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Benchmarks extend gains for third day; Nifty settles above 25,800

Mumbai, Feb. 18 -- The domestic equity benchmarks closed with decent gains on Wednesday, extending their rally to a third straight session. Sentiment, however, remained cautious amid a broader risk-of... Read More


"Rahul Gandhi speaks without truth, forcibly taking PM's name without basis": Rijiju questions Congress on raising Epstein files

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday strongly criticised Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his allegations surrounding the Epstein Fil... Read More


AI Safety Connect convenes 250 global leaders in New Delhi to advance international AI safety coordination

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- AI Safety Connect (AISC) on Wednesday brought together around 250 senior stakeholders from governments, international organisations, frontier AI companies, civil society, and aca... Read More


Union Minister Kiren Rijiju says Rahul Gandhi "dangerous" for India's security

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday accused Leader of Opposition Lok Sabha of having connections with anti-India forces, stressing that the Congress le... Read More


"Childish and irresponsible for someone in his position": Kiren Rijiju slams Rahul Gandhi's role in Parliament disruptions

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Union Parliamentary Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday criticised Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, calling his behaviour "childish" and "irresponsible," after ... Read More


"Despite crores of central assistance, Nahan Medical College still at zero, Congress must explain where the money went": Himachal BJP

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Himachal Pradesh BJP State President Dr. Rajeev Bindal on Wednesday highlighted two serious issues concerning governance and development in the state. Referring to the official ... Read More


AI agents start shopping: Mastercard unlocks agentic commerce in India

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Even as India's digital payments ecosystem continues to expand at an unmatched scale, it now finds new territory. Mastercard, at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, has demonstrated... Read More


ICRA reaffirms ratings of Railtel Corporation at 'AA/A1+' with stable outlook

Mumbai, Feb. 18 -- The agency has also affirmed the company's short-term rating at 'ICRA] A1+'. ICRA stated that the reaffirmation of ratings considers Railtel's long track record (over 20 years) of ... Read More


"They enter, there is commotion...": Kiren Rijiju's slams Congress for disruptions; hails historic India-US interim trade deal

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has refuted Congress's allegations of suppressing opposition voices in Parliament. He attributed the frequent House disruptions to the opposition's ow... Read More


Sabarimala Gold Theft Case: Accused Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru gets bail

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb. 18 -- Accused Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru on Wednesday walked out of the Poojappura Central Prison after securing bail from the Kollam Vigilance Court in connection with the Sa... Read More