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AI-powered Aadhaar app to launch by December: What it'll offer
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is planning to launch a new Aadhaar app by December 2025 tentatively.
PM Modi launches BSNL's 'Swadeshi' 4G network
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited's (BSNL) 'Swadeshi' 4G network from Jharsuguda, Odisha.
Hyundai's air taxi start-up Supernal is facing major executive exodus
Hyundai's electric air taxi start-up, Supernal, is witnessing a major leadership overhaul.
Boeing settles wrongful death lawsuit over whistleblower's suicide for $50,000
Boeing has settled a wrongful death lawsuit with the family of John Barnett, a quality inspector and whistleblower who died by suicide in March 2024.
FIIs continue selling spree, offload ₹5,700cr in Indian equities
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have continued their selling spree in Indian equities for the fifth consecutive trading session on Friday.
Gamemaker EA might be sold for $50B next week
Electronic Arts (EA), the video game publisher behind popular franchises like FIFA and Battlefield, is said to be in advanced talks for a private acquisition.
IPO-bound Flipkart gets nod to move headquarters to India
Walmart-owned e-commerce giant Flipkart is in the final stages of getting regulatory approvals to shift its headquarters from Singapore to India.
Modi government plans to borrow ₹6.77L crore in H2 FY26
The Indian government has announced its plan to borrow ₹6.77 lakh crore in the second half of fiscal year 2025-26 (H2 FY26).
'Dieselgate': Volkswagen to appeal court ruling on Golf Plus emissions
Volkswagen, the German automobile giant, has announced its decision to appeal a court ruling related to the infamous "Dieselgate" scandal.
18 IPOs open for subscription next week in India
The Indian stock market is gearing up for a major influx of initial public offerings (IPOs) next week, with as many as 18 new listings set to debut.
Myntra launches 30-minute delivery in Kolkata ahead of Durga Puja
Myntra has launched its 30-minute delivery service, M-Now, in Kolkata. The move comes just ahead of the city's famous Durga Puja celebrations.
GST reforms drive 25% rise in festive sales across India
The recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, which came into effect on September 22, have given a major boost to festive demand.
RBI avoids dollar purchases for first time in 11 years
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) did not buy any US dollars from the forex spot market in July, a first in over 11 years.
Centre monitoring GST rate cuts to ensure benefits reach consumers
The Indian government is keeping a close watch on the transmission of recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts to consumers.
Vodafone Idea shares tank 7% as SC defers AGR hearing
Vodafone Idea's share price plummeted by over 7% today, following the Supreme Court's decision to postpone the hearing in its Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) case.
Foxconn workers faced harsh conditions during iPhone 17 production: Report
A recent report by China Labor Watch has revealed that workers at Foxconn's Zhengzhou facility, a major Apple production partner, faced harsh working conditions while preparing for the launch of the iPhone 17.
Trump's pharma tariffs spare generics but Indian firms face risks
US President Donald Trump has announced a 100% tariff on "any branded or patented" drugs imported into the country from October 1.
Trump's 100% tariffs big threat to India's $10B pharma exports
US President Donald Trump has announced a 100% tariff on branded and patented pharmaceutical imports, starting October 1, 2025.
Trump's TikTok US deal finalized: Here's who owns what
President Donald Trump has confirmed that a deal to sell TikTok's US operations is complete, with approval from China's President Xi Jinping.
Accenture to lay off employees unable to reskill in AI
Accenture, a leading IT consulting firm, has announced that it will be letting go of employees who are unable to reskill in artificial intelligence (AI).
PM Modi to launch BSNL's 'Swadeshi' 4G network tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)'s 'Swadeshi' 4G network on September 27.
Russia bans fuel exports: How does it affect India?
In a major development, Russia has announced a partial ban on diesel exports and an extension of an existing ban on gasoline exports to all countries until the end of this year.
India's festive season to generate 200,000 jobs, 70% gig roles
India's upcoming festive season is set to generate nearly 2 lakh jobs across various sectors, a report by global technology and digital talent solutions provider NLB Services has said.
Adani to acquire Sahara's 88+ properties, including Aamby Valley: Report
Adani Properties Pvt. Ltd., the real estate arm of the Adani Group, has agreed to acquire key assets from the Sahara Group in a landmark deal, according to a report by India Today.
Trump approves $14B deal to keep TikTok alive in US
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order approving the sale of TikTok's US operations to a group of American investors.
US economy grows at 3.8%, fastest pace in two years
The US economy grew at an annualized rate of 3.8% in the April-June quarter, government data released on Thursday showed.
Anthropic to pay authors $1.5B to settle AI copyright lawsuit
A US District Judge has approved a $1.5 billion settlement between artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic and authors whose works were allegedly used without permission to train chatbots.
Microsoft suspends Azure services for Israeli military over Palestinian surveillance
Microsoft has suspended some of its services for the Israeli military, following an internal investigation into the alleged use of its technology for mass surveillance.
Amazon will pay $2.5B to settle Prime 'subscription trap' lawsuit
Amazon has agreed to a record settlement of $2.5 billion over a lawsuit regarding its Prime membership program.
Trump announces 100% tariffs on pharmaceutical drugs starting October 1
US President Donald Trump has announced a new round of tariffs, including a 100% duty on branded or patented pharmaceutical products.
Starbucks to shut stores, slash jobs in $1B restructuring plan
Starbucks has announced a major restructuring plan that will see the closure of some stores and the elimination of around 900 jobs.
Vijay Shekhar Sharma once sold 40% of Paytm for ₹15L
In a recent social media post, venture capitalist Deedy Das shared some interesting stories from his conversation with Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma.
AI boom similar to late 1990s internet revolution: Market expert
Artificial intelligence is capturing market attention much like the internet boom of the late 1990s, yet the cycle has not reached a breaking point, said Adrian Mowat, Emerging Market Strategist, in an interview with Moneycontrol.
Blinkit, Thomas Cook team up for instant forex card delivery
Thomas Cook India has teamed up with Blinkit, a quick commerce platform, to offer doorstep delivery of "borderless multicurrency cards."
Why India has restricted imports of plain silver jewelry
The Indian government has imposed restrictions on the import of plain silver jewelry, in a bid to protect domestic manufacturers and safeguard jobs in the sector.
Swiggy enhances 'Food on Train' service with new features
Swiggy has announced major upgrades to its 'Food on Train' service, just in time for the festive season.
NSE surpasses 12cr unique investors as Indians flock to equities
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced a major milestone in its growth story.
Travel demand surges 18%; UAE, Thailand top destinations for Indians
The festive season in India has witnessed a massive surge in travel demand and discretionary spending.
Paytm now rewards users with 'gold coins' for every transaction
Fintech giant Paytm has launched a new feature that rewards users with 'gold coins' for every transaction done through its platform.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman selling his Hawaii mansion for $49M
Sam Altman, the co-founder and CEO of OpenAI, has put his oceanfront mansion on Hawaii's Big Island up for sale at a whopping price of $49 million.