Akshita Singh

K'taka HC quashes state's move to levy 2% cess on movie tickets. Here's why

The cess was meant to fund a social security and welfare fund for registered cine and cultural activists in Karnataka

Fintechs embrace AI, but 84% see no financial payoff yet: PwC survey

Despite heavy AI investment, 84 per cent of fintech respondents have yet to see measurable financial results. The sector is also preparing for tighter capital and consolidation

Govt amends e-commerce rules: What will change for shoppers from Jan 2027?

Platforms will have to disclose the prior price when announcing discounts, clearly mark sponsored listings and provide more information on products, returns, warranties and delivery

Fintechs should treat data as a fiduciary responsibility: RBI Governor

We are building digital public infrastructure for next-generation financial services, said RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra

What is superalignment and why are AI researchers raising concerns?

Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon's warning about self-improving AI has raised concerns over superalignment. Here's what it means and why it matters

Ahead of Brics, Chinese minister calls ties with India mutually beneficial

Ahead of the Brics Summit, China called India-China trade ties mutually beneficial and urged New Delhi to ensure a fair, transparent and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese firms

Australia challenges India over sugarcane support breaching WTO limits

Australia has sought clarification from India, alleging that its support for sugarcane exceeded the 10 per cent WTO limit in each of the seven years from 2018-19 to 2024-25

Brics ministerial meetings: What India's 2026 chairship delivered

The outcomes from ministerial and heads of agencies meetings cover trade, technology, energy, agriculture, health and other areas

India joins US-led 6G initiative: How does it fit with Bharat 6G Mission?

India has joined a US-led 6G initiative even as it pursues its own Bharat 6G Mission. What does the new framework cover, and how does it fit with India's existing 6G plans?

Air India seeks $1.5bn: How much risk does Singapore Airlines carry?

Air India's losses have weighed on SIA's accounts, but the Singapore government said the carrier is not obliged to fund the latest capital request

Isro's private-sector push: How close is India's space model to Nasa's?

Isro is expanding private-sector participation while retaining core responsibilities. Is its emerging model similar to Nasa's approach?

Centre advances Census exercise in poll-bound UP, Goa, Punjab, Uttarakhand

The elections in all four states are due early next year

Jio completes 10 years of operations, Akash Ambani thanks employees

Reliance Jio has completed 10 years of operations, with chairman Akash Ambani thanking employees for their role in building the telecom company and its digital services

4G phones are back in India as memory costs make 5G more expensive

As memory prices nearly quadruple, India's budget smartphone market is shrinking and 4G phones are gaining ground as a cheaper option. Is this the start of a new trend?

Centre plans overhaul of company filings under Companies Act: 5 key changes

The Centre is consulting stakeholders on a revamp of the filing architecture under the Companies Act, 2013. Here are five changes being considered and what they could mean for companies

Beyond the flood: What Nepal's disaster means for Himalayan ecosystems

The floodwaters have receded, but Nepal's rivers, slopes and habitats may bear deeper scars. What does a debris-heavy flash flood leave behind in one of the world's most fragile ecosystems?

Ram Mandir Trust appoints Air Marshal (retd) Jeetendra Mishra as first CEO

Air Marshal (retd) Mishra held several commanding positions in the Indian Air Force and served as the chief of its Western Air Command during Operation Sindoor

Agentic AI could improve corporate cash forecast accuracy to 90%: EY

EY India says treasury teams spend up to 70% of their time on manual work, while agentic AI could improve cash forecast accuracy to as much as 90%

Irdai's insurance registry: What data will it link and who can access it?

From policy and claims records to intermediary and grievance data, Irdai's proposal sets out what the registry could connect and how access would be controlled

AI-generated work can be original, so why can't AI be its author?

Why did an AI-generated artwork qualify as original but still fail to get copyright registration? A recent order draws a clear distinction between originality, authorship and ownership