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Big Tech's $600 billion spending plans exacerbate investors' AI headache

Investor worries grow as big tech plans $600 billion AI spending in 2026, sparking fears over profitability and triggering a sharp selloff in software and data analytics stocks

Banks to pay deposit insurance premiums under new system starting April 1

India will shift to risk-based deposit insurance premiums from April 1, replacing the decades-old flat fee system to reward banks with stronger risk management

PM Modi says gaming a skill, not just hobby; warns students against betting

At Pariksha Pe Charcha, PM Modi said gaming can be a skill and career if pursued responsibly, while warning students against online betting and gambling-linked games

India successfully tests fires nuclear-capable, 3K-km range Agni-3 missile

India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-3 ballistic missile with a strike range of over 3,000 km as part of a routine user training exercise

31 killed, over 169 injured in suicide bombing at Shia mosque in Pakistan

The explosion occurred at the Khadijatul Kubra mosque-cum-imambargah, which caters to the Shia denomination, in the Tarlai area of Islamabad

How Bihar is attempting power supply cost reduction, sector turnaround

Smart power procurement, ERP mandates and infrastructure upgrades are helping Bihar lower electricity supply costs and improve the efficiency and quality of power distribution

USA team not underdogs anymore, India just another opponent: Jasdeep Singh

USA will begin their campaign with a clash against defending champions India here on Saturday at the Wankhede Stadium, looking to build on their impressive show from last edition.

Nearly 51% people report losing money to online scam, shows survey

A new survey shows online scams are widespread in India, with most users encountering fraud attempts daily and many falling prey to impersonation, QR code traps and emerging deepfake threats

RBI eases norms for small NBFCs, exempts non-customer-facing firms

The Reserve Bank of India has eased compliance for low-risk NBFCs by exempting certain non-customer-facing firms from registration and proposing to drop prior approval norms for branch expansion

Macro fundamentals, including external sector, are strong and healthy: RBI

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says India's macro fundamentals and external sector remain robust as borrowing, liquidity and rate outlook stay comfortable

India vs England HIGHLIGHTS U19 World Cup 2026 Final: IND beat ENG by 100 runs to lift 6th title

Falconer's hundred for England went in vain as India beat England by 100 runs courtesy of a splendid 175 runs by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

NSE Q3 PAT drops 37% to ₹2,409 crore, IPO committee reconstituted

Transaction charges, which constitute over two-thirds of the total income, fell 12 per cent Y-o-Y. The decline likely reflects lower trading volumes and market activity

1988 to 2026: Full list of Under-19 World Cup winners and runner-ups

India, the most successful team in the tournament's history with five titles, will be looking to secure their sixth crown.

India logs record phosphatic, potassic fertiliser output in January 2026

This signals a significant step towards strengthening India's fertiliser self-sufficiency, reducing dependence on imports in a segment that has traditionally relied heavily on overseas supplies

Adani Group plans ₹70,000 crore push to deepen footprint in Vidarbha

The Gautam Adani-led Adani Group plans to invest ₹70,000 crore across energy, logistics and airport infrastructure in Vidarbha, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Maharashtra's industrial and eco

Uber, Rapido, Ola, and Porter drivers plan nationwide strike on Saturday

Some of the drivers' demands include government-notified minimum base fares for ride-hailing platforms, decided in consultation with drivers

NSE board approves IPO via OFS, reconstitutes committee to oversee listing

Sebi's NOC, granted last Friday, marks a major step for the NSE, whose IPO plans were stalled for a decade due to regulatory issues and the co-location controversy

A 'placeholder' monetary policy underscores RBI's wait-and-watch approach

The decision for the status quo on the policy rate was unanimous. As for the stance, one of the six MPC members, Ram Singh, held a different view, favouring a change to "accommodative"

Govt proposes merging two agricultural schemes for flexibility to states

Centre seeks inter-ministerial views on merging PM-RKVY and Krishonnati Yojana into a single umbrella scheme to give states more flexibility in farm spending

Kunal Kamra challenges Sahyog Portal, IT Rules amendment in Bombay HC

Comedian Kunal Kamra has approached the Bombay HC challenging the Centre's Sahyog Portal and amended IT Rules, alleging they enable content blocking without safeguards and violate free speech rights