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Indian stock markets rose after the country posted 7.8 percent economic growth in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. The expansion marked the strongest performance in five quarters and came alongside a services sector index that climbed to 62.9 in August, its highest reading in more than 15 years. The GST Council added momentum…
More than one-third of Indian staff at leading technology companies graduated from lower-ranked institutions, according to a Wednesday report from Blind. The anonymous workplace platform surveyed 1,602 professionals and found firms like Zoho, Apple, NVIDIA, SAP, and PayPal employed about 34 percent from tier 3 colleges based on NIRF 2025 rankings. These employers prioritize technical…
The National Company Law Tribunal has initiated insolvency proceedings against Bhilai Jaypee Cement after the firm failed to repay 45 crore rupees owed to a coal supplier. The Cuttack bench admitted a petition from Sidhgiri Holdings Private Limited, which delivered 6,000 metric tonnes of coal between September 2021 and June 2022 but received only partial…
India shifted its renewable power strategy from expanding generation capacity to building reliable infrastructure capable of consistent electricity delivery. The New and Renewable Energy Ministry reported the nation’s clean energy output has increased fivefold since 2014, reaching 197 gigawatts without large hydroelectric facilities. Officials target 500 gigawatts of non-fossil generation by 2030 through improved grid…
Indian automotive companies completed 30 transactions worth 4.6 billion dollars between July and September as Tata Motors purchased Iveco for 3.8 billion dollars. The deal represented 95 percent of merger activity during the third quarter. Grant Thornton Bharat reported that businesses pursued international growth and electric vehicle development while private investors targeted transportation technology platforms….
Air India returned a Mumbai to Newark aircraft to its departure point after the flight crew detected possible equipment problems. The Boeing plane landed without incident and underwent a technical review. The airline canceled both the outbound service and its corresponding return leg from New Jersey. The carrier accommodated 256 travelers stranded in Milan last…
India’s digital payment system processed an average of 94,000 crore rupees per day this October as holiday shopping drove transactions 13 percent higher than September. The Unified Payments Interface recorded 740 million transfers on the day before Diwali and maintained average volumes of 695 million daily operations throughout the month. The platform handles roughly 85…
South Korea will examine computer networks at 1,600 organizations after security failures exposed customer records at telecommunications providers. The Science and ICT Ministry announced inspections targeting 288 infrastructure sites, 152 government offices, 261 banks and 949 communications companies. Authorities plan unannounced audits that simulate actual cyberattacks on phone carriers following breaches at SK Telecom, KT…
India has launched a nationwide artificial intelligence training initiative to prepare students and teachers for technology careers. The Skilling for AI Readiness program started in July 2025 through the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. Officials said the effort supports the nation’s 2047 development goals by building digital capabilities across economic sectors. The curriculum targets…
Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella said LinkedIn membership reached 1.2 billion users as artificial intelligence expanded across professional networking services. The company recorded 500 million monthly active users on gaming platforms while revenue climbed to 281.7 billion dollars. Azure cloud operations generated over 75 billion dollars in annual sales for the first time. Copilot tools…
