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February 20, 2026 4:32 PM
The Indian equity benchmarks posted strong gains on Friday, led by gains in metals and PSU bank stocks. At the closing bell, Sensex gained 316 points, or 0.38 per cent to settle at 82,814. Nifty added 116 points, or 0.46 per cent, to close at 25,571...
February 20, 2026 3:56 PM
Iran has told the United Nations secretary-general that it will respond decisively to any military attack against it, warning that all bases and assets of what it calls “the hostile force” in the region would be considered legitimate targets. In...
February 20, 2026 3:42 PM
Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has ordered the launch of a humanitarian air bridge to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip during Ramadan under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. The air bridge will transport food parcel...
February 20, 2026 3:44 PM
Under the various self-employment schemes being implemented by the double-engine government at the Centre and in Uttar Pradesh, Nizamabad in Azamgarh district is carving out a distinct identity through the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative, ...
February 20, 2026 2:00 PM
The ‘outstanding’ ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ has showcased the energy, the broader AI vision and what India can do to take this vision forward, according to Tata Sons Chairman, N. Chandrasekaran. He told IANS on the sidelines of the ‘AI...
February 20, 2026 1:42 PM
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday cited AI fragmentation risks, calling for global interoperability standards for better outcomes at the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ here. Guterres said that today, international cooperation is dif...
February 20, 2026 3:35 PM
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday underlined the growing global challenges confronting the agriculture sector, stating that food systems across the world are under increasing strain due to climate volatility, declining water tabl...
February 20, 2026 1:17 PM
AI is not about replacing clinicians; it is about giving time back to them, time to think, time to connect and time to care, according to industry leaders. Roy Jakobs, CEO, Philips, positioned healthcare as the sector where AI could have the greates...
February 20, 2026 12:58 PM
The Madhya Pradesh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, on Thursday approved the state's excise policy for the financial year 2026-27, retaining key restrictions on liquor sales while introducing measures aimed at enhancing transparency, r...
February 20, 2026 12:23 PM
India has placed its demographic dividend at the centre of its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, with the India AI Impact Summit 2026 highlighting how the country’s youth are shaping a future-ready, inclusive AI ecosystem. The Summit, which co...
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