Powergrid gets Cabinet nod to raise equity investment threshold to Rs 7,500 crore

Business 3 min ago This is an AI assisted summary. The Union Cabinet has approved an increase in PowerGrid Corporation's equity investment threshold to Rs 7,500 crore per subsidiary, allowing them to bid for capital-intensive transmission projects and support renewable energy. This decision will promote competition and lead to affordable, clean energy for consumers. Swipe up for next shorts 2 / 50 India’s IT sector to grow 6.1% – Nasscom predicts 1,35,000 net job additions in FY26 Business 7 min ago This is an AI assisted summary. Despite fears of AI-led disruption and job loss, the IT sector in India is predicted to see a 6.1% growth in revenue and a rise in the tech workforce. Top companies like TCS and Infosys have reported strong demand, but stock prices have declined due to updates in AI technology and downgrades by brokerage firms. Swipe up for next shorts 3 / 50 Haryana CM says ‘entire amount recovered’- IDFC First Bank deposits Rs 583 crore Business 1 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. The Haryana Chief Minister has recovered the entire amount lost in the IDFC First Bank fraud within 24 hours. The bank has paid the principal and interest to the government despite ongoing investigation. A small group of bank employees are suspected and strict action has been promised. A high-level committee will investigate, while the RBI assures no systemic issue. Swipe up for next shorts 4 / 50 ‘Side of India the media hides’: Australian influencer left stunned after ‘pahadi wedding’ Trending News 1 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Australian travel influencer Duncan McNaught has been promoting the beauty and kindness of India through his Instagram and YouTube channels during his ongoing trip. He recently stumbled upon a wedding function in the mountains and was warmly welcomed by strangers. McNaught aims to break stereotypes and encourages others to travel to India and find their own unique path in life. 5 / 50 Why is Jefferies betting big on this food delivery giant, predicts 78% upside potential? Market 2 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Jefferies rates online food tech delivery giant Eternal as 'Buy' with a target price of Rs 480, showing a potential upside of 78%. Despite a recent stock price decline, the company has strong medium-term growth drivers such as sustained food delivery growth, potential in quick commerce, and management's confidence in profitability and leadership. 6 / 50 Rolls-Royce Phantom to Lamborghini: Inside Hardik Pandya’s Rs 30+ crore garage Lifestyle 2 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Hardik Pandya is a well-known cricket superstar with a bold personality, and his car collection reflects his lavish lifestyle. His garage includes a Rolls-Royce Phantom, Lamborghini Huracán EVO, Lamborghini Urus SE, Mercedes-AMG G63, Land Rover Defender, Range Rover Sport SV, and an Audi A6. 7 / 50 NY Times says ‘paedophilia isn’t a crime,’ Elon Musk calls it ‘utterly disgusting’ Trending News 3 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Elon Musk sparks controversy with criticism of The New York Times for a 2014 op-ed advocating for pedophilia to be considered a disorder. He also brought attention to the lack of arrests in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal last year while his father faced allegations of child sex abuse. 8 / 50 Not money, not drugs: How Mexican forces tracked most-wanted kingpin El Mencho World News 6 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. The leader of Mexico's most notorious drug cartel, El Mencho, was killed during a joint operation by Mexican and US forces. His lover's help led authorities to his hideout, resulting in a violent shootout that left 34 suspected cartel members dead. While the Mexican military sees this as a display of their strength, it also highlights the high cost of taking down a powerful criminal. 9 / 50 Priyanka Chopra shares embarrassing ‘Piggy Chops’ nickname story during The Bluff promo Life 3 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Priyanka Chopra Jonas, while promoting her upcoming film The Bluff, shared the story of her famous nickname "Piggy Chops" during an interview with HeyUGuys. The name was given to her by a former colleague on the sets of Bluffmaster! in 2005, and it became part of pop culture history when Abhishek Bachchan included it in a rap for the film's song. 10 / 50 Adani Power unit wins 558 MW supply contract in Tamil Nadu Business 8 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. 6% increase Adani Power's subsidiary, Moxie Power Generation, has been awarded a contract to supply 558 MW of electricity for five years to Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation. The company's thermal power plant in Tuticorin will provide the power at a competitive tariff of Rs 5.910 per unit, bringing them closer to 100% PPA tie-up and strengthening the state's power supply. 11 / 50 Want to work from abroad? These 8 countries offer remote work visas for Indians Lifestyle 4 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. As remote work becomes a long-term reality, several countries are offering dedicated digital nomad visas that allow professionals to live abroad legally while working for overseas employers. From European hubs like Spain and Portugal to tax-friendly destinations such as United Arab Emirates and tropical escapes like Thailand, here are eight of the best countries offering remote work visas in 2026. 