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TCS shares dip to two-year low after job cut announcement

[ad_1] Shares of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) declined 1.6% to ₹3,085.6, a two-year low on July 28 (Monday) after the IT bellwether announced a 2% reduction in workforce. The stock opened at about 0.8% lower than the previous close of ₹3,110. It briefly touch a high of ₹3,118 before midday and declined to ₹3,069 before settling […]

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SEBI bars entities in stocks recommendation case for two years

[ad_1] Representational photo | Photo Credit: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has barred noticees who were recommending stocks with ‘guest experts’ on a popular business television channel while being in possession of non-public information for a period of two years, according to its final order released on Monday (July 28). The noticees

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Currency watch: Rupee ends 18 paise lower at 86.70 against dollar; trade jitters and Fed uncertainty weigh on sentiment

[ad_1] The rupee gave up early gains and settled 18 paise lower at 86.70 against the US dollar on Monday, pressured by persistent month-end dollar demand from importers and caution ahead of key trade and monetary policy decisions.After opening at 86.47 at the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit briefly strengthened to an intra-day high

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Fulcrum Digital to hire 100 more employees for Coimbatore centre

[ad_1] The company, which has deployed hundreds of AI agents across campuses, said it was continuing to hire talent with AI agents working side by side with humans to enhance efficiency and ensure quicker delivery to clients. | Photo Credit: HECTOR RETAMAL At a time when large Information Technology (IT) companies are gearing up to

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Starlink not threat to BSNL, other telcos: MoS Communications

[ad_1] Starlink and satellite internet services like it would barely make a dent in the revenues of telecom operators and the state-owned telco BSNL, Minister of State for Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani told presspersons on Monday. Mr. Pemmasani was speaking on the sidelines of a BSNL strategy meet, chaired by Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. All

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Knowledge Realty Trust’s ₹4800-cr REIT issue to open on Aug 5

[ad_1] Blackstone and Sattva group sponsored real estate investment trust Knowledge Realty’s ₹4,800-crore IPO has been greenlighted by Securities and Exchange Board of India Trust and is set to open on August 5. It will be the second largest REIT in Asia and India’s largest based on its gross asset value of ₹62,000 crore, according

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Excess rain in Bundelkhand clouds India’s kharif black matpe crop prospects

[ad_1] The Centre has declared an MSP of ₹7,800 per quintal for urad for the 2025-26 season | Photo Credit: iStockphoto Even as the sowing under black matpe (urad), a key kharif pulses crop trails last year acreage levels, excess rain in the Bundelkhand region in Central India, a key producing region, has raised concerns

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IIM-Calcutta Innovation Park partners with the UAE-India CEPA Council

[ad_1] Subhrangshu Sanyal, CEO, IIM-Calcutta Innovation Park | Photo Credit: Debasish Bhaduri IIM-Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) has partnered with the UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC) for identifying promising Indian startups and enabling them to enter the UAE market to scale up and expand globally. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between IIMCIP and the UICC

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Karnataka Govt rolls back suspension of IPS officers amid RCB stampede legal proceedings

[ad_1] The CAT had, on July 1, quashed the suspension of Vikash Kumar Vikash, who was serving as Additional Commissioner of Police (West) at the time of the incident | Photo Credit: – In a significant reversal, the Karnataka government has revoked the suspension orders of senior IPS officers who were earlier suspended in connection

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Arunachal Pradesh: Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 jolts Tirap

[ad_1] An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 occurred on Monday at 18:36:23 Indian Standard Time (IST) in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tirap district, as reported by the National Centre of Seismology. According to NCS, the earthquake location was at Latitude 27.06 N, 95.42 E, with a depth of 7 km. Earlier on July 21, an earthquake of magnitude

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IonQ hires former JPMorgan Chase applied research head

[ad_1] Marco Pistoia Source: JP Morgan IonQ has hired the former head of applied research at JPMorgan Chase to help corporate clients of the quantum firm adopt next-generation hardware, algorithms and security, CNBC has learned. Marco Pistoia, who was head of JPMorgan’s internal research group from 2020 to this year, will join IonQ as senior

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7,253 claims received, 4,978 processed under Unified Pension Scheme: Nirmala Sitharaman

