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GLOBAL NEWS | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 8:38PM IST President Trump is the first to invoke the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 to set tariffs on imported goods from more than 100 countries.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 8:24PM IST TCS CEO K Krithivasan said AI will not cause significant job shrinkage in software engineering, noting evolving roles and sustained need for system integration despite rising automation

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INDIA NEWS | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 8:20PM IST Government revises the base year for merchandise trade indices from FY13 to FY23 to capture structural shifts in India's trade basket and align the indices with current macroeconomic realities

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INDIA NEWS | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 8:19PM IST India's state-run oil companies have spent Rs 1.07 lakh crore - 81% of their FY26 capex target - by January, driven by aggressive investments in exploration, production and refinery expansion

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INDIA NEWS | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 8:14PM IST New Delhi: India attended the Board of Peace meeting in Washington DC in the capacity of an observer, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday. Addressing the weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed India's participation and reiterated New Delhi's position on ongoing peace efforts related to Gaza.Also Read: India attends Trump's Board of Peace meeting as observer nation"We did attend the Board of Peace meeting in Washington DC as an Observer. We have also welcomed the Gaza Peace Plan initiative of President Trump, as well as efforts underway as part of Resolution 2803 of the UNSC," Jaiswal said.The spokesperson said that India has welcomed the Gaza Peace Plan initiative of President Trump as well as the efforts underway as part of Resolution 2803 of the UNSC. The resolution, which endorses the US-backed " Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict of 29 September 2025", according to the official UN document. Earlier on Thursday, US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that the newly formed "Board of Peace" would "almost be looking over" the United Nations to ensure it functions effectively, as he addressed the inaugural meeting of the panel in Washington."The Board of Peace is going to almost be looking over the United Nations and making sure it runs properly," Trump said during the meeting, adding that the US would help improve the UN's facilities and financial stability."We're going to make sure its facilities are good. They need help, and they need help money-wise. We're going to help them money-wise, and we're going to make sure the United Nations is viable," he stated.Emphasising the importance of the global body, Trump said the United Nations has "tremendous potential" and could eventually live up to expectations."It's really very important, and I think it's going to eventually live up to its potential. That will be a big day," he remarked.During the meeting, Trump announced that the United States would contribute USD 10 billion to the Board of Peace to support its mission of resolving global conflicts and said the board would initially focus on reconstruction efforts in the Gaza Strip.According to CNN, on funding for Gaza relief, Trump said several countries, including Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan and Kuwait, have collectively pledged over USD 7 billion towards relief efforts.He further stated that Indonesia, Morocco, Albania, Kosovo and Kazakhstan have committed troops and police personnel to help stabilise Gaza, with Egypt and Jordan providing substantial assistance, including troops, training and support for what he described as a "very trustworthy Palestinian police force".Trump also noted that not all attendees at the inaugural meeting were political leaders, mentioning FIFA President Gianni Infantino as among those present.The Board of Peace, according to Trump, is aimed at strengthening international conflict resolution mechanisms and enhancing cooperation to address global crises.Delegations from more than 40 countries participated in the meeting, but key United Nations Security Council members, including France, Britain, Russia, and China, did not join. While the European Union has opted not to take a seat on the board, as reported by Al Jazeera.President Trump first proposed the Board of Peace in September as part of a second phase of the US-brokered 20-point Gaza ceasefire plan.The Board will oversee a "founding Executive Board", which comprises Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US special envoy Steve Witkoff, and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, as reported by CNN.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 8:13PM IST Uday Shankar says India has rapidly become one of the world's most exciting media markets but must overcome capital and talent constraints, with AI offering a chance to become a global creative leader

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INDIA NEWS | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 8:11PM IST NITI Aayog has proposed a unified apprenticeship mission, stronger industry participation and targeted incentives to address fragmentation, low completion rates and uneven engagement across India

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 8:04PM IST With effect from 20 February 2026

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 8:04PM IST At board meeting held on 20 February 2026

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 8:04PM IST US stocks: U.S. stock indexes declined Friday as economic growth slowed more than anticipated in the fourth quarter, while inflation showed an uptick in December. Investors also awaited a Supreme Court ruling on President Trump's tariffs, which could impact over $175 billion in collections if overturned.

