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China's DeepSeek moment to India's sovereign AI, what BharatGen CEO said

BharatGen CEO, Rishi Bal, explains why the government-backed programme is building its own foundational AI models, how PARAM 2 fits into the plan, and what sovereign AI means in India context

Rajasthan govt plans to promote beekeeping to boost farmers' income

With subsidies, bee colony distribution and new Centres of Excellence, Rajasthan plans to boost honey output and farm incomes through large-scale beekeeping

Delhi HC grants interim bail to Rajpal Yadav in cheque bounce cases

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma passed the order after noting that Yadav deposited ₹1.5 crore in the bank account of complainant M/s Murali Projects Pvt Ltd

UPI emerges as the most preferred mode for transactions now: Report

The evaluation indicates a significant and sustained increase in the adoption of digital payments across diverse socio-economic segments

No credit history? This FD-backed credit card offers cashback on UPI spends

2026: IDFC FIRST Bank launches Hello Cashback Credit Card, a fixed-deposit-backed offering designed to make credit more accessible for digitally savvy customers, especially young adults aged 18+

AI will reshape how humans work in the future, says Prasoon Joshi

On the sidelines of the event, ANI spoke with Prasoon, who shared his thoughts on the future of artificial intelligence and its potential impact on society

China to allow UK, Canada citizens visa-free stay from Feb 17: How it works

China visa-free entry: From February 17, 2026, UK and Canada passport holders can visit China visa-free for up to 30 days as Beijing moves to revive travel and business ties

Bangladesh's Yunus thanks Army chief, staff in farewell meetings

BNP, led by its chairman Tarique Rahman, bagged a whopping 209 out of 297 seats in the crucial 13th Parliamentary elections held on February 12

Reliance Retail to pilot search-discovery platform in multi-channel push

Reliance's online grocery delivery ‌service JioMart expanded to compete in the 10-minute delivery segment in 2025

Qualcomm showcases AI humanoid robots at India AI Impact Summit: Sneak peek

At India AI Impact Summit, Qualcomm showcased its AI-powered humanoid robotics platform, outlining a task-based approach targeting logistics, manufacturing and retail automation

Budget 2026 highlights: A look at key numbers announced by FM Sitharaman

From SME funding and services-led growth to tax tweaks and tourism, Nirmala Sitharaman's record ninth Budget signalled where public spending and policy are headed in FY27

FirstCry share price slumps 12% to record low after Q3 net loss widens

The scrip fell as much as 12.23 per cent to record low of ₹236.80 per share on the National Stock Exchange (NSE)

Russian oil exports to China hit new high in February as India pulls back

India's Russian crude imports are estimated to fall further to 1.159 million bpd in February, Kpler data showed

India deal values fall 60% in Jan 2026 to $7.2 bn as big-ticket M&A stalls

The month recorded 207 deals worth USD 7.2 billion, including IPOs and QIPs, marking an 11% decline in volumes and a 60% drop in values compared to December 2025.

Stock Market Close: D-St stages late rally; Sensex jumps 650 pts; Nifty ends at 25,682; Banks rally

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Monday, Feb 16: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap were up 0.48 per cent and 0.11 per cent, respectively.

Can your diet beat your genes? New study links five diets to longer life

Even if longevity does not run in your family, following one of five healthy diets could meaningfully increase life expectancy, according to new research

NPCI offers wallet service to foreign visitors at AI Impact Summit

Through this pilot initiative, inbound foreign travellers will be able to make secure and real-time Person-to-Merchant (P2M) UPI payments during their visit to India

KPMG partner fined A$10,000 for using AI tools to cheat in test about AI

KPMG Australia fined a partner A$10,000 after 28 staff were caught using AI tools to cheat in internal training exams, prompting tighter monitoring and fresh scrutiny from regulators and lawmakers

Denta Water and Infra Solutions order book crosses ₹841 crore in December

For the nine months of FY26, the company secured fresh orders worth ₹377.31 crore, including ₹161.12 crore in the October-December quarter

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro series could bring major upgrades in 2026: Report

Reportedly, Apple's iPhone 18 Pro series may debut in 2026 with new colours, a smaller Dynamic Island, upgraded cameras, a bigger battery and improved chips