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The rupee ends flat, with the NDF’s maturity-linked dollar bids blunting modest inflows

The Indian rupee finished almost flat on Wednesday as demand for the dollar, fueled by expiring contracts in the non-deliverable futures market, blunted the positive boost from modest inflows and gains among Asian peers.Despite expectations of increased dollar demand linked to NDF maturities this week, willingness to bet against the currency has also dulled on […]

After a brutal winter, millions of Ukrainians are facing increasing displacement and insecurity

Result of the vote in the General Assembly on the draft resolution “Support for lasting peace in Ukraine”, adopted at the emergency special session. February 24, 2026 Four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the UN marks the day with high-level debate and renewed calls to end the war – including in […]

Generative AI can increase inequality and revenue losses in the creative industries

Cover photo of the new UNESCO report, Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity. Credit: Diana Ejaita/UNESCO by Oritro Karim (united nations) Wednesday February 25, 2026 Inter-Press Office UNITED NATIONS, Feb 25 (IPS) – As generative artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly expands into virtually every sector of society, those working in the cultural and creative industries are expected to […]

NSE IX launches ‘Global Access’ platform to enable foreign investments

Marking a major step in India’s efforts to connect domestic investors to international capital markets, the NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) on Wednesday said it has launched a Global Access platform, allowing Indian investors to trade directly in equities, debt and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The platform will initially go live with access to US markets, […]

Handily almost 28,000 in February 2027? Prabhudas Lilladher says the current consolidation sets the stage for the next rally

Prabhudas Lilladher has said the country’s growth story is entering a decisive phase, driven by policy clarity, landmark trade deals and a sustained boost to infrastructure. It set a 12-month target of nearly 28,000 for the Nifty 50, citing several reasons.The domestic brokerage, in its latest India Strategy Report, said the prolonged phase of consolidation […]