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3/1/2026, 8:30:00 AM PST
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Mop up under Miscellaneous Capital Receipts tops ₹34,400 crore, higher than RE
Prior to the current fiscal, data from DIPAM showed no earning through asset monetisation placed under MCRs
3/1/2026, 8:26:07 AM PST
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India Inc monitoring situation in Middle East; issues travel advisories
As tensions rise in the region, Indian firms are taking proactive measures to safeguard their employees, with TCS, L&T, and Deloitte among those halting travel and issuing advisories
3/1/2026, 8:25:28 AM PST
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GST collection in February rose by over 8%
GST collection in January grew by over 6%, but it was for 31 days; In February, with only 28 days, the growth rate appears more significant
3/1/2026, 8:22:26 AM PST
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New launches, pending orders drive auto sales in February
When asked about any impact of the war in the West Asia (Iran-Israel), Rahul Bharti, Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Affairs said that the company was “closely monitoring the situation”
3/1/2026, 8:21:51 AM PST
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Editorial. Fresh pain
Iran-Israel war can destabilise economies, markets
3/1/2026, 8:15:32 AM PST
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PM Modi to chair CCS meeting tonight; West Asia situation, stranded Indians likely to figure
The prime minister heads the CCS while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman are its members
3/1/2026, 8:12:51 AM PST
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As Middle East simmers, Indian refiners stare at higher logistics costs & war insurance
Protection and Indemnity (P&I) club is notifying clients that liability cover will become expensive due to additional protection
3/1/2026, 8:11:05 AM PST
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Three US service members killed during operations against Iran
“Several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions — and are in the process of being returned to duty,” Central Command said in a social media post
3/1/2026, 8:08:17 AM PST
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SLMG Beverages opens new plant in Bihar
Leading Coca-Cola bottler in India invests ₹1,200 crore to set up its eighth plant
3/1/2026, 8:06:37 AM PST
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Below the line
3/1/2026, 8:03:46 AM PST
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Bengal SIR final voter list: Trinamool terms it as ‘silent invisible rigging’, Congress says ‘grave political conspiracy’
The Mamata Baneree-led party alleged the ‘arbitrary deletions’ of voters under SIR is a systematic humiliation engineered to disenfranchise and to silence Bengal’s voice
3/1/2026, 8:03:08 AM PST
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Indian airlines cancel 350 flights on Sunday
UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar remain closed for air traffic due to drone assaults and attacks on local airports
3/1/2026, 8:00:20 AM PST
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Indian exports brace for impact as US-Israel strikes on Iran affect sea routes
Prolonged conflict could sharply increase freight rates, insurance premiums, transit time
3/1/2026, 7:58:38 AM PST
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Union Cabinet expected to take up proposal for Modified UDAN
₹30,000-crore expansion plan aims to add 120 destinations over 10 years
3/1/2026, 7:57:27 AM PST
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US-Iran war: What will be the impact on Indian markets?
Gap-down Nifty likely; oil, rupee and gold in focus
3/1/2026, 7:55:08 AM PST
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Eighteen Indian aircraft stranded overseas as West Asia airspace shut amid tensions
Sources said over two hundred pilots and crew of IndiGo and Air India Express are stuck in West Asia
3/1/2026, 7:54:18 AM PST
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Industry members seek Centre’s intervention in Fino PB chief Gupta’s arrest
DGGI moves Fino Payments Bank chief Gupta to Hyderabad for alleged GST probe
3/1/2026, 7:52:49 AM PST
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Women, drivers of Tier-2 dynamism
The author documents how women entrepreneurs from beyond the metros are rewriting India’s economic map
3/1/2026, 7:46:18 AM PST
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‘Bringing animal welfare to companies’: IKC looks to bring in ethical supply chains involving farm animals, along with other cruelty-free practices
The aim is to have a roadmap towards a cruelty-free and sustainable industry, be it cage-free practices in poultry or better welfare standards for farm animals
3/1/2026, 7:39:04 AM PST
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Silver, gold may surge next week as Middle East tension intensifies: Analysts
