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PM calls for democratisation of AI
Says India should be among the top three AI superpowers, not just in consumption, but in creation as well
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February 18, 2026
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Inside Indian boardrooms
Boards sit at the heart of corporate governance, entrusted with guiding strategy, ensuring leadership continuity, and exercising vigilant oversight while balancing the interests of diverse stakeholders.
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February 18, 2026
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Govt plans to switch ₹25K cr bonds via auction
The government plans to conduct a ₹25,000 crore switch auction of dated securities to smoothen its redemption profile and ease supply pressure in the bond market, the Reserve Bank of India said in a release on Tuesday.
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February 18, 2026
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US civil rights champion, Prez candidate dies
Jesse Jackson, one of the most prominent US civil rights leaders of the 20th century who ran credible campaigns for the White House two decades before America elected its first Black president, has died.
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February 18, 2026
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People may not need jobs by 2050: Khosla
Indian-American entrepreneur and venture capitalist Vinod Khosla on Tuesday made a bold prediction that by 2050 people may not need jobs as artificial intelligence makes rapid gains.
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February 18, 2026
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Young Indians consider gold safest investment bet: Report
Most young Indians consider gold to be the safest investment but they make decisions to buy the metal independently rather than under family influence, said a report by Smytten PulseAI.
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February 18, 2026
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THE COMPASS Higher capex may increase debt burden for Hindalco
The Q3 results of Hindalco Industries (Hindalco) met consensus estimates.
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February 18, 2026
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L&T’s growth engine fires on order impetus
Pipeline strength lifts medium-term confidence
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February 18, 2026
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NBFCs put AI to work across lending chain
Leading non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are increasingly deploying artificial intelligence (AI) across the lending value chain — from customer acquisition and underwriting to servicing and collections — to drive growth and improve cost efficiencies.
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February 18, 2026
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IBBI proposes stronger mechanisms for CoC
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has in a discussion paper suggested that the committee of creditors (CoC) record its deliberations on the expected recovery for creditors in comparison with the fair value and liquidation value.
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February 18, 2026
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Ramdev's personality rights suit: Social media platforms flag risks to free speech
Opposing aspects of Yoga guru Ramdev's personality rights suit before the Delhi High Court, social media platforms on Tuesday argued that the reliefs sought in the case by the yoga guru could result in the removal of satire, parody, political commentary, news reportage and fact-checks from their platforms.
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February 18, 2026
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'Sentiment towards India more favourable than a month ago'
India's significant underperformance vis-a-vis other emerging markets (EMs) has enhanced its relative appeal, says Abhiram Eleswarapu, head of equities at BNP Paribas. In an interview with Sundar Sethuraman and Samie Modak in Mumbai, Eleswarapu says recent trade deals with the European Union (EU) and the United States (US) have eased tariff-related overhangs, while the return of foreign inflows suggests investors are responding positively to these developments. Edited excerpts:
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February 18, 2026
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BSNL eyeing soft launch of 5G in six months: CMD
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), India’s fourth-largest carrier, is preparing for the launch of 5G service in six months in Delhi, on the back of progressive 4G rollouts, says Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Robert Ravi in an interview with Gulveen Aulakh on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, in New Delhi.
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February 18, 2026
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Tata Sons board meet next week may steer leadership dialogue
The Tata Sons board meeting, coming up next week, could be crucial for the future of the salt-to-semiconductor conglomerate.
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February 18, 2026
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India a beacon of hope in uncertain times, says Modi
India is a stabilising force in a world marked by geopolitical churn and economic uncertainty, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a message to the Global Economic Cooperation (GEC) 2026 conference in Mumbai.
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February 18, 2026
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Tarique Rahman sworn in as new Bangladesh PM
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman on Tuesday sworn in as Bangladesh’s new prime minister (PM), marking a new beginning for the country after anearly 18-month period of political uncertainty and lawlessness under the rule of the interim government led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus.
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February 18, 2026
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Cyber threats a risk, but financial sector well equipped: DFS secy
Department of Financial Services (DFS) Secretary M Nagaraju on Tuesday said cyber threats would remain a persistent risk, but expressed confidence in India’s ability to prevent and mitigate them, particularly in the financial sector.
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February 18, 2026
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Age-based social media curbs on table: Vaishnaw
AI investments in India expected to exceed $200 bn in two years
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February 18, 2026
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India, France forge 'special global strategic partnership'
Airbus H125 assembly line, HAMMER JV & more: 21 outcomes announced after Modi-Macron talks
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February 18, 2026
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Cooling hub Sri City gets a Carrier legacy stamp
Firm to invest ₹1,000 cr to set up AC mfg unit
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February 18, 2026
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Mkts up for 2nd day on IT gains
Stock markets closed higher for the second straight session on Tuesday, driven by gains in bank, IT, and capital goods shares.
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February 18, 2026
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India, France forge ‘special global strategic partnership’
The facility will be operated by Tata Advanced Systems Limited, with Singh and his French counterpart in attendance.
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February 18, 2026
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Air India, Lufthansa group plan joint biz agreement to deepen collaboration
Air India and the Lufthansa group plan to enter into a joint business agreement wherein the two sides will collaborate on multiple strategic areas, including coordinated route planning and flight schedules in specific markets.
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February 18, 2026
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Warner Bros reopens talks as Paramount signals higher bid
Warner Bros Discovery has agreed to reopen negotiations with rival Hollywood studio Paramount Skydance after the suitor proposed raising its bid
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February 18, 2026
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An illiberal tilt
We are witnessing a clash of civilisations with American characteristics
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February 18, 2026
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Dr Reddy’s to launch generic obesity drug at 50-60% discount
Indian drugmaker Dr Reddy’s Laboratories hopes to launch a generic version of Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy at a competitive price that could be up to 60 per cent lower than the branded product, a top executive told Reuters on Tuesday.
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February 18, 2026
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India doesn’t need hand-down versions of AI products: Intel
The aspirations of India and the Global South are no less than those of other countries when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) development across all layers of hardware and software, Santhosh Viswanathan, vice president and managing director (VP & MD) of Intel India, said on Tuesday.
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February 18, 2026
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Focus on consumers
RBI's draft proposals will make banking experience better
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February 18, 2026
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Closing cancer gaps
Availability of genomic data can improve outcomes
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February 18, 2026
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Conflicting reports emerge on Gates' visit to AI summit
Gates Foundation says he will attend the event, while govt says he won't
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