[ad_1] Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) has received 7,253 claims, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday, July 28. Out of these 7,253 claims, 4,978 claims have been processed for payment of benefits, as of July 20. There are 25,756 retired Central government subscribers eligible to receive additional benefits under UPS, according to the eligibility criteria,

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Rare earth elements found in Singrauli coalfields; extraction viability under study, Coal minister G Kishan Reddy tells Parliament

[ad_1] Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday informed Parliament that promising reserves of rare earth elements (REE) have been discovered in the Singrauli coalfields of Madhya Pradesh, following detailed research and appraisal by Coal India Ltd (CIL).REEs — including elements like scandium and yttrium — are essential components in clean energy systems,

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ISRO to launch NISAR satellite with NASA on July 30; Gaganyaan Humanoid Mission in December

[ad_1] The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for a series of exciting missions. According to the organisation’s chief, Dr V Narayanan, ISRO will launch the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite on July 30 using the GSLV-F16 rocket. This satellite will scan the entire globe every 12 days, providing high-resolution, day-and-night, all-weather

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Heavy rain alert in Rajasthan: Schools closed in 10 districts amid safety concerns

[ad_1] Due to a new weather system, many districts of Rajasthan have been experiencing continuous heavy rainfall for the past two days. The Meteorological Department has issued alerts for further heavy rains in the coming 48 hours, prompting precautionary measures across the state. As a result, school holidays have been declared in 10 districts. A

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U.S. to release result of probe into chip imports in two weeks

[ad_1] Trump said many companies would be investing in semiconductor manufacturing in the United States [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS The Trump administration will announce the results of a national security probe into imports of semiconductors in two weeks, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Sunday, as U.S. President Donald Trump suggested higher tariffs

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Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for the week starting July 28, 2025 – check list

[ad_1] Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, the top stock picks for the week (starting July 28, 2025) are VA Tech WABAG, and HDFC Bank. Let’s take a look: Stock Name CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside (%) VA Tech WABAG 1621 1900 17% HDFC Bank

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TCS layoffs: What will Tata Consultancy Services do for 12,000 employees it will let go this year? What the IT giant said

[ad_1] TCS layoffs: The move to cut its staff strength also comes at a time when TCS is facing resistance for its changed bench policy. (AI image) TCS layoffs: India’s largest IT services exporter, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), on Sunday announced that it plans to lay off 2% of its workforce over the year. This

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Suresh Narayanan steps down after leading Nestlé India’s revival and expansion

[ad_1] Suresh Narayanan, who steered Nestlé India through the most challenging “existential” Maggi crisis, will retire on July 31 after a decade at the helm—a satisfied man. That sense of satisfaction stems from leaving the packaged food major in significantly better shape, with revenue growing at 10 per cent CAGR, profit after tax rising nearly

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Enforcement Directorate searches are over, say Reliance Group companies

[ad_1] “RCOM is undergoing Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process as per the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, since over six years,” Reliance Infrastructure said. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Reliance Group firms Reliance Infrastructure (RInfra) and Reliance Power (RPower) on Sunday (July 27, 2025) said the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had concluded searches on their premises and

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DGCA registers banned Chinese drones; more than 8,700 DJIs have got UINs

[ad_1] Chinese drones without ‘Type Certification’ are prohibited from import as well as their usage  | Photo Credit: PTI   Overlooking the ban imposed on Chinese drones since 2021, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has registered more than 8,700 Chinese drones till date. The official website (https://digitalsky.dgca.gov.in/issued_uins) gives status of registration of drones

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Beverage makers’ June quarter goes downstream on early monsoon, unseasonal rain

[ad_1]  Interestingly, the beverage makers had early volume gains in 2026 as summer arrived early | Photo Credit: VEDHAN M Early monsoon and unseasonal rainfall this year in most parts of the country have impacted the topline of beverage makers in the June quarter. This has not only impacted sales of the cola brands but

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Boeing is improving. Can CEO Kelly Ortberg keep it up?