Analysts said the extent of the impact on domestic silver and gold prices will depend on how long the conflict persists, as global investors recalibrate risk exposure amid fears of a prolonged instability in the Middle East
3/1/2026, 5:46:27 AM PST
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Power consumption grows marginally by 1.86% to 132.99 billion units in Feb
According to the government data, the peak power demand met or the highest supply during February, also rose slightly to 243.15 GW from 238.06 GW recorded in Feb 2025
3/1/2026, 5:34:06 AM PST
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The metabolic crisis
A prevention protocol from a metabolic health coach
3/1/2026, 5:32:24 AM PST
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Airtel, Google partner to reduce mobile spam, digital fraud
The platform will also help keep users safe by throttling messages from individual senders who have been jointly flagged by Google and Airtel’s AI-powered spam filters
3/1/2026, 5:29:40 AM PST
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Rice exporters asked to shift shipping cost risks to buyers amid Iran tensions
The federation advised members to shift to free on board terms, allowing international buyers to handle freight and insurance, thereby protecting Indian exporters from rising costs on fixed-price contracts
3/1/2026, 5:27:15 AM PST
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Kashmir sees massive protests over Khamenei’s killing
Mirwaiz (chief of cleric) of Kashmir Omar Farooq described the killing as a “brutal act” that had shaken the Muslim world
3/1/2026, 5:26:58 AM PST
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Israel strikes Tehran as Iran's counterattacks widen after supreme leader was killed
Earlier Sunday, Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard threatened to launch its “most intense offensive operation” ever targeting Israel and US bases.
3/1/2026, 5:23:53 AM PST
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ICICI Pru MF to stop fresh inflows in 3 overseas funds
The three international funds discontinuing all inflows are ICICI Prudential US Bluechip Equity Fund, ICICI Prudential Nasdaq 100 Index Fund, and ICICI Prudential Strategic Metal and Energy Equity Fund
3/1/2026, 5:16:28 AM PST
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Royal Enfield posts 11% rise in February sales
Sales of models with engine capacity up to 350cc grew 16% to 89,844 units, up from 77,775 units in February 2025
3/1/2026, 5:12:15 AM PST
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Tata Motors PV sales climb 35% y-o-y in February; commercial vehicles grow 32%
The domestic passenger vehicles segment saw sales of 62,329 units, a growth of 34% year-on-year
3/1/2026, 5:07:18 AM PST
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Mercedes bets on ‘rolling boardrooms’ as India’s luxury MPV market gathers pace
Mercedes’ decision to return at nearly double its earlier price point signals a strategic shift: MPV is no longer viewed as a utilitarian outlier, but as a high-margin flagship aligned with its Maybach and S-Class positioning
3/1/2026, 5:06:21 AM PST
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Iran names third member to leadership council
Ayatollah Ali Reza Arafi has been a member of both constitutional watchdog Guardian Council and the Assembly of Experts that will choose the next leader
3/1/2026, 4:50:34 AM PST
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Centre's goal is to develop TN, says PM inaugurating ₹4,400 cr projects in Madurai
He assured that the Centre would remain fully committed to enabling inclusive development and the State's progress
3/1/2026, 4:49:56 AM PST
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AI can democratise research, says ANRF CEO
Kalyanaraman stressed on the need for collaborative research in the spirit of data sharing not ‘data Balkanisation’ to develop indigenous AI models to drive basic research
3/1/2026, 3:59:02 AM PST
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There is now an open path to a different Iran, EU's Kallas says
"What comes next is uncertain. ‌But there is now an open path

to a ‌different Iran, one that its ‌people ⁠may have greater

freedom to ⁠shape," Kallas said
3/1/2026, 3:56:43 AM PST
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MSP a drain on the exchequer: KV Shaji, Chairman, Nabard
3/1/2026, 3:46:59 AM PST
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Agri Summit 2026 | Women taking more decisions in agriculture, leaving drudgery behind: Agri Secretary Devesh Chaturvedi
3/1/2026, 3:44:31 AM PST
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GST mop-up grows 8.1% to over ₹1.83 lakh crore in Feb
Gross domestic revenue increased 5.3% to approximately ₹1.36 lakh crore, while gross import revenue rose 17.2% to ₹47,837 crore
3/1/2026, 3:44:24 AM PST
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How succession works in Iran and who will be the country's next supreme leader?
