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Federation of Indian Pilots has requested the civil aviation ministry for formal consideration of its technical submissions. This request pertains to the ongoing investigation into the AI 171 plane crash that occurred in June 2025. The investigation by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is nearing completion but awaits formal reviews. The submission calls for the Federations involvement as an independent technical participant in the draft report.

A US jury ruled that Apple owes San Diego-based Taction more than $5.7 billion for using its patented technology to power the haptic feedback in iPhones and Apple. The jury said Apple's Taptic Engine, infringed two Taction patents. Taction, which uses its technology in headphones and gaming headsets, filed the lawsuit in 2021. Apple denied the allegations and said the patents were invalid

Recently, numerous reports emerged from Tehran and Zahedan about sightings of a mysterious triangular object illuminated by bright lights. This has sparked online chatter about a potential clandestine craft known as the TR-3B Black Manta. Given former President Donald Trump's past remarks on advanced weaponry, public interest in secret military technologies has surged.

J Infratech Ltd has submitted preliminary papers for an initial public offering valued at Rs 600 crore. The IPO includes a fresh issue and an offer for sale by its promoters. The Haryana-based firm, established in 2005, focuses on infrastructure projects such as roads and bridges. Proceeds from the IPO will support working capital and repay borrowings, among other corporate purposes.

Nifty ended at 23,140.50 after an eighth consecutive weekly decline, with technical indicators remaining bearish. Analysts identify 23,300 as key resistance and 23,000 as options-based support, while Pharma and Healthcare remain relatively stronger amid persistent global market pressures and volatility.

Nifty extended its losing streak to seven weeks, falling 0.88% to 23,140.50 as technical momentum remained bearish. The 23,00023,200 zone is crucial support, while 23,375 and 23,600 are key resistances amid heightened volatility and derivatives expiry.

Andhra Pradesh is implementing reforms in school education to address gender stereotypes and promote equality. Textbooks are being revised to ensure shared responsibilities in household chores among genders. Introductions to technology, such as Artificial Intelligence, will enhance interactive learning in classrooms.

Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal met EDF Chairman and CEO Bernard Fontana to discuss deploying the French utilitys EPR nuclear reactor technology in India, the power ministry said. The talks also covered the evolving regulatory framework for the nuclear sector and cooperation on pumped hydro storage projects, with senior officials present.

Anjali LabTech Ltd has re-submitted its draft papers to Sebi for a notable Initial Public Offering targeting Rs 1,225 crore. This IPO encompasses a fresh share issue worth Rs 925 crore alongside a promoter-led Offer For Sale. The raised funds are earmarked for expanding capital expenditure and boosting corporate development. Furthermore, the company anticipates gathering up to Rs 185 crore through a pre-IPO placement.

PB Fintech came under heavy selling pressure after IRDAI proposed changes to insurance commissions and distribution economics. PB Fintech shares plunged 36% on Thursday, wiping out more than 31,400 crore in market value, and remained volatile on Friday.

PB Fintech shares extended their sharp selloff on Friday, falling 5% after plunging 36% in the previous session. Technical analysts flagged weak momentum, broken support levels and bearish indicators, while brokerages lowered targets or retained cautious views amid concerns over proposed IRDAI changes and their potential impact on Policybazaars earnings.

PB Fintech shares plunged a record 36% to a 52-week low, wiping out around Rs 31,430 crore in market value after IRDAI proposed changes to insurance commission structures. While Jefferies flagged a potentially material near-term earnings impact, it retained its Buy call on the stock.

ArMee Infotech IPO enters its final bidding day with 1.17x subscription and a 5% GMP. Anand Rathi Research has assigned a Subscribe Long Term rating, citing the companys growth prospects.

PB Fintech shares plunged 36% in the previous session following IRDAIs proposal to curb dark patterns on insurance websites. The proposed rules could also pressure insurance stocks by limiting insurers Expense of Management (EoM), potentially reducing spending on commissions and distribution while raising customer acquisition costs.

DRDO has signed an agreement with Zero mK India for the development of a dilution refrigerator. This project will support quantum applications and enhance India's technological capabilities. The agreement is part of a larger Rs 500-crore initiative for deep-tech innovations. Monitoring will be conducted by the director of DRDO's Solid State Physics Laboratory and his team. This collaboration aims to reduce dependence on foreign cryogenic infrastructure for quantum technologies.

Indian equity markets saw significant declines, with the NSE Nifty 50 index dropping by over 380 points. PB Fintech experienced a sharp 36% plunge after regulatory changes. Waaree Energies expanded into the specialty gases business to supply semiconductor manufacturers. Dr Lal PathLabs approved the acquisition of a majority stake in SN Genelab Private Ltd. Several companies, including JSW Cement, faced regulatory scrutiny amid ongoing market fluctuations.

A California tech executive has sparked a huge online reaction after sharing an unusually detailed dating wishlist for her future husband. Brooke LeBlanc, a 29-year-old executive at San Francisco AI insurance startup Corgi, listed requirements including a healthy masculine man with a provider/protector mentality, who is fit, sober, hardworking and wants children.

HDFC Mutual Fund bought 25 lakh PB Fintech shares worth about Rs 321 crore at Rs 1,282.30 each, even as the stock plunged 36% after IRDAI proposed renewed insurance commission caps, raising concerns over the companys general insurance revenues.

Why US Stock Market Is Falling Today? US equities stumbled across the board Thursday morning, with all three major market benchmarks sliding into negative territory. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 383 points, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 fell 0.8% and 0.5% respectively. Oracle fell 4.95%, taking $7.16 off its share price to trade around $137.40.

