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Job revolution a pillar of our road map for Kerala: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

BJP's Kerala chief outlines poll strategy, targets ldf-udf rule, pushes development agenda, jobs plan and minority outreach while seeking mandate to form government in state

IPL 2026 points table: Updated standings after KKR vs SRH match result

Currently, the IPL points table is tightly contested. Rajasthan Royals top the table, followed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru

USTR flags issues in DPDP Act, IT Rules provisions impacting firms

Not providing deemed consent could impact CICs' ability to operate in India

Noon emerges from stealth with $44 million for AI design tool

Startup backed by First Round Capital and executives from Stripe, OpenAI and Apple develops AI-driven design tool integrating code and workflows

Macron says military option to reopen Strait of Hormuz is 'unrealistic'

The reopening of the Strait "can only be done in coordination with Iran," through negotiations that would follow a potential ceasefire, Macron said

India manufacturing PMI plummets to 4-year low amid West Asia conflict

Industry 'takes a step back' as market uncertainty and cost pressures increase

Nalco posts record FY26 performance with 77 lakh tonnes bauxite evacuation

Nalco achieves record production and sales in FY26, with bauxite evacuation crossing 77 lakh tonnes and strong growth across alumina, aluminium and power operations

JLR Q4 sales rise 61% as production normalised after cyber attack

JLR, Britain's largest carmaker, is owned by Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and makes up close to 80 per cent of the Indian automaker's revenue

RBI retains bond structure, upgrades operations for savings bonds

Reserve Bank of India keeps bond structure intact but tightens rules with digital access, investor safeguards and stricter compliance norms

Large state run banks see healthy loan growth in FY26, beat deposits

State-owned banks PNB and Central Bank of India report strong double-digit credit growth in FY26, with advances rising faster than deposits across lenders

CBSE rolls out new curriculum with AI course, language reforms

Changes to be implemented in phases starting 2026-27, including AI courses, a three-language system and new assessment formats aligned with NEP 2020

ANI-OpenAI dispute: Delhi High Court reserves order in AI copyright case

The Delhi High Court has reserved its order in ANI's copyright case against OpenAI, which alleges its news articles were used to train ChatGPT without permission or payment

Good Friday weekend drives surge in travel bookings, hotel demand

Rising preference for short-haul trips and late bookings is pushing up occupancies and room rates, with hotels and villa rentals reporting strong demand across key leisure destinations

India's 220 million feature phone users want to upgrade to smartphone

But they are stuck as smartphone prices hit the roof; Scindia pushes for incentivising affordable phones

West Asia crisis: Rajnath Singh stresses 'constant vigilance' at IGoM meet

The government said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia and would take calibrated steps to minimise any adverse impact on India

Two-wheeler makers end FY26 strong on rural recovery, premium demand

Two-wheeler makers post strong FY26 growth led by rural recovery, scooter demand and premium motorcycles, though FY27 outlook may soften amid global headwinds

Results preview: FMCG companies may see limited war impact in Q4FY26

Impact to be seen in Q1FY27

RBI clears Emirates NBD's $3 billion acquisition of up to 74% in RBL Bank

RBI approves Emirates NBD's plan to acquire up to 74% stake in RBL Bank for $3 billion, granting key regulatory relaxations and paving the way for the largest foreign bank investment

Govt bond yields surge 9 basis points on rise in crude oil prices

Government bond yields climbed as crude oil and US Treasury yields rose, while improved liquidity conditions pushed overnight rates below the policy repo rate

Gauging disruption: AI studies highlight labour-market inequality

If entry-level roles shrink because of AI, the pathway for skill accumulation itself may be disrupted