AUTOMOBILE
Tata.ev, Shell open 21 fast-charging hubs across 5 cities; offer 120kW chargers, tariff discount for EV owners
The fast-charging hubs have been opened in Bengaluru, Chennai, Mysore, Pune and Vadodara.
INDIA
'Arguing in the dark': Counsel for IYC president Uday Chib says unable to access FIR copy
Hours after a Delhi court sent Chib to four-day police custody in connection with a protest at the India AI Impact Summit, advocate Sujoy Ghosh, speaking to the media said the prosecution has declined to share a copy of the FIR stating that the report is extremely sensitive and a formal request has to be made with concerned officials.
TRENDS
Fact check: Hotel sues influencer for $1 million for washing underwear in coffee machine 'hack'
There are no publicly available legal filing, docket entry or official announcement showing that any hotel chain has taken legal action against Tara Woodcox's 'travel hack'.
BUSINESS
Market's reaction to IT industry is overblown: HCLTech’s C Vijayakumar
IT industry is undergoing a “painful” AI transition but it will emerge more relevant as the current inflection will make the sector significantly “reinvent” itself, Vijayakumar said.
INDIA
Russia’s Su-57 in focus as IAF weighs fifth-generation fighter options: Report
Russia has proposed a comprehensive package centred on the export variant of the Su-57, offering weapons, licensed production and what it calls “unrestricted” transfer of technology
TRENDS
Russia now controls about one-fifth of Ukraine. Here’s what four years of war have really changed
The frontlines have barely moved in a year, but the map of occupation tells a deeper story about exhaustion, attrition and stalled ambitions.
BUSINESS
Wishlink raises $17.5 million in Series B funding led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia, India
The funding will be used to scale creator and brand partnerships and build technology across consumers, creators, and brands.
BUSINESS
Focused on building a bank that stakeholders will trust & admire
Speaking exclusively to Moneycontrol, Rajiv Anand, the MD & CEO of IndusInd Bank said his target for FY27 would be to exit the year with 1% ROA.
POLITICS
Kerala becomes Keralam: Origin of name and why Centre backed long-standing demand ahead of assembly election
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who moved the resolution in 2024, had urged the Union government to change the name of Kerala to 'Keralam' in all languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
INDIA
Cabinet okays Rs 12,236-crore boost with rail line additions, Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2B and Srinagar terminal
Cabinet Decision: Urban transport also received a push, with the Cabinet approving the extension of Phase 2B of the Ahmedabad Metro project at a cost of Rs 1,067 crore to improve connectivity in the city.
EXPLAINERS
New Draft Rules 2026: Will your take-home salary increase?
India’s New Income Tax Act will come into effect from April 1, 2026 and it could directly impact your take-home salary, exemptions and tax regime choice. In this interview, Teena Jain Kaushal, Editor Personal Finance (AG), Moneycontrol speaks with Aarti Raote, Partner at Deloitte India, to break down what the new draft tax rules mean for salaried taxpayers.
INDIA
Centre approves three rail line expansion projects worth Rs 9,072 crore
Indian Railways News: The projects have been planned under the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan, with a focus on improving multi-modal connectivity and logistics efficiency through integrated planning and stakeholder consultations.
COMPANIES
Tata Sons postpones decision on chairman N Chandrasekaran's extension: Report
Last year, the group had approved a third executive term for Chandrasekaran till 2027
POLITICS
Kerala gets Union Cabinet nod to be officially called ‘Keralam’
The development comes months before the state heads into assembly elections, expected before May. The Election Commission has not yet announced a polling date.
POLITICS
Drama in Bihar Assembly as Nitish Kumar snaps at Opposition amid ‘guns and bullets’ accusation
Do not talk rubbish. This government will run without any hiccups. Just look at how many of you have been left now, says the CM.
BUSINESS
Smallcap IT stock announces fresh acquisition, shares react
The company said the proposed acquisition will offer clean energy solutions for data centres, industrial sectors, and data services in India and overseas.
BUSINESS
IT Stocks Plunge Amid Renewed AI Worries; Nifty Tests 25,350 On F&O Expiry Day | Closing Bell Live
IT Stocks Plunge Amid Renewed AI Worries; Nifty Tests 25,350 On F&O Expiry Day | Closing Bell Live Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Radha Raman Agarwal, MD & CEO, Swyom Advisors Ltd and Osho Krishan, Sr. Analyst, Technical & Derivative Research, Angel One Ltd
BUSINESS
Reliance Retail, Flipkart, Malabar Gold among top unlisted gems in 2026: JM Financial, Hurun India
Reliance Retail, Flipkart, and Malabar Gold and Diamonds top JM Financial Hurun India’s list of 100 high-potential unlisted companies, collectively generating Rs 8.9 lakh crore revenue in 2025.
ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE
IT, Tech sector adds just 2,000 net jobs in FY26 as hiring growth plateaus: Nasscom
The total technology workforce expanded to 59.5 lakh employees, up from 58.2 lakh last year, with the industry continuing to remain a net employment generator.
BUSINESS
India, world in need of more power; KEC well poised in T&D segment : Anant Goenka
India and the world are short on power, what with the growth in data centres and AI. RPG Groyp's flagship KEC International is ideally placed with its expertise in T&D construction, RPG's Vice Chairman, Anant Goenka tells @latha_venkatesh; He sees the newly acquired Camso & the legacy Ceat to grow faster than industry.
BUSINESS
Centre to launch nationwide HPV vaccination campaign soon: Sources
The government will administer Gardasil injection free of cost, sources said
WORLD
Old audio resurfaces showing El Mencho threatening police years before his death
A leaked 2016 recording sheds light on how cartel power, money and fear blurred the line between criminals and the state in parts of Mexico.
BUSINESS
IT fall impact: LIC's investment in IT stocks declines by Rs 42,500 crore in two months
At Rs 26,510 crore, LIC sees maximum value erosion in Infosys and TCS
AUTOMOBILE
Jeep reintroduces Wrangler Willys 41 limited edition, restricted to 41 units
The Willys 41 edition draws inspiration from the 1941 Willys MB.
