MSME sector rises on SIDBI confidence index despite global risks

IANS | February 24, 2026 2:17 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) A year-on-year analysis of the MSME Business Confidence Index (M-BCI) for the October-December 2025 quarter, at both composite and sectoral levels, indicates an improvement over the last one-year period despite the global risks as the domestic macroeconomic environment has offered strong support, according to a SIDBI outlook survey released on Tuesday.

Deepti Naval enjoys tour of Punjab fields, shares pictures

IANS | February 24, 2026 2:07 PM

Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) Veteran actress Deepti Naval is currently soaking in the rustic charm of Punjab and was seen spending some good time in the fields, while also attending a literary festival in Chandigarh.

'They were tactically smart': Du Plessis praises Motie & Hosein after WI crush Zimbabwe in Super 8

IANS | February 24, 2026 2:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Former South African batter Faf du Plessis hailed West Indies spinners Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie as 'tactically very smart' for their brilliant bowling display against Zimbabwe, which powered the team to a dominant 107-run win in their first match of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

AIADMK promises Rs 10,000 relief per family, annual pongal cash support if voted to power

IANS | February 24, 2026 2:06 PM

Chennai, Feb 24 (IANS) The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has unveiled an extensive set of welfare promises ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, with General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami announcing direct cash assistance, expanded subsidies, and loan waivers if the party returns to power.

Kids among 13 killed in Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan: UNAMA

IANS | February 24, 2026 2:03 PM

Kabul, Feb 24 (IANS) At least 13 people, including women and children, were killed in Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghanistan's Nangarhar and Paktika, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said, local media reported on Tuesday.

Five Baloch civilians forcibly disappeared at the hands of Pakistani forces

IANS | February 24, 2026 1:58 PM

Quetta, Feb 24 (IANS) At least five civilians were forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, leading human rights organisations said on Tuesday.

Pawan Hans helicopter crashes into sea near Port Blair; all on board safe

IANS | February 24, 2026 1:53 PM

Port Blair, Feb 24 (IANS) A Pawan Hans helicopter made an emergency ditching into the sea on Tuesday morning shortly after taking off from Port Blair, a town located in the northern part of Middle Andaman Island. The aircraft was carrying seven people at the time of the incident.

AI threatens legacy software systems, IBM worst hit

IANS | February 24, 2026 1:49 PM

Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) Shares of IBM saw their sharpest single-day fall in more than 25 years after new fears emerged about how artificial intelligence could hurt one of the company’s most stable businesses.

Saiyami Kher on Mumbai’s declining air quality: ‘Is basic accountability really too much to ask for?’

IANS | February 24, 2026 1:44 PM

Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) Actress Saiyami Kher is asking for accountability from the authorities, who are entrusted with keeping the Mumbai air clean.

Udit Raj questions selective commemoration of history, Tharoor praises unveiling of Rajaji statue

IANS | February 24, 2026 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Congress leader Udit Raj on Tuesday questioned the selective approach towards historical recognition, following party MP Shashi Tharoor’s welcome of the installation of C. Rajagopalachari’s statue at Rashtrapati Bhavan.