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HCLTech announces first AI data centre in partnership with Sarvam in Odisha

HCLTech said the planned capital outlay for the project will be around ₹14,257 crore, including financial assistance from the Odisha government.

Media falsely reported I refused urgent hearing on CJP protests: CJI Kant

CJI Surya Kant said no petition alleging police excesses against student protesters was filed and termed media reports claiming he denied an urgent hearing as false

GPF interest rate remains at 7.1%: What it means for govt employees

The Centre has retained the GPF interest rate at 7.1% for July-September 2026. Here's who will benefit and what's changed

SC defers NTA reforms plea to August, to monitor anti-paper leak steps

The Supreme Court is set to hear pleas seeking NTA reforms and dissolution over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, while the Delhi High Court will hear a PIL seeking an NIA probe into police action

Coforge bags $230 million AI transformation deal from European client

The five-year contract is among the company's largest AI-led transformation engagements in Europe and underscores rising enterprise spending on AI-driven digital modernisation

Tax laws are made for the living; I-T notice to dead person invalid: HC

Allahabad High Court said tax authorities cannot make an invalid notice valid by later adding a legal heir, and must instead issue fresh notice directly to legal representative within prescribed time

PM should speak in Parliament, not deliver 'one-sided Mann Ki Baat': Cong

Opposition leaders criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he announced a Bill to curb paper leaks, saying he should discuss the issue in Parliament instead of speaking through a video message

DDA launches 1,200+ flats from Rs 33 lakh at 25% discount: Who can apply

More than 1,200 freehold flats in Narela will be allotted on a first-come, first-serve basis from August 15

What is NPCI's UPI Meta plan that has smaller payment apps concerned?

Smaller UPI apps have urged NPCI to reconsider UPI Meta, warning the proposed one-click checkout feature could further strengthen PhonePe and Google Pay's dominance

Highway Infrastructure bags ₹28.69 crore toll operations contract from NHAI

The company said the contract is expected to strengthen its toll operations portfolio, enhance revenue visibility and expand its geographic footprint in South India.

How CEO stock awards can push pay beyond Companies Act limits

CEO salaries may not have changed, but stock awards can still push total pay above legal limits. Here's how the Companies Act regulates executive remuneration

List of govt assurances that led Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike

Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after the Centre assured action on key demands, including a parliamentary discussion on paper leaks and no cases against peaceful protesters

Private investment in India's space sector crosses $618 million, says govt

Private funding has risen nearly six-fold over the past few years, surging from $100.5 million in 2021-22 to $348.5 million in 2023-24, before reaching $618.5 million by March 31, 2026

L&T Heavy Engineering lands large global orders worth up to ₹5,000 crore

L&T said it has received a repeat order from a Japanese customer to manufacture and supply heat exchangers and absorbers for an LNG project in Canada.

Amazon cuts jobs in AGI unit as it sharpens focus on key AI projects

The layoffs come as Amazon reorganises its Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) business, consolidating teams and redirecting resources towards projects with the greatest customer impact

Delhi to see light rain today as heavy showers lash western, central India

Delhi is likely to witness light rain and gusty winds through the day, while the IMD has forecast heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over parts of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra

Q1 results today: NTPC, SAIL, Bank of Baroda among 81 firms on July 24

Q1FY27 results updates: Firms including Tata Consumer Products, SBI Life Insurance Company, Hindustan Zinc, Bank of India, and Dr Lal PathLabs are also to release their April-June earnings today

Govt bars communication infra providers from sharing data outside India

Under a new authorisation framework notified by the Department of Telecommunications, all telecommunication data, logs and information associated with telecom networks must be stored within country

Adani Group denies airline launch reports, rules out aviation entry

Adani Enterprises has ruled out plans to launch an airline, saying reports about its entry into the aviation business are baseless

China's Gravity-1 sea launch marks new milestone for private space sector

Orienspace's Gravity-1 mission showcases China's growing private launch capability, offshore launch ambitions and expanding private space ecosystem