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Australia visa shock: Temporary Graduate fee jumps 100% to Rs 3 lakh

Australia has doubled the Temporary Graduate visa fee to AUD 4,600, drawing criticism from students and education groups over the sudden rise

Bihar MFI bill may disrupt operations, delay recoveries, say analysts

Analysts warn Bihar's proposed microfinance regulation could disrupt lending operations, weaken borrower credit discipline, and delay recoveries for NBFC-MFIs, banks and small finance banks

Bank CD ratio stays at record 82.5% as credit growth outpaces deposits

India's credit-deposit ratio remained at a record 82.5% for the fourth consecutive fortnight ended February 15, 2026, as credit growth continued to outpace deposit growth across the banking system

SC orders salary cut after man defaults on maintenance to estranged wife

Employer asked to deduct ~25,000 from income every month

NBFC-MFIs diversify beyond microfinance into LAP and housing loans

NBFC-MFIs are expanding into MSME loans, LAP and affordable housing finance as political developments, regulatory changes and sector stress push lenders to diversify beyond microfinance

Retail loan disbursals rise 40%, gold products driving growth: Report

'Credit market witnessing rare alignment of accelerated growth and improving asset quality', it says

Tech Wrap Mar 6: Motorola Edge 70 Fusion launched, GPT-5.4, Pixel 10a

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion launched. OpenAI releases GPT-5.4. Pixel 10a goes on sale. Samsung Galaxy S26 series early deliveries. Next-gen Xbox will run PC games too. OpenAI's Codex app for Windows

Samsung kicks off early deliveries of Galaxy S26 series: Pre-order offers

Pre-orders for the Galaxy S26 series remain open until March 10, with Samsung offering several limited-time benefits including a free storage upgrade, and no-interest EMI options and more

Amazon rolls out redesigned Fire TV app, new TV interface: Check details

Amazon's updated Fire TV experience introduces a refreshed mobile app, expanded watchlist and a redesigned TV interface

Karnataka Budget 2026: Social media ban, education boost, and more

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah presented the state Budget with a focus on school infrastructure boost, women welfare schemes, and a ₹2,000 crore electric bus programme

Cent launches AI-led platform for early detection of cancer, heart risk

Founded by Practo's Shashank ND with Arpit Garg and Anshul Khandelwal, Cent combines advanced imaging, 120+ biomarkers and AI to detect cancer and cardiac risks before symptoms appear

Stock Market Close: Sensex drops 1,097 pts, Nifty ends at 24,450 as Brent rises on US-Iran conflict

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Friday: The Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 0.69 per cent and 0.24 per cent down, respectively.

Apple releases second version of iOS 26.4 dev beta 3 for iPhones: Report

Apple has reportedly released a second build of iOS 26.4 developer beta 3 just days after the first version, possibly bringing bug fixes and improvements ahead of the update's public release

Sensex slumps 1,100 pts today; Nifty logs worst week in 1-yr; key triggers

Market crash today: The volatility gauge, India VIX, has risen 45 per cent this week, the highest since April last year, taking the yearly surge to nearly 110 per cent

Andhra govt to ban social media for children under 13, says CM Naidu

The CM said his government will take a call on banning social media for teenagers between 13 and 16 years

New Zealand golden visa: $3 mn can now open home buying route for investors

From today, New Zealand's golden visa holders can buy or build homes worth at least NZ$5 million as the country eases investor rules

Strong social connections may protect your heart, say cardiologists

Strong relationships may help reduce stress, regulate blood pressure and support heart health. Experts explain why staying socially connected matters for long-term wellbeing

Amazon Electronics Premier League sale: Check offers on phones, TVs, more

Amazon India's Electronics Premier League sale has begun with discounts across smartphones, TVs, laptops and accessories, alongside bank offers, exchange deals and no-cost EMI options

Apple Music adds AI transparency tags to highlight AI-made content: Report

Apple Music has reportedly introduced "Transparency Tags" that let labels disclose AI use in songs, artwork, compositions and videos, aiming to improve transparency around AI-generated music

After Iran and Venezuela, why is Cuba Trump's next foreign policy focus

The US is increasing economic pressure on Cuba amid an energy crisis and changing regional politics, raising questions about Washington's strategy after Venezuela and Iran