The Punjab government has taken a historic step towards Universal Health Coverage by extending 100 per cent health coverage to the entire population of the state under the 'Mukhya Mantri Sehat Yojana', said Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday.

India is expected to contribute as much as 17 per cent to global real GDP growth in 2026 as it continues to be the world's fastest-growing major economy, according to the latest data compiled by the IMF.

Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) -- the IIT Bombay-backed broad-spectrum technology business incubator -- is selling about 4 lakh shares in the SEDEMAC Mechatronics initial public offering (IPO), according to the filings.

As PhonePe Ltd prepares for its initial public offering (IPO), disclosures in its updated draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) shed light on the massive scale and sophisticated monetisation of its merchant ecosystem.

The Election Commission held a crucial meeting with recognised national and state political parties here on Friday as part of preparations for the upcoming elections in Kerala, with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar assuring that the poll process would remain free, fair and transparent.

India Stack Global will facilitate adoption of India’s digital public infrastructure (DPI) by partner nations by showcasing India’s DPI solutions, an official factsheet said on Friday.

Credit card spending in India rose 8.1 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 2.05 lakh crore in January 2026, driven by momentum in e-commerce transactions, a report showed on Friday.

Five people sustained injuries late on Thursday night when a car driven by a local doctor lost control and struck multiple vehicles on the Pal–Umra Bridge, police said on Friday.

The incident involved a Honda WR-V driven by Dr Viralkant Chaudhary, a resident of Bhatha village and associated with Life Line Hospital.

The 200 judicial officers from the two neighbouring states of Jharkhand and Odisha will reach West Bengal by Saturday, and join from March 9, the ongoing exercise of the judicial adjudication of the voters' documents identified under the "logical discrepancy" category by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis heaped praise on Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, calling him a dream 'superpower' for any captain after the fast bowler played a decisive role in India’s thrilling semi-final win over England in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

In a high-scoring contest, Bumrah stood out with the ball despite both teams crossing the 240-run mark, helping India seal a memorable 7-run victory and secure a place in the tournament final.

Gold and silver prices went up on Friday after a mild dip in the previous session, driven by conflict in the Middle East and a softer dollar.

MCX gold April futures gained 0.64 per cent to Rs 1,60,700 per 10 grams on an intra-day basis. Meanwhile MCX silver May futures gained 1.87 per cent to Rs 2,67,100 per kg.

Earlier in the day, silver prices on MCX had jumped 2.6 per cent while gold advanced over 1 per cent followed by profit booking.

The Gujarat government has carried out a major reshuffle in the state police administration, transferring 37 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers and assigning them new responsibilities.

Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas treated her fans on Friday morning, by announcing that she will be one of the official presenters at the upcoming 98th Academy Awards.

An alarming intensification of fighting in Sudan's Kordofan region has killed and injured civilians, destroyed homes, hospitals and other civilian infrastructure, UN humanitarians said.

Singer Harshdeep Kaur delighted fans by sharing a glimpse of a special “musical mahaul” as she spent time with Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan.

Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher believes that refusing to give up is the ultimate key to fulfilling one’s dreams.

Reflecting on his journey, the actor shared that ‘dreams come true not because life is easy, but because one refuses to give up.’

Actor Salman Khan gave a heartfelt shout-out to veteran star Kabir Bedi, calling him the “original Tiger of India” while reminiscing about the iconic 1976 television series Sandokan.

South Korea recorded its fifth-largest monthly current account surplus in January, driven by a semiconductor upcycle and strong exports, central bank data showed on Friday.

The strong winds that have been blowing for the past several days have had a positive impact on the air quality in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR). In most areas of Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad, the Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached the moderate category i.e. the Yellow Zone. This has provided significant relief from pollution, and people in the NCR are breathing cleaner air. However, the mercury has continued to rise in the region, giving indications of a scorching summer ahead.

Panic spread in the area after a massive fire broke out on Thursday night in a paint factory and a scrap warehouse in the Mainapur Industrial Area located on Meerut Road in Ghaziabad. The fire was so intense that thick black smoke could be seen from a distance.

The Indian equity markets posted losses in early trade on Friday tracking global weakness, crude oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East.

As of 9.28 am, Sensex lost 365 points, or 0.46 per cent, to reach 79,650 and Nifty dipped 103 points, or 0.42 per cent to reach 24,662.

A severe weather warning for dangerous flash flooding has been issued in Australia's Queensland as a tropical low storm system approaches the state's northeast coast.