12 / 50 The great IPO divide: Rs 1.85 lakh crore raised, but why mega IPOs are no longer safe bets Market 4 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. India's primary market has witnessed a surge in fundraising through IPOs, with Rs 1.85 lakh crore raised from 109 IPOs since last January. The top 10 biggest IPOs contributed over Rs 89,000 crore. However, there is a significant difference in returns among IPOs, indicating a divided market where some are seeing strong performance while others experience value erosion. 13 / 50 ‘Doomsday porn is addictive’, Citrini report faces reality check by experts Trending News 5 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. The viral Citrini report, titled "The 2028 Global Intelligence Crisis," has certainly stirred the pot. It reads like a dispatch from a dark future where the Indian economy collapses because AI agents can code for the price of a lightbulb, and global IT stocks tumble alongside, triggering ripple effects across markets worldwide. 14 / 50 5 reasons why markets are falling today: Sensex plunges 800 points Market 4 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Dalal Street's sentiment has turned negative as the Sensex and Nifty continue to decline, with the Nifty IT index reaching a 10-month low due to the global tech rout and fears of AI disrupting traditional businesses. The market has also been affected by weak global cues, tariff issues, and FII selling, leading to a loss of Rs 4 lakh crore. 15 / 50 What is Indian American Voter Atlas? Desi voters get unique civic data platform World News 7 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Anang Mittal, an Indian-American, has created the 'Indian American Voter Atlas' - a nonpartisan platform that tracks the community's political presence and participation in the US. It also highlights demographic trends and monitors hate crimes against Indians, Hindus, and Sikhs. The platform has been applauded for its groundbreaking approach. 16 / 50 4 reasons why Nifty IT, tech stocks are tanking today Market 6 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. The tech industry is experiencing a decline in stocks due to concerns about AI. IBM's 13% drop raises alarms about newer AI tools, including those from Anthropic. Jefferies downgrades six Indian IT firms due to structural shifts caused by AI. US-listed targets for Infosys and TCS are reduced by 31%, while HCLTech and Wipro also face downgrades. 17 / 50 ‘India graduates incredible engineers’: Trump’s AI adviser calls country ‘tech powerhouse’ Trending News 9 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. At a time when artificial intelligence is shaping global power equations and countries are racing to secure their place in the next wave of innovation, India has quietly become a key part of Washington’s game plan. 18 / 50 Who is Peter Attia? Longevity influencer quits CBS News after appearing in Epstein Files World News 9 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Dr Peter Attia, a prominent anti-aging researcher, has stepped down from his role at CBS News due to his connection to Jeffrey Epstein. The recently released Epstein Files showed their seemingly friendly relationship, causing controversy and forcing Attia to apologize for his actions. He maintains that he was not involved in any illegal activities. 19 / 50 Travelling to Mexico? What you should know amid cartel unrest World News 10 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Violence broke out across parts of Mexico on Sunday after one of the country’s most feared cartel leaders was killed. Highways were blocked with burning cars, businesses were set on fire. 20 / 50 From Bharti Airtel, BPCL, Lupin to Waaree Energies – Here are 10 stocks to watch today Market 9 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Stocks to watch today: IT stocks, Bharti Airtel, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, Lupin, Samvardhana Motherson International, Container Corporation of India, NBCC (India), Waaree Energies, Waaree Clean Energy Solutions, Chalet Hotels, Pace Digitek. Indian stock markets closed higher on February 23 with strong gains in both benchmark indices. 21 / 50 FedEx sues US govt, seeks ‘full refund’ after Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs 11 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Shipping company FedEx has sued the US government, asking for a “full refund” of the money it paid under emergency tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump, CNBC reported. 22 / 50 ‘Anthropic has to pay Billions for Theft’: Musk slams AI firm after claude copying claims Life 12 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Anthropic has accused three Chinese artificial intelligence companies of secretly pulling millions of answers from its chatbot, Claude, and using them to train their own systems. In a blog post published Monday, the company said it had found “industrial-scale campaigns” by developers DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, and MiniMax. 