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Australian Almonds Bring Quality, Crunch and Distinctive Taste to Indian Consumers

New Delhi [India], September 22: Australian almonds are renowned worldwide for their premium quality, naturally sweet flavour, crunchy texture, and exceptional freshness. Carefully harvested and processed to preserve their natural goodness, they are a versatile ingredient that can be enjoyed as a wholesome snack or incorporated into a wide range of traditional and contemporary recipes. Rich in essential nutrients, Australian almonds offer a delicious combination of taste and nutrition, making th

23 Sep 2026 12:50 am
DeepSeek, OpenAI and Anthropic to brief UN Security Council on AI this week

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman plans to brief the meeting, where diplomats also expect participation from senior representatives of Anthropic

23 Sep 2026 12:00 am
OpenAI, Anthropic weigh cross-testing deal as AI safety concerns grow

The proposed pact could allow OpenAI and Anthropic to independently test each other's commercial AI models as concerns grow over increasingly capable systems

22 Sep 2026 12:39 pm
Tennis Buddy Brings AI-Powered Coaching to Tennis Players Without Access to Professional Coaches

New Delhi [India], September 19: Two siblings, one a nationally competitive junior tennis player and the other a computer science graduate, have launched Tennis Buddy, an artificial intelligence-powered coaching platform designed to help tennis players train and improve without continuous access to a professional coach.

19 Sep 2026 4:00 pm
CJI calls for balance between environmental protection and development

The question before Indian courts is no longer conservation versus development but how the two can be harmonised and sustained together, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Saturday and described the apex court as the anyan tree of environmental justice. Tracing four decades of the Supreme Court's environmental jurisprudence, the CJI said there was no single constitutional route to environmental protection and cautioned against copy-paste decisions. Recently, he said, the apex court has a

19 Sep 2026 3:15 pm
Trump says son will repay Russian oligarch over wedding party controversy

Trump said his son Donald Trump Jr. told him he was repaying the Russian businessman, while a person familiar with the matter also confirmed a repayment but gave no details

19 Sep 2026 9:10 am
Trump to welcome Xi at airport when China's leader comes for US state visit

The first state visit by the leader of China in more than a decade takes place next week when President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for high-stakes talks - and a little schmoozing - at the White House with President Donald Trump. When Xi's plan lands at Joint Base Andrews just outside Washington on Wednesday, Trump will be there to welcome Xi for the state visit, senior administration officials told reporters. That's unusual -- Trump typically meets foreign leaders at the White House. The h

19 Sep 2026 8:54 am
OpenAI weighs fresh funding at $1.2 trillion valuation ahead of IPO

Any decision to move forward with the fundraising effort will hinge on exactly when OpenAI decides to go public, a person familiar with the talks said

16 Sep 2026 9:49 am
Delhi High Court seeks OpenAI reply on ANI challenge to copyright ruling

ANI has challenged a single judge's order denying interim relief in its copyright suit against OpenAI, arguing that Indian law provides for 'fair dealing', not 'fair use'

15 Sep 2026 9:39 pm
German companies lift China investment as US outlays fall, shows IW study

German firms invested 5.6 billion ($6.50 billion) more in China than in the same period of the previous year, based on IW's analysis of Bundesbank data

13 Sep 2026 12:40 pm
Putin's China pivot complicates PM Modi's strategic balancing act

Russian leader Vladimir Putin's isolation on the global stage in recent years has made him more reliant on China, India's main geopolitical rival, for everything from defense to energy.

11 Sep 2026 10:14 pm
India relies on China for core electronics components in 71 product lines

China supplied at least 80 per cent of India's imports across 71 electronics product lines in 2025-26, with dependence concentrated in key upstream components

11 Sep 2026 6:50 pm
CCI closes antitrust inquiry against Google over real-money gaming apps

In November 2024, the CCI ordered a detailed investigation after forming a prima facie view that Google may have violated provisions of the Competition Act relating to abuse of dominance

8 Sep 2026 11:22 pm
OpenAI launches 'most intelligent' model, says it beat Anthropic: Report

OpenAI says its latest AI model has moved ahead of rival Anthropic in software, science and cybersecurity, as the two companies compete for the AI industry's top spot

4 Sep 2026 10:55 am
28 Aug 2026 4:04 pm
Meta settlement opens new front in global fight over social media harm

Meta's up to $18 billion settlement with nearly all US states over social media harm to teenagers has opened a new front in a global government fight to protect children and curb addiction

27 Aug 2026 8:34 pm
Poland urges EU to fine Meta 250 million for scams and false ads

In a letter dated August 26 to the European Commission, the minister cited tests conducted by CERT Polska, which identified 122 advertisements classified as fraudulent.

