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Anthropic's upgraded AI tool may intensify competition in tech world
Anthropic's update to its agentic AI tool Claude Cowork is fuelling concerns over disruption in software and IT services, as AI agents begin to replace legacy workflows
 "Anthropic's upgraded AI tool may intensify competition in tech world")
Outcome Budget data raises questions on returns from government capex
The Outcome Budget or OOMF is meant to link government spending to measurable results, but near-identical targets across years highlight gaps in assessing returns on public investment
 "Outcome Budget data raises questions on returns from government capex")
Defence spending rises in Union Budget, but capability gains remain key
Operation Sindoor shapes FY27 defence Budget as India lifts spending to 2% of GDP, boosts capital outlay and modernisation to prepare for a potential two-front conflict
 "Defence spending rises in Union Budget, but capability gains remain key")
Investor needs to know AI is transformative: Fractal CEO Velamakanni
Enterprise AI firm Fractal Analytics sets ₹857-900 IPO price band as cofounder Srikanth Velamakanni bets on long-term growth, R&D and India's AI future
 "Investor needs to know AI is transformative: Fractal CEO Velamakanni")
India's trade deals are a win, but fiscal vulnerabilities are also growing
India weathered the Trump tariff shock better than expected, but high public debt and slower fiscal consolidation pose risks even as trade deals lift growth and investor sentiment
 "India's trade deals are a win, but fiscal vulnerabilities are also growing")
Budget 2026 backs decarbonisation, clean energy supply chains
Union Budget 2026-27 lays out a long-term energy strategy focused on decarbonisation and supply chain resilience through CCUS funding, nuclear incentives, battery storage support, logistics upgrades
 "Budget 2026 backs decarbonisation, clean energy supply chains")
Budget 2026 backs decarbonisation, clean energy supply chains
Union Budget 2026-27 lays out a long-term energy strategy focused on decarbonisation and supply chain resilience through CCUS funding, nuclear incentives, battery storage support, logistics upgrades
 "Budget 2026 backs decarbonisation, clean energy supply chains")
No issues found in fuel control switches of Boeing 787 aircraft: Air India
Airline says precautionary re-inspections were carried out after a pilot's observation and that it will circulate Boeing's operating guidance to crew
 "No issues found in fuel control switches of Boeing 787 aircraft: Air India")
Govt likely to clear seven proposals worth ₹11,000 crore under ECMS
The Centre is likely to approve five to seven more applications under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme, with cumulative investment of nearly ₹11,150 crore
 "Govt likely to clear seven proposals worth ₹11,000 crore under ECMS")
From sonar to AI, acoustics is emerging as a decisive weapon of war
If US action in Venezuela and the Ukraine war are anything to go by, acoustics will not merely support military power in future wars - it will shape it
 "From sonar to AI, acoustics is emerging as a decisive weapon of war")
Budget 2026 extends immunity to misreporting, but with key trade-offs
The proposal extends relief from penalty and prosecution in misreporting cases, but taxpayers must forgo the right to appeal and carefully weigh the strength of their case
 "Budget 2026 extends immunity to misreporting, but with key trade-offs")
Centre mandates drug cos to submit post-approval changes for new drugs
Draft amendment seeks mandatory reporting of manufacturing and quality changes to drug regulator
 "Centre mandates drug cos to submit post-approval changes for new drugs")
Varaha raises $45 million in Series B round led by WestBridge Capital
Climate-tech firm to use fresh capital to expand globally, deepen science capabilities and scale biochar-focused industrial partnerships
 "Varaha raises $45 million in Series B round led by WestBridge Capital")
Housing ministry raises EWS housing target under PMAY 2.0 by 350%
Targeted housing under BLC component raised from 111,000 to 500,000 homes in FY27
 "Housing ministry raises EWS housing target under PMAY 2.0 by 350%")
India's growth story is a multi-decade opportunity: BlackRock's Larry Fink
Economic momentum of the country is being driven by policy stability, sustained infra investment, and rising confidence among entrepreneurs and households, says Mukesh Ambani
 "India's growth story is a multi-decade opportunity: BlackRock's Larry Fink")
3D-printed military structures dot the Himalayas
The army has found an answer to China's rapid build-up of infrastructure and military installations on the border
 "3D-printed military structures dot the Himalayas")
Delhi emerges as world's most cost competitive student city: Report
Younger demography, infra potential prime India's push to be most strategic higher education growth market globally
 "Delhi emerges as world's most cost competitive student city: Report")
Marico signs deal to buy majority stake in Cosmix Wellness for ₹225.67 cr
Marico has signed definitive agreements to acquire a majority stake in digital-first wellness brand Cosmix Wellness, valuing the company at ₹375 crore and strengthening its health portfolio
 "Marico signs deal to buy majority stake in Cosmix Wellness for ₹225.67 cr")
Link power tariff hikes to inflation, suggests expert report to 16th FC
An expert report to the 16th Finance Commission suggests inflation-linked power tariff hikes could ensure timely revenue recovery for discoms and help consumers avoid sharp increases
 "Link power tariff hikes to inflation, suggests expert report to 16th FC")
Poll outcome will shape India-Bangladesh ties
Whichever party or coalition comes to power, there is little option than to do business
 "Poll outcome will shape India-Bangladesh ties")