23 / 50 US Visitor visa: B1/B2 rejected in Delhi, approved in Chennai — What strategy worked Trending News 5 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. In an era where US visa appointments are guarded like gold and "Section 214(b)" rejections haunt the dreams of travelers, the story of one applicant, Priya’s story (Changed name) is giving hope to many. 24 / 50 BPCL receives ₹1,816.65 crore excise demand order, to appeal before CESTAT Business 18 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. BPCL, a state-run refiner, has received an order for an excise duty demand of ₹1,816.65 crore, along with interest and penalty, in relation to valuation disputes at its Kochi refinery. The demand stems from 19 show cause notices issued by the central excise department, which rejected BPCL's adopted pricing methodology. BPCL plans to file an appeal against the order to the Hon'ble CESTAT. 25 / 50 Centre scales up monetisation drive with Rs 16.7 lakh crore pipeline plan Business 18 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. The Centre has announced the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) 2.0 with a target of Rs 16.7 lakh crore for asset recycling between FY26 and FY30. This builds on the success of the first phase, which raised Rs 5.3 lakh crore. The NMP focuses on unlocking value in 12 sectors, with highways and logistics parks being the top contributors. The rollout will be done in phases. 26 / 50 LTTS trims commoditised segments, eyes margin-led growth Business 19 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. LTTS, under CEO Amit Chadha, plans to exit commoditised and non-core segments and prioritize margins and global demand in the next five years. The company expects to see growth in gross margins and will focus on high-value offerings. While the mobility sector has seen a decline, the sustainability segment is growing. 27 / 50 Won’t revisit broker funding norms: RBI guv Business 19 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra reaffirms that the central bank will not reconsider its new regulations on bank financing for traders and brokers. He dismisses concerns about systemic risk from the IDFC First Bank fraud. The rules, effective April 1, require 100% collateral and exposure limits. 28 / 50 India’s exports to touch $ 2 trillion by 2032-33: Goyal India News 20 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. India's commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal is confident that the country's exports can reach $2 trillion in 6-7 years, with both merchandise and services playing a vital role. Despite the pandemic, Goyal remains positive about the growth of exports and the government has launched an Export Promotion Mission worth Rs 25060 crore to aid exporters with testing and approvals. 33 / 50 Sebi to review PMS regulations; consultation paper likely by June Market 20 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. SEBI is reviewing its Portfolio Managers Regulations 2020 to ensure its effectiveness and alignment with market dynamics. The regulator completed reviewing regulations for mutual funds and stock brokers, emphasizing strong internal controls and documentation for improved governance and investor suitability. 34 / 50 Sales in the ₹60-lakh-plus segment surge fivefold since 2020 Business 21 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. India's luxury car market is seeing a rise in demand for Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPVs) priced above ₹60 lakh, with sales projected to reach 2,485 units by 2025. This trend is driven by affluent buyers seeking practical and comfortable vehicles, resulting in increased competition and growth in the segment. 35 / 50 PM Modi hails ‘immense creative talent’ as Manipuri film ‘Boong’ wins BAFTA Life 21 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. PM Modi congratulated the team of Manipuri-language film ‘Boong’ for winning the Best Children and Family Film honour at the BAFTA Awards. The film, produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, beat out high-budget Hollywood competition and highlighted the immense creative talent in India. 36 / 50 The Cheesecake Factory Bakery makes India debut, eyes $60 million investment Business 22 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. The Cheesecake Factory Bakery has entered India through a licensing partnership with The Gourmet Cafe, with plans to open 55 outlets and reach a revenue of Rs 200-250 crore in 5 years. The first outlet has been launched in Bengaluru, with expansion into other major cities and agreements with 4 malls for 6 stores this year. 37 / 50 Telecom tariffs to see 13-15% rise in FY27: HSBC Business 22 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. HSBC analysts forecast a 13-15% rise in Indian telcos' Arpu in FY27 due to a 15% mobile tariff hike and increased data consumption. Vodafone Idea's AGR relief won't improve its competitive standing, and the company will prioritize stabilizing subscribers over regaining market share due to financial limitations. 38 / 50 Mansion, muscle cars, private jet: A look at Vijay Deverakonda’s high-end life Lifestyle 22 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. South Indian actor Vijay Deverakonda, known for his successful career and brand endorsements, recently announced his wedding to actress Rashmika Mandanna. With a net worth of $9-10 million, he owns a lavish mansion, luxury cars, and a private jet, showcasing his decade-long success in the industry. 