An 88-member panel called the Assembly of Experts appoints the supreme leader; the panel can remove one as well, although that has never happened
3/1/2026, 3:26:24 AM PST
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Iran crisis: Price volatility, macro impact seen on India, no structural oil supply risk yet
Even in the absence of physical shortages, landed crude costs for Indian refiners would move higher
3/1/2026, 2:43:11 AM PST
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Adani confirms Israel-based Haifa Port fully secure, operational
In a statement, Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone said all employees are safe, and all port assets and infrastructure are fully secure
3/1/2026, 2:42:42 AM PST
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Putin says the killing of Khamenei's is 'cynical' murder
Putin said that the murder violated all norms of human morality and

international ​law
3/1/2026, 2:32:08 AM PST
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Middle East tensions may rattle Indian markets; crude spike raises near-term risks
JM Financial said that every $1 per barrel increase in crude prices could raise India’s annual import bill by roughly $2 billion
3/1/2026, 2:25:49 AM PST
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OPEC+ debates oil output boost as US war on Iran disrupts shipments
OPEC+ has a history of increasing oil output during disruptions, but analysts say it currently has limited spare capacity to boost supply, except for its ‌leaders, Saudi Arabia and the UAE
3/1/2026, 2:22:25 AM PST
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Adani Enterprises’ arm to acquire Punj Lloyd’s MP unit, hike Air Works stake to 99.98%
In another stock exchange disclosure, the company announced executing a share purchase agreement with Punj Lloyd Aviation Ltd to acquire 14.2% stake in Air Works India (Engineering) Private Ltd
3/1/2026, 2:07:53 AM PST
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Delhi airport: 100 international flights cancelled amid Middle East conflict
A source said 60 international departures and 40 arrivals have been cancelled
3/1/2026, 1:54:56 AM PST
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India's AI power in democratising expertise, pushing scientific frontiers: Google DeepMind senior exec
Kohli, a distinguished scientist and senior executive at Google DeepMind - the advanced AI research arm of Google - said that beyond widening access, AI's role is in unlocking new treatments for diseases and accelerating drug discovery
3/1/2026, 1:47:40 AM PST
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Gujarat emerges as global chip hub as Tata and CG Semi scale up operations
Tata Electronics mobilises 7,000 workers for India’s first fab in Dholera, while CG Semi targets a 4-billion-chip annual capacity by 2027
3/1/2026, 1:16:23 AM PST
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Gujarat unveils STI Policy, launches ₹1,000 crore dedicated innovation fund
The new policy builds on the foundations of the previous STI framework and is designed to foster advanced capabilities in emerging technologies
3/1/2026, 12:56:35 AM PST
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Cabinet clears IIFCL's IPO plans, says MD Rohit Rishi
The approval has been conveyed by the DIPAM to the company, IIFCL's newly appointed MD Rohit Rishi told PTI.
3/1/2026, 12:54:26 AM PST
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Quiz on Reliance Industries
3/1/2026, 12:30:48 AM PST
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Middle East airports closed and thousands of travellers stranded after attack on Iran
Hundreds of thousands of travelers were either stranded or diverted to other airports Saturday after Israel, Qatar, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait and Bahrain closed their airspace
3/1/2026, 12:23:40 AM PST
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Gujarat’s semiconductor ecosystem to get ₹1,600 crore boost from Japan, S. Korea & Malaysia
Further strengthening the ecosystem, Japanese chipmaker Rohm Semiconductor has partnered with Gujarat-based Suchi Semicon to serve domestic and global markets, bringing capabilities in IC packaging and test solutions to the local value chain
3/1/2026, 12:19:15 AM PST
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How climate-smart villages are building rural resilience in India
The shift to solar-powered irrigation, processing, and household electricity has reduced dependence on fossil fuels, cutting carbon emissions
3/1/2026, 12:14:33 AM PST
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Kia India sales grow 10.3% y-o-y in Feb
The second consecutive month of robust double-digit growth.
3/1/2026, 12:07:06 AM PST
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Nvidia teams up with telecom players to shape AI-driven 6G era
Nvidia is teaming up with a group of telecommunications companies including Nokia Oyj, SoftBank Group Corp. and T-Mobile US Inc.
2/28/2026, 11:55:53 PM PST
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PM Modi launches ₹2,700 cr development projects in Puducherry
PM Modi inaugurated several key initiatives, including the launch of e-Buses under the PM e-Bus Seva Initiative.