[ad_1] FAA chief Steve Dickson flies a Boeing 737 MAX, from Boeing Field on September 30, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. Mike Siegel | Getty Images After spiraling from crisis to crisis over much of the past seven years, Boeing is stabilizing under CEO Kelly Ortberg‘s leadership. Ortberg, a longtime aerospace executive and an engineer whom

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AGR dues demand: DoT issues Rs 7,827 crore notice to Tata Communications, firm says licences not covered under SC order

[ad_1] The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a “show-cause-cum-demand” notice of Rs 7,827.55 crore to Tata Communications for adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues spanning nearly two decades, the company disclosed in an official note dated July 17.The dues have been raised for the financial years from 2005–06 to 2023–24. Tata Communications Managing Director AS

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TCS to cut workforce by 2%, affecting more than 12,000 jobs

[ad_1] IT services provider Tata Consultancy Services will reduce its workforce by 2% in its 2026 financial year, primarily affecting middle and senior management, the company said on Sunday, July 27, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters IT services provider Tata Consultancy Services will reduce its workforce by 2% in its 2026 financial year, primarily affecting

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Air India plane crash: Flight fear deepens! Anxiety soars among frequent flyers, say psychiatrists

[ad_1] The Air India crash on June 12 in Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people, has left many air travellers shaken. As investigations continue into whether the accident was caused by pilot error or a mechanical failure in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the psychological impact is already visible.According to mental health experts, fear of flying has

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RBI monetary panel member sees no challenges in Indian economy growing over 6.5% in FY26

[ad_1] The Indian economy is growing at a robust pace and will not face any challenge in achieving a growth rate upwards of 6.5% in the current financial year, RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) member Nagesh Kumar said on Sunday (July 27, 2025). Mr. Kumar, in an interview with PTI Videos, further said that the

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MCap of six of ten most valued firms drops by ₹2.22 lakh crore; Reliance biggest laggard

[ad_1] “The valuation of Reliance Industries tumbled ₹1,14,687.7 crore to ₹18,83,855.52 crore,” the most among the top-10 firms. | Photo Credit: Reuters The combined market valuation of six of the ten most valued firms diminished by ₹2.22 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit, in-line with a bearish trend in equities.

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Kerala on Alert: IMD warns of more rains in till July 30; yellow alert in 9 districts

[ad_1] Kerala on Yellow Alert: As the state continues to receive heavy rains and strong winds, a yellow alert has been issued in nine districts of Kerala. These districts are Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that heavy rains are likely to continue till July

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Dam gamble on Siang: China moves ahead with its mega project – Will India’s response face local resistance?

[ad_1] Tractors slowly climbed a muddy hillside in Begging village of Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang district, carrying drilling rigs and equipment for a sensitive pre-feasibility study on May 21. The goal was to assess the possibility of building a massive dam across the Siang River, called the Brahmaputra in Assam and Yarlung Zangbo in China.But on

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Flood threat in Northern Odisha, Government closely monitoring 3 rivers

[ad_1] The Government is closely monitoring the Subarnarekha, Jalaka and Baitarani rivers after the incessant rainfall has created a flood-like situation in the areas of Balasore, Bhadrak and Jajpur district of Northern Odisha. The Baitarani river has crossed the danger mark at Akhuapada, prompting the administration to issue a flood warning for Jajpur and Bhadrak districts. Speaking with ANI, Chief Engineer of Water Resources Lingraj Gaur said, “The catchment

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What does the new U.K.-India trade deal entail? | Explained

[ad_1] The story so far:India and the U.K. signed a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) on Thursday, after having announced the conclusion of negotiations on the deal in May this year. With negotiations starting in January 2022, the deal marks a more than three-year effort to enhance bilateral trade between the two countries. What

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Capex push: Nirmala Sitharaman calls it ‘primary driver of sustained growth’; says ‘we have to have capital expenditure grow’

[ad_1] File photo: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman (Picture credit: PTI) Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that sustaining economic growth in the face of global uncertainties remains India’s foremost priority. She also underlined that the government will continue to rely on increased public capital expenditure as a major tool to drive development.Speaking at a

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‘AI will gobble up most low-hanging jobs of coders’

[ad_1] Tech India is witnessing a transformational shift, with its bellwethers currently busy deploying their AI-first strategy to nurture increased human+AI collaborations at their workplaces. This means a few unpleasant things for the software developer community(software): most of the low-hanging, also some of the not so low-hanging coding jobs will go to their AI colleagues;

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IDFC First Bank Q1 net profit slumps 32% to ₹463 crore

