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X lets some users limit modification to their images with Grok AI: Report
X may have introduced a new setting that lets users limit how Grok modifies uploaded images, though reports suggest the feature only blocks certain editing methods and not all AI manipulation
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What is Essential Commodities Act invoked by govt amid LPG shortage?
The Centre has invoked the Essential Commodities Act to prioritise natural gas and LPG supply for domestic, industrial, and vehicular use amid global energy disruptions
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Hike in Assam tea garden workers' daily wage by Rs 30 from Apr 1
The hike will be applicable for workers in estate gardens as well as in small tea gardens in the state, which is the country's largest tea-producing state
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LPG shortage: Hotels in Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai hotels flag disruption
Hotels and restaurants in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai are struggling with LPG shortages as the West Asia conflict disrupts energy supplies, forcing many to reduce menu items or suspend operations
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Microsoft 365 adds Copilot Cowork to automate work tasks: How it works
Microsoft introduces Copilot Cowork in Microsoft 365, an AI tool that plans and executes tasks across apps like Outlook, Teams and Excel using emails, meetings and files
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Indian expats in UAE must sign Wills? Experts list reasons for it
Legal experts urge Indian professionals in the UAE to register local Wills to prevent asset freezes and ensure seamless cross-border inheritance for their families.
 "Indian expats in UAE must sign Wills? Experts list reasons for it")
Allana Group plans to ship 40,000 tonnes of food products to West Asia
Allana Group operates in over 70 countries across the globe, with West Asia being one of its major markets
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News in brief global: From US missiles to Chinese hybrid UAVs
New radar contracts, France's VTOL UAS, and China's hybrid transport aircraft highlight rapid advances in military and unmanned systems worldwide
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India to boost coal use for summer as West Asia crisis hits LNG supplies
India has invoked emergency provisions and declared force majeure, reprioritising natural gas supplies to key sectors such as households and fertiliser plants
Market Close: Sensex gains 640 pts, Nifty tops 24,260; Trump says Iran war may end soon; Oil down 9%
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Tuesday: The Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices were trading 1.62 per cent and 2.12 per cent higher, respectively.
 "Market Close: Sensex gains 640 pts, Nifty tops 24,260; Trump says Iran war may end soon; Oil down 9%")
News in brief: East and South Africa
From PLA-led naval drills in South Africa to new UAVs, air defences, troop moves, and advanced platforms, militaries across Africa and West Asia are ramping up capabilities
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CBI summons TVK chief Vijay to appear on March 15 in Karur stampede probe
The CBI has asked actor and TVK chief Vijay to appear before it on March 15 here in the Karur stampede case, officials said Tuesday.
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A Dark Matter
How ready is India for space warfare
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Dixon Technologies gains 13% on getting approval for JV with HKC Overseas
The buying on the counter came after Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology approved Dixon Tech's joint venture (JV) with HKC Overseas to manufacture display modules
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On the mend or not
The strategic side of India-US ties is largely unaffected. So far
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State-run OMCs to boost LPG production to meet demand amid crunch
IOCL, BPCL, and HPCL have said that they are boosting LPG production and prioritising household supply after the Centre directed refineries to use all propane, butane, and other gas streams for LPG
 "State-run OMCs to boost LPG production to meet demand amid crunch")
LPG shortage shuts restaurants across cities; QSR, Eternal, Swiggy stks hit
QSR and food delivery stocks, including Jubilant FoodWorks, Devyani International & Eternal fell as LPG shortage forced restaurants and hotels to shut kitchens across cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru
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AMC stocks: Aditya Birla Sun Life zooms 20%; ICICI Pru, Nippon Life soar 6%
Equity mutual funds attracted net inflows of ₹25,978 crore in February, marking an 8 per cent rise from the previous month amid the India-US trade deal.
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Market radar: January 20, 2026 to February 20, 2026
The Business Standard Defence Index is designed to track the performance of 25 key defence stocks
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27% reservation for OBCs in central govt direct recruitment: Govt in LS
Minister says reservation policy implemented through DoPT rules and welfare schemes for OBC students
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