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 8:00PM IST Area 51 has long been used by the United States Air Force for flight testing.

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 8:00PM IST People break their fast during 'Iftar' on the first day of the holy month of 'Ramzan', at the Jama Masjid, in New Delhi, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.

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INDIA NEWS | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 7:59PM IST RBI's monthly report says India's near-term outlook remains strong, supported by benign inflation, fiscal consolidation and renewed FPI interest after trade deals with the EU and the US

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INDIA BUSINESS | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 7:56PM IST RBI net sold $10 billion in December, with short dollar positions in the forward market easing to $62.35 billion, even as the rupee's REER slipped to 94.76, the monthly bulletin showed

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GLOBAL NEWS | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 7:55PM IST A closely watched clinical trial in Britain that screened blood for early detection of cancer did not show a reduction in later stages of the disease.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 7:54PM IST Inflows into NRI deposits fell nearly 16% in Apr-Dec 2025 to $11.2 bn, led by a sharp drop in FCNR(B) flows, though outstandings across NRE and NRO accounts continued to rise

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 7:51PM IST "General awareness about securities markets is merely the first step in the knowledge ladder. There is a gap between awareness and informed participation," Pandey said

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INDIA BUSINESS | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 7:50PM IST These trade indices are compiled and published by the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCI&S), an arm of the Commerce Ministry

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 7:49PM IST "Reverse migration is a headline. The digital ecosystem is the plot," Mittal added.

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 7:47PM IST Image used for representational purpose.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 7:47PM IST JSW Infra will raise up to 25 crore equity shares to support expansion and comply with Sebi's 25% public shareholding rule, as it targets 400 MTPA capacity and major logistics investments

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 7:45PM IST MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressing media.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 7:42PM IST Outward remittances under RBI's LRS fell 4.12% YoY in Apr-Dec FY26 to $21.36 bn as travel and education spends moderated, though remittances for investments and property purchases surged

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 7:38PM IST File image of USS Gerald R. Ford

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 7:37PM IST Beginning his AI journey at the tender age of six, Raul crafted his own robot named Me-bot by 16.

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INDIA NEWS | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 7:33PM IST NITI Aayog has proposed setting up of a National Apprenticeship Mission (NAM) and National Apprenticeship Portal (NAP) as part of a strategic framework for streamlining apprenticeship training in the country.Further, it has suggested Apprenticeship-Linked Incentive Scheme (ALIS) with incentives to promote apprenticeship engagement among aspirational districts, North East states, and for supporting women apprentices.For apprentices and aspirants, the recommendations prioritize improving stipend adequacy and retention, facilitating travel and accommodation support, expanding insurance and social security coverage, strengthening early awareness and counselling systems, enabling international mobility and exposure and advancing womens inclusion across sectors and geographies.The Aayog also calls for relaxing thresholds to allow more businesses and a higher number of apprentices in all sectors. Under the existing Apprenticeship Act, 1961, all establishments with a workforce of 30 or more, including both regular and contractual employees, are mandated to engage apprentices ranging from 2.5% to 15% of their total manpower annually. The recommendations are part of a comprehensive roadmap laid out by the Aayog in its report titled Revitalising Indias Apprenticeship Ecosystem released on Friday.An emphasis on apprenticeships is necessary for developing a workforce capable of propelling Indias economic expansion, the Aayog said.Currently, the apprenticeship training in the country is imparted under two schemes, the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) under the administrative control of the ministry of skills development and entrepreneurship and the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) under the ministry of education. At the policy and systemic level, the Aayog also recommended seamless mobility between education and skilling pathways, and formal alignment with National Credit Framework (NCrF) and National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. On structure and governance, the report proposes the introduction of an Apprenticeship Engagement Index to benchmark performance; standardizing training and assessment protocols; strengthening post apprenticeship benefits, and accelerating adoption and upgradation of Industry 4.0 aligned ITIs. Promote a Startup Apprenticeship Programme (SAP); expand apprenticeships into the gig and platform economy; and reduce regulatory frictions that deter employer participation, it said. The report also underscores the need to build institutional capacity among training providers and intermediaries to deliver quality, demand-driven training.Citing government data that shows India will have a youth population of approximately 345 million by 2036, the largest in the world, the Aayog reiterated India must ensure that its young population is equipped with the necessary skills, education, and employment opportunities.

