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THE AI FACTOR IN ELECTIONS

While the impact of AI on the upcoming polls remains a concern, political parties are trying their hands on the new tech, integrating it into electioneering in novel ways furthering their messages, connecting with voters and even taking down opponents

Modi unveils India-funded hospital

150-bed hospital built at a cost of 141crore

The myth of a powerful FM

How being an FM is not easy, despite leading the most powerful ministry

Coal and lignite output crosses 1 billion tonne

INDIA'S COALAND lignite production has crossed 1 billion tonne as of March 22, surpassing last fiscal's output of 937.2 million tonne 25 days in advance, according to data from coal ministry.

India has robust regulatory, safety framework for seafood units, says commerce ministry

INDIA HAS A robust regulatory framework for its 548 seafood units and it has set up world-class facilities in the fish processing sector, which are regularly inspected and monitored by various government agencies, the commerce ministry said on Saturday.

Amid CEO transitions, CVijayakumar celebrates 30th anniversary at HCLTech

AMID A BEVY of outsiders taking charge of CEO roles in IT companies, HCLTech CEO and MD, CVijayakumar celebrated his 30th anniversary at HCL group this week. He is the second Indian IT firm's CEO to cross the milestone after TCS' K Krithivasan who has put in more than 30 years in the same group.

Office space demand set to surge 35% in 6 cities

The leasing stood at 10.1 million sq ft in the year-ago period

No bar can keep me inside: Kejriwal

AAP LEADER ARVIND Kejriwal's wife Sunita, in her first address following his arrest, on Saturday read out a message in which the Delhi CM asserted that every moment of his life has been dedicated to serving the country.

Navy hands over 35 Somali pirates to police held from Ruen cargo ship

THE INDIAN NAVY handed over 35 Somali pirates to the police in Mumbai on Saturday, after 100 days of anti-piracy operations east of the Red Sea, where piracy has resurfaced for the first time in nearly a decade.

Kejriwal moves HC against arrest in excise policy case

AAP Delhi office sealed’, says Atishi; will approach EC

With sustainability serious business, green jobs on the rise

WITH SUSTAINABILITY INTEGRATED into most companies' DNA in present times, an increasing number of jobs are being created to manage and operate green measures.

75 mainboard IPOs hit in FY24, highest in 16 years

As the current financial year nears its conclusion, it's noteworthy that 75 mainboard IPOs were launched in FY2024, marking the highest number in the last 16 years.

Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW in wait & watch mode

GLOBAL AUTOMAKERS LIKE Volkswagen Group, Mercedes-Benz and BMW have still not decided whether they will opt for the new electric vehicle (EV) policy, which allows importing completely built units at concessional duty in lieu of setting up manufacturing facilities at a later date, or will continue with their earlier plans.

Union Bank CDO quits within just 18 months

UNION BANK OF INDIA'S chief digital officer (CDO) Rajnish Khare quit after a nearly 18-month stint, the lender informed exchanges on Saturday.

IPL digital viewership up 51%

THE INDIAN PREMIER League's (IPL's) digital broadcaster, JioCinema, part of the Viacom18 network, saw 113 million viewers log into the first match of the tournament on Friday, a year-on-year growth of 51%.

Onion export ban extended indefinitely

THE GOVERNMENT HAS indefinitely extended the ban on onion exports imposed last year, which is likely to bring down domestic prices of the key vegetable.

Stimac's tigers disappoint again, unable to beat Afghanistan in World Cup qualifier

THERE ARE PEAKS and troughs and then there is the Indian national football team.

Seven weight-loss drugs to hit Indian market in two years

WITH STUDIES NOW proving that the new category of weightloss injectables can reduce your weight by up to 20%-comparable to life-saving bariatric surgeries these are now expected to be available in India in the next couple of years.

VCs tighten purse strings on startups

Funding slumped last year, off to weak start in 2024

Banks’ NII to remain under pressure in Jan-Mar: Report

Net interest margins of banks declined by 16 basis points YoY to 3.14% in the December quarter

Rupee hits record low amid slump in Asian currencies

THE RUPEE FELL to a record low against the US dollar on Friday, pressured by a drop in the offshore Chinese yuan, surging greenback and strong domestic dollar demand close to the end of the session, traders said.

Fx reserves at all-time high of $642.5 billion

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RESERVES rose for the fourth straight week to hit a record high of $642.5 billion for the week ended March 15, the latest data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed.

Tesla trims EV car output in China

TESLA HAS REDUCED production at its plant in China, according to people familiar with the matter, amid sluggish growth in electric-vehicle sales and intense competition in the world's biggest auto market.

Italy PM Meloni seeks symbolic compensation over deepfake porn images

ITALIAN PREMIER GIORGIA Meloni has been asked to testify in court on July 2 in the trial of two men who are accused of making deepfake pornographic images using her face and posting them online.

Apple shares wobble after antitrust suit

US, EU TARGET IPHONE MAKER'S SERVICES UNIT

Accenture's guidance cut dashes hopes of IT firms

Accenture cited macroeconomic uncertainties stopping clients from spending on consulting services and increasing pressure in volume of smaller deals

Over 60% brands widely use 'MarTech', says report

OVER 60% OF brands now extensively use marketing technology (MarTech) tools in their organisations, and a staggering 95% plan to increase their spending on the same, says a report released by Mirium India and VPL, part of the WPP group.

Bajaj earmarks ₹5,000 crore for CSR initiatives

BAJAJ GROUP ON Friday committed 5,000 crore towards corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives over the next five years.

Wipro elevates 31 staff to senior roles

LEVERAGING ITS BENCH strength, Wipro appointed 25 VPs (vice presidents) and six SVPs (senior vice-presidents) on Tuesday as part of measures to continue transformation within the company, CEO and MD Thierry Delaporte told employees in an internal mail.

Telcos pad up for IPL with special data plans, discounts

IN A BID to boost data usage on their networks, telecom operators Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea have introduced special plans with additional data and discounts for users during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.