27 Aug 2026 8:33 pm
Can Meta lose safe harbour over AI moderation? What Section 79 says

Instagram's temporary removal of a PM Modi video has revived questions over intermediary liability, AI-led content moderation and the limits of safe harbour protection under Section 79 of the IT Act

27 Aug 2026 6:10 pm
Explained: What is surrogate advertising and what does the law say?

Maharashtra FDA notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over a Vimal Elaichi ad have put the spotlight on indirect promotion of pan masala and liquor brands

27 Aug 2026 4:24 pm
Tempsens IPO eyes blockbuster debut post 184x bids; what drove demand?

Tempsens Instruments' IPO garnered bids for 279.44 crore shares as against 1.51 crore shares on offer, resulting in a subscription of 184.07 times.

27 Aug 2026 2:29 pm
These midcap banks trade up to 94% away from record highs; what charts say?

Midcap bank stocks - Yes Bank, IndusInd Bank and Bank of India are trading up to 50-94% away from their respective all-time highs even as the Nifty Midcap quotes at new peaks, shows data.

27 Aug 2026 2:16 pm
UPTET 2026 result declared: Over 13 lakh qualify, what comes next?

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has announced the UP TET Result 2026 on Aug 26. Candidates can check their results on the official website

27 Aug 2026 9:54 am
Alibaba's quarterly revenue up 9%, misses adjusted profit due to AI spend

Alibaba's capital expenditure rose 75% to 67.68 billion yuan in the quarter ended June 30, as it continued to invest in AI infrastructure.

20 Aug 2026 9:59 pm
SC dismisses Centre's review plea in GST ITC case vs Airtel, Indus

Court finds no error in its August 2025 ruling allowing ITC on telecom tower infrastructure

19 Aug 2026 9:55 pm
BSE partners with MSCI to explore launch of index derivatives in India

BSE will explore futures and options contracts linked to MSCI indices, subject to regulatory approvals, as it seeks to deepen access to India's capital market

19 Aug 2026 9:03 pm
SC seeks Centre's roadmap to institutionalise NTA after NEET paper leaks

Court seeks details of permanent infrastructure, specialised personnel and technology-led safeguards to strengthen examination security and institutional memory

19 Aug 2026 8:25 pm
Freshers lose ground as shorter job tenures gain traction in India: Report

Fresher hiring in GCCs fell to 15 per cent in 2025 from 28 per cent in 2024, while workers aged 15-29 had a median job tenure of just 13 months, Quess Corp says

19 Aug 2026 8:09 pm
Indian banks raise over $3 bn via dollar bonds in 10 days amid RBI window

So far in 2026, Indian lenders have raised a record of over $10 billion through US dollar bonds, with more issuances expected as the RBI's concessional swap window remains open

19 Aug 2026 8:04 pm
Banks' tech better at serving existing borrowers than new ones: RBI DG

Share of fresh businesses entering formal credit system fell to 42 per cent in FY26 from 52 per cent in FY23 even as outstanding commercial credit grew 14 per cent

19 Aug 2026 7:54 pm
Five Decades of Excellence: How Persian Darbar Turned a Bandra Kitchen Into Mumbai's Mughlai Institution

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 19: In 1978, a single outlet in Bandra opened its doors with a simple promise: authentic Mughlai food, made without shortcuts. Fifty years, four outlets and a fifth in the pipeline later, that promise has made Persian Darbar one of Mumbai's most enduring names in Mughlai cuisine - and one that has never once turned to a franchise model to grow.

19 Aug 2026 7:50 pm
Amway, Emami, 4 other firms withdraw '100%' claims on labels, ads: FSSAI

Food regulator FSSAI on Wednesday said that Amway India, Emami, Bonn Biscuits and three other companies have withdrawn misleading '100 per cent' claims from their product labelling and advertisements, following its enforcement actions against these firms. In a social media post, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) informed that it has initiated action against food business operators (FBOs) to discontinue the use of the term 100% on labels, packaging & promotional or advertising

19 Aug 2026 7:38 pm
Google's India Pixel shift remains slow; Vietnam, China dominate production

The US tech giant, which sells roughly 12 million smartphones globally, continues to bet heavily on Vietnam

19 Aug 2026 7:32 pm
Indian medical body questions NTA's anti-paper leak measures in SC

The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has questioned before the Supreme Court the adequacy of measures enumerated by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to curb examination paper leaks. FAIMA, which filed its response to an affidavit filed by NTA, contended that the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Act, 2026 must specifically address an eventuality where persons including paper setters, paper vetters and other authorised personnel misuse that access by c

19 Aug 2026 6:54 pm
India vs Pakistan hockey live streaming: Where to watch today's WC match?

With England already assured of a top-two finish, India need at least a draw to secure their place in the next round, while Pakistan must win to keep their World Cup campaign alive.

19 Aug 2026 6:22 pm
VW to select India partner this yr to share risk, drive growth: Skoda CEO

Volkswagen expects to sign a deal with a local partner in India this year, the CEO of its Skoda brand, Klaus Zellmer, said, as the German group struggles to build scale in the Indian car market.

