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Mumbai, Feb 24 (PTI) Up to 30 per cent of India's top-100 unlisted companies have the right business models and growth potential, making them candidates for listing on stock exchanges, a top official from Hurun India said on Tuesday. None of these companies identified in the 'JM Financial' - Hurun India Unlisted Gems 2026' have formally announced IPO plans yet. "I think some of them could (list). I think around 25-30 per cent has a potential to get listed, but they don't have IPO plans announc ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC began their campaign in ISL 2025-26 with a goalless draw against Inter Kashi FC at the Kalinga Stadium here on Tuesday night. ISL debutants Inter Kashi, coached by successful coach Antonio Lopez Habas, had also played out a draw with FC Goa in their first-ever match in the league. Odisha FC, under a new coach T G Purushothaman, will play their next two matches at home also - against Chennaiyin FC on March 1 (5 pm) and versus Mohun Bagan Super Giant on March 6 (5 pm). Od ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 24 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Tuesday defended the Prime Minister's leadership at the recently concluded AI Impact summit, saying it was "more successful than France" and attracted global tech giants like Google and industry leaders like Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman, and Dario Amodei. Speaking to ANI, Dubey condemned the Congress party's disruption of the event, saying, "What did you do? Create an uproar?" BJP MP Nishikant Dubey said that ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 24 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that residents facing eviction from railway land in Haldwani cannot insist on being rehabilitated at the same site, observing that the land belongs to the Railways and encroachers cannot dictate how it should be used. A Bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi noted that development project requires vacant land on both the sides and that those occupying railway property cannot decide where ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The assembly was thrown into chaos as the ruling party, BJP, tried to move a call attention motion on the stone pelting incident that had taken place in Bhopal and Indore. It accused Congress of stoning BJP workers. Congress opposed the move by claiming that rather, Congress workers were beaten up, and an FIR was also registered against them. As assembly plunged into pandemonium, the speaker adjourned the house for 5 minutes. It was BJP member Rajendra Pandey who trie ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 24 (ANI): India and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Tuesday signed the joint statement on Free Trade Agreement (FTA) formally launching negotiations for a comprehensive and mutually beneficial agreement. The joint statement was signed by India's Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, and Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi. Taking it to social media platform X, Goyal said, "Delighted to welcome H.E. Jasem Moh ...Read More >
Panaji, Feb 24 (PTI) Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday failed to persuade RGP MLA Viresh Borkar to end his fast-unto-death demanding the repeal of a provision in the Town and Country Planning Act that allows the conversion of land in tribal areas into 'settlement zone'. Sawant met the Revolutionary Goans Party leader at Azad Maidan, the site of the protest, and requested him to call off the fast. "I am concerned about Viresh Borkar's health. I have told him that all his demands would ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government gave the financial nod to the construction of service roads along both sides of the Najafgarh drain to boost connectivity in outer Delhi, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday.The estimated construction cost is Rs 453.95 crore, which was approved in the Expenditure and Finance Committee (E&FC) meeting headed by the chief minister."The primary objectives of the project are to reduce congestion on major roads, cut travel time and fuel consumption and lower vehi ...Read More >
Chhattisgarh News: CM Vishnu Deo Sai Calls FY 2026-27 Budget a Roadmap for Sankalp Se Siddhi Chhattisgarh's 2026-27 budget, led by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, foregrounds Sankalp Se Siddhi as a roadmap for inclusive growth, infrastructure expansion, education, industry, and regional development, with five flagship missions to accelerate progress toward a developed state aligned with national goals. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has described the State Budget for the financial year 2026-27 a ...Read More >
New Delhi: Civic authorities in Gujarat's Rajkot demolished more than 1,300 houses on Tuesday in a large scale operation to remove illegal settlements along the Aji River. The Rajkot Municipal Corporation led the drive with tight security arrangements in place, PTI reported. Deputy Municipal Commissioner Mahesh Jani told PTI that notices were issued to about 1,500 propertiesm which includes nearly 681 houses located directly on the riverbank. By 2 pm on Tuesday, around 1,350 houses had been cle ...Read More >
