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IT ministry summons Meta over deletion of PM Modi's video on Facebook

According to govt sources, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) has summoned Meta's global head of public policy after a July 23 video of PM Modi was removed from Facebook

Neet protests: Bihar, Assam to withdraw all FIRs, release protesters

The move came after the CJP threatened to resume nationwide protests if the Centre failed to provide written assurances on withdrawing FIRs and ending action against demonstrators

Mahadev app probe: Betting syndicates generated ₹43,000 cr in seven years

ED has estimated the proceeds of crime generated by the Mahadev Online Book network and allied betting platforms, highlighting the scale of India's illegal online betting ecosystem

From Google to Zomato: What the Digital Competition Bill means for firms

The Union government may raise thresholds under the proposed Digital Competition Bill. Here's what the law seeks to do, who may fall within its scope and why the changes matter

Qualcomm to raise chip prices, adding pressure on smartphone costs

Qualcomm has informed customers that it will raise chip prices by a double-digit percentage from September 1, citing higher supplier costs, a move that could make smartphones and other devices more ex

L&T secures TenneT deal for Europe's 2 GW offshore wind programme

L&T and Hitachi Energy will execute offshore wind transmission projects in the Netherlands and Germany, supporting Europe's clean energy and decarbonisation goals

Nvidia forms 37-member AI safety alliance with Microsoft, SpaceX, Palantir

US companies leading the AI race, including OpenAI, Anthropic and Google, are not part of the founding alliance.

Running out of LPG? IndianOil will now deliver within 4 hours; check cities

IndianOil has introduced Indane XTRALITE NOW, a lightweight 10 kg composite LPG cylinder with home delivery within four hours of booking. The service has started in four cities

Kanwar Yatra: Vehicles banned on Delhi-Haridwar highway from Aug 4 to 12

Authorities have imposed traffic restrictions for the Kanwar Yatra, including a complete vehicle ban on the Delhi-Haridwar highway from August 4 to 12 and curbs on heavy vehicles from July 30

Q1 results: L&T, HUL, Pfizer, Varun Beverages, and 70 more on July 28

Q1FY27 company results: Firms including Ambuja Cements, Suzlon Energy, Birlasoft, Tata Capital, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance, and Pine Labs are also to release their April-June earnings today

35 years of liberalisation: How the 1991 BoP crisis forced historic reforms

A balance of payments crisis, emergency gold pledges, and a reform-driven Budget in 1991 set India on the path towards economic liberalisation

Got married? Your EPF nomination is no longer valid after marriage

Marriage automatically invalidates your old EPF nomination under the new rules. Here's why updating your e-nomination matters

Haldia Petrochemicals' June fire not caused by naphtha pipeline: Probe

An independent committee, including specialists in industrial and fire safety, concluded that the incident was a vapour-cloud fire with a mild explosion triggered by an unidentified ignition source

US revives Dream and Promise Act: Who could qualify for a green card

US lawmakers have revived the Dream and Promise Act. Here's who could qualify if the Bill becomes law

Why is Warner Bros taking Amazon to court over one executive hire?

Amazon is facing a lawsuit from Warner Bros. Discovery over the hiring of a senior executive. Here's what the legal battle is about

From scarce dollars to global buffers: Can India avoid 1991-like crisis?

Thirty-five years after the 1991 crisis, India's external sector is far stronger. But have larger reserves, stronger exports, and reforms eliminated the risk of another balance-of-payments crisis?

What is CXMT and how did it become China's most valuable listed firm?

China's biggest memory chipmaker has stunned global markets with a blockbuster stock market debut. Here is what the company does and why investors are betting big on it

India sees 300% rise in individuals reporting income above ₹100 crore

Finance Ministry data shows 576 people reported gross income above ₹100 crore in AY26, up from 415 a year ago, taking the five-year increase to 300%

Wipro, Databricks expand partnership to help firms scale enterprise AI

As part of the collaboration, the IT services company has created a dedicated Databricks business practice to develop industry-specific AI solutions and accelerators

Infosys fined €175,000 by French authority over work-hour tracking system

Infosys said in an exchange filing that it had received a communication from French labour authority DRIEETS lle-de-France, informing the company of a €175,000 penalty