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Musk's Starlink reapplies for Indias approval of satellite network: Reports

Starlink provides direct-to-device connectivity services using its constellation of satellites

20 Aug 2026 9:17 am
DoT directs telcos to deny new SIMs to subscribers with nine connections

Telecom users seeking additional mobile numbers will face tighter checks as the government moves to enforce the existing limit more strictly

20 Aug 2026 6:05 am
AWS announces new Builder Loft in Hyderabad to boost developer community

Amazon Web Services sets sights on Hyderabad, unveiling a dedicated space for Indian developers to collaborate, upskill, and build groundbreaking technology

20 Aug 2026 5:45 am
Smartphone buyers hit pause after flagship e-Commerce sales

Chipset-led price hikes and affordability concerns are making consumers increasingly dependent on promotional offers, keeping the smartphone market under pressure

19 Aug 2026 9:48 pm
Google Pixels reported exit from China to bring new tides to Indias manufacturing market

The move can help in putting India at the centre of Googles future hardware expansion plans in the AI age

19 Aug 2026 9:18 pm
Isthmus 44 sees untapped opportunity in Indias ultra-premium whisky market

Isthmus 44,operatedunder Tartan Paisley Bev Private Limited, is one of Indias first independent bottlers and curatorial houses for single cask Scotch whisky

19 Aug 2026 8:47 pm
India deepens Taliban engagement, but formal recognition still on hold

A series of ministerial visits signal growing engagement, even as New Delhi awaits greater clarity on security and social issues

19 Aug 2026 8:35 pm
Investors making bigger bets on Indias health supplements sector

According to Traxcn data, equity funding for supplements companies stood at $70 million for 2026 (YTD)

19 Aug 2026 8:18 pm
Air India Express introduces self-declaration process for psychoactive substance use

Move aimed at early intervention, employee support and strengthening safety reporting culture

19 Aug 2026 8:14 pm
India International Coffee Festival in Bengaluru from Feb 26

Hosted by the Coffee Board of India and the Speciality Coffee Association of India, this festival is bringing together everyone from coffee growers and roasters to baristas and enthusiasts

19 Aug 2026 8:09 pm
Only 1 in 15 Indians with active smartphone protection, even as 72% report damage

Average device prices in India have risen 4050 per cent in recent years, and the replacement cycle has stretched to approximately 40 months

19 Aug 2026 7:46 pm
Kedia Securities buys 1.48% stake in Zaggle for 33 crore

The shares were acquired at 164.72 per share.

19 Aug 2026 7:44 pm
Proofpoint sets up Hyderabad CoE amid India expansion; to hire 200+ engineers

The company currently has about 100 employees in India, in addition to more than 550 extended team members at its Pune CoE

19 Aug 2026 6:43 pm
Wheels India Board approves preferential issue of 180 crore

Also approves enhancement of fundraising limits approved by the members of the company from 400 crore to 450 crore

19 Aug 2026 6:36 pm
Indian women set to inherit 73 lakh crore, but only 23% have a wealth transfer plan

Wealth creation emerged as the primary investment objective for 86 per cent of respondents, challenging the long-held assumption that women investors tend to be more conservative

19 Aug 2026 6:34 pm
Nikhil Kamath and Sreeram Vanga invest 250 crore in CtrlS Datacenters to enhance Indias digital infrastructure

The capital will support CtrlSs infrastructure expansion and capacity build-out to meet growing enterprise and hyperscaler demand across India

19 Aug 2026 6:13 pm
Hyundai Motor India to raise car prices by up to 1% from September

The latest increase marks Hyundais third price hike announcement of 2026

19 Aug 2026 5:12 pm
India must protect tax base while ensuring investor certainty: Income Tax official

Indias tax administration is seeking greater certainty and international cooperation as businesses expand globally and technology transforms cross-border taxation.

19 Aug 2026 5:03 pm
Nikhil Kamath, Sreeram Vanga invest 250 crore in CtrlS Datacenters

The capital will aid CtrlS in expanding its infrastructure to meet the rising demand for AI, cloud, and digital workloads across India

19 Aug 2026 4:33 pm
Exicom Becomes the First Company in India to Manufacture Liquid-Cooled Power Modules for EV Chargers

Exicom Becomes the First Company in India to Manufacture Liquid-Cooled Power Modules for EV Chargers

19 Aug 2026 4:30 pm
Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Indian markets decline for seventh straight session; Nifty loses 2.1% in seven days

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Indian equities extended their losing streak on Wednesday as surging crude oil prices and rising global bond yields weakened risk appetite, with the Nifty 50 posting its longest run of daily losses in 11 months.

19 Aug 2026 3:58 pm
Gujarat CM on US tour meets Micron, Google, Perplexity CEOs; pitches state as AI, semiconductor hub

Meetings focus on semiconductors, artificial intelligence, data infrastructure, skilling and potential investments in Gujarat

19 Aug 2026 3:55 pm
SAP sees India as showcase for AI-led autonomous enterprise economy

SAP is expanding its AI ambitions in India, where strong technology talent, innovation and customer adoption offer significant growth opportunities.

19 Aug 2026 3:31 pm
India targets deeper electronics supply chain as production crosses $116 billion

The government is seeking to deepen domestic capabilities as rising electronics output creates opportunities across components, materials, equipment and technology

19 Aug 2026 3:20 pm
India-Japan to discuss deepening maritime security cooperation

The two Ministers will exchange views on deeper maritime security cooperation and closer defence equipment and technology collaboration under the 'Make-in-India' framework

19 Aug 2026 3:18 pm
Rapeseed meal exports push Indias oilmeal exports up 18.41% in May

India exported 3.73 lakh tonnes (lt) of oilmeals during May 2026 against 3.15 lt in May 2025.

