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Three Siblings From One Family Enter World’s Top 10 Richest, Family Wealth Bigger Than Many Countries’ GDP

New Delhi: The global billionaire rankings have seen a dramatic shake-up in the first six weeks of this year, with some of the world’s most famous names slipping out of the top 10 and three siblings from the same family surging into it. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Jim Walton, Rob Walton, and Alice … Read more

Rubio Urges Europe to Stand With Trump, Says Continent Belongs With the United States

Munich – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday urged European nations to stand firmly alongside Washington, saying the United States wants to revive and strengthen the transatlantic alliance under President Donald Trump’s leadership. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Rubio sought to calm growing anxiety among European leaders after months of strained relations … Read more

China Expands Support for Russia’s War in Ukraine, Western Officials Say

Western officials say China significantly increased its support for Russia’s war in Ukraine during 2025 and is expected to deepen cooperation with Moscow this year, raising doubts about recent European efforts to improve relations with Beijing. According to officials familiar with the assessments, Chinese backing—particularly through exports of dual-use technology and critical minerals—has become essential … Read more

Four New Astronauts Arrive at International Space Station After Medical Evacuation

NASA has restored full staffing aboard the International Space Station with the arrival of four new astronauts, following an unprecedented medical evacuation earlier this year. The new crew reached the orbiting laboratory on Saturday aboard a spacecraft launched by SpaceX from Cape Canaveral a day earlier. The mission comes after NASA’s first in-orbit medical evacuation … Read more

IndiGo Aircraft Aborts First Landing Attempt at Raipur Airport, Lands Safely on Second Try; Return Flight Cancelled

Raipur, India: An IndiGo aircraft arriving from Bhopal made an aborted landing attempt at Swami Vivekananda Airport on Saturday afternoon, triggering brief concern among passengers. The aircraft later landed safely on its second attempt, officials said. According to airport authorities, the ATR aircraft approached the runway at around 2:50 p.m. but was unable to complete … Read more

Man Arrested for Sword Attack and Death Threats in Durg

Durg, India |The Durg Police have arrested a 43-year-old man for allegedly attacking his brother with a sharp-edged weapon and issuing death threats during a domestic dispute in the Supela area of Durg district. According to police officials, the incident occurred on February 4, 2026, when the complainant, Kumar Das, visited his house in Kosa … Read more

India and South Korea Hold 6th Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue, Reaffirm Special Strategic Partnership

New Delhi/Seoul – : India and the Republic of Korea (RoK) held the 6th India–RoK Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue (FPSD), reaffirming their commitment to strengthening the Special Strategic Partnership and expanding cooperation across political, economic, defence, and regional domains. The dialogue was co-chaired by P. Kumaran, Secretary (East) in India’s Ministry of External Affairs, … Read more

PTC Industries’ Q3 FY26 Monitoring Report Shows No Deviation in ₹700 Crore QIP Utilisation: ICRA

Lucknow/Mumbai, India – : PTC Industries Limited has submitted its Monitoring Agency Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, confirming that there has been no deviation in the utilisation of proceeds raised through its Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), according to the report prepared by ICRA Limited. The disclosure was made under Regulation 32(6) of … Read more

NALCO Signs MoU with NLC India for Energy Collaboration

Bhubaneswar, India – : National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna central public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NLC India Ltd. (NLCIL) to strengthen cooperation in thermal and renewable energy development. The MoU focuses on collaboration related to a 1,080 MW thermal … Read more

NHPC Limited Receives ESG Score of 61 from S&P Global

Faridabad, India –: NHPC Limited has been awarded an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Score of 61 out of 100 by S&P Global, the company said in a regulatory filing on Friday. The disclosure was made in accordance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. ESG Assessment Overview The … Read more

NLC India Limited Becomes First Indian PSU to Receive IPMA Delta Certification

New Delhi |In a landmark achievement for India’s public sector, NLC India Limited (NLCIL) has become the first Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) in the country to receive the prestigious IPMA Delta Competence Class 3 “Standardised” Certification, a globally recognized benchmark for organizational excellence in project management. The certification was formally conferred on Thursday at … Read more

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd Begins Construction of Two Coastal Research Vessels on Valentine’s Day

