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GSI team to visit Zambia to map and explore copper blocks this week

This is part of India's national critical minerals mission (NCMM), which aims to extend support to Indian public and private sector companies for mapping and exploration of critical mineral assets

Digital news publishers' body backs copyright protection in AI training use

DNPA supports government review of AI and copyright laws, urging fair compensation for digital news content used in AI training

Approval hiccups hit schedule, profits of MMR and Bengaluru realty majors

The approvals were earlier handled by the state government authorities. MMR is said to be the most affected market by this decision

IVF players on expansion mode in smaller towns as fertility rates go down

While infertility is not the only reason for the lowering TFR, experts say that such cases are expected to rise and go beyond Tier I cities due to stress-induced lifestyle diseases

EPFO adds 1.9 million net members in April 2025, youth dominate entries

The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) enrolled around 8.49 lakh new subscribers in April 2025, representing a 12.49 per cent increase over March 2025

21k jobs in audio electronics at risk due to China rare earth curbs: Elcina

In April, China implemented strict export licensing on rare earth elements like terbium and dysprosium which are key inputs for high-performance NdFeB magnets used in consumer electronics

Nearly half of India's power generation capacity non-fossil: Govt data

According to a government explainer on energy and environment issued on Sunday, India's total installed power capacity has reached 476 GW as of June 2025

Wine industry expects rebound in FY26 after consumption slowdown last year

The impact of urban consumption slowdown was more 'stark' on the wine segment versus other AlcoBev categories, as it is a predominantly urban drink, according to the report

Geopolitical tensions shake Indian firms; 63% impose hiring freeze: Report

Further, the report revealed that 36 per cent of the employees interviewed stated that their salary growth, bonuses, or appraisals are affected in light of geopolitical instability

Iran-Israel conflict: India ramps up oil imports from Russia, US in June

Indian refiners are set to import 2-2.2 million barrels per day of Russian crude in June-highest in two years and more than combined purchases from Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Kuwait

Blue-collar gig jobs up 92% in 2024, led by last-mile logistics: Report

This reflects a rising dependence on flexible, on-demand labour, driven by the rapid expansion of e-commerce, food delivery, and ride-hailing platforms, said a report by Workindia

Govt launches ₹2.3-cr startup scheme to boost rooftop solar installations

This innovation challenge aims to identify and support breakthrough solutions for India's rooftop solar and distributed renewable energy ecosystem

Most AI tools 'hallucinate'; not meant for Indian MSMEs : Vexoo Labs

Ajay Kumar, Senior Business Leader, AI Evangelist and a Board Advisor at Vexoo Labs said most AI tools today are built for showcase, not for reliability

As Bollywood fights OTT, Aamir releases Sitaare Zameen Par only in theatres

The latest attempt is by actor and producer Aamir Khan decided to release his film, Sitaare Zameen Par, exclusively in theatres

Schemes planned at various levels to promote permanent magnet manufacturing

The schemes could be under the National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM), announced in January

Centre unveils portal to boost gender budgeting across ministries, states

Gender budget allocation increased by 4.5 times from Rs. 0.98 lakh crore in 2014-15 to Rs 4.49 lakh crore in 2025-26, WCD minister says

BSNL launches country's first indigenous 5g fixed wireless service

At present, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have been providing 5G Fixed Wireless Service (FWA) by using their 5G spectrum

Nippon India MF, BlackRock, others buy 10% stake in Sai Life for ₹1,505 cr

These entities picked up more than 2.08 crore equity shares or 10 per cent stake in Hyderabad-based Sai Life Sciences, as per the block deal data on the BSE

US experts join ONGC effort to contain Rudrasagar gas leak in Assam

An expert US team has begun assessment at ONGC's Rudrasagar gas field where a gas leak continues for the eighth day as evacuation and control efforts intensify in Assam

TCS expands SDV capabilities with new centres in Germany and Romania

TCS launches automotive delivery centres in Munich and Villingen-Schwenningen and an engineering hub in Romania to support global shift to software-defined vehicles