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India's IT industry to hit $315 billion in FY26 as AI revenues reach $10-12 billion: Nasscom
February 25, 2026
India’s technology industry is projected to reach $315 billion in revenue in FY26, on the back …
AI-led revenues represent a small share of the overall industry but are expanding rapidly as …
Major IT companies have disclosed revenue from AI services. India's largest IT services company,…
The Economic Times
Union Cabinet approves rail, metro, airport projects worth Rs 12,236 crore
February 25, 2026
The Union Cabinet approved infrastructure and policy proposals worth Rs 12,236 crore, spanning …
The CCEA approved three railway projects — Gondia-Jabalpur doubling, Punarakh-Kiul third and …
The government said the approved railway projects will reduce logistics costs, save an …
News18
Spirit Of Service': Union Cabinet Adopts 'Seva Sankalp' In First Meeting At 'Seva Teerth
February 25, 2026
The Union Cabinet adopted a resolution titled Seva Sankalp at its first meeting held at Seva Teerth.
Every decision taken from the new premises will be guided by a spirit of service to the nation’…
The work culture at Seva Teerth will reflect the Constitution’s ethos, ensuring every policy …
Firstpost
Israel's Knesset illuminates in tricolour ahead of PM Modi's visit
February 25, 2026
Ahead of PM Modi’s visit, Israel’s Knesset was illuminated in the tricolour as a mark of …
The Speaker of the Israeli Parliament, Amir Ohana, shared a picture of the Knesset in tricolour,…
PM Modi’s visit to Israel is a step toward reaffirming the deep and long-standing strategic …
The Economic Times
Domestic CV wholesales rise 27% in January to 99,544 units on GST-led demand
February 25, 2026
India’s domestic CV wholesale volumes rose 27% YoY to 99,544 units, supported by the GST cut …
For the first 10 months of FY26, India’s domestic CV wholesale volumes grew 11.3% YoY, while …
In the first 10 months of FY26, retail volume growth in the M&HCV segment stood at 6.3%, …
The Economic Times
India’s GDP may grow 8.1% in Q3FY26 despite global headwinds: SBI report
February 25, 2026
Despite global headwinds, the Indian economy has sustained strong and resilient growth, with …
India’s high-frequency indicators suggest strong growth momentum in Q3FY26: SBI
India’s rural consumption remained firm, buoyed by positive signals from farm and non-farm …
Business Standard
Investments in rural India aiding FMCG growth: ITC CMD Sanjiv Puri
February 25, 2026
Investments in rural India are aiding growth for the country’s FMCG sector: ITC CMD Sanjiv Puri
Reduction in I-T rates and the recent lowering of GST are among the measures that have made …
India is a consumption-driven economy, and the FMCG sector does correlate with the progress of …
ANI News
Impressive development": UN Resident Coordinator lauds India’s global leadership, AI vision
February 25, 2026
I was extremely impressed by India’s leadership in inviting so many heads of state and high-…
We were impressed by India’s convening power, its leadership, and the messaging focused on …
India possesses almost limitless possibilities to attract tourists with its 42 World Heritage …
Firstpost
How India and Israel have grown closer in the Modi era
February 25, 2026
Under PM Modi’s era, India and Israel have grown closer, with expanded defence procurement, …
The July 2017 visit marked a watershed moment as the first by an Indian PM to Israel, followed …
During his upcoming visit to Israel, PM Modi will address the Israeli Parliament, a first for …
The Times Of india
Ahmedabad Metro, Srinagar airport extension, 3 rail projects get nod
February 25, 2026
The Cabinet approved three multi-tracking railway projects, the extension of the Ahmedabad …
The Cabinet approved the extension of the Ahmedabad Metro at a cost of around Rs 1,067 crore, …
The CCEA approved increasing the equity investment threshold of public sector enterprise …
The Economic Times
First Cabinet meet at Seva Teerth: How the new PMO complex is unique and a key milestone in India's independent history
February 25, 2026
Seva Teerth is a symbol of citizen-centric governance and reflects the ethos of seva, placing …
Seva Teerth is the new hub of executive decision-making, aligned with the vision of Developed …
Seva Teerth reflects an effort to move away from colonial-era administrative symbols while …
The Economic Times
Union Cabinet clears Rs 1,677 crore civil enclave project at Srinagar airport
February 25, 2026
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the development of the civil enclave at the …
The civil enclave project will be spread across 73.18 acres, and the new terminal building will …
The government said the civil enclave project of Srinagar airport is expected to generate …
The Economic Times
Cabinet approves hike in Powergrid's equity investment threshold to Rs 7,500 cr per subsidiary
February 25, 2026
The Union Cabinet approved a proposal to increase the equity investment threshold of public …
The Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) can now participate in the bids for capital-…
The Union Cabinet’s approval will enable Powergrid, the largest and most experienced …
The Economic Times
Kerala to be officially called Keralam after Cabinet nod
February 25, 2026
The Union Cabinet has cleared a proposal to officially rename Kerala as "Keralam", marking a …
Following the Cabinet’s nod on renaming Kerala to Keralam , the President will now refer the …
The renaming of Kerala to Keralam is largely symbolic and will not affect administrative …
News18
Artificial Intelligence: PM Modi’s MANAV Module
February 25, 2026
During the recently concluded AI Summit, PM Modi noted that two products “impressed leaders …
In India, industrial giants are making big moves. Reliance Industries plans to invest $110 …
The AI Impact Summit highlighted India’s ambition to become a global technology leader. The …
Business Standard
Over 40% salaried Indians say AI has improved their incomes: Report
February 25, 2026
More than 40% of salaried Indians aged 22 to 45 agree that their income or productivity …
Mid-career professionals who have made AI part of their work say the technology has increased …
AI is seen largely as an enabler — useful for tracking, insights and productivity — but not a …
Money Control
Former Israeli Ambassador Daniel Carmon says India-Israel ties go beyond leaders ahead of PM Modi’s visit
February 25, 2026
As PM Modi begins his State visit to Israel on February 25-26, former Israeli Ambassador to …
Former Israeli Ambassador to India Daniel Carmon stressed that while leadership chemistry exists,…
PM Modi’s visit to Israel will underscore the strength of existing ties while also opening …
The Hindu
India’s trade strategy in a multipolar world
February 25, 2026
India’s recent global trade strategy aims to boost exports and strengthen its position as a …
In 2023, India updated its Foreign Trade Policy with the goal of increasing exports to $2 …
India has shifted to a more proactive trade strategy, pursuing intensive negotiations and …
The Jerusalem Post
Modi's visit is laden with opportunity to strengthen an already-solid relationship
February 25, 2026
PM Modi’s visit to Israel this time around is about far more than ceremony, contracts, or even …
PM Modi now arrives in Israel not merely as a visitor but as the leader of the world’s most …
Today, India’s global trajectory is the one on the ascent. New Delhi is positioning itself as a …
Ians Live
Guyana Vice-President lauds India's rapid progress in digital governance
February 24, 2026
Guyana’s Vice-President Bharrat Jagdeo appreciated India's rapid progress in digital governance …
India and Guyana discussed the possibility of extending digital public infrastructure models …
India and Guyana discussed expanding partnerships in healthcare administration, agricultural …
The Times Of India
DPI to daily life: India's AI pitch goes beyond code
February 24, 2026
At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 which concluded this week, the buzz wasn't just about …
At the AI Impact Summit, India leveraged the opportunity to showcase its impressive Digital …
India leveraged the opportunity to showcase its impressive Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) …
The Indian Express
India is rewriting rules of AI governance, giving it open sky while keeping command in human hands
February 24, 2026
Under PM Modi’s leadership, India is putting forward its own organising idea: sovereignty over …
Population-scale solutions like BharatGen, which supports 22 Indian languages, address the …
On the first day of the India AI Impact Summit, more than 2.5 lakh students took a pledge to …
Business Standard
Rooftop solar power installations at record 3 million households: Joshi
February 24, 2026
PM Surya Ghar: Rooftop solar power installations in India have crossed a record mark of 30 lakh …
PM Surya Ghar scheme targets 30 Gigawatt of rooftop solar capacity through 1 crore installations
More than 10,000 rooftop solar installations are being carried out across the country currently
The Times Of India
India rolls out first anti-terror doctrine ‘PRAHAAR’; cross-border terror, cyber and drone threat in focus
February 24, 2026
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has released India’s first comprehensive anti-terror policy, …
The strategy document, “PRAHAAR”, states that “India does not link terrorism to any specific …
As part of its roadmap, the MHA has suggested associating legal experts at every stage of …
Ians Live
India's Tier-2 and 3 cities account for 70 pc workforce: Report
February 24, 2026
India's Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities have emerged as major economic drivers, now accounting for 70% …
The BFSI and manufacturing sectors contribute to over 45% of the workforce from tier-3 towns, …
During H1 FY26, over 26,000 Universal Account Numbers (UANs) were created
Business Standard
Bharat Taxi will not let drivers earn below base rate: Amit Shah
February 24, 2026
The newly launched cooperative cab service Bharat Taxi will guarantee a minimum base rate per …
