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Madhya Pradesh FM Jagdish Devda presents ₹4.38 trillion budget for 2026-27

Devda tabled the budget amid interruptions from the Opposition, which raised concerns over the 'mounting debt' burden on the people of the state

Madhya Pradesh FM Jagdish Devda presents ₹4.38 trillion budget for 2026-27
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 1:24 PM IST

Capex, better mix to drive margins; Anand Rathi retains Buy on MM Forgings

At the current market price, analysts said, the stock trades at an attractive valuation-around a 25 per cent discount to the past one-year forward mean-at 14/12x FY27/28e EPS

Capex, better mix to drive margins; Anand Rathi retains Buy on MM Forgings
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 1:21 PM IST

Global coordination, clear standards key as AI scales: Experts at AI Summit

As deepfakes, misinformation and AI system failures rise, global experts call for coordinated oversight, standardised reporting and faster response frameworks to address growing risks

Global coordination, clear standards key as AI scales: Experts at AI Summit
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 1:20 PM IST

Adani's APSEZ, French port Marseille Fos sign pact to boost connectivity

The initial pact proposes the creation of an IMEC Ports Club to enhance coordination among key ports along the IMEC route and reinforce connectivity between India and the European Union

Adani's APSEZ, French port Marseille Fos sign pact to boost connectivity
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 1:18 PM IST

Pune Porsche crash case: SC grants bail to accused in 2024 accident

A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan noted that Ashpak Basha Makandar had been in jail since 20 months while three other accused have already been granted bail

Pune Porsche crash case: SC grants bail to accused in 2024 accident
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 1:14 PM IST

Cohance Lifesciences shares gain 11% after 7 million shares change hands

In the previous session, Cohance Lifesciences hit a 52-week low of ₹303.5 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE)

Cohance Lifesciences shares gain 11% after 7 million shares change hands
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 1:12 PM IST

India AI Expo to remain closed on Feb 19, to get extra day on Feb 21

The expo has been extended by a day due to huge enthusiasm

India AI Expo to remain closed on Feb 19, to get extra day on Feb 21
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 1:11 PM IST

Nearly 73% employers plan to hire freshers in first half of 2026: Report

The report further revealed that sectoral demand is led by retail (91 per cent), followed by e-commerce and technology start-ups (90 per cent), and manufacturing (85 per cent)

Nearly 73% employers plan to hire freshers in first half of 2026: Report
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 1:06 PM IST

Ola Electric gains 5% after Bombay HC stays arrest warrant against CEO

Media reports indicated that the South Goa District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has issued a bailable arrest warrant against Bhavish Aggarwal

Ola Electric gains 5% after Bombay HC stays arrest warrant against CEO
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 1:06 PM IST

What a 'good death' means and why end-of-life planning changes everything

A good death, according to doctors, is not about stopping treatment but about shifting focus to comfort, dignity and patient wishes before crisis forces rushed decisions

What a 'good death' means and why end-of-life planning changes everything
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 12:59 PM IST

India to add nearly $2 trillion tech market cap in next decade: Accel

Technology companies currently account for only 4-5 per cent of India's overall market capitalisation, however, he projected that this share could rise sharply to 15-20 per cent in the next 10 years

India to add nearly $2 trillion tech market cap in next decade: Accel
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 12:57 PM IST

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg set to testify in watershed social media trial

Meta Platforms and Google's YouTube are the two remaining defendants in the case, which TikTok and Snap have settled

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg set to testify in watershed social media trial
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 12:54 PM IST

WTI may hit $57 on US-Iran deal; escalation to spark 15% rally: Analyst

The US has strengthened its military presence across the Middle East to increase pressure on Iran, while Iran continues to assert its stance on retaining the right to pursue nuclear capabilities

WTI may hit $57 on US-Iran deal; escalation to spark 15% rally: Analyst
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 12:50 PM IST

South Africa vs UAE live streaming: When and where to watch T20 WC match

South Africa captain Aiden Markram won the toss and asked the UAE to bat first under overcast conditions at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

South Africa vs UAE live streaming: When and where to watch T20 WC match
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 12:48 PM IST

Power Mech shares jump 5% after ₹1,000-crore order win from Adani units

Power Mech received a ₹515 crore order from Mirzapur Thermal Energy (UP) Private Limited and a ₹490 crore order from Mahan Energen Limited

Power Mech shares jump 5% after ₹1,000-crore order win from Adani units
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 12:41 PM IST

Marico gains 2%, stock hits record high in tepid market, outruns FMCG index

With input cost easing and margin pressure subsiding, the management expects progressive improvement in operating profit growth rates over the coming quarters.

Marico gains 2%, stock hits record high in tepid market, outruns FMCG index
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 12:36 PM IST

Global Energy Alliance to raise $100 mn to digitise electric grids: CEO

GEAPP is a philanthropic body backed by The Rockefeller Foundation, IKEA Foundation and the Bezos Earth Fund

Global Energy Alliance to raise $100 mn to digitise electric grids: CEO
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 12:32 PM IST

Galgotias University asked to vacate AI Summit expo amid controversy

Controversy erupted after Galgotias University faced online backlash for showcasing a robotic dog at the AI Summit expo that critics said was actually a Chinese-made and not an in-house innovation

Galgotias University asked to vacate AI Summit expo amid controversy
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 12:32 PM IST

Why Ambit prefers hotel stocks over aviation and luggage? Leela top bet

The brokerage preference remains hotels over aviation and luggage within the travel and related consumption basket, reflecting stronger earnings visibility in hotels

Why Ambit prefers hotel stocks over aviation and luggage? Leela top bet
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 12:32 PM IST

I-PAC raids: SC adjourns to Mar 18 ED's plea against interference by Mamata

The top court, while staying the FIRs filed in West Bengal against ED officials, also directed the state police to protect the CCTV footage of the raids

I-PAC raids: SC adjourns to Mar 18 ED's plea against interference by Mamata
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 12:30 PM IST