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February 19, 2026 11:25 AM

Markets open higher on foreign inflows, domestic buying

Indian equity benchmarks opened higher on Thursday, supported by fresh foreign fund inflows and continued buying by domestic investors, even as global uncertainties persisted. The Nifty 50 began the session at 25,873.35, up 54 points or 0.21 per cen...

February 19, 2026 9:11 AM

PM Modi to inaugurate Global AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on Thursday at New Delhi's Bharat Mandapam, marking the formal commencement of one of the largest global gatherings focused on artificial intelligence. According to the Pri...

February 18, 2026 4:00 PM

India, UK launch offshore wind taskforce under Vision 2035

India and the United Kingdom on Tuesday launched the India–UK Offshore Wind Taskforce, aimed at accelerating cooperation in offshore wind development as part of their broader clean energy partnership under Vision 2035. Union Minister for New and R...

February 18, 2026 12:37 PM

Gulf countries begin Ramadan as Saudi Arabia confirms moon sighting

Gulf countries commenced the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday after crescent moon sighting committees in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates confirmed the start of Ramadan 1447 AH on Tuesday evening. Authorities in Qatar and Kuwait also annou...

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