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 7:28PM IST Speaking about ongoing negotiations between New Delhi and Washington, Gor reiterated that India has agreed to diversify its energy sourcing. He added that Washington's position is rooted in its broader objective of ending the Russia-Ukraine War.

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GLOBAL NEWS | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 7:17PM IST Gross domestic product expanded at a 1.4 percent annual rate in the last quarter of the year, hit by the effects of the government shutdown.

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 7:14PM IST If this is the experience extended to a sitting Member of Parliament, one can only imagine the plight of ordinary passengers, he says.

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 7:14PM IST Securities and Exchange Board of India has approved IPOs of Integris Medtech, Alpine Texworld, Anjali Labtech and Appl Containers. Integris plans a Rs 925 crore issue largely for debt repayment, while the others aim to fund expansion and list on NSE and BSE.

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 7:09PM IST This integrated business will benefit from a strong manufacturing base, advanced research capabilities, a broad portfolio of registered products and brands across multiple geographies and independent management, UPL says.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 7:08PM IST State Bank of India is exploring partnerships with Japanese lenders for merger and acquisition financing following new regulatory guidelines. SBI chairman CS Setty indicated the bank has a lending ceiling of Rs 94,000 crore under these norms. Initially, SBI plans to approach these deals cautiously with smaller ticket sizes and simpler structures.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 7:08PM IST DFS Secretary M Nagaraju asked banks to lower borrowing costs for small-ticket business loans and expand credit, stressing PSBs' strong capital position and upcoming digital lending portals

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INDIA BUSINESS | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 7:05PM IST DFS Secretary M. Nagaraju urged banks to lower lending rates for small borrowers and businesses to 6-7%, aiming to boost credit penetration without incurring losses. He highlighted the need to bridge the significant gap in India's bank credit to GDP ratio, which stands at 57% compared to global benchmarks, to achieve the Vikshit Bharat 2047 vision.

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 7:05PM IST Foreign portfolio inflows and the rupee have strengthened after India's free trade agreement with the European Union and an interim trade deal with the United States, the Reserve Bank of India said in its monthly bulletin on Friday.

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 7:04PM IST CBDT chief Ravi Agrawal said the new Income Tax Act, effective April 2026, will create a rule-based, AI-enabled tax ecosystem aimed at reducing disputes, improving certainty and enhancing compliance

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 7:04PM IST Eric Dane died at the age of 53 on Feb. 19, 2026, after his battle with ALS.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 6:54PM IST Among other things, these measures seek to address structural constraints faced by MSMEs, including high cost of capital and logistical disadvantages

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INDIA BUSINESS | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 6:54PM IST The AI-based innovation has been introduced in parts of Janakpuri falling under BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) distribution area, said a BSES official. Much like "Google maps for electricity", the Digital Twin allows engineers to monitor outages, forecast potential equipment failures and simulate contingencies through an interactive dashboard.

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 6:53PM IST NHAI to do away with cash payments at toll plazas.

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GLOBAL NEWS | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 6:52PM IST Steep declines in the shares of private lenders, after a major fund changed how investors can withdraw money, have sparked worries about more trouble to come.

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INDIA NEWS | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 6:50PM IST Piyush Goyal said FTAs with the UK, Oman, New Zealand and the EU will be implemented this year as India launches new schemes under the Rs 25,060 crore Export Promotion Mission to boost exports

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INDIA MARKET | Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 6:49PM IST The Tata Punch EV Facelift comes with some major design and tech upgrades, along with enhanced safety features compared to its predecessor.

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