Maruti Suzuki Debuts e-Vitara EV with Battery Rental
Maruti Suzuki India launched its first electric vehicle, the e-Vitara SUV, on February 17, 2026, priced at an introductory Rs 10.99 lakh under a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model, slashing upfront costs by separating battery ownership. The battery rental charges Rs 3.99 per kilometer, with perks like a free home charger worth
Agentic AI Emerges as Enterprise Game-Changer
Agentic AI represents advanced systems that autonomously handle multi-step tasks, breaking down goals into actions, selecting tools, self-correcting errors, and delivering results without constant human input. Unlike traditional chatbots limited to responses, these agents manage complex workflows like insurance claims processing, compliance reviews, or code generation and testing. Infosys-Anthropic Alliance
Bharat1AI Launches Humanity-First AI City Vision
Bharat1AI unveiled its “HumanityFirst AI City” concept at a Bengaluru event tied to the India AI Impact Summit 2026, aiming to create urban ecosystems prioritizing ethical AI integration for public good. The initiative envisions smart cities leveraging AI for healthcare, education, sustainability, and governance while embedding privacy safeguards and equitable
UK-India AI Partnership Targets Global Lead
UK Minister for AI and Online Safety Kanishka Narayan stated during his India visit that the UK and India could emerge as top global destinations for AI adoption, surpassing the US and China in practical deployment. Speaking at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, the Labour MP emphasized leveraging
CSIR-NIIST Unveils Nutrition-Boosting Designer Rice
CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST) in Thiruvananthapuram is set to transfer its breakthrough low glycaemic index (GI) “designer rice” technology to industry partners Tata Consumer Products and SS Soul Foods on February 18, 2026, at CSIR headquarters in New Delhi. This fortified white rice variant boosts protein,
RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026: Registration Opens for 650 Posts; Check Eligibility, Exam Pattern and Key Dates
Nationwide Hiring Drive Offers Major Opportunity for Graduates Aspiring for a Career in India’s Central Bank The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially launched the RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026, inviting online applications for 650 Assistant posts across its offices nationwide. The registration process began on February 16, 2026, and
F1 Drivers Clash Over New Car Rules
Formula 1’s second pre-season test in Bahrain highlighted divisions among top drivers regarding the 2026 regulations and car performance. Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton criticized the new vehicles as “anti-racing,” while McLaren’s Lando Norris praised them as “a lot of fun.” Testing Standouts Mercedes topped the timesheets with Kimi Antonelli
Bristol City Hosts Wrexham in Championship Clash
Bristol City faces Wrexham at Ashton Gate Stadium tonight, February 17, 2026, in a pivotal Sky Bet Championship midweek fixture kicking off at 19:45 UTC. Both teams sit mid-table with 26 points from 17 matches—Bristol City at 7 wins, 5 draws, 5 losses, and Wrexham mirroring 6-7-4—making this encounter crucial