2/28/2026, 11:51:58 PM PST
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M&M total auto sales rise 18% to 97,177 units in February
Utility vehicle sales in the domestic market last month increased 19% to 60,018 units compared to 50,420 units in the year-ago period, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd said in a statement
2/28/2026, 11:42:24 PM PST
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Dell shares soar the most in 2 years on AI server sales outlook
Dell to generate about $50 billion in AI server revenue in the current fiscal year
2/28/2026, 11:40:59 PM PST
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Key things to know about the US-Israel conflict with Iran
The market impacts, particularly on oil, remain unclear, but some digital assets rallied on the tumult
2/28/2026, 10:51:48 PM PST
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Maruti Suzuki India sales up 7.32% in Feb
Total exports in February 2026 were higher at 39,155 units compared to 25,021 units in the same month last year.
2/28/2026, 10:45:43 PM PST
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Bitcoin recovers above $68,000 after death of Iranian leader
Cryptocurrencies had recovered roughly $32 billion in market value by Sunday morning.
2/28/2026, 10:34:38 PM PST
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Hyundai Motor India sales rise 12.6% to 66,134 units in Feb
This is HMIL's highest-ever tally for total and domestic sales for February since its inception, says Hyundai Motor India Ltd
2/28/2026, 10:22:12 PM PST
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Air India cancels 50 international flights amid Middle East crisis
Aviation regulator DGCA is closely coordinating with airlines to ensure full compliance with safety and operational regulations
2/28/2026, 10:16:40 PM PST
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VOC Port to invest ₹15,000 cr in Outer Harbour project to be a transhipment hub of South India
The port aims to compete with international hubs located in other countries, such as Sri Lanka, Singapore and Indonesia
2/28/2026, 9:50:57 PM PST
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Pick of BL commodities -March 1, 2026
Last week, businessline held its fifth Agri and Commodity Summit in New Delhi, themed “Women - Pillar of Rural Economy”. We provide everything on the summit in our link below. Indian Customs officials have seized 46 containers of Chinese walnuts faked as Afghan. Two renowned scientists forecast a high probability of El Niño later this year. The Indian Sugar & Bio-energy Manufacturers Association has cut its forecast for sugar output this season, ending September, to 32.4 million tonnes. Cargill …
2/28/2026, 9:27:32 PM PST
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NSE shares won't list on NSE; IPO to be entirely OFS, says CEO Ashish Chauhan
Chauhan said the bourse will take a few months to prepare and file its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP).
2/28/2026, 9:24:29 PM PST
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Higher F&O taxes won’t deter small investors, says NSE CEO Ashish Chauhan; calls for tax-based entry filter
Remarks follow the recent hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) in the Union Budget.
2/28/2026, 9:01:33 PM PST
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Air India cancels several flights amid US-Iran conflict
In addition to previously cancelled services, Air India has now called off several international flights scheduled for March 1
2/28/2026, 8:58:29 PM PST
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Canada PM Carney, Tata Group Chairman Chandrasekaran discuss potential partnership
Over the next 2 days, he participated in separate business engagements, interacted with Indian and Canadian CEOs, industry and financial experts, innovators, educators, and Canadian Pension Funds based in India
2/28/2026, 8:37:05 PM PST
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Fino Payments Bank reaffirms compliance amid GST investigation
“We have full faith in the country’s judiciary and will continue to extend full cooperation and assistance to the authorities in the ongoing process,” Ketan Merchant, CFO
2/28/2026, 8:35:11 PM PST
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Protests in Kashmir against killing of Iranian leader Khamenei
Iranian supreme leader Khamenei was killed in an attack by Israel and the United States
2/28/2026, 8:27:34 PM PST
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Passengers stranded at Delhi's IGI Airport amid escalated Israel-Iran conflict
The cancellations and delays come amid the escalated tension and disturbance in the Middle East after coordinated military strikes involving Israel and the US, targeting Iranian sites
2/28/2026, 8:25:54 PM PST
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Head of Iran's Revolutionary Guard killed in airstrikes, state media reports
2/28/2026, 8:17:05 PM PST
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Iranians on Khamenei’s Death: Mourning on state TV, public joy
It marks the biggest turning point in the country’s complex history since the Islamic Revolution that overthrew the Shah and ushered in the clerics
2/28/2026, 8:15:58 PM PST
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Iran strikes disrupt thousands of flights; Dubai Airport damaged
Tens of thousands have been stranded as the region functions as a global superconnector, linking any two points on the planet with one single stop in airports like Dubai, Doha or Abu Dhabi
2/28/2026, 8:13:07 PM PST
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Indian Embassy taking care of her in Dubai: PV Sindhu's father amid Israel-Iran tensions
Sindhu thanks those who checked in on her and assured them that she is currently safe but stranded in Dubai
2/28/2026, 8:09:26 PM PST
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Fino Payments Bank routed illicit online gaming funds via shell firms and payment aggregators: Sources
GST authorities have arrested its MD and CEO Rishi Gupta for violating the law related to the GST, Fino Payments Bank had said on Friday.