Siemens Gamesa built six 81-meter recyclable wind turbine blades in Aalborg in 2021. They looked like ordinary blades, but the material inside was different. Their resin could later be separated from the blade, making it possible to recover materials like fiberglass and wood instead of treating the entire blade as waste.

Proposed commission caps from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India could severely impact PB Fintech's revenue. The company anticipates a potential reduction in income from general insurance to 33-40% of current levels. As a response, PB Fintech plans to enhance cost control measures and shift its focus toward profitability.

A Maharashtra government delegation participated in the Tech in Asia conference held in Singapore. Delegates highlighted opportunities in artificial intelligence and startups within Maharashtra's ecosystem. Discussions focused on collaboration in enterprise technology, innovation, and digital transformation. The participation aimed to strengthen ties with investors and technology companies in Southeast Asia. Overall, the event facilitated connections between the Maharashtra government and intern

Four NSE F&O stocks, including PB Fintech and Bandhan Bank, registered over a 10% surge in futures open interest on September 23. The notable spike reflects fresh market positioning and increased contract activity, signaling strong interest from traders across these derivative counters during the trading session.

Garware Hi-Tech Films Ltd and Lubrizol have signed a memorandum of understanding for TPU technology development. This partnership aims to leverage Lubrizol's expertise and GHFL's manufacturing capabilities in India. An expected investment of Rs 118 crore will support new product development and technology capabilities in the TPU platform. The initiative will also enhance backward integration for GHFL's premium Paint Protection Film business.

Industry leaders, investors and entrepreneurs from the city engaged with Karnataka officials on opportunities to collaborate through the summit.

In 1987, Steve Jobs hid his Porsche from billionaire Ross Perot because he did not want the young company to look flush with cash during a crucial funding conversation. But after 4 decades, it has been revealed that Apple CEO John Ternus drives Porsche 935 whose original price tag of around $800,000. Ternus has set a lap time of under 1 minute and 40 seconds at Californias Laguna Seca.

The US Department of War (DOW) held the Energy Innovation Expo which showcased the latest power generation and transmission projects to support the rising needs of United States defence technologies. Assistant Secretary of Defence for Energy, Installations and Environment spoke about the DOW's key energy focus areas: the Golden Dome, Nuclear Energy, space and energy superiority and the solutions to answer the challenges posed in these fields.

Airtel Money plans to launch an IPO in London, having originally set its sights on the first half of 2026. Due to current market conditions affecting investor interest, the listing has been rescheduled for the second half. With projections valuing the company between $8 billion and $9 billion, the aim is to secure at least $800 million.

Research indicates that governments may not meet the UN's 30 by 30 biodiversity conservation target by 2030. Despite some progress, only 20% of land and 10% of marine areas are currently protected. Significant funding shortfalls exist, especially in marine protection, which is far below necessary levels. A large gap exists between theoretical protection measures and their actual enforcement on the ground.

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A software professional shared an emotional account of meeting a delivery partner who was once employed in the IT sector. The man, a 2024 computer science graduate, had worked at TCS before being laid off and later took up delivery work to support his family. The encounter prompted reflections on entry-level IT jobs, job security and the difficulties faced by experienced professionals.

Electric truck sales in the N3 category (12 to 55 tonne) rose from about 850 units in FY26 to around 1,300 in the first five months of FY27, helped by state EV policies in Maharashtra and Haryana, sector-specific deployments in cement and steel, and rising diesel and CNG prices.

A software engineer withdrew his acceptance of a Software Engineer position after learning that the company would provide an HP laptop without offering a MacBook option. In an email to the hiring manager, he said his work device was important to his development workflow and that he preferred to be transparent before joining. The decision sparked debate online over workplace hardware preferences.

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A fake Apple service centre in Palam Vihar targeted elderly Americans with fake tech alerts and FTC notices, fleecing $200,000 from 15 victims before police busted the racket and arrested 11.

A woman in Greater Noida West allegedly lost her newly purchased iPhone 18 Pro to two bike-borne thieves while travelling to work in an e-rickshaw. The suspects reportedly approached her, asked whether she was carrying the newly launched iPhone model and then allegedly snatched the phone from her hand before speeding away. The device had reportedly been purchased just three days earlier.

Global AI stocks and chipmakers rallied following the strong debut of Meta's Muse AI agent. The surge boosted semiconductor shares like Samsung, SK Hynix, and MediaTek. Easing geopolitical tensions and lower oil prices further lifted market sentiment across Asian markets and US tech stocks. Shortest Generic

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Bharat Biotech is back in action after a two-year post-Covid reset, founder Krishna Ella says, with the company expanding beyond vaccines into cell and gene therapy and monoclonal antibodies. The vaccine maker is advancing programmes for TB, Nipah, Ebola, chikungunya, malaria, Zika and antimicrobial resistance, while exploring an IPO to fund new therapies and potential acquisitions. Ella says the company, which currently has around Rs 2,000 crore in revenue and is debt-free, is focused on accele

In a transformative move, India is developing an integrated data framework for enhanced information discovery and application. This process consists of five stages focusing on the unification of governmental data, with a strong emphasis on maintaining vital metadata. Establishing uniform definitions and identifiers will bridge various data pools across ministries and states. Evaluating data quality will be pivotal following harmonization.

Nothing CEO Carl Pei has called India inevitable as the next major hub for global consumer electronics, arguing that manufacturing is only the first step and real R&D will determine whether India builds homegrown global brands. Drawing on Chinas experience, Pei outlined why engineering capabilities could drive Indias next consumer tech wave.

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday shared a landmark milestone for the State, noting that the foundation stone for the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Advanced Radar Research Centre was laid at Chandrapur, near Guwahati.