India's IT staffing market surges amid a shortage of senior talent in generative AI, cloud architecture and DevSecOps. TeamLease, Quess Corp and global players like Randstad top the list of agencies serving enterprises in 2026.
Tata Motors upgraded the Punch EV with 65 kW DC fast charging on its 40 kWh variant, cutting charge time from 20% to 80% to 26 minutes. The model now includes standard 360-degree cameras, ventilated seats on higher trims and a lifetime unlimited-kilometer battery warranty.
Tata Motors unveiled the 2026 Punch EV facelift on Tuesday, packing a larger 40 kWh battery for up to 468 km range and fresh styling cues. Prices start at 9.69 lakhs rupees ex-showroom, targeting compact electric SUV buyers in India.
Convatec, the FTSE 100 medical products company, seeks a Territory Manager for its Surgical Advanced Wound Care portfolio in Columbus, Ohio. The role targets sales growth in hospitals and surgery centers amid the firm's $2 billion annual revenue.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu oversaw the signing of seven memorandums of understanding and letters of intent at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The agreements target higher education, advanced skilling and school transformation to build Andhra Pradesh's AI workforce.
The Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation has kicked off construction on a new cruise vessel named Symphony to boost its Kochi operations. The project leads a series of expansions marking the state-run agency's 50th year in 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Meerut on Saturday to flag off the Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat Train at Shatabdi Nagar Namo Bharat Station. He will ride the metro to Meerut South Station and dedicate projects worth 12,930 crore rupees.
The U.S. Trade Representative's office will initiate multiple Section 301 investigations targeting major trading partners over issues including drug pricing and discrimination against American tech firms. USTR Jamieson Greer announced the probes Friday, following President Donald Trump's directive after a Supreme Court ruling.
Six Senses Vana, a Rs 325-crore forest estate in Dehradun, operates as India's most secretive wellness retreat, drawing guests into a phone-free sanctuary amid Sal forests near Rajaji National Park. The 21-acre property, rebranded under Six Senses in 2023, enforces strict rules on attire, meals and photography to foster deep mental reset.
The United Arab Emirates launched a pilot for the One-Point Air Travelers Project with Bahrain on February 16, 2026, allowing passengers to handle all immigration, security and customs checks at departure airports. The initiative targets Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi and Bahrain International Airport to cut arrival delays.
Electricity from the Ayeyawady Myitsone-Upstream Hydropower Project will prioritize domestic consumption in Myanmar, with surplus shared across regions, a top official said. The project could fully meet national demand and boost local jobs, Union Minister U Tin Aung San told 1,480 residents at Myitkyina University on February 19.
Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav told the state assembly that multi-specialty hospitals in five tribal areas will become operational by December. The facilities in Seethampeta, Parvathipuram, Dornala, Rampachodavaram and Buttayagudem will roll out in phases.
Small-scale investors in China snapped up 444 metric tons of gold bars and coins last year, a 29% jump from 2024 that claimed nearly one-third of global purchases. Middle-aged women known as 'aunties' led the charge amid economic woes and slim investment picks.
Artificial intelligence's rapid acceleration threatens to upend businesses, jobs and entire economies faster than societies can adapt. Leaders at this week's Global AI Summit in Delhi grappled with the technology's disruptive power amid warnings of an impending storm.
Ghana's Bank of Ghana and Securities and Exchange Commission ordered all virtual asset service providers to remove billboards and public ads for cryptocurrencies and stablecoins within 48 hours. The joint directive, issued February 20, 2026, threatens severe sanctions for noncompliance.