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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

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

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: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

'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

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

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

Belanova debuts in Gurugram with ₹25-crore apartments, 124 homes planned

Comprising 124 residences with an average ticket size of approximately ₹25 crore, Belanova is positioned as a rare, low-density vertical estate within the 47+ acre Central Park Resorts ecosystem.

Tech Wrap Feb 18: Google I/O 2026, Apple AI devices, Claude Sonnet 4.6

Google announced I/O 2026 date. Apple AI hardware device lineup. Anthropic announces Claude Sonnet 4.6. Snapchat creator subscription. iOS 26.4 public beta. Google expands Quick Share-AirDrop

Oil edges up after 2% drop as focus turns to US-Iran negotiations

Political consultancy Eurasia Group said in a Tuesday note ‌to clients that it thinks there is a 65 per cent probability of U.S. military strikes against Iran by the end of April

India allows limited Chinese equipment imports for key sectors

The Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has forecast output at 30.95 million tons for the year

Optimism for AI in India, anxiety in West, says Rishi Sunak at AI Summit

In a fireside chat with Meta's Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang, Rishi Sunak described India as 'a country with huge digital ambitions and capacity'

Deep-tech, AI bets gather pace as investor appetite strengthens: VCs

Venture capitalists say stronger IPO exits have boosted LP confidence in long-gestation deep-tech and AI ventures, with family offices also stepping up bets in the sector