New Delhi, February 2026 — Millions of Indian government employees and pensioners are currently in the crosshairs of a sophisticated cyber fraud. Exploiting the high anticipation surrounding the 8th Pay Commission, scammers have launched a “salary calculator” fraud designed to bypass security and empty bank accounts within minutes. The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C),...
New Delhi, February 2026 — India’s trade balance has taken an unexpected hit as a massive surge in gold and silver imports sent the merchandise trade deficit spiraling. While the government had hoped for a stabilizing trend, January’s data reveals a widening gap that has caught markets and economists off guard, highlighting India’s persistent hunger...
MUMBAI, February 2026 — Indian banks are racing to scrub their balance sheets clean, but the cost of this “hygiene” is becoming painfully clear. In a desperate bid to offload toxic retail debt, financial institutions are selling off record volumes of non-performing assets (NPAs), only to find that the actual value of these loans is...
NEW DELHI, February 2026 — In a move laden with historical symbolism, the Union Cabinet has passed a resolution to officially transition the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) from the colonial-era South Block to a new, modern facility named “Seva Teerth.” The shift, occurring 95 years after the South Block’s inauguration, is being hailed by the...
NEW DELHI, February 2026 — The Union Budget 2026–27 has set the stage for a dramatic transformation of India’s textile landscape. Moving beyond traditional roots, the government has unveiled a high-tech blueprint to pivot from local craftsmanship to global dominance through a series of aggressive, integrated initiatives. Mahatma Gandhi Gram Swaraj: Elevating the Grassroots At...
NEW DELHI – In a move to redefine the future of public health, the Government of India has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap for integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the national healthcare framework. Under the banner of “AI for Humanity,” the initiative seeks to transition from traditional diagnostic methods to a tech-driven ecosystem that prioritizes affordability,...
SANTA CLARA — In a move that has sent shockwaves through the tech world, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has officially ended the era of traditional software engineering within his company. Following an internal mandate to “automate every possible task” with Artificial Intelligence, NVIDIA has rolled out the newest generation of agentic coding tools—OpenAI’s GPT-5.3 Codex...
New Delhi, February 2026 — The decades-long “Golden Age” of Indian IT is facing its most brutal reality check yet. A massive sell-off has wiped billions in market value as the industry grapples with a terrifying realization: Artificial Intelligence isn’t just a new tool; it’s a wrecking ball aimed at the traditional outsourcing model. What...
New Delhi, February 2026 — In a conversation that has sent ripples through social media, author Lata sat down with Brut India to dismantle the “moral policing” of women’s bodies. Discussing her book The Toilet Seat, Lata argues that India’s obsession with preserving the sanctity of marriage has come at a devastating cost: the systematic...
In a market landscape often clouded by high-octane headlines and “budget fever,” Kalpen Parekh, Managing Director and CEO of DSP Mutual Fund, has issued a grounded wake-up call to Indian investors. His message is clear: the current phase of market consolidation is not a reason for fear, but a rare window to secure financial stability...