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New threat to Indian IT services? Anthropic to launch AI services firm: What it means

Anthropic has teamed up with Goldman Sachs, Blackstone and other global investors to launch a $1.5B venture focused on deploying AI directly inside companies.

How Indian investors are replacing foreign investors in the stock market | Share market news

Foreign investors are losing dominance in Indian markets as Domestic investors hit record ownership levels in the Nifty 50 & Nifty 500. What’s driving this shift in Indian equities,

America’s new H-1B crackdown: Why this Bill could impact Indian tech workers | US Visa

A new Republican-backed bill in the US wants to dramatically rewrite the H-1B visa system: fewer visas, a $200,000 salary rule, no dependents, and even a pause on new approvals. If passed,

Explained: Why Indian govt is warning banks about Anthropic’s ‘Mythos’ AI | Claude Mythos

India has asked banks to stay on high alert over Anthropic’s powerful new AI model, Claude Mythos. Why is an unreleased AI tool triggering alarms in Delhi, London and Washington?

'Great contributors to US': JD Vance praises his Indian-origin in-laws | H-1B visa | US Immigration

US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday showered praise on his Indian-origin in-laws, saying they exemplify how immigrants have “enriched” the United States,

EAM Jaishankar meets Indian community in UAE amid West Asia tensions

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday began his official visit to the UAE by interacting with the members of the Indian Community. Jaishankar, who is on a two-day visit to the UAE, is expected to focus on exchanging views on the West Asia conflict. "Started my visit to the UAE interacting with the members of the Indian Community. Spoke about GOI's efforts towards their well - being and security amidst the West Asia conflict," Jaishankar posted on X. "Appreciated their contributions to the local society during these difficult times. As well as the support of the Government of the UAE in ensuring the welfare of the Indian community," the post read. The external affairs minister arrived in the UAE on Saturday after concluding his visit to Mauritius, where he attended the 9th Indian Ocean Conference. The West Asia war and Iran's chokehold of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which a fifth of global oil passes, had halted shipping and sent global oil prices

Rupee at record low: Can a US trade deal trigger a turnaround?

The Indian rupee has slipped to an all-time low against the US dollar, pressured by foreign investor exits and global trade tensions. A new poll suggests a mild recovery could be ahead

Construction equipment industry may see double-digit growth in FY26: ICEMA

The domestic construction equipment industry is likely to register double-digit growth in the ongoing financial year as the pace of project execution, which has shown some positive momentum, is expected to grow further, ICEMA said on Wednesday. Speaking with reporters here, Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers' Association (ICEMA) President V Vivekanand said, "Our expectation this year is that we should actually get back to double-digit growth." "But overall, as an industry, I am confident that we will have double-digit growth. Double-digit means at least 10 per cent growth compared to the previous year, which would mean that our 10-billion-dollar industry is likely to be at least 11 billion dollars by next FY26," The Indian construction equipment industry achieved a 3 per cent growth in FY25, with total equipment sales reaching 1,40,191 units compared to 1,35,650 units in FY24. While domestic market growth remained subdued at 2.7 per cent, the industry's overall performance

British Indian twins join Mensa club after top scores in IQ tests

The twins, Krish and Keira Arora, scored in the top two per cent globally, making them some of the youngest members of the elite Mensa club

Indian-origin entrepreneur killed by homeless fellow Indian on Texas bus

An Indian man fatally stabbed 30-year-old Akshay Gupta on a bus in Austin, Texas. The attack was unprovoked, and Kandel later admitted to the crime, citing a resemblance to his uncle

How Pakistan’s airspace ban impacts Indian flights and passengers

Pakistan has closed its airspace to Indian carriers after a deadly terror attack in J&K’s Pahalgam. What does this mean for Indian airlines, passengers, and international flight routes?

A global outreach beyond biz: Showcasing India's cultural, modern strengths

An ancient civilisation with a modern outlook, India has a lot of fine strengths - in cinema, sports, art, culture, food, yoga - that it is building on

Foreign investors, Gold prices, FPI selloff, US bonds and more

Indian markets are facing challenging times as foreign investors withdraw funds following Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election

IPL 2025 mega auction: Key info & expected player retentions; know full list here!

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is gearing up for its mega auction next month, likely to be held in the Middle East. But first, each franchise has to submit a list of players they’ll retain.

Diwali 2024 Firecrackers banned in all these Indian states Check details

Ahead of Diwali 2024, several states across India have banned the sale and use of firecrackers. Watch the video to know the details.

Spanish PM Sanchez arrives in Vadodara to discuss ties with PM Modi

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrived in Gujarat's Vadodara city early Monday, officials said. Sanchez's flight landed at the Vadodara airport at around 1.30 am as he began his maiden official visit to India. He is scheduled to visit Mumbai on Tuesday before returning to Spain. Sanchez will join Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a roadshow before jointly inaugurating the Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) facility here on Monday morning. The 2.5 km roadshow from the airport to the Tata facility will have cultural shows en route. The two leaders will also visit the historic Laxmi Vilas Palace, where they will hold a bilateral meeting organised by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). They will have lunch at the palace before proceeding to their respective destinations, officials said. Sanchez will leave for Spain at around 12.30 am Wednesday, according to his schedule shared by the MEA. In Vadodara, Sanchez and Modi will jointly inaugurate the complex for manufacturing C-

April Fool's Day 2024: History, significance and all you need to know

April Fool's Day 2024: This is an opportunity to get a break from your routine life. Here's all you need to know about April 1

Karwa Chauth 2023 Mehndi Designs: Check the interesting Mehndi designs here

Karwa Chauth will be observed on November 1, 2023, this year. This is an auspicious festival for Hindu married women. And Mehndi is an indispensable part of it, so here are the latest Mehndi designs

Indian national shot dead, another injured in Mexico by unknown assailants

An Indian national living in Mexico was shot dead and another injured after they were robbed by unknown assailants in Mexico City, with Indian authorities demanding their Mexican counterparts to apprehend the culprits at the earliest. The incident took place on Saturday and the assailants robbed USD 10,000 from the Indian nationals, who have not been identified. They had exchanged the money from the vicinity of the Mexico City International Airport, El Universal newspaper reported. One of them lost his life due to the gunshots he received, and another was treated at the scene, without injuries, the report added. The Indian embassy in Mexico regrets the incident and said that they are in touch with the family and are extending all support. "In an extremely regrettable & heart-wrenching incident, an Indian national living in Mexico has been tragically shot dead. Embassy & @IndianAssoMex are in touch with his family & extending all support. We're demanding Mexican authorities

Nihal Cheema second, 3 Indian golfers in top-5 at US Kids World Champs

Cheema, the six-year-old Indian prodigy began with a flourish in the Boys Under-6, as he shot 2-under 34 and was lying tied second at the at the Midland Country Club