In a private dairy, the profit goes to the owner. In Amul, 85 per cent goes back to the producer.…
Bharat Taxi aims to enroll 15 crore drivers within two years and to expand to every city with a …
The Times Of India
India unveils ‘MANAS 1’: AI trained on 60,000 hours of brainwaves aims to detect disorders early
February 24, 2026
An Indian team has unveiled MANAS 1, a Brain Language Foundation Model built on 60,000 hours of …
Tools built on MANAS 1 could assist doctors at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, community health …
MANAS 1 signals an attempt to move from analysing language on screens to interpreting the …
The Economic Times
Pay Rs 500, become co-owner': Bharat Taxi's investment model like Amul that became a Rs 1.25L cr giant from Rs 50 contributions
February 24, 2026
Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has launched Bharat Taxi, a cooperative ride-hailing …
Unlike existing platforms that charge drivers commissions of 25–30%, Bharat Taxi currently does …
Union Cooperation Minister Shah compared Bharat Taxi’s structure to the Amul dairy cooperative, …
The Economic Times
India–Africa ties enter a new phase of strategic collaboration amid changing global order
February 24, 2026
For India, engagement with Africa is rooted in a shared history of anti-colonial struggle, South–…
India-Africa engagement is increasingly positioned not merely as historical solidarity, but as …
India–Africa cooperation in technology, ports, and infrastructure is not just about building …
Business Standard
Delhi airport ranked 5th-busiest in Apac last year, shows OAG data
February 24, 2026
Delhi airport has seen a significant upward move in the pecking order on the list of the top 10 …
In 2025, Delhi airport ranked 5th, with 46.18 million seats, up from the 9th position it held …
Delhi has closed in on Beijing Capital, which was the busiest airport in the region in 2019, …
Business Standard
NMP 2.0 for FY26-30 launched: Govt aims ₹16.7 trn from asset monetisation
February 24, 2026
The NMP enables the recycling of productive public assets, thereby unlocking resources for …
The government has set a target of ₹2.49 trillion from asset monetisation proceeds in FY26, of …
Dominated by highways, power, ports, and railway projects, NMP 2.0 will bring private …
The Economic Times
Commercial credit up 15% in a year as rate cuts spur demand
February 24, 2026
Outstanding credit to the commercial sector has crossed Rs 300 lakh crore at end-January, up 14.…
The rise in commercial credit signals a pickup in loan demand following the 125-basis-point cut …
Incremental credit growth in the first 10 months of this fiscal year was Rs 34.5 lakh crore, up …
The Times Of india
India’s spice exports breached 1.8m tonnes last year
February 24, 2026
India remains the global leader in the spice sector, with exports breaching 1.8 million tonnes …
The Indian government is prioritising the empowerment of small farmers who account for over 80% …
"With right technology, partnerships, and policy support, we can make the sector truly future-…
Live Mint
AI will augment, create new jobs in India: World Bank
February 24, 2026
The World Bank predicts that AI will serve as an engine for job augmentation and creation in …
The Central government is layering AI over the India Stack, including Aadhaar and UPI, to …
India is no longer just a back-office for global tech, but the laboratory where the world’s …
Money Control
For any AI company, India is a large opportunity': G42 India CEO Manu Jain
February 24, 2026
G42 India CEO Manu Jain stated that India has the potential to become an AI superpower in the …
The Central government is partnering with G42 to establish a national-scale 8-exaflop AI …
India has solidified its position as a global technology leader, driven by transformative …
ANI News
Decisive step in shedding colonial symbols": Amit Shah on unveiling of C Rajagopalachari's bust at Rashtrapati Bhavan
February 24, 2026
The Central government has taken a decisive step in shedding colonial symbols by unveiling the …
PM Modi reflects the nation's commitment to honouring its own heroes and reclaiming its rich …
"Rajaji's ideals of duty and integrity will continue to inspire generations in building a self-…
The Times Of india
PM Narendra Modi congratulates 'Boong' after win at BAFTA awards 2026: 'Indeed a moment of immense joy'
February 24, 2026
PM Modi lauded the Manipuri film 'Boong' for its historic win at the BAFTA Awards 2026, marking …
The achievement of 'Boong' winning the Best Children’s and Family Film award at the BAFTA …
Congratulations to all those associated with this film. This is indeed a moment of immense joy, …
News18
Estonia President Exclusive | India Brings Scale, We Bring Trust, Structured Cooperation Next Step
February 24, 2026
IndiaAI Impact Summit showcased India’s massive scale and ambition in deploying Digital Public …
India and Estonia are moving towards structured cooperation to jointly shape global standards …
"I return to Estonia with the impression of a country that is not merely adjusting to the …