2/28/2026, 8:03:22 PM PST
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Forex reserves drop $2.11 bn to $723.608 bn in week ended Feb 20
After the latest monetary policy review meeting last month, the RBI had said that the country’s foreign exchange reserves were sufficient to cover more than 11 months of merchandise imports
2/28/2026, 8:03:17 PM PST
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AI in oil palm - the small percentage shift that can save India billions
Regenerative agriculture and circular processing into a unified strategy can transform oil palm into a model of productivity, sustainability and farmer prosperity
2/28/2026, 7:22:14 PM PST
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How AI adoption is reshaping India’s agri sector: Risks, opportunities & advisory imperatives
Technology alone is not a solution; its success depends on thoughtful implementation, farmer-centric design and supportive policy frameworks
2/28/2026, 7:07:13 PM PST
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Kyiv says Russia accepted US security guarantee plan for Ukraine
No agreement has yet been reached on a potential summit between Zelenskiy and Vladimir Putin.
2/28/2026, 6:04:41 PM PST
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Iranian strikes target Dubai landmarks; UAE air defences foil majority of missiles and drones
Authorities confirmed incidents at Dubai International Airport and the iconic Burj Al Arab, where drone shrapnel sparked a fire that was quickly contained without injuries
2/28/2026, 5:06:05 PM PST
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Why the Pentagon blacklisted Anthropic and what it means for military AI
Anthropic has vowed to challenge the unprecedented move in court, arguing the law was designed to target foreign adversaries, not US companies
2/28/2026, 4:38:12 PM PST
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OpenAI sets limits on military AI use in new US defence deal
Stepping into the Pentagon vacuum, OpenAI unveiled a classified defence deal with strict safeguards — banning mass surveillance, autonomous weapons and any critical decisions made without humans in control
2/28/2026, 4:35:42 PM PST
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Missile sirens return as Israelis race to shelters during Iranian barrages
In Tel Aviv’s mixed neighbourhood of Jaffa, families — Muslim and Jewish — crowded into public bunkers as sirens blared throughout the day
2/28/2026, 4:03:52 PM PST
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UN chief condemns US-Israel strikes on Iran, urges return to nuclear talks
António Guterres also criticised Iran’s retaliatory attacks on regional states
2/28/2026, 3:47:07 PM PST
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Explained: How Khamenei shaped Iran and what his reported death could mean
Over nearly four decades, he crushed reform movements, oversaw bloody crackdowns on nationwide protests and expanded Iran’s missile and nuclear programmes while building a network of regional proxies
2/28/2026, 3:33:52 PM PST
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Why did the US and Israel attack Iran and what happens next?
US-Israel strikes on Iran have sharply escalated Middle East tensions, with reports of top leadership casualties and swift Iranian retaliation. Here’s a clear breakdown of why it happened and what it means for the region
2/28/2026, 3:32:58 PM PST
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Iran conflict fallout: 444 international flights cancelled by Indian airlines
Authorities said senior officials are deployed to ensure passenger support, crowd management and smooth terminal operations during the ongoing crisis.
2/28/2026, 3:17:25 PM PST
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How mutual funds navigated asset classes over the past year
We analyse allocation preferences between January 2025 and January 2026
2/28/2026, 9:17:53 AM PST
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Nifty IT rout: Why investors must not fall for the ‘IT is cheap now’ narrative
2/28/2026, 6:54:39 AM PST