39 / 50 The lifestyle that makes 59-year-old Chuando Tan look half his age Life 22 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Chuando Tan, a 59-year-old Singaporean photographer and former model, has become a global icon for "age-defying" wellness. He credits his youthful appearance to a disciplined lifestyle, focusing on healthy eating, regular exercise, and enough rest. 40 / 50 Govt re-opens PLI scheme to boost production of bulk drugs Business 23 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. The government has launched the PLI scheme to promote the production of meropenem and ritonavir drugs in India. Four firms for each drug will receive support based on their production capacities. This initiative, introduced in FY20, aims to decrease reliance on imports, create jobs, and save foreign exchange reserves. So far, it has led to sales of Rs 2,315 crore and prevented imports. 41 / 50 GDP likely expanded 7.35% in Q3: FE Poll Economy 22 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Economists forecast India's Q3 GDP growth to drop to 7.35% due to slow growth in services and agriculture, but a rise in industrial performance and consumption demand will balance it out. Challenges in estimating GDP growth and GST's impact on tax collections are also mentioned. The full year GDP growth is estimated to be lower. 42 / 50 MBD bets on asset-light growth; partners Radisson for 50 new luxury and RED hotels Business 21 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. MBD Group has partnered with Radisson Hotel Group to develop 50 luxury and lifestyle hotels in India over the next 10 years. The collaboration will introduce Radisson Collection MBD Hotels and Radisson RED MBD Hotels, with MBD handling business development, management, and franchising. 43 / 50 Star Health sees average policy size rise 25% to ₹11 lakh after GST cut Business 23 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Star Health Insurance, the biggest standalone health insurer in India, has experienced a 25% rise in average health insurance policy size following the GST rate reduction. With the removal of GST on individual policies, customers are choosing higher coverage, resulting in a 36-39% growth in monthly premiums. Star Health aims to end the fiscal year with premiums of around ₹20,000 crore. 44 / 50 Uber doubles down on safety; eyes in-cab video recording for India Business 23 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Uber will introduce its video recording feature, RecordMyRide, in India to enhance safety. The feature, already used in the US and Latin America, removes the need for expensive dashcams. Only Uber's safety team can access the encrypted footage. Additionally, Uber Teens, a supervised ride service for minors, has seen a 20% trip growth in 37 cities. India has been a pioneer market for Uber. 45 / 50 IDFC FIRST Bank flags limited impact from Rs 590 crore Chandigarh fraud Business February 23, 2026 This is an AI assisted summary. IDFC First Bank reported a Rs 590 crore fraud at its Chandigarh branch, caused by collusion between employees and third parties. The bank has taken swift action by suspending employees, filing police complaints, and conducting a forensic audit. 46 / 50 Will BEES be Ola’s hat-trick of stumbles after an early lead? Business 20 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Ola's multiple pivots, from ride-hailing to electric scooters to battery and energy-storage manufacturing, have been driven by strategic foresight but have also faced challenges from legacy players. While Ola has an advantage with its PLI allocation, it has struggled to capitalize on it, raising concerns about execution and strategic clarity. 47 / 50 Airtel to pump Rs 20,000 crore into NBFC arm Business 24 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Airtel to invest Rs 20,000 crore in NBFC arm, Airtel Money Limited, to expand lending operations and tap into India's underserved credit market. The company aims to build a future-ready digital lending business and utilize its telecom expertise to serve as a strategic adjacency. Already holding an NBFC license, Airtel plans to be a major player in the digital lending space in the coming years. 48 / 50 Urban Company’s InstaHelp crosses 50,000 daily bookings in under a year Business 24 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Urban Company's quick service housekeeping vertical, InstaHelp, achieved a significant milestone by crossing 50,000 daily bookings in less than a year after its pilot launch in Mumbai. The company's CEO, Abhiraj Singh Bhal, stated that this reflects strong consumer demand and they are investing to build a high-frequency category. 49 / 50 Waaree Energies signs 15-year green hydrogen deal in UP with Zero Footprint Industries Business February 23, 2026 This is an AI assisted summary. Waaree Energies' subsidiary, Waaree Clean Energy Solutions, has signed a 15-year Electrolyzer as a Service Agreement (EAAS) with Zero Footprint Industries (ZFI) to supply 2.5 MW of green hydrogen for ZFI's expansion in Uttar Pradesh. The partnership also includes a strategic memorandum of understanding to supply up to 50 MW of electrolyzers for multiple green hydrogen projects in northern India.