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Bill Gates pushes for 'smart use' of AI as his foundation builds more representative language data

The UN has warned that progress on its sustainable development goals lofty targets to reduce poverty, improve health and protect the environment by 2030 is slow and uneven.

22 Sep 2026 9:59 am
India co-sponsors inaugural partners for multilateralism summit at UN

India is glad to join as a co-sponsor. We meet at a time when the global order is under stress, Jaishankar said at the UN summit

22 Sep 2026 9:45 am
Brent crude stays above $101 after four day losing streak

November Brent oil futures were at $101.35, up by 1.01%, and November crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $93.07, up by 0.76%

22 Sep 2026 9:44 am
Keralam to set up expert panel to update vocational higher secondary courses in schools

The government has initiated steps to strengthen vocational higher secondary education

22 Sep 2026 9:32 am
India, Chile working towards CEPA: Chilean Envoy

The two countries are pursuing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to enhance trade and investment, Angulo said

22 Sep 2026 9:28 am
G7 foreign ministers call on Iran to stop arming Houthis

The countries condemn the continued strikes carried out by the Houthis in Yemen

22 Sep 2026 9:11 am
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to launch expanded Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme for Classes 6-8

Under the expansion, the free breakfast scheme, which was previously available to students from Classes 1 to 5, will now cover students from Classes 6 to 8 in government and government-aided schools across the state

22 Sep 2026 9:00 am
Sensex, Nifty set for steady opening amid positive global cues

Asian markets gained following Wall Streets overnight rally, while easing US yields and crude prices offered additional support to investor sentiment

22 Sep 2026 7:32 am
Watch out for these 12 stocks, including ONGC, GRSE, Nazara, Waaree in todays trade

From ONGCs deepwater gas strike and GRSEs 2,896-crore shipyard plan to Waarees 2 GW solar order and Nazaras 28-crore loan facility, these 12 stocks have reported developments that investors will track today

22 Sep 2026 7:22 am
Scientists turn common plastic into gasoline and diesel-like fuels

The process uses commercially available inorganic salts and avoids noble-metal catalysts, organic solvents and external hydrogen during the chemical conversion

22 Sep 2026 7:10 am
AI impact hits white-collar jobs as hiring slows across developed economies: Goldman Sachs

Employment trends show growing pressure in industries where automation tools are already available, particularly across major developed economies

22 Sep 2026 6:57 am
US threatens secondary sanctions over services to Iranian airlines

The warning targets airports, fuel suppliers and ticketing companies as Washington intensifies pressure on Tehrans international financial and commercial networks

22 Sep 2026 6:49 am
White House launches Trump TV, 24/7 streaming platform amid media access dispute

The new platform features presidential footage and administration updates as legal challenges over access by news organisations continue

22 Sep 2026 6:44 am
Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Stock to buy today: Jyoti CNC Automation

Sensex, Nifty, Stock Price Live: The short-term outlook is bullish for Jyoti CNC Automation. The stock has surged over 13 per cent in the last two trading days. This indicates that the upmove has gained momentum. Mondays 6 per cent surge has taken the share price well above the key resistance level of 1,060.

22 Sep 2026 6:36 am
Lava unveils Virat Curve 5G smartphone in 20,000 price segment

The new smartphone comes with 6 GB system memory and 128 GB storage and will be offered in multiple colour options

21 Sep 2026 10:52 pm
Jayanti Prasad gets additional charge as IBBI Chairperson

The additional charge follows Mitals retirement earlier this month, with Prasad continuing his existing responsibilities as a Whole-Time Member

21 Sep 2026 10:44 pm
Varmora Granito raises 212.4 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO

The Rajkot-based tiles and bathware maker has set its IPO price band at 140-148 per share for the September 22-24 issue

21 Sep 2026 10:35 pm
ADIA sells 2.01% stake in Lenskart Solutions for 2,390 crore

The stake sale reduces ADIAs interest in the eyewear retailer, following SoftBanks 2,873-crore divestment earlier this year.

21 Sep 2026 10:29 pm
India-New Zealand FTA to kick in on Oct 20 with zero tariffs on Indian goods

The agreement assumes significance amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty and US President Donald Trumps increasingly unpredictable tariff policy

21 Sep 2026 10:08 pm
Over one-third domestic coal-fired power plants have critical stocks

Prolonged rains across the eastern coal beltdisrupted mining operations and hampered fuel evacuation

21 Sep 2026 10:00 pm
India must emerge as AI innovator, not just consumer: Googles Harsh Dhand

Google has a long-standing presence in India. When we first thought about expanding to APAC, we thought about setting up a lab in India'

21 Sep 2026 9:45 pm
RBI issuesDirections on minimum capital requirements for market risk under Basel III for banks

As per the Directions, abank hasthe option to exclude certain structural foreign currency investments from the calculation of Net Open Position(NOP), on both standalone and consolidated basis

21 Sep 2026 9:37 pm
IBMs tier 2 expansion offers greater innovation opportunities and work-life balance: Sandip Patel, Managing Director, IBM India & South Asia

As the tech landscape evolves, IBMs focus on regional growth reflects a commitment to harnessing local talent and creating sustainable IT infrastructure.