Kolkata, India |Reinforcing India’s push for self-reliance in strategic maritime capabilities, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) on Saturday commenced construction of two advanced Coastal Research Vessels (CRVs) for the Geological Survey of India (GSI) with a ceremonial steel-cutting event held in Kolkata. The ceremony was attended by Asit Saha, Director General of GSI, … Read more

How India’s Union Budget 2026–27 Lays the Groundwork for an AI and Cloud Powerhouse

New Delhi: India’s Union Budget 2026–27 sends a clear signal to global technology companies: the country wants to become a long-term hub for cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. At the heart of the strategy is an unprecedented tax incentive designed to draw massive, long-duration investments into India’s data center and semiconductor ecosystem. A … Read more

Rahul Gandhi Accuses Modi Government of ‘Cheating’ Cotton Farmers and Textile Exporters Over India–U.S. Trade Deal

New Delhi: India’s Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday sharply criticized the Narendra Modi-led government over the interim India–U.S. trade deal, alleging that it unfairly harms India’s cotton farmers and textile exporters while favoring foreign interests. In a video statement posted on X, Gandhi accused the government of “spreading confusion” about tariff structures and … Read more

AI Boom Sparks Bubble Fears in Taiwan as Chipmakers and Investors Weigh Risks

Taipei, Taiwan: As artificial intelligence drives record investment and market gains, concerns are growing in Taiwan that the AI frenzy could turn into a bubble—raising echoes of the dot-com crash that rocked global markets in 2000. Those worries were voiced publicly by TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei, who acknowledged investor anxiety during an earnings call in … Read more

India–U.S. Trade Deal Could Lower Crude Oil Prices, Says Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

Mumbai, India: India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday that the interim trade agreement between India and the United States is expected to make crude oil and other energy products cheaper for India by ensuring secure supplies at competitive prices. Speaking about the agreement, Goyal said India’s growing energy needs have been … Read more

Newborn Abducted from Government Hospital in Tamil Nadu Recovered Within 7 Hours

Trichy, India: Police in Tamil Nadu rescued a kidnapped newborn baby within seven hours after the infant was abducted from a government hospital, arresting the accused woman following a swift investigation aided by CCTV footage and mobile phone tracking. The incident took place at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital, where the baby’s mother, Sukanya, … Read more

Board Exam Tips: How to Prepare for Chemistry Effectively, Experts Share Key Advice

Raipur, India: With Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations approaching, students across the country are intensifying their preparations. Chemistry, often considered one of the most challenging subjects, remains a major source of stress for many students. To address these concerns, subject expert Sunita Pandey has shared practical tips to help students perform better in … Read more

Four Killed in Tragic Road Accident in Dhamtari, Including Three Elite COBRA Battalion Personnel

Dhamtari, India: A tragic road accident on Saturday morning in Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari district claimed the lives of four people, including three personnel from the elite COBRA Battalion of India’s security forces. One jawan sustained serious injuries and is undergoing treatment. The accident occurred on National Highway 30 near the Khapri Bypass under the Arjuni police … Read more

RailTel Wins ₹92.91 Crore Education Tech Contract; Shares in Spotlight

New Delhi, February 13, 2026: RailTel Corporation of India Ltd., a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has secured a ₹92.91 crore ($11.2 million approx.) work order from the Directorate of Education, GNCTD, boosting its growing presence in education technology infrastructure. The company disclosed the order to stock exchanges on Friday in line … Read more

Drunken Husband Attacks Wife, Sets House on Fire in Chhattisgarh; Accused on the Run

Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur, India: A shocking case of domestic violence has emerged from Ward No. 14 under the City Kotwali police station limits in Manendragarh, where a man allegedly attacked his wife with a blade and then set their house on fire before fleeing the scene. According to police, the accused has been identified as Gaurav Sharma. … Read more

India’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Drop $6.7 Billion, Sharp Fall in Gold Holdings the Key Driver

Mumbai: India’s foreign exchange reserves fell sharply by $6.7 billion in the week ended February 6, 2026, primarily due to a steep decline in the value of gold reserves, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The RBI’s weekly statistical report showed that total forex reserves dropped by $6.711 billion to … Read more