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- Business
- February 25, 2026
India Eyes ‘Iron Dome Tech’ As Part Of $10 Billion Defence Pact With Israel
In the backdrop of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first visit to Israel in nine years, a mega defence between New Delhi and Tel Aviv is likely to be inked, including cooperation on the widely acclaimed iron dome technology.The defence ties between both nations are expected to str Read More
- Business
- February 25, 2026
‘Did Nothing Illicit’, Says Bill Gates Over Epstein Link, Admits Affairs With Russian Women
Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates has apologised over his ties with child sex-offender Jeffery Epstein, while admitting to affairs with two Russian women.”I apologise to other people who are drawn into this because of the mistake that I made,” he said, citing a The Wall Street Jou Read More
- Business
- February 25, 2026
SpiceJet Share Price Hits ₹12.88; Weekly Market Cap Erosion Exceeds ₹4,000 Cr After Block Selling
Shares of SpiceJet plunged sharply today, sliding 10% to settle near ₹12.88 on the Bombay Stock Exchange. The decline extended a broader downside trend for the airline’s stock, down about 25% over the past five trading sessions, as institutional selling in large block trades inte Read More
- Business
- February 25, 2026
UBS Warns on 15% Tariff Plan, Sees Gold at $6,200/oz and Fed Cuts in 2026
Global markets enter the week with two dominant themes, US tariff policy and the Federal Reserve’s rate path, alongside earnings from AI bellwether NVIDIA, according to UBS Chief Investment Office.In its latest weekly outlook, UBS Global Wealth Management CIO Mark Haefele said in Read More
- Business
- February 25, 2026
IDFC Bank Fraud: Rs 300 Crore Transferred To Swastik Desh Projects, Four Arrested
Shedding light onto the ongoing investigations into the Rs 590 crore IDFC First Bank fraud case, Haryana authorities revealed the involvement of two former bank employees and two external individuals.Former bank employees Ribhav Rishi, Abhay Kumar, and Swastik Desh Projects owner Read More
- Business
- February 25, 2026
India-Israel Kick-Off FTA Negotiations Ahead Of PM Modi’s Israel Visit
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s second state visit to Jerusalem, India and Israel have begun the first-round of free trade agreement negotiations to provide certainty and predictability to businesses, including MSMEs.This comes after a Terms of Reference (ToR) was signed Read More
- Business
- February 25, 2026
Anthropic Digs In Heels In Dispute With Pentagon
Artificial intelligence lab Anthropic has no intention of easing its usage restrictions for military purposes, a person familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, adding talks continue after a meeting to discuss its future with the Pentagon.The meeting between Anthropic CEO Dario Read More
- Business
- February 25, 2026
₹590 Crore IDFC First Case: Four Held Including Ex-Manager; SIT Expands Probe
The investigation into the alleged ₹590-crore fraud at IDFC First Bank has gathered pace with the arrest of four accused, including the alleged mastermind behind the diversion of government-linked funds.Haryana’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) confirmed the arrest of Ribhav Rishi, Read More
- Business
- February 25, 2026
IRFC Shares Fall Over 4% To 52-Week Low After Govt Launches 4% OFS At ₹104 Floor Price
Shares of Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) declined more than 4% in trade, touching their 52-week low after the Government of India announced plans to divest up to 4% equity through an Offer for Sale (OFS).The stock, which had ended the previous session near the ₹109 mar Read More
- Business
- February 25, 2026
Oil Hovers Near Seven-Month Highs Ahead Of US-Iran Talks
Oil prices were hovering near seven-month highs on Wednesday as the threat of military conflict between the U.S. and Iran that could disrupt supply continued to worry investors as talks between the parties are set for Thursday.Brent futures were up 43 cents, or 0.6%, at $71.20 pe Read More
