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Defiant Raveendran says EGM a farce; 'biz as usual'

A DAY AFTER a group of investors voted to oust him as the CEO of Byju's, founder Byju Raveendran wrote a letter to the employees of the edtech firm, emphasising that he continues to remain in office and there are no changes at the company.

'Unreliable' Google's Gemini not exempt from law, says govt

FOLLOWING FRIDAY'S WARNING by the Indian government over a biased response by its generative AI tool Gemini, Google on Saturday said Gemini may not be reliable to some prompts related to current events, political topics, or evolving news.

When founders turned content creators

WHAT DO ZERODHA cofounder Nikhil Kamath, Cred founder Kunal Shah and Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal have in common? All entrepreneurs, they are part of a growing tribe of founders turned-content creators, carving a slice from the densely-populated influencer pie.

IIM placements stable, fewer consulting jobs

Pay packages see an uptick from 2023

Akash Deep's long journey to dream debut: 'Like bumpy road in my village'

IN THE MOST glorious hour of his career, pacer Akash Deep decided to roll back the years.

5G rollout near airports set to take more time

Over 300 jets yet to upgrade altimeters

Zurich Insurance to buy 70% in Kotak General in single tranche

ZURICH INSURANCE WILL acquire a 70% stake in Kotak Mahindra General Insurance for ₹5,560 crore in a single tranche, the private lender said in a regulatory filing on Friday.

Google gets 2nd warning over AI bias by Gemini

THE MINISTRY OF electronics and Information Technology (Meity) on Friday issued a warning to Google for a biased response generated by its AI platform Gemini on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Private capex starting to grow now: M&M's Shah

INVESTMENTS FROM THE government have been driving the economy so far, but private sector capital expenditure (capex) is on the growth path, said Anish Shah, managing director, Mahindra & Mahindra.

GQG investment in Adani hits $10 bn

THE TOTAL VALUE of GQG Partners LLC's stake in Adani Group companies has grown about fivefold, as the stocks extend their recovery from short-seller Hindenburg Research's scathing report.

DoT must ask telcos to display caller ID: Trai

If rolled out, Truecaller model will take a hit

Zee forms panel to shore up investor confidence

To tackle negative public opinion, erosion of investor wealth

SC: Centre not owner of enemy properties, can't seek exemption

ENEMY PROPERTIES VESTED with government-appointed custodians are not assets of the central government which cannot seek exemption from paying municipal cess, including house and water taxes, the Supreme Court has held.

Rooftop solar units, EVs get a push in new power rules

THE GOVERNMENT ON Friday approved amendments to the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020, which among other things reduce the timeline for getting new electricity connections and simplify the process of setting up rooftop solar installations.

India to oppose non-trade issues at WTO: Goyal

INDIA WILL OPPOSE bringing in issues in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) that are not linked directly to trade and try to ensure that the guiding principles of the global trade regulating body are maintained, commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said Friday.

Centre's stance on data transfers scares chip giants

Chip sector key plank in govt agenda to push for economic growth

Benign global prices allay macro worries

INDIA'S KEY MACRO indicators, such as CPI inflation, WPI inflation, and trade and current account deficits, will remain subdued in the near term, given global commodity prices are low and unlikely to rise sharply in the coming months, say economists.

Nvidia stock's single-day gain surpasses Reliance's m-cap

THE MARKET CAPITALISATION of Reliance Industries (RIL) at the end of Friday's trading was ₹20.2 trillion.

Investment pact may dent WTO consensus

THE 13TH MINISTERIAL conference (MC 13) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Abu Dhabi next week could dent the single undertaking rule or consensus-based decision-making at the multilateral body, sources here warned.

Phishing attack, impersonation: EGM sees it all

BYJU'S EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL meeting (EGM) on Friday got off to a rocky start with unknown people allegedly trying to disrupt and sabotage it, according to investor sources.

RBI looks to ensure @paytm migration

Asks NPCI to consider fintech firm’s request to be third-party provider

Investors vote for new chapter without Byju

Company says all resolutions invalid

Spinners must fill Bumrah's big shoes in Ranchi

India's practice session on Wednesday, their trifecta of spinners inspected the pitch for the Ranchi Test.

Indian pharma firms working on versions of weight-loss drug

DRUGMAKERS IN THE country aiming to grab a slice of the burgeoning weight-loss treatment sales pie, both at home and abroad, have begun developing their own versions of Novo Nordisk's wildly-in-demand Wegovy.

Political philosopher Sandel guest at Express Adda today

AS ONE OF the world's most influential public intellectuals, Michael J Sandel has engaged with the urgent moral issues of our times, his work taking on contemporary subjects with an eye on history.

Dubai unveils 5-year multiple-entry visa for Indians

DUBAI HAS INTRODUCED a five-year multiple-entry visa to boost travel between India and the Gulf nation, according to the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).

X 'disagrees' with govt order to block handles

ELON MUSK'S SOCIAL media company X (formerly Twitter) has said it has received orders from the Indian government to block certain accounts and links, failing which the platform and its employees could face potential penalties including significant fines and imprisonment.

Nvidia nears $2 trn mark as AI mania rekindles tech rally

NVIDIA INCHED CLOSER to $2 trillion market value after the bellwether for AI chip demand once again exceeded Wall Street's sky-high expectations, re-igniting a global rally in tech stocks.

US eyes first moon landing in 50 yrs

A SPACECRAFT BUILT and flown by Houston-based company Intuitive Machines sailed around the moon on Thursday headed for an attempt at the first US touchdown on the lunar surface in more than half a century and the first-ever entirely by the private sector.

Putin flies in nuclear-capable bomber in signal to West

RUSSIAN PRESIDENT VLADIMIR Putin flew on a modernised Tu160M nuclear-capable strategic bomber on Thursday in a move likely to be seen in the West as a pointed reminder of Moscow's nuclear capabilities.