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Building an ownership society with a universal retirement account for all

India needs a universal retirement account for every citizen beginning at birth in an era when capital, rather than labour, will dominate economic returns

Building an ownership society with a universal retirement account for all
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 9:57 PM IST

Moving forward at WTO: India must recalibrate its positions at the forum

With WTO reform on the MC-14 agenda in Yaounde, India faces a key choice on plurilateral deals like the IFDA and the future of global trade rules

Moving forward at WTO: India must recalibrate its positions at the forum
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 9:48 PM IST

Swaraj Tractors reappoints MS Dhoni as brand ambassador for new campaigns

The renewed deal will see Dhoni feature in multi-platform campaigns as Swaraj prepares to introduce new offerings tailored to evolving agricultural requirements

Swaraj Tractors reappoints MS Dhoni as brand ambassador for new campaigns
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 9:35 PM IST

Regulating social media: Banning it for children is no silver bullet

A private member's Bill has even proposed disabling the accounts of all under-16 users

Regulating social media: Banning it for children is no silver bullet
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 9:30 PM IST

On the right track: Asset monetisation will boost efficiency and growth

Given fiscal constraints and the need to lower the debt-to-GDP ratio, the Union finance ministry sees reviving asset monetisation as key to sustaining growth momentum

On the right track: Asset monetisation will boost efficiency and growth
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 9:24 PM IST

Netanyahu hails 'the Modi hug' ahead of PM's address at Knesset

Ahead of his address at the Knesset, Modi received a warm welcome from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Speaker Amir Ohana, with members of Parliament rising in applause

Netanyahu hails 'the Modi hug' ahead of PM's address at Knesset
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 9:15 PM IST

NZ vs SL live streaming: Where to watch today's T20 WC 2026 Super 8 game?

Sri Lanka are under immediate pressure following a heavy 51-run loss to England national cricket team in their Super Eight opener.

NZ vs SL live streaming: Where to watch today's T20 WC 2026 Super 8 game?
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 8:52 PM IST

India plays central role in our international strategy: Wyndham Hotels

The chain is progressing towards the 100-hotel milestone in the country, with over 50 hotels in the pipeline across various stages of development

India plays central role in our international strategy: Wyndham Hotels
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 8:45 PM IST

Agriculture Minister renews push for DBT of fertiliser subsidy to farmers

Shivraj Singh Chouhan says it would give them the freedom to choose which fertilisers to buy and in what quantities

Agriculture Minister renews push for DBT of fertiliser subsidy to farmers
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 8:35 PM IST

SC to hear suo motu case on NCERT book chapter on judiciary on Thursday

This assumes significance as the CJI on Wednesday strongly objected to a chapter on judicial corruption in NCERT's Class 8 curriculum

SC to hear suo motu case on NCERT book chapter on judiciary on Thursday
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 8:11 PM IST

UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid vs Benfica live match time, streaming

With the first leg seeing Madrid lose 4-2 to Benfica away from home, the 2nd leg presents another thrilling tie at the Santiago Bernabeu as Real look to produce another comeback.

UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid vs Benfica live match time, streaming
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 8:11 PM IST

Apple to open second Mumbai retail store in Borivali on Thursday

Apple will open its second Mumbai store in Borivali on Thursday, expanding its India retail network as the company posts record quarterly revenue and sees strong long-term growth potential

Apple to open second Mumbai retail store in Borivali on Thursday
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:59 PM IST

India sugar output estimate for FY26 cut 5.57% on weak yields in top states

The third advance estimate, released after an executive committee meeting, follows a second projection of 34.35 million tonnes. Output last year was 29.62 million tonnes

India sugar output estimate for FY26 cut 5.57% on weak yields in top states
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:58 PM IST

Agri Minister Shivraj Chouhan pitches for DBT of fertiliser subsidy

Currently, fertiliser subsidies in India are primarily transferred to companies rather than directly to farmers

Agri Minister Shivraj Chouhan pitches for DBT of fertiliser subsidy
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:57 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi says PM Modi left for Israel after challenged on US deal

Gandhi on Tuesday had said the Indo-US interim trade deal was sealed under pressure and dared Prime Minister Modi to scrap the "anti-farmer" agreement, following the US Supreme Court ruling

Rahul Gandhi says PM Modi left for Israel after challenged on US deal
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:55 PM IST

PM Modi lands in Israel, Netanyahu accords ceremonial red carpet welcome

Modi was received by PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara at the airport. The two leaders hugged each other and exchanged pleasantries

PM Modi lands in Israel, Netanyahu accords ceremonial red carpet welcome
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:50 PM IST

SC resumes final hearing on pleas related to retrospective EC to projects

During the hearing, CJI Kant said that the court's intent was to provide a 'composite judgement on merits' rather than a cryptic order

SC resumes final hearing on pleas related to retrospective EC to projects
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:42 PM IST

India can be developed only if all get equal chance to progress: Prez Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu was speaking after launching the 'Golden Era of Maharashtra through Unity and Trust' campaign, organised by Brahma Kumaris in Nagpur

India can be developed only if all get equal chance to progress: Prez Murmu
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:42 PM IST

Action against private buses increased during Apr-Dec 2025: Rajasthan govt

According to the data, challans issued for violation of prescribed standards increased from 897 between April 1 and November 30, 2024, to 2,524 during the same period in 2025

Action against private buses increased during Apr-Dec 2025: Rajasthan govt
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:41 PM IST

Only 43% of ₹300 crore Delhi pollution budget utilised so far: RTI reply

According to the response, ₹23.37 crore was spent on installation of mist spray systems on electric poles and central verges along road stretches in Delhi

Only 43% of ₹300 crore Delhi pollution budget utilised so far: RTI reply
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:01 PM IST