[ad_1] Representational photo | Photo Credit: IDFC First Bank Ltd. reported a 32% fall in Q1 net profit to ₹463 crore from the same period last year largely impacted by microfinance business and interest rate movement. Net interest income (NII) grew 5.1%­ YoY from ₹4,695 crore to ₹4,933 crore.  Net interest margin (NIM) on AUM reduced

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PM Modi inaugurates, dedicates to nation ₹4,900 crore worth projects in TN

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Photo Credit: PMO Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated, laid foundation stones and dedicated projects worth ₹4,900 crore in Tamil Nadu. The projects are related to airport, highways, railways, port and power in Tamil Nadu. The inaugurated projects include a new state-of-the-art Tuticorin airport terminal building, developed at

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Rare earth supply risk: Indian electronics firms worried as Chinese curbs may hit; but can Beijing also afford this?

[ad_1] This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. A number of applicants under India’s Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) have flagged concerns over meeting their first-year production targets due to ongoing shortages of rare earth minerals. According to ET, at least 10 companies have raised the issue with the ministry of electronics

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Air India pays interim compensation to families of 166 of 260 Ahmedabad-crash victims 

[ad_1] Families of 166 of the 260 people killed in the Air India aircraft crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, have so far received interim compensation of ₹25 lakh, the airline stated on Saturday evening. Of those who have received the interim payment are 147 of the 229 passengers and 19 persons who perished on

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Kotak Mahindra Bank Q1 net profit falls 7% to ₹3,282 crore

[ad_1] Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. for the first quarter ended June 30, 2025 reported a 7% decline in standalone net profit to ₹3,282 crore from ₹3,520 crore in the year-ago period excluding gain of Kotak General Insurance (KGI) divestment. Net Interest Income (NII) for the quarter increased to ₹7,259 crore, up 6% YoY from ₹6,842 crore.

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Inflows into MFs increase after banks cut their deposit rates

[ad_1] Inflows into mutual funds (MFs) have been on a steady uptrend in the wake of banks cutting their fixed deposit rates. MF inflows are expected to gather pace in the coming months as the RBI has ushered in a soft interest rate regime to boost the economy. Leading public and private sector banks, including SBI,

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Chemists body expresses concern at state licensing authorities’ inaction on complaints against e-pharmacies

[ad_1] MYSORE, 16/05/2013: Chemists in Mysore are concerned that the new drugs policy will result in fall in trade margins on May 16, 2013. Photo: M.A. Sriram | Photo Credit: SRIRAM MA The All-India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) has expressed concern regarding “no visible action” taken by the State Licensing Authorities regarding complaints

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India-US trade deal: Piyush Goyal shares important update; says negotiations ‘making fast progress’

[ad_1] File photo: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal (Picture credit: PTI) Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said that discussions with the United States on the proposed bilateral trade agreement are progressing swiftly.Addressing the media, Goyal said that negotiations with Washington are “making fast progress”, as per news agency PTI. India-U.S. Trade

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CBS canceling Colbert raises questions about late night

[ad_1] A marquee featuring “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” is seen outside the Ed Sullivan Theater, where Colbert’s show is produced, in New York City on July 18, 2025. Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images There are two schools of thought around CBS’ decision to end “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” The

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India-U.K. free trade agreement ‘game-changing’, every section to benefit, says Piyush Goyal

[ad_1] Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds sign the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement [CETA], in London. | Photo Credit: ANI Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Saturday (July 26, 2025) termed the India-U.K. free trade agreement as “game-changing”

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China’s Premier takes aim at AI ‘Monopoly’ as US effort quickens

[ad_1] Chinese Premier Li Qiang speaks during the opening ceremony of World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, July 26, 2025. REUTERS/Xihao Jiang | Photo Credit: XIHAO JIANG China will spearhead the creation of an international organisation to jointly develop AI, the country’s premier said, seeking to ensure that world-changing technology doesn’t become the province

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NASA says thousands of employees set to resign from Space Agency

[ad_1] NASA will lose roughly 3,870 employees through a voluntary resignation program, part of a broad push from President Donald Trump’s administration to reduce the federal workforce. The numbers are subject to change as NASA reviews applications, including if an employee withdraws from the program or a resignation isn’t approved, the US space agency said

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PSUs Decoded: What makes a CPSE a Maharatna, Navratna or Miniratna?