21 Sep 2026 9:36 pm
Indias widening gender gap

India has closed 64.5 per cent of its overall gender gap, retaining its 131st position among 145 economies in the World Economic Forums Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Indias strongest performance is in educational attainment, closing 96.6 per cent of the gap, while political empowerment remains significantly lower at 24.5 per cent

21 Sep 2026 9:32 pm
Coimbatore youngsters three-wheel patrol vehicle gets podium finish at the James Dyson Awards

Designed for agility and stability, the vehicle can execute 360-degree turns within tight spaces, addressing the mobility challenges faced by security personnel.

21 Sep 2026 9:29 pm
Indian Oil board approves Kochi-Kanyakumari-Thoothukudi gas pipeline

IOCLs Board cleared the investment approval for laying, building and operating KTPL at an estimated project cost of 2,448.70 crore

21 Sep 2026 9:23 pm
Wall Street rises as AI stocks shine, oil drops; Dow, S&P, Nasdaq up

Indexes up: Dow 0.47%, S&P 0.92%, Nasdaq 1.48%

21 Sep 2026 9:22 pm
India to study US Russia sanctions law, says Piyush Goyal

Govt will discuss the matter at appropriate time: Commerce Minister

21 Sep 2026 9:19 pm
Editorial. Regulating AI

India must have ex ante guardrails, penalties for lapses

21 Sep 2026 9:17 pm
NSE IPO subscribed 5.71 times as institutional demand surges

QIB portion subscribed 12.68 times; NII at 6.55 times and retail at 1.39 times

21 Sep 2026 9:16 pm
Rapidly expanding to make India AI hub: Microsoft India

Government urges companies to locate future data centres closer to power plants

21 Sep 2026 8:55 pm
Options for CAS

SEBI proposals equipped to address expiry day volatility

21 Sep 2026 8:53 pm
Apparel Group betting big on Ben Sherman as strategic growth driver

As part of the initial store rollout, the company has opened stores in Surat , Indore, Greater Noida West, Lucknow, Thane, Delhi, Bengaluru and Dehradun

21 Sep 2026 8:51 pm
Demand for five-day week for banks 'continues to be examined, says FinMin

Bank unions have given call for 3-day strike between September 28 and 30

21 Sep 2026 8:46 pm
Jio partners with T-Mobile and Syniverse to offer worlds first 5G Standalone roaming

Jio users on T-Mobile networks can enjoy 5G-enabled data and voice roaming while T-Mobile users can enjoy the same on Jios network

21 Sep 2026 8:45 pm
Indian lab in international effort to develop non-animal alternatives for inhalation toxicity tests

Pilot study done by PETA Science Consortium International, US Environmental Protection Agency, & Belgiums Flemish Institute for Technological Research

21 Sep 2026 8:43 pm
Frankenstein monster: Congress targets poll body over SIR notices to 33 lakh Delhi voters

The Delhi Chief Electoral Officers (CEO) office stated system-generated notices were being issued to voters with discrepancies to correct their data in ECINET

21 Sep 2026 8:35 pm
Indias jute industry poised for meaningful turnaround this fiscal, says Crisil

Sales volumes are expected to grow around 15 per cent this fiscal after declining at an annualised 10 per cent over the previous two fiscals

21 Sep 2026 8:34 pm
Steel prices hit 4-yr high on rise in cost amid strong demand

BigMint benchmark Mumbai HRC assessment rose by 1,200 a tonne to 63,900 a tonne while CRC prices jumped 1,300 a tonne to 73,500 a tonne

21 Sep 2026 8:34 pm
Special FCNR (B) deposits final tally at $133 billion: RBI

With the special 85-day FCNR (B) deposit scheme ending on August 31, mobilisation by banks under OFCB route too has slowed

21 Sep 2026 8:29 pm
ONGC strikes gas in Mahanadi deepwater under Samudra Manthan

The Oil Ministry is working on a year-wise execution road map for drilling, seismic surveys and rig deployment across the KG, Mahanadi, Andaman and Cauvery basins under the initiative

21 Sep 2026 8:29 pm
TN governments rooftop solar subsidy to catalyse adoption but awareness is key

In an official notification recently, the State government approved a proposal to support rooftop solar installation with subsidies of 5,000, 10,000 and 22,000 for 1 kW, 2kW and 3kW systems respectively

21 Sep 2026 8:28 pm
JioStar partners with SES for Broadcast Service Expansion Across India

This collaboration enables JioStar to reliably deliver high-quality content to millions of households through IS-20 satellites, extending its reach within the Indian sub-continent and beyond.

21 Sep 2026 8:25 pm
IBDF calls for immediate restoration of TV Ratings release by BARC

IBDF members welcomed governments recent decision to remove prescribed 12-minute advertising cap

21 Sep 2026 7:46 pm
Indian founders create more value abroad than in Indias unicorn ecosystem: Report

This trend underscores the exceptional talent and ambition among Indian founders, while also raising questions about the future of Indias own startup ecosystem.

21 Sep 2026 7:35 pm
Core sector growth down to 4.8% in August

Core sector growth has been coming down mainly due to energy supply issues and fertilizer production decline

21 Sep 2026 7:30 pm
Catamaran sharpens focus on growth-stage manufacturing bets

The strategy marks a shift from Catamarans earlier investments in technology and technology-enabled businesses

21 Sep 2026 7:29 pm
Chhattisgarh govt launches portal for verification of private university degrees

Students, parents, employers and other institutions will be able to check academic credentials without having to approach individual universities for verification

21 Sep 2026 7:26 pm
NSEs options-heavy revenue mix in focus ahead of listing

Weekly index options alone contribute 46% of operating revenue; lower volumes and BSEs gains add to the pressure

21 Sep 2026 7:25 pm