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Apple sues OpenAI over 'trade secrets': What the dispute is about

Apple claims OpenAI targeted engineers working on Apple's hardware programmes and encouraged them to share confidential information after they joined the AI company

Apple sues OpenAI over 'trade secrets': What the dispute is about
Updated On : 15 Jul 2026 | 2:35 PM IST

Govt begins national floor wage exercise. What changes for workers?

The national floor wage is intended to create a common minimum wage benchmark across India while allowing states to account for regional differences

Govt begins national floor wage exercise. What changes for workers?
Updated On : 15 Jul 2026 | 2:35 PM IST

Why India's growing solar surplus is going unused despite record demand

India's solar generation has surged to record levels, but an average 24 GWh of electricity went unused every day in May 2026 because the grid could not absorb it before demand shifted to the evening

Why India's growing solar surplus is going unused despite record demand
Updated On : 15 Jul 2026 | 2:33 PM IST

What was Meta's Muse AI, the feature pulled days after its launch?

Meta's Muse AI let users generate images using public Instagram profiles. Days after launch, the company withdrew the feature following criticism over consent, privacy and impersonation risks

What was Meta's Muse AI, the feature pulled days after its launch?
Updated On : 15 Jul 2026 | 2:32 PM IST

Why Supreme Court upheld 'royalty on royalty' under the MMDR Act

The Supreme Court has backed the existing royalty calculation for iron ore. Here's why miners called it 'royalty on royalty' and why the court disagreed

Why Supreme Court upheld 'royalty on royalty' under the MMDR Act
Updated On : 15 Jul 2026 | 2:31 PM IST

Explained: The Zomato price-parity case and why restaurants oppose it

NRAI's latest plea has brought Zomato's price-parity clauses back into focus. Here's what the case is about and why these provisions are under scrutiny

Explained: The Zomato price-parity case and why restaurants oppose it
Updated On : 15 Jul 2026 | 2:24 PM IST

Govt explains E20 pricing, but transparency and tax relief remain unclear

The government explains E20 petrol pricing citing higher ethanol procurement cost, but motorists still lack a transparent price build-up, a cost-per-km comparison and a retail tax concession

Govt explains E20 pricing, but transparency and tax relief remain unclear
Updated On : 15 Jul 2026 | 2:09 PM IST

TCS launches Nvidia-backed AI solutions lab to speed industrial automation

The Bengaluru facility will help manufacturers and mobility firms test and deploy AI applications before rolling them out at scale

TCS launches Nvidia-backed AI solutions lab to speed industrial automation
Updated On : 15 Jul 2026 | 2:01 PM IST

RBI Ombudsman scheme offers up to Rs 33 lakh to customers: Know rules

The revamped grievance redressal framework is free to use, but customers must follow specific steps before approaching the regulator

RBI Ombudsman scheme offers up to Rs 33 lakh to customers: Know rules
Updated On : 15 Jul 2026 | 1:58 PM IST

Planning a long European holiday? Here's how Schengen Shuffle can help

Here's how the Schengen Shuffle works, what the 90/180-day rule means and what Indian travellers should know

Planning a long European holiday? Here's how Schengen Shuffle can help
Updated On : 15 Jul 2026 | 1:37 PM IST

6 in 10 new petrol car owners report over 10% drop in mileage: Survey

The reported decline is well above the government's estimated 3-5% impact of E20 petrol, prompting calls for an investigation into possible fuel adulteration or contamination

6 in 10 new petrol car owners report over 10% drop in mileage: Survey
Updated On : 15 Jul 2026 | 12:55 PM IST

Education loan demand shifts beyond US, NBFC AUM seen up 20%: Report

US education loan disbursal fell 57% in FY26, but NBFC education loan assets are still expected to grow 20% this financial year

Education loan demand shifts beyond US, NBFC AUM seen up 20%: Report
Updated On : 15 Jul 2026 | 12:26 PM IST

Warren Buffett cuts ties with Gates Foundation after Epstein disclosures

The billionaire investor says he has ended nearly two decades of donations to the Gates Foundation following renewed scrutiny of Bill Gates' past meetings with Jeffrey Epstein

Warren Buffett cuts ties with Gates Foundation after Epstein disclosures
Updated On : 15 Jul 2026 | 12:01 PM IST

As AI becomes a gatekeeper, can India Inc influence what it recommends?

As consumers increasingly ask AI assistants what to buy instead of searching Google, India Inc faces a new challenge

As AI becomes a gatekeeper, can India Inc influence what it recommends?
Updated On : 15 Jul 2026 | 11:30 AM IST

Bengaluru allows restaurants to stay open till 3.30 am for Fifa World Cup

The Karnataka government has extended food service hours for Bengaluru eateries during the Fifa World Cup semi-finals and final after requests from the hospitality industry

Bengaluru allows restaurants to stay open till 3.30 am for Fifa World Cup
Updated On : 15 Jul 2026 | 11:27 AM IST

Don't want E20 fuel? Buy 100% petrol, but pay more: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari defended the Centre's ethanol-blending programme, saying motorists who prefer 100 per cent petrol can buy it, but will have to pay more than for ethanol-blended fuel

Don't want E20 fuel? Buy 100% petrol, but pay more: Nitin Gadkari
Updated On : 15 Jul 2026 | 11:11 AM IST

Sun Pharma receives approval to launch generic semaglutide in South Africa

The approval makes South Africa the second market after India where the drugmaker has secured regulatory clearance for its generic version of semaglutide

Sun Pharma receives approval to launch generic semaglutide in South Africa
Updated On : 15 Jul 2026 | 10:03 AM IST

US cuts India tariff threat from 500% to 100% under Russia sanctions bill

The revised US Senate bill cuts tariffs on buyers of Russian oil-India, China, Slovakia, Hungary and Azerbaijan-from 500% to 100%, while expanding sanctions on Russia

US cuts India tariff threat from 500% to 100% under Russia sanctions bill
Updated On : 15 Jul 2026 | 9:22 AM IST

FDA suspends food business licences of 3 Mumbai restaurants: Here's why

The Maharashtra FDA has suspended the food business licences of Shalimar Hospitality, Noor Mohammadi Hotel and Rehmania Restaurant after inspections found multiple food safety and hygiene violation

FDA suspends food business licences of 3 Mumbai restaurants: Here's why
Updated On : 15 Jul 2026 | 9:15 AM IST

Govt amends trade policy, bans import of goods produced with forced labour

The Indian government on Tuesday issued a notification to ban the import of goods made using forced labour, aligning with global labour standards

Govt amends trade policy, bans import of goods produced with forced labour
Updated On : 14 Jul 2026 | 6:42 PM IST