[ad_1] Why do only a few public sector companies carry statuses like Maharatna, Navratna or Miniratna? Are these titles awarded only to central public sector enterprises? Who grants these titles, and why? What happens when a company is recognised as a Maharatna, a Miniratna, or a Navratna?  This article is aimed at answering all your

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Bihar Assembly Polls: CM Nitish Kumar announces Rs 15,000 pension for journalists; spouses to get lifetime benefits

[ad_1] In a major pre-election announcement, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday declared a significant hike in pension benefits under the ‘Bihar Patrakaar Samman Pension Scheme’ for journalists and their dependent spouses. Taking to social media platform X, Kumar said the monthly pension for all eligible journalists will be increased from Rs 6,000 to

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‘Went there with limited resources’: Kargil war veteran recalls valour on 26th Vijay Diwas

[ad_1]  As the nation marks the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas today, Kargil war veteran Subedar Dhanesh Yadav recounted the early days of the 1999 war, highlighting the courage and sacrifices made by Indian soldiers. Speaking to ANI, Kargil warrior Subedar Dhanesh Yadav, who was serving in 137 CETF BN (TA) 39 Gorkha Rifles, highlighted how

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Congress MP Rajeev Shukla criticises govt’s decision to ban 25 OTT platforms, websites

[ad_1] Rajeev Shukla, Congress MP | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR Congress MP Rajeev Shukla has strongly criticised the government’s recent decision to ban 25 OTT platforms and websites, alleging that the move is an attack on freedom of expression. Shukla claimed that the government’s action is selective and politically motivated, targeting platforms that offer

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PM Modi to inaugurate Rs 4,800 crore development projects during Tamil Nadu visit today

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Tamil Nadu on Saturday, where he will launch and dedicate multiple infrastructure and development projects worth over Rs 4,800 crore. This visit follows his return from official trips to the United Kingdom and the Maldives. The Prime Minister will arrive in Tuticorin and begin his day

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Earthquake of magnitude 3.4 jolts Nepal no reports of damage yet

[ad_1] An earthquake of magnitude 3.4 struck Nepal in the early hours of Saturday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported. The tremor was recorded at 03:59 AM IST at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres, with its epicentre located at latitude 27.10°N and longitude 84.71°E. NCS shared the seismic update on X, stating: “EQ

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NFL to fine players for reselling Super Bowl tickets at a profit

[ad_1] A detail shot of the Lombardi Trophy next to Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles helmets prior to a news conference on February 03, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana ahead of the NFL Super Bowl LIX football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs. Kevin Sabitus | Getty Images Sport |

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The UK-India FTA tilt the balance in favour of patent owner and undermines access to medicines: experts 

[ad_1] The U.K. -India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) provisions on patents tilt the balance in favour of the patent owner and undermines the access to medicines, said experts on Friday at a discussion on the agreement’s implication for access to medicines. Expressing their concerns over provisions in the recently signed agreement that could impact access

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DLF announces sellout of it’s maiden Mumbai project The Westpark, Andheri in 5 days of launch

[ad_1] DLF Home Developers Ltd., a 100% subsidiary of India’s largest listed real estate company DLF Ltd. has announced the complete sellout of 416 apartments offered in four residential towers of The Westpark in five days of launch. The project in Andheri West is coming up in a joint development with Trident Realty. This is

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Indian brands must adorn the global stage say ITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri

[ad_1]  India’s consumer market was at the cusp of a profound transformation with per capita incomes expected to exceed $4,000 by 2030, says Sanjiv Puri. | Photo Credit: Ravi Choudhary Indian brands must adorn the global stage and towards that they must establish an enduring legacy in Bharat first, before making an impact overseas, said

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IVPA suggests calibrated release of mustard stock by government

[ad_1] At the conclusion of its two-day Global Roundtable on edible oil, Indian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association (IVPA) placed two major policy issues for immediate action by the government – curbing refined oil import via Nepal and reinstatement of standardised pack sizes. IVPA, which is celebrating its Golden Jubilee, said that refined oils from Nepal

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US tariffs will not have ‘debilitating’ impact on pharma industry: Cipla global MD & CEO

[ad_1] Umang Vohra, Cipla MD and Global CEO As the shadow of US tariffs loom large over the pharmaceutical industry, Cipla’s top executive said, it would have an impact, but that would not necessarily be “debilitating”. “We don’t see a debilitating effect on account of tariffs. We do think that there will be an impact…But

