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ICAI president Prasanna Kumar D New Delhi: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has set up a special group within its Financial Reporting Review Board to fast-track high-profile cases, the regulatory agency’s president Prasanna Kumar D said. “… more than 10 to 15 cases are there which have public interest. These cases will be taken up on priority. It will take another two months and we will be able to give our findings,” he said on Wednesday. Among the prominent matters under review are cases relating to Gensol Engineering and IndusInd Bank, which got into regulatory trouble last…

Last Updated:February 18, 2026, 15:34 ISTInfinix Note Edge is the new 5G phone in the market that is inspired by the iPhone 17 Pro design and wants to make it more affordable.Infinix Note Edge is the new iPhone 17 Pro lookalike.Infinix Note Edge 5G is the latest phone to launch in the Indian market this month with a few more expected in February 2026. The Note Edge 5G has your usual 5G phone traits like AMOLED display, Android 16 out of the box, a curved panel and a dual camera unit. We are also gradually seeing the iPhone 17 Pro…

Salil Parekh, CEO and MD, Infosys (File photo) New Delhi: Infosys CEO Salil Parekh suggested that stock market investors may be misreading the impact of AI tools from companies like Anthropic, arguing that rather than shrinking opportunities for IT services firms, such technologies are likely to expand and reshape the demand for their capabilities. He said the tools can automate parts of software development, but that’s only a slice of the enterprise technology lifecycle. Integrating the software into complex legacy systems, testing it, securing it, deploying it into production and maintaining it at scale are entirely different challenges, he said.…

(Image Credits: Pinterest) Ramadan 2026 is the sacred time of the year when millions of Muslims across the globe observe fasting, perform prayers, and reflect on their duties. During this time, Muslim people observe fasting from dawn to dusk, engage in spiritual growth, and strengthen their bonds with humanity through acts of charity and kindness. So, if you’re looking for Ramadan Kareem messages, wishes, quotes, and more for your loved ones, then we have a curated list which includes positive and gratitude-filled notes perfect for this significant festive month. Here’s a curated list of Ramadan 2026 messages, greetings, wishes, quotes,…

Mumbai: The number of women who received the last payout of the Mahayuti govt’s flagship Mukhya Mantri Majhi Laadki Bahin Yojana fell by 86 lakh since the introduction of e-KYC verification, officials said.Maharashtra listed over 2.4 crore beneficiaries under the scheme until last year. However, only nearly 1.6 crore beneficiaries received the last payout for the month of December 2025. It was received in mid-January. This was a decline of 86 lakh beneficiaries.The total number of beneficiaries under consideration for the scheme reduced by 55 lakh. Only 1.9 crore women of the over 2.4 crore beneficiaries submitted their e-KYC documents…

New Delhi: Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has given its nod to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Delhi division of Northern Railway for revenue sharing from outdoor advertisements displayed on railway properties that are visible to the public and fall within MCD’s jurisdiction.According to the draft MoU prepared last Nov, 25% of the total revenue earned by the railways from such advertisements — installed in accordance with the Outdoor Advertisement Policy, 2017 — will be shared with the civic body. Payments will be made quarterly. Advertisements installed inside stations will not be covered under this arrangement.”We met…

Bengaluru’s attar lanes do not judge. They adapt. Alongside rare oils and carefully distilled blends, familiar interpretations and inspired replicas sit on the same shelves. Attars and perfumes demand caution. What smells extraordinary on one person can fall flat — or worse, repel — on another. Skin chemistry, weather, heat, time, and restraint all matter. Chosen well, a fragrance can make you smell like a million dollars. Chosen poorly, it can push people miles away. These lanes understand the difference.This walk begins between Commercial Street and Ibrahim Sahib Street. Within a kilometre, the city shifts register. The noise remains, but…

Hyderabad: The 23rd edition of BioAsia wrapped up on Tuesday with the Telangana govt citing record participation and a surge in business engagements as the state renewed its pitch to position itself as a global TechBio and life sciences hub.At the valedictory session, Industries and IT Minister D Sridhar Babu said Telangana is targeting a $3-trillion economy by 2047, with life sciences identified as a pivotal growth driver. In a fireside chat earlier, he said the state hosts over 2,000 life sciences companies, contributes nearly one-third of India’s pharmaceutical production, and accounts for about one-fifth of the country’s pharma exports.AI…

Chennai: The AIADMK and the DMK entered into a heated exchange in the Assembly on Wednesday over the 7.5% horizontal reservation for govt school students in medical admissions. While AIADMk general secretary ion Edappadi K Palaniswami accused the ruling DMK of claiming credit for the quota, health minister Ma Subramanian said the quota was the result of the pressure exerted by the then opposition leader and present chief minister M K Stalin.The clash followed AIADMK MLA K P Munusamy’s remarks during the debate on the interim budget for 2026–27. He said AIADMK regime brought 11 medical colleges, whereas the present…

Ahmedabad: A sporting dream is driving a sweeping urban upgrade. As the host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games and an aspirant for the 2036 Olympics, Ahmedabad is gearing up for a defining decade as the state budget commits Rs 1,278 crore to build international standard sports facilities and upgrade core infrastructure. Metro corridors, drinking water pipelines and control centres are part of the same blueprint. The message is clear: sporting prestige must rest on civic strength.The 2026-27 budget presented by finance minister Kanu Desai on Wednesday sets out an ambitious plan to make Gujarat’s commercial capital Games-ready. The Sardar Vallabhbhai…