In a post on X, Mann said, "Salute to the bravery and supreme sacrifice of martyrs ASI Gurnam Singh and PHG Ashok Kumar, who laid down their lives in the line of duty. "The Punjab government will provide an ex-gratia of Rs 1 crore each to their families, while the HDFC Bank will provide an additional insurance amount of Rs 1 crore each." "We stand strongly with our martyrs and their families. Their sacrifice inspires us all to perform our duties with honour and courage," the chief minister adde ...Read More >
Karnataka take on Jammu and Kashmir in the highly anticipated final of the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy - India's premier domestic first-class competition. The two teams will be eyeing one of the prestigious titles that Indian cricket has to offer when they lock horns in the summit clash to be played at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground from Tuesday (February 24). Karnataka made it through to the final after a dominating game with the bat against Uttarakhand with the semifinal clash in Lucknow ending in a ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government on Monday halved the benefits given to exporters under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme. In a notification, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade said that "RoDTEP benefits shall be restricted to 50% of the notified rates and value caps with immediate effect", prompting exporters to urge the government to review the decision amid slowing demand and heightened uncertainty. "With immediate effect, the applicable RoDTEP rates for ...Read More >
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah interacted with drivers of Bharat Taxi and assured them of support for the new initiative. He told the drivers that the company belongs to them and asked them to be patient for the next three years as the platform is on its growing stage. On February 5 in Delhi, Amit Shah launched India's first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform, "Bharat Taxi". The platform is India's first government-backed cooperative ride-hailing app, seen as an alternative ...Read More >
Jammu and Kashmir sport council informed that the Kashmir leg of the national games will be held for four days from February 23 to 26 for the snow sports competitions. The first leg of the games, featuring ice sports, was held in Ladakh from January 20 to 26. "Ride the slopes, chase the speed, seize the moment...From swift glides to fierce finishes -- Gulmarg hosts the ultimate winter sports celebration, February 23-26, 2026," the council said on X. Last year, the games had to be held from Mar ...Read More >
"Boong" claimed the Best Children's and Family Film prize at the 2026 BAFTA awards on February 22 in London, beating Disney's Zootopia 2 and others. On winning the award, Modi, on his official X account, stated that, "Congratulations to all those associated with this film. This is indeed a moment of immense joy, especially for Manipur. It also highlights the immense creative talent in our nation." Chief minister of Manipur, Yumnam Khemchand extended his heartiest congratulation to Lakshmipriya ...Read More >
Also read: JeM commander among 2 terrorists killed in J&K's Kishtwar in encounter with security forces "Such conduct palpably transcends the ambit of legitimate dissent, metamorphosing into a blatant assault on public order. It imperils not merely the event's sanctity but also the Republic's diplomatic image before foreign stakeholders, rendering it wholly unprotected by constitutional safeguards," the court said, according to Bar and Bench. The court said this as it rejected on Saturday the b ...Read More >
Three-time Indian Super League runners-up Kerala Blasters were on the verge of losing their home ground, but managed to bring the situation under control ahead of their match against Mumbai City on Sunday, February 22. The Greater Cochin Development Authority, owners of the Kaloor Stadium, the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, increased the rent demanded from Kerala Blasters FC by Rs 2.2 lakh per game just two days before their scheduled match. The Greater Cochin Development Authority de ...Read More >
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the IBM Al GovTech Innovation Centre in Lucknow on Sunday. It will serve as a collaborative platform to design, validate and scale AI solutions that enhance productivity, transparency and service delivery, with models built for replication and broader adoption. Addressing the event, Adityanath said, "Yesterday, the foundation stone for the state's first semiconductor unit was laid in Gautam Buddha Nagar district. Last year, I visited IIT Kanpur and att ...Read More >
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Police have arrested 588 professional beggars this year as part of an ongoing drive against organised begging networks, registering cases under the Prevention of Beggary Act. Under the special directions of Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IGP) Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, police have continued comprehensive operations against professional beggars and their facilitators in the federal capital, according to a press release. Acting on these instructions, legal action is also ...Read More >