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Food vs fuel debate may emerge again, fears edible oil industry

[ad_1] Eddy Martono, Chairman of Indonesian Palm Oil Association (IPOA) The bullish trend in global edible oil prices is likely to trigger a food versus fuel debate soon, said industry leaders at a global edible oil conference on Friday. Industry leaders from India’s largest palm oil trading partner, Indonesia, said while prices will remain stable

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Auction sales fall 6% in the first half, raising fears for art market

[ad_1] Ups and Downs by KAWS, estimated£30000-£50000, on display during a preview at the Phillips showroom in central London, ahead of their forthcoming Evening and Day Editions auction. Picture date: Friday January 17, 2025. (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images) Ian West – Pa Images | Pa Images | Getty Images A version

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Sona Comstar AGM row: Company rejects late Sunjay Kapur’s mother Rani Kapur’s deferment plea, cites ‘not on record as shareholder since 2019’

[ad_1] Amid a brewing ownership dispute at Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar) following the sudden death of its chairman Sunjay Kapur, the company on Friday said it went ahead with its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, despite a request for postponement by Rani Kapur, the mother of

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Sudden deaths caused by health issues, genetic link not Covid vax: JP Nadda

[ad_1]   Covid-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of sudden deaths, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda in the Parliament on Friday. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the ongoing Monsoon session, Nadda noted the role of underlying health issues, as well as genetic links behind the rising unexplained deaths in the country. “Covid-19

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Pension scheme milestone: Atal Pension Yojana enrolments cross 8 crore mark, adds 39 lakh subscribers in FY26

[ad_1] The Atal Pension Yojana (APY), the Centre’s flagship social security scheme aimed at unorganised sector workers, has surpassed 8 crore total gross enrolments, the Finance Ministry said on Friday. The scheme added 39 lakh new subscribers in the current financial year so far, marking a significant expansion in its outreach.Launched on May 9, 2015,

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India’s UK trade deal skips carbon tax exemption, hits steel and aluminium exports: GTRI

[ad_1] India was unable to secure a carve-out from the UK’s upcoming carbon tax regime under the newly signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), a shortcoming that could hurt Indian exports of carbon-intensive products such as steel and aluminium from 2027, according to think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).The UK government plans to implement its

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Narendra Modi becomes 2nd-longest serving Prime Minister of India; breaks Indira Gandhi’s record

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved another political milestone as he has become the second-largest serving PM of India in consecutive terms after Indira Gandhi. Modi took oath as Prime Minister for the first time on May 26, 2014, and has served a total of 11 years and 60 days in office to date.

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Vice Presidential Election: EC appoints Rajya Sabha Secretary General as Returning Officer

[ad_1] The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday announced the appointment of Rajya Sabha Secretary General PC Mody as the Returning Officer (RO) for the election to the office of Vice President. “The Election Commission, in consultation with the Ministry of Law and Justice and with the consent of the Deputy Chairman of Rajya

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‘Made to sign documents under coercion…’: Late Sunjay Kapur’s mother Rani Kapur writes to Sona Comstar board; calls son’s death ‘sudden and suspicious’

[ad_1] Rani Kapur has described her son late Sunjay Kapur’s passing as “sudden and suspicious”. Rani Kapur, late Sunjay Kapur’s mother, has written to Sona Comstar’s board and shareholders, asking for the company’s AGM to be postponed in the light of her son’s death. She has also raised concerns on the circumstances leading to Sunjay

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Intel’s foundry future depends on securing a customer for next-gen chipmaking tech

[ad_1] Intel had roughly $100 billion of chipmaking equipment as of June 28 [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Intel warned investors on Thursday that it may have to get out of the chip manufacturing business if it does not land external customers to make chips in its factories. New CEO Lip-Bu Tan said on Thursday

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Paramount and Skydance merger approved by FCC: $8 billion deal ends months of turmoil

[ad_1] U.S. Federal regulators on Thursday approved Paramount’s $8 billion merger with Skydance, clearing the way to close a deal that combined Hollywood glitz with political intrigue. The stamp of approval from the Federal Communications Commission comes after months of turmoil revolving around U.S. President Donald Trump’s legal battle with “60 Minutes,” the crown jewel

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India-U.K. FTA to stimulate innovation, ease market access, foster investment, says Sunil Bharti Mittal

