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Policy, AI and growth themes set tone at Day 1 of BS Manthan 2026

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari headlined the first day of the summit

Policy, AI and growth themes set tone at Day 1 of BS Manthan 2026
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 9:06 PM IST

At BS Manthan 2026, leaders debate AI, trade and India's future readiness

At BS Manthan 2026, ministers, industry leaders and policy experts debated AI, trade, demographics and sustainability as India navigates geopolitical shifts and prepares for a tech-driven future

At BS Manthan 2026, leaders debate AI, trade and India's future readiness
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 8:51 PM IST

India open to reviewing China investment rules: Piyush Goyal at BS Manthan

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says India is accelerating trade deals, including talks with Gulf nations and Chile, as the country positions itself as a trusted partner in global supply chains

India open to reviewing China investment rules: Piyush Goyal at BS Manthan
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 8:25 PM IST

Voltas expects 25% rise in AC sales as early summer boosts demand

Voltas projects 25% AC sales growth this summer, launches AI-powered units, raises prices amid higher commodity costs and new BEE norms, with strong demand from tier II-III cities

Voltas expects 25% rise in AC sales as early summer boosts demand
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 7:48 PM IST

BS Manthan: EAC-PM Chairman underlines 3 development goals for vision 2047

Prof S Mahendra Dev said that since 2014, reforms have led to a structural transformation that lays the foundation for a developed economy

BS Manthan: EAC-PM Chairman underlines 3 development goals for vision 2047
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 7:46 PM IST

FSIB recommends Hitesh Joshi as CMD of GIC Re; awaits Cabinet nod

FSIB has recommended Hitesh Joshi for the CMD post at GIC Re, marking the first selection process allowing private sector applicants; the final decision now moves to the Cabinet

FSIB recommends Hitesh Joshi as CMD of GIC Re; awaits Cabinet nod
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 7:38 PM IST

Design, IP key to India's factory future: Dixon's Atul Lall at BS Manthan

From a ₹49 lakh crisis-born firm to a ₹65,000 crore giant, Dixon's MD & CEO maps India's electronics leap, AI-led factories, global ambitions, and the long road to owning IP

Design, IP key to India's factory future: Dixon's Atul Lall at BS Manthan
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 7:04 PM IST

Omar Abdullah urges J&K students in Iran to return, heed advisory

The advisory comes in the wake of Saturday's protests in Iran following 40-day memorials for people killed in January during anti-government rallies

Omar Abdullah urges J&K students in Iran to return, heed advisory
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 7:03 PM IST

Tech Wrap Feb 24: iQOO 15R launch, iOS 26.4 dev beta 2, Xiaomi Pad 8

iQOO 15R launched in India. Apple releases iOS 26.4 developer beta 2. Xiaomi Pad 8 to launch in India on Feb 28. Ubisoft making new Assassin's Creed and Farcry games. Claude Code Security

Tech Wrap Feb 24: iQOO 15R launch, iOS 26.4 dev beta 2, Xiaomi Pad 8
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 8:03 PM IST

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

England head into the contest high on confidence after securing an emphatic 51-run win over Sri Lanka.

ENG vs PAK live streaming: Where to watch today's T20 WC 2026 Super 8 game?
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 6:38 PM IST

T20 WC 2026 Super 8: ENG vs PAK pitch report and Pallekele Stadium stats

England will aim to take one step closer to semifinal qualification with a win over Pakistan today

T20 WC 2026 Super 8: ENG vs PAK pitch report and Pallekele Stadium stats
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 6:35 PM IST

T20 WC 2026 Super 8: England vs Pakistan preview, toss time, streaming

The toss for the England vs Pakistan Super 8 match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will take place at 6.30 pm IST.

T20 WC 2026 Super 8: England vs Pakistan preview, toss time, streaming
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 6:35 PM IST

Suzlon names Ajay Kapur Group CEO, elevates J P Chalasani to new council

Suzlon appoints Ajay Kapur as Group CEO and elevates J P Chalasani to its new Group Executive Council as the firm pursues its Suzlon 2.0 strategy to become a full-stack renewable energy provider

Suzlon names Ajay Kapur Group CEO, elevates J P Chalasani to new council
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 6:33 PM IST

PM Modi's second Israel visit to boost bilateral defence, trade cooperation

Modi's engagements will include his address to Israel's parliament, wide-ranging talks with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and a meeting with President Isaac Herzog

PM Modi's second Israel visit to boost bilateral defence, trade cooperation
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 6:31 PM IST

Cabinet clears higher equity limit for Powergrid to boost transmission push

Cabinet raises Powergrid's equity investment limit to Rs 7,500 crore per subsidiary, enabling greater participation in capital-intensive transmission projects and aiding renewable energy evacuation

Cabinet clears higher equity limit for Powergrid to boost transmission push
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 6:24 PM IST

PLI can unlock massive EV export opportunity: Ather CEO at BS Manthan

Tarun Mehta, CEO of Ather Energy, said that India has no competition in the mid-tier EV two-wheeler segment and PLI schemes can help the industry expand its global footprint

PLI can unlock massive EV export opportunity: Ather CEO at BS Manthan
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 6:06 PM IST

AI-led data centre boom lifts power demand in western, southern India

Year-on-year power demand has risen about 3 per cent, led by AI-driven data centres and GCC clusters in southern and western India, signalling higher peak electricity needs in 2026

AI-led data centre boom lifts power demand in western, southern India
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 6:00 PM IST

Tata Group defers decision on Chandrasekaran's reappointment as chairman

During the board meeting, Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata raised the issue of losses in certain group companies, and asked that Chandrasekaran commit in writing that Tata Sons will never be listed

Tata Group defers decision on Chandrasekaran's reappointment as chairman
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 5:57 PM IST

H-1B to visitor visa route now riskier in US: Expert explains why

Rising RFEs and denials are creating fresh uncertainty for laid-off H-1B workers trying to remain lawfully in the United States

H-1B to visitor visa route now riskier in US: Expert explains why
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 5:43 PM IST

Union Cabinet approves ₹9,072 crore railway projects across four states

The three projects include the doubling of the Gondia-Jabalpur section and the laying of the third and fourth lines between Punarakh-Kiul and Gamharia-Chandil sections

Union Cabinet approves ₹9,072 crore railway projects across four states
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 5:22 PM IST