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IPL 2025: How GT vs RR match in Ahmedabad will affect the playoff race

So far, the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and inaugural winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) are the only two teams eliminated from the IPL 2025 playoff race

Intel India, IndiaAI Mission tie up to bolster AI capabilities and skilling

The partnership, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to empower young individuals, professionals, startups, and public sector leaders

NRAI dials Rapido to challenge dominance of Swiggy, Zomato in food delivery

Initially launched as a ride-hailing platform, Rapido is eyeing to enter food delivery to challenge the dominance of Swiggy and Zomato

Colonialism suppressed pluralism, traditions need to get voice: Jaishankar

Amid AI's rising influence, the External Affairs Minister warned that its misuse is a growing concern, urging focus on reducing bias, democratising content, and ensuring ethical use

India needs to invest in more theatres, says Aamir Khan during WAVES summit

Aamir said there is a serious need for investment in infrastructure to boost the industry's growth

Reliance Retail targets new store profitability within a year or shut down

The new rule for upcoming retail stores is a big change from the earlier policy of Reliance Retail, which allowed up to two years to asses if a retail store could be profitable

Stricter efficiency standards for air conditioner makers in the works

This would help bring in more efficiency in cooling and can potentially control sudden power demand spikes as well as slash electricity bills

Govt-run ports across India outpace private ones in FY25 cargo growth

Private ports handled 739 million metric tonnes (mmt) of cargo in the previous financial year, according to data released by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

PLI scheme: Meity, industry bodies plan roadshows to woo electronics firms

The countries identified for this roadshow include South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and the United States, the geographies in which big companies manufacturing electronic components are based

Starlink's Pakistan, Bangladesh operations under scrutiny in India

The SpaceX subsidiary has been awaiting govt approval to enter the India market

Trai likely to adjust cable TV rules for clearer business picture

Lahoti added that Trai, in its recent review of the regulations in 2024 for cable TV, critically examined whether certain regulations were truly needed in the industry

World's stage is shifting and India is in the frame: Mukesh Ambani

He added, "We are living in an era of global media transformation when two major shifts have reshaped the creative industry globally." The first is geoeconomic, and the other is technological

Google, Microsoft, Nvidia join IICT to empower digital creators: Vaishnaw

The IICT is being established by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in strategic collaboration with FICCI and CII

Govt to put gur, khandsari under Control Order regulation, help farmers

Amendments to ensure payment of fair and remunerative prices to cane farmers

Manufacturing reality: Domestic vs foreign consumption gets more complex

The degree of domestic versus foreign contribution to the consumption of a nation's economy

Policy dialogue crucial to boost pumped storage projects: Power secy

In his address, Agarwal emphasised ensuring grid stability is a matter of urgent national priority and every state must actively contribute to this effort

ONDC & NRAI working together to shape a robust framework for food business

Several restaurant members had told Business Standard that there could be a tie-up with Rapido

India will lead global entertainment industry: Mukesh Ambani at WAVES

Mukesh Ambani stressed that the 1.2 billion mobile phones in India potentially have 1.2 billion screens on which users can access entertainment

30% of Indian employees stressed, 50% wanting to switch jobs, shows report

The report also adds that nearly 49 per cent are actively looking for a new job, indicating dissatisfaction among most employees

Cognizant to recruit 20,000 freshers in 2025 amid AI, services push

Cognizant shared that 14,000 former employees have rejoined the firm, with 10,000 more in pipeline