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with his British counterpart Keir Starmer after Britain’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds and Union Minister Piyush Goyal signed a free trade agreement, at Chequers Estate, in U.K.. (X/@narendramodi) The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed on Thursday (July 25, 2025) establishes a modern,

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AI, IoT, robotics, big data analytics driving shift toward smart factories, says Aveva

[ad_1] Aveva Group Limited. File | Photo Credit: aveva.com As Indian enterprises embrace the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0), industrial intelligence—the convergence of AI, IoT, robotics, and big data analytics—is driving a profound shift toward smart factories, optimised operations, and resilient supply chains, said Aveva, which provides industrial software and is part of the Schneider

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No more beef over beef: Australia to finally take a bite of American meat; ‘we are going to sell so much’ says Donald Trump

[ad_1] Australians will be finally biting onto American meet burgers and steaks as Canberra has decided to remove the trade barriers obstructing US meat’s way into the country.US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) hailed Australia’s decision to lift a decades-long ban on American beef as a “historic win” and proof that US produce

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‘Confident India will get special treatment…’: Piyush Goyal says trade deal talks with US making ‘fantastic’ progress; ‘important to…’

[ad_1] India has hardened its stance on opening its agriculture and dairy sector – a consistent stand in all its trade deals so far. (AI image) India-US trade deal negotiations are making ‘fantastic’ progress according to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. His statement comes days ahead of US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff deadline of August

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FCC approves $8 billion Paramount-Skydance merger

[ad_1] The Paramount Global headquarters in New York, US, on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024.  Yuki Iwamura | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Federal Communications Commission cleared the way Thursday for an $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance Media. The deal, which was announced more than a year ago, includes the CBS broadcast television network,

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8th Pay Commission: What is the fitment factor; how it may impact salary hike of central government employees

[ad_1] 8th Pay Commission news: As the central government has begun consultations with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Personnel and Training, and state governments, as part of the process to constitute the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) to revise pay structures for nearly 50 lakh central government

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Microcap stocks defy market: 50 stocks rise over 200% amid selloff; analysts caution over poor earnings, bubble risk

[ad_1] Even as benchmark indices have struggled since the September 2024 selloff, a clutch of little-known microcap and penny stocks have delivered blockbuster returns, with at least 50 companies gaining over 200%—and some surging by as much as 5,500%, according to an Economic Times report.Leading the list is RRP Semiconductor, a Maharashtra-based firm whose shares

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IRDAI moots internal insurance ombudsman mechanism for complaints in upto ₹50 lakh claims

[ad_1] Insurance regulator IRDAI is proposing an internal ombudsman mechanism in insurance companies to address complaints involving claims up to ₹50 lakh. It will applicable to all insurers, except reinsurers, who have been in operation for more than three years. The objective is to set up an independent and impartial review mechanism within insurers

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Pass on benefits of import duty cuts in edible to consumers: Minister to industries

[ad_1] Employees fill plastic bottles with edible oil at an oil refinery plant in Mundra. File | Photo Credit: REUTERS Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi has asked edible oil industry to be prompt on passing the benefits of duty reduction on crude edible oils to consumers to ensure that consumers experience a corresponding decrease in

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UK to provide 1,800 visas annually for yoga instructors, classical musicians and chefs, among others

[ad_1] File picture: Professionals deployed on contracts such as architects, engineers, chefs, yoga instructors, and musicians, will benefit from simplified visa procedures and liberalised entry categories, making it easier for talent to work in the UK | Photo Credit: RAO GN The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK will enable India’s professionals

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McDonald’s to test drinks inspired by CosMc’s

[ad_1] Something Bold (and Delicious) is Brewing at McDonald’s: A First Sip into the Future of Beverages Courtesy: McDonald’s McDonald’s said Thursday it is planning to test new coffee drinks, refreshers and flavored sodas at more than 500 restaurants later this summer, hoping to cash in on younger consumers’ love for fun, colorful drinks. “We’re

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Eli Manning invests in sports equipment maker XTech

[ad_1] Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning may have hung up his shoulder pads, but he’s still taking interest in the gear. The former New York Giants quarterback on Thursday announced he has invested in sports protective equipment maker XTech. Manning, who wore XTech shoulder pads during his playing days, said he took a stake

