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Tata Trusts to set up Selection Committee to pick Chandra's successor

The development follows Chandrasekaran's decision, communicated to the Tata Sons board on Wednesday, not to offer himself for another term as chairman.

Meta's Rights Manager: Why its copyright access is under scrutiny in court

Meta said Rights Manager allows copyright owners to upload and maintain a reference library of content they want to monitor and protect

How South Korea's Kospi entered bull market after last month's sell-off

The gains came as investor interest returned to technology hardware stocks on expectations of continued spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure by large technology companies

Why India keeps selling stakes in PSUs instead of privatising them

India is selling PSU stakes, but rarely giving up control. Why has the government chosen disinvestment over full privatisation? Experts explain

PM Surya Ghar got 7.77 million applications, 4.19 million installations

PM Surya Ghar has received 7.77 million applications since February 2024, with 4.19 million rooftop solar systems installed, covering 5.04 million households

Oil palm mission meets 42% of 650,000 hectare target; no higher aid planned

The Centre's oil palm mission achieved 42% of its 650,000 hectare target by 2025-26, while the government ruled out higher financial assistance under the programme

Why more Indians are surrendering life insurance policies before maturity

Life insurance surrenders have surged, with early exits concentrated in the first two years. Why are policyholders leaving policies early despite tighter disclosure and suitability rules?

Only AI alone can help limit AI frauds, says RBI Governor Malhotra

He said AI could become as significant to the current decade as liberalisation was to the 1990s and digitalisation to the 2010s

Tribunal Reforms Bill passed in Lok Sabha: How it differs from 2021 Act

The new Bill does not bring back the tribunals abolished under the 2021 rationalisation exercise. Its main change is to replace the 2021 system for running and staffing the remaining tribunals

How China is redesigning higher education, and should India follow?

As AI reshapes job skills, China is redesigning higher education around technology and labour-market needs. Should India adopt parts of its approach without sacrificing academic autonomy?

Dabur accuses FSSAI of favouring rivals over '100%' product claims

Dabur has accused FSSAI of favouring other manufacturers over its restrictions on "100 per cent" claims on food products

Delhivery rejigs top leadership: Vani Venkatesh elevated, Ajith Pai to exit

Pai, a founding member of Delhivery, has served as CFO and later as COO. His responsibilities have been transitioned to the company's new executive operations leadership

UPI to remain free for consumers, govt clarifies proposed MDR rules

The government reiterated that UPI will remain free for citizens, with no charges on everyday transactions for consumers

Spain looks to replace its envoy to India over alleged financial dealings

The move follows allegations that the envoy sought financial support from Indian visa processing firm and used Embassy funds to promote cultural events in India

UPI is and will remain free for consumers: PhonePe CEO amid charge concerns

Sameer Nigam, CEO of PhonePe, on Saturday said in a social media post that consumers would continue to use UPI free of charge, even as questions around charges for consumers and merchants continued

Flipkart Minutes enters premium grocery segment, launches pvt label Pykd

The move comes as quick-commerce companies expand beyond everyday grocery products and seek to attract customers with higher-value purchases

Sugar mills plan early crushing as prices rise ahead of festive demand

Sugar mills have proposed starting the 2026-27 crushing season 10-15 days early to improve festive supplies

55 National Highway projects faced major failures since 2014; Kerala tops

Of the 55 NH projects involving caving in, major failures or structural damage since 2014, Kerala accounted for the highest number

Cabinet clears ₹23,731 crore GOBARdhan scheme for compressed biogas

The GOBARdhan scheme will be implemented from FY2026-27 to FY2035-36 and aims to establish compressed biogas as a major pillar of India's future energy mix

AI data centres don't need standalone environmental clearance, says govt

The Union government told Parliament that AI data centres do not, per se, require environmental clearance under the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006