19 Aug 2026 6:14 pm
J'khand exam row: Students halt 26-day protest, give govt 2 months to act

Students protesting against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment exams on Wednesday suspended their 26-day agitation and gave a 2-month ultimatum to the state government to resolve issues. The announcement comes a day after the JMM-led government issued notifications cancelling 22 recruitment exams and ordering a probe into 23 others conducted by the state public service commission and an outsourced agency since 2014. We are now suspending the stir and giving a two-month ultimatum to

19 Aug 2026 6:00 pm
FDA temporarily suspends CEAT's license to procure Methanol

The Suspension order is yet to be effective. The Company has made alternate arrangements to procure Methanol in compliance with the applicable Rules. The issues raised in the suspension order have already been addressed. Accordingly, no material adverse impact is anticipated on financial position, operations, or overall business activities.

19 Aug 2026 5:50 pm
Oil India may offer higher upside than ONGC as crude prices stay elevated

Elevated crude prices amid West Asia tensions could boost ONGC and Oil India earnings, with the latter offering greater upside on stronger production growth

19 Aug 2026 5:35 pm
India vs Pakistan Hockey WC 2026 LIVE SCORE: IND eye top-two finish vs PAK; kickoff at 6:30 PM

Harmanpreet Singh and company will need to secure a win or draw against arch-rivals Pakistan in their final Pool D game to confirm a top-two finish in their pool

19 Aug 2026 5:31 pm
Hyundai Motor India plans increase in prices from September 2026

Hyundai Motor India has planned to increase the prices of its vehicles by up to 1% across its portfolio, effective September 2026. The quantum of increase will vary depending on the model and variant.

19 Aug 2026 5:04 pm
Onida announces settlement agreement with workers' union at Wada factory

Onida Electronics announced that an understanding has been reached between the Company and one of the permanent workers' unions representing the majority of workers employed at the Company's factory situated at Kudus, Wada, Palghar District, Maharashtra, for mutual settlement.

19 Aug 2026 5:04 pm
Indian workers embrace AI, but shadow AI puts firms' IP at security risk

Employees are using personal AI accounts alongside enterprise tools, creating security and compliance gaps, said cybersecurity experts

19 Aug 2026 4:36 pm
Hockey World Cup 2026: How can the new format affect India's semis chances?

India, which started its campaign with an emphatic 3-1 win over Wales, hit a roadblock against England on Monday, losing 2-4 as the English side confirmed its top-two finish from Pool D

19 Aug 2026 4:30 pm
AMC stocks ICICI Prudential, NAM India surge up to 5% in weak market

According to MOFSL, ICICI AMC continues to strengthen its leadership position across active MFs while steadily expanding its presence in high-growth segments such as passives, SIFs, and alternatives.

19 Aug 2026 3:10 pm
Abu Dhabi, MakeMyTrip offer UAE visa fee waiver to Indian travellers

MakeMyTrip's Abu Dhabi tie-up covers the AED 285 UAE entry visa fee for eligible Indian travellers booking stays of three nights or more until October 31

19 Aug 2026 3:09 pm
Maharashtra CM gets power to override decisions in 'public interest'

The provision comes three years after the Bombay HC ruled that then CM Eknath Shinde lacked independent power under the existing law to review or modify a decision taken by the minister in charge

19 Aug 2026 2:30 pm
Hockey World Cup 2026: India vs Pakistan head-to-head in WC history

India and Pakistan have faced each other five times at the Men's Hockey World Cup, with their first encounter coming in the inaugural 1971 edition in Barcelona.

19 Aug 2026 2:29 pm
IND vs SL 1st Test: Suthar-Pant shine as India thrash Sri Lanka by 165 runs

The exceptionally gifted Manav Suthar gave India temporary deliverance from their red-ball turmoil, leading the 165-run dismantling of Sri Lanka in the first Test with a match haul of 10-wicket on the fifth and final day here on Wednesday. The visitors now lead the two-match series 1-0 and it became all the more special as it was India's 600th Test match. Once Suthar got his 10th scalp of Test, Shubman Gill must have heaved a sigh of relief as there was a heavy downpour within five minutes after

19 Aug 2026 2:28 pm
India to enter blue bond market: What are they and who is issuing them?

India's first blue bonds are nearing the market, with Sagarmala Finance and Vadodara seeking funds for maritime and water infrastructure, while testing investor appetite for a new asset class

19 Aug 2026 2:27 pm
Bangladesh seeks guarantee clause in renewed Ganges water treaty with India

Bangladesh will seek a guarantee clause in the renewed Ganges Water Treaty with India and is ready to approach international forums to protect its water rights, according to media reports. Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee made the remarks on Tuesday at a seminar titled Ganges Water Treaty: Issues for Renegotiation organised by the Bangladesh Institute of Law and International Affairs in Dhaka, the state-owned BSS news agency reported. The remarks came as the India-Bangladesh G

19 Aug 2026 2:25 pm