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Privacy and transparency: On the RTI Act amendment, petitions

There must be no information asymmetry between state and citizens

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AI to revolutionise science, medicine; societal challenges need global cooperation: DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis

Demis Hassabis said the world is at a "threshold moment", with Artificial General Intelligence potentially on the horizon within the next five to eight years

GovernanceThe Hindu|

Nvidia to sell Meta millions of chips in multiyear deal

Nvidia introduced those central processors, based on technology from Arm Holdings, as companions to its AI chips starting 2023

GovernanceThe Hindu|

Collective releases Tamil Nadu Health Manifesto ahead of 2026 Assembly polls

The document is the outcome of consultations held with community groups, civil society organisations, and health workers across the State, articulating people’s demands on strengthening the public hea...

GovernanceThe Hindu|

Military AI and the urgency of guardrails

India should utilise the opportunity to push for a non-binding framework rooted in its principles of accountability and aligned with its interests

GovernanceThe Hindu|

What the new fiscal rule means for growth and spending

Deficit reduction in FY27 is driven largely by cuts in development expenditure, particularly in the rural and agricultural sectors

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Markets tank over 1% in early trade; IT stocks lead the fall

The BSE Sensex tanked over 800 points, NSE’s Nifty dropped below 25,544.60 points; Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel were the only gainers

GovernanceThe Hindu|

Adani to invest $100 billion in AI data centres by 2035

The company said this investment will also catalyse an additional $150 billion across server manufacturing, cloud platforms, and supporting industries, creating a projected $250 billion AI infrastruct...

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Stock markets rise for second day on gains in bank, IT stocks

Eternal, Tata Steel, Trent, Reliance Industries, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Hindustan Unilever ended with losses

GovernanceThe Hindu|

RBI releases draft Directions on Foreign Exchange Dealings of Authorised Persons

The format for reporting of net open position limits has also been updated, it said

GovernanceThe Hindu|

RBI defers introducing Unique Transaction ID for OTC derivatives

Earlier RBI had released a draft circular stating that the deadline for the implementation of UTI is set at April 2026

GovernanceThe Hindu|

Ad revenue projected to grow 9.7% in 2026 to ₹2,01,891 crore: WPP Media report

Channel-wise, commerce-led advertising emerges as the fastest-growing segment at 24.2%, Print to register 4.4% growth, supported by DAVP price increase & sectoral relevance, while television grows at ...

GovernanceThe Hindu|

Are Indian firms intent on moving to Venezuelan oil? | Explained

What are the drawbacks of Venezuelan crude? Has India been importing from the South American nation?

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Novartis India shares zoom on Swiss parent’s ₹1,446 cr. exit plan

Novartis AG selling entire 70.68% in the Indian arm to WaveRise Investments, ChrysCapital Fund X and Two Infinity Partners, triggering mandatory open offer by the investor consortium to acquire 26% pu...

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TATA.ev launches new Punch.ev at ₹9.69 lakh with 355 kms range

TATA.ev is also offering the option of BaaS, starting at ₹6.49 lakh with a Battery EMI of ₹2.6/km, enabling an alternative financing option for customers

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Ukraine officials will boycott Paralympics over Russia participation, sports minister says

International federations for each sport on the Paralympic Games programme had said they would maintain ‌bans on athletes from those countries, but Russia and Belarus won an appeal with the Court of A...

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Amid global uncertainty, assertive Sanae Takaichi has the mandate to pursue structural reforms: Sanjaya Baru

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi belongs to the Abe lineage and represents continuity with his twin emphasis on restoring Japan’s economic competitiveness and enhancing its strategic relevance, says public ...

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No reason to believe change in India's stance on Russian oil: Russian Foreign Ministry

The remarks came in the backdrop of Washington's claim that New Delhi has agreed to stop importing Russian crude oil

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Navy delegates explore natural dyeing at Sankalpa Art Village

Delegates from nearly 50 countries take part in tie and dye workshop, interact with artisans and join Kolatam during International Fleet Review outreach programme

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India participated as an ‘observer’ in Board of Peace meeting: MEA

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterates India’s position on the Palestinian issue and says India stands for a “sovereign, independent, and viable State of Palestine based on ...