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New insurance scheme introduced for fishermen engaged in diving activities

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board, operating under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, has introduced a new insurance scheme for fishermen en... Read More


Indonesian Navy faces strategic choice for blue water shift

Jakarta, Feb. 26 -- A senior Indonesian naval official said the navy faces two strategic options if it wants to adopt a blue-water defense posture capable of operating far beyond national waters. Rea... Read More


Market ends sideways; Nifty settles near 25,500 level; VIX drops 3.15%

Mumbai, Feb. 26 -- Domestic equity indices ended sideways on Thursday after a volatile trading session. The benchmarks opened with strong gains in early morning trade, supported by buying interest in ... Read More


Violent clashes erupt in Dutch village as protests against planned asylum centre turn chaotic

India, Feb. 26 -- Clashes broke out in the Dutch village of Bleskensgraaf on Tuesday evening after a demonstration against a proposed asylum seekers' centre escalated into violence. Protesters set of... Read More


Lanka IOC announces revised dealer commission effective Mar. 1

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- Lanka IOC PLC has announced revised dealer commission for fuel, effective March 1, 2026. Issuing a statement, Lanka IOC said the revised rates for company-owned filling stations ... Read More


Board of John Cockerill India recommends Final Dividend

Mumbai, Feb. 26 -- John Cockerill India announced that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 26 February 2026, has recommended a Final Dividend of Rs.7 per share (i.e.70%), subj... Read More


Sammaan Capital allots NCDs aggregating to Rs 70 cr

Mumbai, Feb. 26 -- Sammaan Capital has today i.e. on 26 February 2026, allotted 7,000 secured, rated, listed, redeemable, non-convertible debenture of the face value of Rs 1,00,000 each aggregating to... Read More


Hearing of case against ex-minister Chandrani Bandara moved to March

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Minister of Women and Child A... Read More


T20 World Cup 2026: If India lose to Zimbabwe, semifinal hopes hang by a thread

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 26 -- India's campaign in Group 1 of the Super Eight stage in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 has taken a dramatic turn following their crushing defeat to South Africa and West Indies... Read More


Operation Sindoor 2.0 will be stronger if India forced to launch: Top Army commander warns Pakistan

New Delhi/IBNS, Feb. 26 -- Operation Sindoor will be "stronger" if India is compelled to launch it again, a top Army commander warned on Thursday, cautioning Pakistan against any attempt to revive cro... Read More