News18
From Namaste To Shalom’: Israel Says Partnership Growing With India Stronger Than Ever
February 24, 2026
PM Modi is set to hold high-level talks in Israel, focusing on strategic collaboration, defence,…
The partnership between India and Israel continues to scale new heights across emerging …
"We are partners in innovation, security, and a shared strategic vision. Together, we are …
The Financial Express
An enduring partnership
February 24, 2026
PM Modi and President Macron elevated bilateral ties to a "Special Global Strategic Partnership"…
The Indian government inaugurated India's 1st private-sector helicopter assembly line for H125s …
India and France framed their partnership as a “force for global stability,” advocating rules-…
NDTV
"AI Summit Turning Point For How World Will Use AI": PM Modi In Mann Ki Baat
February 23, 2026
PM Modi hailed the recently concluded AI Impact Summit held in New Delhi, saying that through …
India hosted the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi from February 16-20, focusing on human-…
The AI Impact Summit is a turning point in how the world will use the power of AI in the future:…
DD News
PM Modi Hails Rice Revolution And Kerala Kumbh Revival In ‘Mann Ki Baat’
February 23, 2026
Addressing the 131st episode of Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi praises farmers for blending tradition …
In 131st episode of Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi speaks about the revival of Kerala’s centuries-old …
PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat highlights a unique initiative in Kerala’s Thrissur district, where 570 …
The Hindu
Spirit of patriotism deeply embedded within Jayalalithaa: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
February 23, 2026
PM Modi pays tributes to former Tamil Nadu CM J. Jayalalithaa in Mann Ki Baat, describes her as …
PM Modi paid tributes to former Tamil Nadu CM J. Jayalalithaa in Mann Ki Baat, says “The spirit …
In our country, those who have worked for the welfare of society, those who have prioritized …
Live Mint
PLI scheme draws ₹2.16 trillion investment, drives ₹20.41 trillion in sales across 14 sectors
February 23, 2026
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, with a total outlay of ₹1.91 trillion, has attracted …
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme has attracted cumulative investment of more than ₹2.16 …
PLI scheme has driven cumulative exports of over ₹8.3 trillion and created more than 1.44 …
Zee News
From Microsoft, Meta to Nvidia: Global tech giants to invest $700 billion dollar in AI as India rises as a global tech hub
February 23, 2026
Top global AI leaders attended the AI Impact Summit, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Alphabet …
Global technology giants are planning to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in artificial …
Chip giant Nvidia announced that it is expanding partnerships with venture capital firms in …
The Economic Times
India’s iPhone exports hit $23 billion in 2025 as smartphones become top export segment
February 23, 2026
India’s iPhone exports reached $23 billion in 2025, making smartphones the country’s top export …
Smartphones became India’s top export category for the first time, dislodging automotive diesel …
Apple has been the biggest beneficiary of the PLI scheme, with its suppliers’ getting …
News18
‘India Values Its Deep, Enduring Friendship With Israel’: PM Modi Tells Netanyahu Ahead Of Visit
February 23, 2026
PM Modi thanked Benjamin Netanyahu for calling his upcoming Israel visit 'historic' and said he …
India deeply values its enduring friendship with Israel, built on trust, innovation, and a …
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had spoken about PM Modi’s visit at the opening of …
Money Control
'Surprised and touched': Brazil's Lula hails India's cultural hospitality, recalls reciprocal gesture for PM Modi
February 23, 2026
Brazilian President Lula shared his delight at hearing familiar Brazilian melodies played by …
Brazilian President Lula arrived in India on February 18, and during the period February 19-20, …
Brazilian President Lula visit to India comes just seven months after the state visit of PM …
News18
India Shows How AI Can Work At Scale, But Inclusion Remains The Challenge: World Bank
February 23, 2026
The AI Impact summit focused squarely on how AI can deliver real-world development outcomes, …
The ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ brought together policymakers, industry leaders, multilateral …
In Uttar Pradesh, AI tools are helping farmers reach wider markets, raise incomes, and create …
Organiser
Budget 2026 calls for stability in the stock market over speculation
February 23, 2026
Union Budget 2026 is not a budget that aims to kick-start the markets through speculative …
Over the last five years, the Indian markets have seen an unprecedented rise in retail …
Budget 2026 is a strategic move to detox the youth’s engagement with the financial markets, …