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Voice AI could bridge the gap between India's AI haves and have-nots

Voice artificial intelligence is the missing link that will help bridge the gap between AI haves and have-nots. Here's why-

All about India's first hydrogen-powered train: What makes it unique? | Indian Railways | Clean fuel

The Indian Railways has approved the introduction of a 10-car hydrogen fuel cell-based trainset on the dedicated Jind-Sonipat section in Haryana. The train is expected to begin operations soon

"Set to become third-largest economy": Australian PM hails India’s rise, awaits PM Modi's visit

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday said he looked forward to hosting PM Narendra Modi again soon, while describing India's growing economic importance

Growing red tape raises fresh questions over India’s auto manufacturing push Business Standard Business Standard 6.86 lakh subscribers

India’s auto PLI scheme was designed to boost manufacturing and position the country as a global automotive hub. However, automakers say rising compliance requirements

Explained: Why is CBSE’s On Screen Marking system under scrutiny

CBSE’s newly introduced On-Screen Marking (OSM) system has sparked controversy after Class 12 results prompted student concerns over discrepancies and transparency in evaluation.

Passenger vehicle sales surge; Maruti leads the way: What India's may numbers show

India's car market is back in top gear. Passenger vehicle sales jumped 28% in May 2026, with Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Hyundai, Mahindra and Kia reporting strong growth.

Zaynich antibiotic: How Wockhardt created India's first FDA-approved drug | Pharma Industry

For decades, India excelled at making affordable generic medicines. But creating a brand-new drug from scratch remained a rare achievement. Now, Wockhardt has made history with Zaynich

India's cash paradox: Why UPI's record growth has not reduced cash in circulation | Business News

India's UPI network processes a record number of transactions every month. Yet cash in circulation continues to hit new highs.

Why India getting access to Anthropic's AI cybersecurity model Mythos matters

Anthropic is expanding access to its cybersecurity-focused AI model Mythos to 150 organisations across more than 15 countries, including India, under its Project Glasswing. The programme

LTCG scrapped for FIIs: Why India just made government bonds tax-free for foreign investors

Why has India made government bonds virtually tax-free for foreign investors? In this video, we explain the Centre's latest tax amendment that removes taxes on interest income

India’s fertility rate is now below replacement level: What happens next?

India’s fertility rate has fallen below the replacement level for the first time, raising questions about the country’s demographic future. Does this mean India’s population will start shrinking? In t

Why Indian giants just lost their place in a key global ranking

For the first time in at least 26 years, no Indian company is featured among the top 10 stocks in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries have slipped to the 11th and 12th p

Symbols vs solutions: How India's past governments handled economic crises

From Lal Bahadur Shastri’s rationing measures during the 1965 food crisis to Manmohan Singh-era spending cuts after the global financial meltdown

Why India is worried about gold imports & what it means for you | West Asia war | Foreign exchange

India has raised import tariffs on gold and silver to 15 per cent from 6 per cent, as part of efforts to curb overseas purchases of the metals

“Should always be ready to engage in dialogue”: RSS General Secy on Pakistan

Must engage in dialogue, that's how diplomatic relations are maintained; people to people relations can ease India-Pak tensions because we have cultural link and "we have been one nation", says RSS

Uday Kotak asks India, India Inc to prepare for shocks from West Asian crisis | US-Iran war

Uday Kotak, founder and director of Kotak Bank, cautioned against incoming “shocks” from higher global fuel prices hitting consumers as an aftermath of the West Asian conflict

India Inc is growing: So why is the Nifty falling behind?

The Nifty 50 represents India's biggest and most influential companies. But even as corporate India reports stronger earnings growth, the Nifty 50 is falling behind.

Why India's stock market is heading for its worst year in over a decade

India’s stock market may be heading towards its first annual decline in more than a decade. Foreign investors have already pulled out over 23 billion dollars from Indian equities in 2026.

After Taiwan, South Korea overtakes India as world’s sixth-largest stock market

South Korea has overtaken India to become the world’s sixth-largest stock market. Its market capitalisation has surged 86% this year to $5 trillion

The Big Question Can India Achieve High Prosperity?

Can India become one of the world's most prosperous nations by 2100? In this interview, renowned economist Thomas Piketty discusses the findings of the Global Justice Report