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India joins US-led 6G initiative: How does it fit with Bharat 6G Mission?
India has joined a US-led 6G initiative even as it pursues its own Bharat 6G Mission. What does the new framework cover, and how does it fit with India's existing 6G plans?
 "India joins US-led 6G initiative: How does it fit with Bharat 6G Mission?")
Nearly 49% Indian students eye overseas education for better jobs: Report
The upGrad report is based on insights from 53,800 counselled aspirants between January 2025 and June 2026
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94% senior executives see rising career mobility, open to new jobs: Report
According to Page Executive India, part of Michael Page India, Executive Compensation and Talent Trends Report, India's senior leadership landscape is becoming increasingly dynamic
 "94% senior executives see rising career mobility, open to new jobs: Report")
India land deals surge to 18,158 acres in five years: Cushman & Wakefield
Annual transacted acreage rose from 813 acres in 2021 to 6,181 acres in 2025, while tier-II cities increased their share of annual transactions to 34 per cent
 "India land deals surge to 18,158 acres in five years: Cushman & Wakefield")
Indian smartphone brands eye sub-₹20,000 gap as Chinese firms go premium
Mivi, Ai+, Fire-Boltt and Lava are targeting the mass-market segment as rising memory costs squeeze margins and push Chinese smartphone makers towards premium devices
 "Indian smartphone brands eye sub-₹20,000 gap as Chinese firms go premium")
Accenture leases 272,000 sq ft office space in Thane for ₹269 crore
The technology and consulting major will occupy three contiguous floors at Centaurus in Hiranandani Estate, with capacity for around 2,500-3,000 employees
 "Accenture leases 272,000 sq ft office space in Thane for ₹269 crore")
India sees sharpest rise in mobile phone retail prices globally in 2026
Average mobile phone prices in India have risen 21 per cent in 2026, against a 15 per cent global increase, as higher memory costs weigh more heavily on cheaper devices
 "India sees sharpest rise in mobile phone retail prices globally in 2026")
M3M emerges as highest bidder for prime Noida land parcels at ₹1850 crore
The Sector 108 parcel had a reserve price of ₹835 crore and attracted a strong interest, with DLF Ltd also participating in the bidding
 "M3M emerges as highest bidder for prime Noida land parcels at ₹1850 crore")
DoT clears the decks for satellite broadband services in India
Cabinet approval, security clearance needed for cos to launch commercial services
 "DoT clears the decks for satellite broadband services in India")
White-collar hiring rises 14% in August as non-IT sectors drive growth
Naukri JobSpeak Index rises to 3,028 from 2,664 a year earlier; fresher hiring grows 15 per cent, while AI and machine learning roles record 31 per cent growth
 "White-collar hiring rises 14% in August as non-IT sectors drive growth")
US-based Century 21 to enter India with 126-region franchise model
US-based real estate franchise firm plans to open six to 10 regions in its first year and build a 30,000-agent network, with cross-border property transactions a key focus
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CCI closes antitrust inquiry against Google over real-money gaming apps
In November 2024, the CCI ordered a detailed investigation after forming a prima facie view that Google may have violated provisions of the Competition Act relating to abuse of dominance
 "CCI closes antitrust inquiry against Google over real-money gaming apps")
Western freight corridor goes all the way, to cut transit time 60%
Container operators call for railway reforms to unlock its full potential
 "Western freight corridor goes all the way, to cut transit time 60%")
GST Council meet on Oct 7: Businesses seek seamless tax credit use
Businesses are seeking the ability to set off the tax liability of their unit in one state with the unused tax credit available with its arm other states.
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Jefferies sees $60-bn defence opportunity, starts coverage on two firms
Brokerage expects domestic defence capital expenditure to grow at a 16% CAGR through FY30 and initiates coverage on Solar Industries and Astra Microwave with 'Buy' ratings
 "Jefferies sees $60-bn defence opportunity, starts coverage on two firms")
India tests new hydro technology as CERC approves first project's tariff
The regulator approved a Rs 3.39 per unit tariff for BBMB's 1 MW pilot project despite the absence of specific central guidelines, with one member dissenting over CERC's jurisdiction
 "India tests new hydro technology as CERC approves first project's tariff")
NIXI, APNIC partner to strengthen internet routing security in India
Partnership will bring an APNIC RPKI repository mirror to India, helping reduce latency, improve network resilience and support wider adoption of the IPv6 protocol
 "NIXI, APNIC partner to strengthen internet routing security in India")
India's office REIT operational area surges 74% YoY in H1 2026: Report
Operational office REIT portfolio reaches 167 million sq ft in H1 2026, accounting for 16 per cent of India's 1.05 billion sq ft office stock
 "India's office REIT operational area surges 74% YoY in H1 2026: Report")
AI application in Indian healthcare rising but adoption uneven: Report
Hospitals are using AI mainly for operational gains, but the next phase of adoption will require stronger digital infrastructure, workflow integration and clinical oversight, finds new report
 "AI application in Indian healthcare rising but adoption uneven: Report")
Govt should adopt flexible approach to ethanol-blending programme: ICRIER
India has rapidly expanded its Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme
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