19 Aug 2026 3:03 pm
India should not rush to finalise US trade deal, says EAC-PM member Sanjeev Sanyal

Sanjeev Sanyal said prolonged trade agreements require careful scrutiny, particularly as negotiations involve sensitive domestic sectors and uncertain US tariff policies.

19 Aug 2026 2:51 pm
Samsung raises advanced chipmaking prices by up to 15% as AI demand tightens capacity

Surging demand for AI chips is giving Samsung greater pricing power as customers seek alternatives amid tight capacity at leading foundries.

19 Aug 2026 2:41 pm
Charles Schwab opens India capability centre in Hyderabad, plans 2,000 hires by 2027

The new facility will strengthen the financial services companys technology capabilities while adding engineering and operational talent to its global workforce

19 Aug 2026 2:36 pm
India steps up CBAM preparedness as EU carbon payments begin in 2027

Indian exporters are being urged to strengthen emissions reporting and verification systems as the EUs carbon border regime enters its definitive phase

19 Aug 2026 1:42 pm
Dedicated Japan City being developed in Uttar Pradesh: CM Adityanath

He said a push was underway to attract investments in semiconductors, data centres and electronics manufacturing units to the State

19 Aug 2026 12:26 pm
L&T Technology Services bags $75-million deal from global technology major

The company did not disclose the name of the client, noting that the identity cannot be disclosed as per the agreement with the client

19 Aug 2026 11:44 am
DGCA weighs stricter anti-doping rules after Air India incident

New provisions on testing and sample requirements under consideration; proposal to go for stakeholder consultation

19 Aug 2026 11:36 am
Microns semiconductor plant at Sanand gets Gujarat govts first approval for 12-hour work shift

The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code, 2020 permits state governments to grant exemptions to factories from certain provisions, subject to prescribed safeguards

19 Aug 2026 11:23 am
Supreme Court orders independent CBI probe into Indiabulls loan transactions

The Supreme Court has ordered an independent examination of allegations involving loan transactions, fund diversion and other suspected financial irregularities.

19 Aug 2026 11:21 am
Data centres will not affect Visakhapatnams water supply: AP Minister Lokesh

Misinformation was being spread about the environmental and water requirements of data centres, the States IT Minister says

19 Aug 2026 11:10 am
Outgoing Air India CEO Campbell Wilson appointed as Air New Zealand director

According to a market announcement by Air New Zealand, Wilson has been appointed by the board with effect from the annual meeting and will require shareholder approval

19 Aug 2026 11:07 am
OpenAI makes AI safety changes in wake of Hugging Face breach

The latest disclosures serve as fresh evidence that AI agents are capable of acting autonomously in ways that even researchers trained to root out vulnerabilities in the technology can no longer anticipate

19 Aug 2026 9:47 am
India offers city gas suppliers incentives to boost domestic piped connections

Under the incentive scheme, effective September, city gas distribution companies will get an additional 200 standard cubic metres of cheaper

19 Aug 2026 9:43 am
Adanis Nifty comeback fuelled by bets on Indias infrastructure

The shares have surged 34% so far in 2026, putting the company on track to end the year as the top gainer on the NSE Nifty 50 Index a spot it held in 2022, before the Hindenburg controversy

19 Aug 2026 9:27 am
In Meta's trial, families of social media victims see pivotal moment for online safety

This lawsuit is not focused on any individual person, case or specific harm tied to social media, but rather broader claims that Meta made decisions in designing Instagram and Facebook that put young users at risk.

19 Aug 2026 8:28 am
Satcom witnessing remarkable phase of technological evolution: Experts

According to BIF, India has a digital connectivity opportunity worth Rs. 1 lakh crore at a conservative estimate, which can be largely achieved through Satcom services.

18 Aug 2026 8:46 pm
Meta more cautious about child sexual abuse material after governments message in recent meeting: Govt sources

MeitY sources said any social media platform has to follow law of the land

18 Aug 2026 8:31 pm
LEO satellites move from data collectors to intelligent computing nodes

The emerging model involves using onboard AI to filter, classify and prioritise data before transmitting it to ground stations

18 Aug 2026 8:16 pm
Sonata Software announces Hariprasad Rebala as Chief AI Officer

Hari brings more than three decades of experience spanning IT services, enterprise technology and the start-up ecosystem

18 Aug 2026 8:06 pm
Airtel, Jio users may end up paying more despite no formal tariff hike

The sector may see operators pursuing different pricing strategies in the near term, say experts

18 Aug 2026 7:29 pm
India's semiconductor ecosystem set for expansion, 5-6 projects may go live by 2026-end: MeitY Secy S Krishnan

Semicon India 2026 is expected to draw more than 240 international companies, over 150 globally renowned speakers, delegations from more than 40 countries and six country-specific pavilions

18 Aug 2026 4:45 pm
Anthropics annualized revenue tops $65 billion before IPO

Once viewed as the underdog, Anthropic has gained traction with AI tools that streamline complex tasks, including coding. Anthropics revenue run rate topped $9 billion in late 2025 and crossed $47 billion in May.

18 Aug 2026 1:14 pm