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Novo Nordisk-DRL case on semaglutide takes a fresh turn

[ad_1] The ongoing patent-infringement battle between Novo Nordisk and Dr Reddy’s Laboratories (DRL) over semaglutide, the active ingredient in weight-loss and diabetes drug Wegovy/Ozempic, has taken a fresh turn. The Danish drugmaker is said to have appealed before the division bench of the Delhi High Court to restrain DRL from exporting the product, an Intellectual

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UnitedHealth facing DOJ investigation over Medicare billing

[ad_1] UnitedHealth Group revealed Thursday it is facing Department of Justice investigations over its Medicare billing practices, adding to a string of setbacks for a company that owns the nation’s largest and most powerful private insurer. In a securities filing, the company said that it has started complying with formal criminal and civil requests from

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Comcast spinoff Versant announces board of directors

[ad_1] Versant signage on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Monday, July 21, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Comcast on Thursday announced the expected board members of its cable networks spinout, Versant. They come from backgrounds in media, technology, finance and other industries, according

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DoT launches online secure Digital Intelligence Platform to tackle cybercrime and financial frauds

[ad_1] DoT has created an online secure Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) for the exchange of information pertaining to abuse of telecom resources among the stakeholders for cybercrime prevention and financial frauds. Around 620 organisations have been onboarded on DIP, including central security agencies, State/UT Police, I4C, Goods & Service Tax Network (GSTN), Banks, TSPs, etc.

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Railroad merger buzz: Union Pacific posts $1.8 billion Q2 profit, Norfolk Southern deal talk lifts stocks

[ad_1] Union Pacific reported a robust second-quarter adjusted profit of $1.8 billion, or $3.03 per share, exceeding Wall Street’s expectations amid ongoing merger speculation with rival Norfolk Southern, the smallest of the six major US freight railroads.The Omaha-based rail giant said its operating revenue grew 2% year-on-year to $6.2 billion. Analysts had expected earnings of

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Family office deals have fallen in 2025 as investors wait for clarity

[ad_1] Key Points Private investment firms of the ultra wealthy made 375 direct investments in the first half of 2025, a 32% annual drop, according to Fintrix. Family offices are still showing interest in hard assets needed by AI, such as data centers, and are also looking abroad. Family office experts told CNBC that firms

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Tulsi Therapeutics completes pre-clinical trials of stem cell–exosome therapy for liver failure

[ad_1] Tulsi-28x showed reversal of liver fibrosis (indicating liver regeneration) resulting in zero deaths, compared to only 14 per cent reversal and 43 per cent deaths in the untreated control group | Photo Credit: CIPhotos Tulsi Therapeutics, a start-up incubated at ASPIRE-BioNEST at the University of Hyderabad (UoH), has announced the “world’s first successful animal

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India-UK trade deal signed: Landmark multi-billion dollar free trade agreement sealed during PM Modi’s visit; all about the FTA

[ad_1] India-UK Trade Deal (AI image) India-UK free trade deal: In a historic step, the India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) was signed in the presence of PM Narendra Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer. The trade deal which was agreed upon in May this year, was signed on Thursday during PM Modi’s visit to the

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Nvidia’s senior director of robotics research Dieter Fox joins AI2 non-profit

[ad_1] Dieter Fox had been at Nvidia for almost eight years [File] | Photo Credit: allenai.org Nvidia’s former senior director of robotics research, Dieter Fox, announced this month that after almost eight years with the AI chipmaker, he had joined the Allen Institute for AI non-profit research institute as a senior research director, and was

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VA TECH Wabag bags ₹2,332 cr sea water desalination plant order in Saudi Arabia

[ad_1] The project encompasses the scope of design, engineering, supply, construction and commissioning of a 300 MLD mega desalination plant. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto VA TECH Wabag, a pure-play water technology company, has been awarded a 300 Million Litres per Day (MLD) Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) mega desalination plant at Yanbu, in the Kingdom

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India’s sports market to grow at 10-12% CAGR by 2030, exports to surge to $660 million in FY26: Report

[ad_1] One of the key drivers behind this growth is the Indian sports equipment manufacturing sector, which is seeing steady expansion. India’s sports market is expected to register a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10-12 per cent through 2030, supported by government initiatives promoting sports participation and rising interest in fitness, according to a

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