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Microsoft to work with govt to roll out AI-enabled chatbots on e-Shram, NCS
Going ahead, data from these portals can help the government curate a labour policy to match workers' skill sets to job opportunities both in India and abroad
 "Microsoft to work with govt to roll out AI-enabled chatbots on e-Shram, NCS")
French drugmaker Servier sharpens India strategy, eyes ₹1,000 cr revenue
Servier is stepping up its India push to bring first-in-class and precision medicines, expand global clinical research participation and use India for manufacturing and GCC services
 "French drugmaker Servier sharpens India strategy, eyes ₹1,000 cr revenue")
Digital advertising fraud now mimics humans too well, says report
A new study says digital ad fraud has tripled in sophistication, with as much as 45% of seemingly valid programmatic traffic failing deeper checks
 "Digital advertising fraud now mimics humans too well, says report")
Virtusa buys SmartSoC to expand into semiconductor engineering services
Virtusa has acquired Bengaluru-based SmartSoC Solutions for an undisclosed sum to deepen chip design, verification and embedded engineering capabilities as it targets end-to-end services
 "Virtusa buys SmartSoC to expand into semiconductor engineering services")
Centre has no list of future project cancellations: Pralhad Joshi
The Centre has not cancelled any renewable energy project awards and has prepared no list for future cancellations, MNRE minister Pralhad Joshi told Parliament in a written reply
 "Centre has no list of future project cancellations: Pralhad Joshi")
How much will Starlink's monthly retail plans cost in India? Details here
Starlink plans to roll out satellite internet in India with retail plans targeting rural, maritime, aviation, and enterprise sectors after securing licences and regulatory approvals
 "How much will Starlink's monthly retail plans cost in India? Details here")
From Noel Tata to Byju Raveendran: India's business newsmakers of 2025
Several Indian business leaders made headlines in 2025 with boardroom battles, bold moves, startup crises and high-stakes IPO. Let's take a look
 "From Noel Tata to Byju Raveendran: India's business newsmakers of 2025")
AI, LLM training: DPIIT mulls govt-fixed royalty rates for content creators
DPIIT released these guidelines as part of a working paper late Monday night, giving stakeholders 30 days to submit their views
 "AI, LLM training: DPIIT mulls govt-fixed royalty rates for content creators")
Social media firms urge Karnataka to consult public on misinformation Bill
Social media cos urge Karnataka govt to conduct public consultation before tabling bill on misinformation in assembly
 "Social media firms urge Karnataka to consult public on misinformation Bill")
Dividend tax on foreign payouts to be capped at treaty rate: Bombay HC
Bombay High Court says dividend tax paid by Indian firms to foreign parents must be capped at treaty rates, a ruling that could open large refund claims for multinationals
 "Dividend tax on foreign payouts to be capped at treaty rate: Bombay HC")
Fertiliser import likely to jump 41% in FY26 on strong monsoon demand: FAI
No supply shortage anywhere, country has adequate stocks, say officials
 "Fertiliser import likely to jump 41% in FY26 on strong monsoon demand: FAI")
Electric vehicle sales top 2 million in the first 11 months of 2025
PVs grow 77.5% while 2Ws post 9.85% growth
 "Electric vehicle sales top 2 million in the first 11 months of 2025")
PE/VC investments highest in a decade, says Equirus Capital report
India PE VC investments 2025, private equity trends India, venture capital funding India, Equirus Capital report, investment record India, PE VC deal volume, Indian startup funding trends, IT sector i
 "PE/VC investments highest in a decade, says Equirus Capital report")
Telangana Summit: From Vantara to Bollywood, ₹5.4 trn deals in the pipeline
Day two of the summit witnessed investments of around Rs 2.49 trillion, spread across information technology, green energy, sports, and tourism, among others
 "Telangana Summit: From Vantara to Bollywood, ₹5.4 trn deals in the pipeline")
YouTube Shorts, microdrama platforms can co-exist: Google India's Dhamankar
He said India's media and entertainment industry is highly fragmented, with users using about 6.5 streaming platforms on average for content consumption
 "YouTube Shorts, microdrama platforms can co-exist: Google India's Dhamankar")
Brokerages expect 15% tariff hike by Indian telcos from December 2025
Last tariff hike took place in July 2024; telcos have raised tariffs thrice since December 2019
 "Brokerages expect 15% tariff hike by Indian telcos from December 2025")
One-fifth of 365 shopping centres have become ghost malls: Knight Frank
Ghost malls hold over Rs 350 crore in annual rental potential: Knight Frank report
 "One-fifth of 365 shopping centres have become ghost malls: Knight Frank")
India has 74 'ghost malls' as vacancies rise across 32 cities: Knight Frank
A real estate consultancy firm released a report mapping India's retail real estate across 32 cities. Here are its key findings
 "India has 74 'ghost malls' as vacancies rise across 32 cities: Knight Frank")
Centre recommends mandatory AI licence, royalties for copyrighted works
DPIIT has floated a proposal for a blanket licence for AI training, aiming to simplify access to copyrighted works while ensuring creators receive statutory compensation for the use of their content
 "Centre recommends mandatory AI licence, royalties for copyrighted works")
1 in 2 people believe DoT's SIM-binding rule will cause disruption: Survey
LocalCircles' nationwide survey finds half of consumers expect disruptions from DoT's SIM-binding mandate, while 7 in 10 international travellers fear problems using messaging apps abroad
 "1 in 2 people believe DoT's SIM-binding rule will cause disruption: Survey")