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has filed a petition with the Karnataka High Court, seeking to quash a criminal case against him concerning his recent remarks and imitation of the daiva portrayal from the film Kantara. The case has drawn attention after Singh's comments were referred to as controversial, which led to legal action against him. The petition was submitted to the court in Bengaluru and is being considered by a bench headed by Justice M. Nagaprasanna. Singh's legal team argued in cour ...Read More >
BJP MP Anant Maharaj was honoured with the Banga Bibhushan by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * The Rajbanshis are a scheduled caste community concentrated in North Bengal * The Rajbanshis hold sway in over 15 Assembly seats, where how they vote can affect results * BJP MP Anant Maharaj was honoured with the Banga Bibhushan by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Kolkata: The ...Read More >
The groups, comprising senior lawmakers from across political parties, aim "to deepen dialogue and exchanges with legislatures across continents and to complement traditional diplomacy with sustained parliamentary interaction," a Lok Sabha communique said on Monday. The idea behind the initiative, the communique said, "is to allow lawmakers to speak directly to their counterparts abroad, share legislative experience, and build trust through regular engagement and exchange best practices to furt ...Read More >
He joined the BJP at the party's state headquarters in Guwahati in the presence of Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia and other senior leaders. The development came days after Borah resigned from the Congress, citing differences with the senior leadership. Soon after joining the BJP, Borah said he had devoted a large part of his political life to the Congress but felt ignored when he faced discrimination within the party. "I reached out to leaders like Rahul Gandhi, but nobody bothered to listen ...Read More >
As the West Bengal assembly elections draw closer, the BJP has unveiled an ambitious campaign strategy, announcing a series of statewide mobilisation drives and a major rally from early March. The party has scheduled nine 'Parivartan Yatras' to begin on March 1, with staged commencements from multiple districts, including Cooch Behar South, Krishnanagar South, Garbeta, Raydighi and Kulti on the first day and additional routes from Islampur, Sandeshkhali, Hasan and Amta on March 2. The yatras a ...Read More >
Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Monday (February 23, 2026) said the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will be fighting the upcoming Assembly elections in Kerala with the sole aim of forming the government. He was speaking to the media after inaugurating the NDA's zonal office at Thrikkakara here, marking the launch of the alliance's election campaign in central Kerala. "For the first time we are entering the election to form the government and to change the political ...Read More >
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday announced the launch of the 'Meri Rasoi' scheme, under which the state government will provide essential food kits to 40 lakh families registered under the National Food Security Act. Mann made the announcement while addressing the media after chairing a cabinet meeting. He said the initiative aims to ensure that children from poor families receive adequate nutrition. He said that the state government already provides subsidised wheat to beneficiar ...Read More >
MUMBAI, India, Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In a landmark move for the oral care category, Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited onboarded the cricket icon Rahul Dravid as the new brand ambassador for Colgate Total. The partnership marks a shift in the oral care narrative -- moving from hygiene to performance ritual -- positioning peak oral health for peak performance on the field. Why Oral Health is a Performance Variable Scientific research indicates that the mouth is a primary gateway to the b ...Read More >
GREATER NOIDA: The Yamuna expressway industrial development authority (Yeida) on Thursday issued letters of intent (LOIs) to fourprivatecompanies for setting up projects in data infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, apparel exports and integrated packaging thereby fuelling growth in the city, officials said. The proposed projects are expected to attract investments of around ₹1,290 crore and provide employment to around 7,000 people, they added. According to officials, Yeida proposed allotm ...Read More >
"You will have to satisfy us that this drastic reduction in the cut-off, virtually bringing it to zero, does not affect the quality of the education. We are concerned about the quality of the medical education," a bench of justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe told the Centre's counsel. The court issued formal notices on a batch of petitions challenging the reduction in cut-off and posted the matter for hearing next week. Senior advocates Pinki Anand, Gopal Sankaranarayanan and DS Naidu appear ...Read More >
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