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Union Cabinet clears rail-cum-road tunnel under river Brahmaputra

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, yesterday has approved the construction of a 4-lane access-controlled greenfield connectivity from Gohpur on NH-15 to Numaligarh on 715 section, including 15.79 Km of Road cum Rail Tunnel under the River Brahmaputra.

2026-02-14T07:40:41.201120+00:00 IST

Cabinet approves railway multitracking projects

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, yesterday has approved three projects of Ministry of Railways with total cost of about Rs 18,509 crore.

2026-02-14T07:30:59.364990+00:00 IST

India's AI ambitions rooted in intent to build a truly inclusive

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a general-purpose technology whose true value lies in the breadth of its societal impact, said S Krishnan Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

2026-02-14T07:22:10.891917+00:00 IST

AvenuesAI reports 122% revenue surge in Q3

AvenuesAI posts record quarterly performance as AI-powered transaction platform pivot gains traction

2026-02-14T05:56:43.340976+00:00 IST

Commerce secy Rajesh Agrawal holds key bilateral meetings at WTO

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with senior trade diplomats at the World Trade Organization (WTO), focusing on preparations for the upcoming 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaounde, Cameroon. The discussions underscored India's emphasis on purposeful multilateralism, WTO reform, and addressing pressing global trade challenges.

2026-02-14T05:33:49.829753+00:00 IST

Uday Kotak appointed Chairman of GIFT City

The terms and conditions of Kotak's appointment will be decided at a later stage.

2026-02-14T03:49:11.656891+00:00 IST

AI is a structural rewrite, not a disruption: Debjani Ghosh

Debjani Ghosh, a Distinguished Fellow at NITI Aayog and Former President of Nasscom, said India today stands at its most decisive inflection point, as technologies such as AI will require businesses to rewrite their models and platforms.

2026-02-14T03:26:54.062099+00:00 IST

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Munich: Global technology leaders unite to form TTA

As many as 16 companies from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America announced the launch of the Trusted Tech Alliance (TTA), a group of likeminded global technology providers coming together to work across borders, and based on a shared set of principles for a trusted technology stack - from connectivity, cloud infrastructure, and semiconductors to software and AI.

2026-02-14T03:17:39.800044+00:00 IST

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India must shift from growth at scale to productivity: KPMG

India must shift from growth at scale to growth in productivity as it enters the next phase of its development journey toward Viksit Bharat @2047, according to a February 2026 report by KPMG in India.

2026-02-14T03:03:19.391432+00:00 IST

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AI is another tool, not a threat to India IT services: JP Morgan

The Nifty IT index is down 10 per cent over the past month, while the broader Nifty index is flat, amid fears that AI advances could disrupt Indian IT services, among other factors.

2026-02-14T02:30:53.586781+00:00 IST

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Over 7 lakh notices, 5.6 lakh restrictions: TRAI tightens grip on

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has significantly increased its enforcement actions against spam telemarketing in 2025, issuing over 7.3 lakh notices and imposing more than 5.6 lakh communication restrictions on violators, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Communications.

2026-02-13T17:59:21.538297+00:00 IST

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Startup India recognises 2.07 lakh ventures

The Startup India initiative has officially recognised 2.07 lakh ventures across the country, resulting in the creation of 21.9 lakh direct jobs as of December 31, 2025.

2026-02-13T16:39:22.195215+00:00 IST

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Banks allowed to sponsor pension funds under NPS: PFRDA Chairman

Having allowed banks to sponsor pension funds under the National Pension System (NPS), Chairman of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Sivasubramanian Ramann, has said that the playing field is level for all sponsors, including Asset Management Companies.

2026-02-13T16:13:30.998987+00:00 IST

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FinTech emerges as central pillar in India-Mauritius partnership

"I think, given India's strong technology focus, there would be huge opportunities for India to develop fintech in Mauritius with the view of targeting African markets," said Mauritius' Financial Services and Economic Planning Minister Jyoti Jeetun.

2026-02-13T15:08:37.164782+00:00 IST

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"Work advances on 12 new greenfield industrial cities”

Work is progressing quickly on the 12 new greenfield industrial cities approved by the Government of India in 2024, with major milestones reached in administration, funding, and construction planning. The Ministry of Commerce & Industry confirmed that Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) have been formed for all 12 projects, and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractors have already been appointed for nine of them.

2026-02-13T13:19:02.309794+00:00 IST

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Regulation moving to focus on activities, risks: SEBI Chairman

Speaking about India's "next regulatory frontier", Pandey said, "In the years ahead, the four Ts -- Trust, Technology, Transparency and Teamwork -- will guide our approach. The nature of challenges may evolve, but disruption itself may remain a constant. We therefore need markets that are resilient by design, capable of navigating geo-fragmentation, technological shifts, and other emerging risks, while continuing to support growth and innovation."

2026-02-13T12:52:22.154283+00:00 IST

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In less than 24 months, India AI Mission succeeds: MeitY

In March 2024, the Government of India launched the IndiaAI Mission with an outlay of Rs 10,372 Cr for the development of the overall AI ecosystem in the country. In less than 24 months, the India AI Mission has set up a foundation for the development of the AI ecosystem in the country.

2026-02-13T12:48:24.759480+00:00 IST

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Centre approves export of 25 LMT wheat, 5 LMT of sugar

As per the information shared by the Consumer Affairs Ministry, the wheat stock availability with private entities during 2025-26 stands at approximately 75 LMT, which is nearly 32 LMT higher compared to the corresponding period last year. This substantial year-on-year increase indicates a comfortable supply position in the country.

2026-02-13T12:47:05.744590+00:00 IST

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India-EU FTA promotes paperless trade, e-invoicing to ease cross-

The digital trade chapter of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) promotes paperless trade, e-invoicing, e-contracts, and e-authentication to ease cross-border trade. This facilitative framework establishes a secure and trustworthy digital environment for electronic transactions, which aims to strengthen the growth of goods and services trade between India and the European Union.

2026-02-13T12:46:40.255265+00:00 IST

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Export ambitions hinge on quality manufacturing: NITI Aayog

"We can only be successful at exports if we are successful at quality production," Bery said, speaking at the release of the latest edition of the government's quarterly Trade Watch publication, which this time focused on electronics exports.

2026-02-13T11:43:47.431396+00:00 IST

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Sensex, Nifty decline over 1% amid heavy selling in IT stocks

he Indian stock market on Friday closed in the red as the benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined over 1 per cent. The indices were dragged by heavy selling in information technology (IT) shares.

2026-02-13T11:01:34.387560+00:00 IST