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NCPCR again summons Meta India chiefs, Capgemini executive over child abuse allegations

Two separate hearings before the child rights panel on Wednesday will examine allegations involving Meta India and a Capgemini facility.

15 Sep 2026 10:52 pm
MDR may alter payment choices, but wont curtail market participation

The MDR framework covers regulated capital market entities, including mutual fund AMCs, SEBI-registered stockbrokers, securities dealers and investment platforms

15 Sep 2026 10:38 pm
Indian government allocates record sugar sales quota for September to rein in retail prices

The quota announcement comes ahead of Dussehra even as retail prices drop below 60 a kg

15 Sep 2026 10:15 pm
Livestock feed makers see rising competition for maize from ethanol producers

Want Goverment to secure supplies for feed sector as maize is single source of feedstock, says CLFMA Chairman Divya Kumar Gulati

15 Sep 2026 10:13 pm
Madras Sanskrit College and Articul8 AI launch model to make Sanskrit searchable, verifiable and traceable to source

AI tool should not just be to restore Sanskrit to its old glory, but to anchor its knowledge and influence for future generation according to FM Sitharaman

15 Sep 2026 9:45 pm
Quantum cybersecurity startup QClairvoyance plans Finland foray

Quantum cybersecurity makes up about 90% of QClairvoyances revenue, primarily from the BFSI sector, with an order book under 50 lakh

15 Sep 2026 9:36 pm
Encourage a reverse brain drain to move from generics to innovation: Clincial research industry

The Centre has shown its intent with the 10,000 crore BioPharma Shakti funding announcement, among other things, but to move into the innovation space, the industry requires early-stage translational labs, that do the job much faster

15 Sep 2026 9:35 pm
Cleartrip looks beyond flights, targets 35% non-air business

Flights make up 80% of the companys revenue, but growing non-air revenue indicates a strategic shift in response to a competitive online travel market

15 Sep 2026 9:21 pm
AISATS personnel under scanner over Air India hub-and-spoke immigration lapse

Ground-handling personnel suspended pending investigation, industry insider says

15 Sep 2026 9:17 pm
India, China open to talks to address trade imbalance, supply chain issues

Commerce Secretary says this is work in progress and both sides are engaging on trade in a positive manner

15 Sep 2026 9:04 pm
AI can help unlock beauty of Sanskrit literature beyond grammar: Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Underlining the need for critical and appreciative studies of Indian classics, the FM draws comparison between the vast scholarship surrounding William Shakespeare and the relative scarcity of accessible analytical works on Sanskrit poet Kalidasa

15 Sep 2026 8:57 pm
Oracle layoffs underscore shift from hiring at scale to AI-led productivity

AI is changing hiring priorities, favouring specialised skills over large technology workforces

15 Sep 2026 8:50 pm
RBIs rejection of Tata Sons application raises questions

As RBI prepares for a legal battle by filing caveat in Bombay High Court

15 Sep 2026 8:36 pm
Chennai air cargo terminals face delays of up to 5 days, exporters turn to Bengaluru

Industry representatives have sought urgent measures to ease cargo movement, citing warehouse constraints, manpower shortages and traffic restrictions at Chennai airport

15 Sep 2026 7:59 pm
Jio users to get Canva's premium design tools free for a year in Indian languages

Users can claim access to Canva Pro or Canva Pro Lite through the MyJio app

15 Sep 2026 7:53 pm
Valmiki Leela Capital builds 3,000 crore IPO pipeline after maiden mainboard mandate

The SEBI-registered Category I merchant banker completed its first mainboard assignment with the 460 crore IPO of Deepa Jewellers

15 Sep 2026 7:52 pm
AI-content startup Flam bags $40 million in its Series B led by QED Investor

The funding will be utlised to for AI research and development, expanding the product suite and scaling enterprise sales, said the company

15 Sep 2026 7:37 pm
96% of UPI merchant transactions below 2,000 remain free; panel to decide higher-value MDR

The clarification comes after Parliament amended the Payment and Settlement Systems Act to enable MDR on UPI and other electronic payments

15 Sep 2026 7:28 pm
PNC Infratech dips 20% as NHAI bans for 3 years

Company sees little impact due to diversified project portfolio

15 Sep 2026 7:18 pm
AI doomerism debate grows as leaders weigh risks of advanced AI development

Leading AI executives and governments are divided over how quickly the technology should advance and what safeguards are needed

15 Sep 2026 7:01 pm
Indian AI-native bio-solutions company Absolute begins commercial operations in Kenya

It has begun operations for INERA, which has partnered with an established Kenyan agricultural company with experience across floriculture, exotic herbs and horticulture to distribute and scale its products locally

15 Sep 2026 6:46 pm
Weekly Rupee View:Rupee turns weak again

Higher US yields, elevated crude oil prices and FPI outflows weigh on the local currency

15 Sep 2026 6:19 pm
Gold price volatility explained: Whats next for gold & silver? | Trending commodity picks | EP 115

Festive season gold rush? The expert shares an outlook for buyers.

