12:56 PM IST

JioHotstar, OpenAI roll out ChatGPT-powered multilingual voice discovery

Partnership introduces multilingual, AI-driven voice discovery across live and on-demand content, enabling viewers to find and engage with stories through natural conversation

JioHotstar, OpenAI roll out ChatGPT-powered multilingual voice discovery
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 12:49 PM IST

PM Modi outlines India's 'MANAV' vision at AI Impact Summit: What it means

AI Impact Summit 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled India's 'MANAV' vision for AI, stressing ethics, accountability, inclusion and global rules to ensure technology benefits people

PM Modi outlines India's 'MANAV' vision at AI Impact Summit: What it means
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 12:47 PM IST

Reliance to invest ₹10 trn in 7 years to reduce intelligence cost

Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani says Jio and Reliance will invest ₹10 trillion over seven years to lower the cost of intelligence and build India's sovereign compute capacity

Reliance to invest ₹10 trn in 7 years to reduce intelligence cost
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 12:40 PM IST