The first round of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between Israel and India has officially begun in New Delhi and will run from February 23 to February 26, 2026. By lowering or doing away with import taxes on commodities, loosening trade regulations for services, and encouraging investments, the negotiations seek to greatly strengthen bilateral commercial […]
India has released its ambitious “AI Governance Guidelines” ahead of the India AI Impact Summit, aiming to create an inclusive, safe, and innovation-friendly AI ecosystem built on the vision of “AI for all.” The framework, structured around seven core principles including trust, people first, fairness, and accountability, proposes new institutions like the AI Governance Group […]
India’s economy is projected to have grown by 8.1% in the October-December 2025 quarter (Q3 FY26), marking the second consecutive quarter of expansion above 8%, according to a report by SBI Research released on Tuesday. This forecast is powered by **strong consumption**, particularly in rural areas. The research note attributes the resilient economic activity to […]
At the TOI National CSR Summit 2026, which took place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Ayush Gupta, who is the Director (HR) of GAIL (India) Limited, was presented with the Distinguished Leadership Honour. Attendees at the esteemed event included senior GAIL executives as well as distinguished guests from the government, business, nonprofit, academic, and […]
Free eye care services for economically underprivileged sections in neighbouring villages were provided when NTPC Tanda inaugurated a Mega Eye Screening and Cataract Surgery Camp as part of its ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Held at Mahamaya Rajkiya Allopathic Medical College, Ambedkarnagar, the camp provides free eye screenings, early diagnoses, and preparations for high-quality […]
The Indian Army and Yes Bank, a private sector lender, have just renewed their existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The purpose of the renewal is to provide the Indian Army’s current and former members with improved insurance benefits and complete banking services. The original duration of this MoU was extended by another three years, till […]
In a national highway project given by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), Government of India, Brahmaputra Infrastructure Ltd, a construction engineering company, has emerged as the one and only L-1 bidder via its Joint Venture. The Raipur–Jassakhera portion of National Highway 458 in Rajasthan, India, will be widened on an EPC (Engineering, […]
The ₹5,000 crore issuance would help Canara Bank fortify its capital basis and fund its future expansion aspirations, as the bank said today that it intends to access the Tier 2 bond market. Thursday, February 26, 2026, is the scheduled date for the issue on the National Stock Exchange’s Electronic Bidding Platform. The Tier 2 […]
According to a regulatory filing made public on Monday, the state-run corporation Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) received a tax demand notice from the Commissioner of Central Tax and Central Excise, Kochi, totalling Rs 1,816.65 crore. BPCL is a significant player in the downstream oil marketing sector. There is a total of 4,76,94 crore rupees […]
A two-day official visit to Neyveli was undertaken by G. Kishan Reddy, the Union Minister of Coal and Mines, on February 22–23, 2026. The purpose of this tour was to examine projects that were being undertaken by NLC India Limited (NLCIL) and to open the very first session of the National Workshop on Mine Closure. […]
