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IT industry not creating new jobs, funds diverted to AI costs: Vembu

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu says AI and rising data centre costs are limiting IT hiring, with funds shifting from new jobs to technology infrastructure

Manipal Health subscribed 15%; Ardee Industries IPO to open on Aug 5

Manipal Health's Rs 9,275-crore IPO was subscribed 15% on Day 1, while Ardee Industries announced its IPO launch from August 5 and Beauty Garage filed draft papers with Sebi

SC quashes 2021 OM granting Centre, others power to grant retrospective ECs

The Supreme Court quashed the 2021 Office Memorandum allowing retrospective environmental clearances, while protecting projects that had already secured such approvals

BJP MPs Bhagirath Choudhary, Lumba Ram got subsidy under NHB scheme: Govt

As per the list, Lumba Ram (MP of Sirohi, Rajasthan) in 2025 and Bhagirath Choudhary (Union Minister of State for Agriculture and MP of Ajmer, Rajasthan) in 2026 got the financial assistance

Mizoram govt, church bodies to move Centre to change FCRA amendment bill

The decision was taken at a meeting between Chief Minister Lalduhoma and leaders of the Mizoram Kohhran Hruaitute Committee (MKHC) and the Council of Churches in Mizoram at the CM's official residence

Prez Murmu accepts Union MoS Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu's resignation

On the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the President accepted the resignation of Bittu from the Union Council of Ministers, with immediate effect

'Don't insult intelligence of students': Rahul Gandhi to PM Modi

In a post on X, Gandhi said the prime minister should not insult the intelligence of students

Indian airlines cancelled 26k international flights due to airspace curbs

Indian airlines cancelled about 26,000 international flights and faced higher fuel costs and revenue losses due to airspace restrictions triggered by the US-Iran conflict

Will end fast if Centre assures no action against protesters: Wangchuk

Sonam Wangchuk said he will end his hunger strike if the Centre assures no legal action against student protesters, citing commitments on his other key demands

Lalit Modi plans India visit after tribunal relief in IPL 2009 FEMA case

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi plans an India visit after tribunal relief in the 2009 FEMA case, calling the ruling a victory after a 16-year legal battle

India's edible oil import bill may rise 9% to ₹1.75 trn this year: SEA

India's edible oil import bill could climb 9% to a record ₹1.75 lakh crore this year, driven by higher import volumes, a weaker rupee and global supply pressures

Eternal Q1 profit jumps nearly four-fold to ₹92 cr as Blinkit powers growth

Eternal posts a four-fold rise in Q1 profit to ₹92 crore as Blinkit drives strong revenue growth, while Zomato's food delivery business maintains steady momentum

Gold rebounds Rs 1,400 to near Rs 1.47 lakh/10g; silver declines Rs 1,000

The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity climbed Rs 1,400 to Rs 1,46,900 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Friday's closing level of Rs 1,45,500 per 10 grams

Lagging on FCNR (B) deposit collections, banks pin hopes on Sept-end rush

Banks expect FCNR-B deposit mobilisation to accelerate before the RBI's September 30 deadline, even as early collections by several public lenders trail their stated targets

ASEAN, Africa lead India's export growth in first two months of FY27

Exports to Asean and Africa surged in April-May FY27, driving India's export growth as shipments diversified beyond North America and Europe

Punjab DSR area rises 36% to over 400K acres in Kharif 2026: State agri min

Punjab's area under direct-seeded rice rose 36% to over 4 lakh acres in Kharif 2026, aided by incentives and efforts to conserve groundwater

Banks cannot sell back recovered immovable properties to borrowers

RBI bars banks from selling recovered properties back to borrowers, introduces norms for handling acquired non-financial asset

Delhi Bill to make time-bound service delivery into a public legal right

Delhi Cabinet clears Right to Service Bill 2026, proposing time-bound delivery of government services and penalties for officials over delays

EC: SIR process in Delhi extended, final rolls to be published on Oct 19

Election Commission extends Delhi's Special Intensive Revision schedule, with the final electoral rolls now set to be published on October 19

Indian sailor died in attack on MV GFS Galaxy, says Indian mission

An Indian sailor missing after the attack on cargo vessel MV GFS Galaxy off Oman has died, with India coordinating support for his family