15 Sep 2026 5:58 pm
Agastya Energy and Infra plans to raise up to 566 crore via preferential issue

The proposed capital raise is expected to strengthen the company's financial position and support its long-term growth plans

15 Sep 2026 4:50 pm
When a dollar rain causes rupee flood

The intended and unintended side effects of the FNCR harvest

15 Sep 2026 4:30 pm
From ChatGPTs hallucinations to fears of AI escaping human control: How did we get here?

As AI agents become better at coding and completing longer tasks, researchers are examining how far autonomous improvement could go

15 Sep 2026 3:42 pm
15 Sep 2026 3:36 pm
CIFT gets patent for antimicrobial booster technology

The patented process combines violacein with ZnO nanoparticles through a coating process

15 Sep 2026 3:23 pm
NCLT rejects Jet Airways' liquidator plea seeking 500cr from Boeing

The fact remains that Boeing Company has not supplied any of the Aircrafts under the Agreements

14 Sep 2026 8:56 pm
Microsoft drafts code of conduct to keep its AI under human control

The code of conduct represents a constitution of sorts for future models made by the company

14 Sep 2026 7:19 pm
Abinash Shah's Nepali film 'Elephants in the Fog' gets selected for Oscar 2027

The International Feature Film Selection Committee (Nepal) had received two films, including Gauthali for consideration

14 Sep 2026 3:25 pm
Essar's EET Retail to acquire UK forecourt operator SGN for 400 million pounds

EET Retail, part of Essar Energy Transition Fuels, announced it will acquire 100% of SGN Retail, founded by Graham Peacock and Susan Tobbell

14 Sep 2026 3:24 pm
India supplying power to flood-ravaged Nepal

The Power Ministry approves the export of power, for 18 hours a day (00:00hours to 18:00 hours) to Nepal Electricity Authority from September 13, 2026 toDecember 31,2026

14 Sep 2026 3:14 pm
Critical materials key to tech self-reliance, says MIDHANI chief

SVS Narayana Murty emphasises need to integrate materials development with processing and manufacturing capabilities, calls for stronger R&Dacademiaindustry collaboration

14 Sep 2026 3:13 pm
Apple event 2026: Apples most significant iPhone since 2007?

All eyes will be on the iPhone Duo. Will this shape smartphone experiences as we know it or become a must have luxury gadget?

14 Sep 2026 3:03 pm
Amazon ramps up India network ahead of festive season; adds 20 FCs, 150 delivery hubs

The expansion is part of the company's announced investment of over 2,800 crore to bolster its pan-India operations and infrastructure, Amazon said in a statement

14 Sep 2026 2:25 pm
COAI, British High Commission ink MoU for cooperation on AI, digital trust, intelligent connectivity

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was inked at the CO.AI 2026 event organised by Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), in association with the British High Commission

14 Sep 2026 2:23 pm
Solar Industries to buy South Africas Omnia for $1.36 billion

All-cash deal via Solar SA Investments aims to scale mining explosives business across Africa from FY28

14 Sep 2026 2:04 pm
AI an opportunity but safeguards must through right governance approach: TRAI Chief

Operators and technology companies need to invest in responsible AI, undertake risk assessments, maintain logs of decisions and test models before deployment

14 Sep 2026 1:29 pm
Oman calls for alternative LNG routes that can bypass Hormuz

The war in West Asia has exposed Gulf nations reliance on a single waterway for the bulk of exports, forcing them to come up with workarounds to keep their exports flowing and economies running

14 Sep 2026 1:24 pm
Keralam CM interacts with content creators, social media influencers from BRICS nations

Keralam stands tall as a beacon of sustainable and inclusive development, hails V D Satheesan

14 Sep 2026 1:21 pm
Himalayas approaching tipping point, millions of livelihoods at stake-report

Faster melt and high-risk glacial lakes threaten water security; August collapse on Nepal-Tibet border left over 1,300 dead

14 Sep 2026 1:08 pm
WPI inflation touches 9.92% in August on rising prices of food, fuel, manufactured items

Mineral oils (containing petroleum products), food articles, manufacture of food products, basic metals, non-food articles, and chemicals and chemical products have been major drivers of WPI inflation

14 Sep 2026 12:53 pm
Gold slips as oil rally fans rate hike bets ahead of Fed meeting

Spot gold at $4,327 after third weekly fall; traders see 87% chance of US hike this week

14 Sep 2026 12:22 pm
KEC International bags 1,303-cr orders in India, overseas markets

The companys international business has won multiple orders in Saudi Arabia

14 Sep 2026 12:08 pm
Emerging market stocks decline on West Asia tensions

Brent crude rose 2.9% to $107.65 a barrel after Saudi Arabia closed its East-West pipeline, a key alternative to the Strait of Hormuz for its oil exports, following multiple attacks

14 Sep 2026 11:35 am
SoftBank shares tumble after AI chiefs sound alarm on safety

SoftBank fell more than 13% Monday in Tokyo, their biggest intraday decline since late June. Thats as the companys credit default swaps widened to the highest level since March 30, nearing three-year highs

14 Sep 2026 11:31 am
Houthis advance on Marib-Taiz as Saudi Arabia faces pressure to respond

Amid reports that the Houthis are massing forces around Marib, Yemen's government forces have said they are prepared to defend the province against any renewed offensive

14 Sep 2026 11:26 am
BRICS backs Expert Group on traditional medicine, calls for evidence-based global cooperation

Ayush ministry says proposed expert body under health track will deepen research, quality standards and cooperation on Ayurveda and TCIM

14 Sep 2026 11:26 am