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Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], April 9: Talisma today announced the launch of its Autonomous Customer Operations Platform as part of the Talisma 13.0 release, designed to help enterprises successfully adopt AI in real-world customer operations. Also Read | 10 Indian Fishermen From Tamil Nadu Arrested by Sri Lankan Navy; Boat Seized. While AI adoption continues to accelerate across industries, industry reports indicate that nearly 95% of enterprise AI initiatives fail to move beyond pilot stage ...Read More >
VMPL Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], April 9: Talisma today announced the launch of its Autonomous Customer Operations Platform as part of the Talisma 13.0 release, designed to help enterprises successfully adopt AI in real-world customer operations. While AI adoption continues to accelerate across industries, industry reports indicate that nearly 95% of enterprise AI initiatives fail to move beyond pilot stages. The most common barriers include data security concerns, escalating AI token costs ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's steel industry clocked a robust 10.7 per cent year-on-year growth in production at around 168.4 million tonnes during 2025-26, consolidating its position as the world's second-largest producer while navigating global uncertainties and price pressures, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Steel on Wednesday. Domestic demand remained the key growth driver with finished steel consumption at 164 million tonnes, expanding by about 7-8 per cent, driven by increased ac ...Read More >
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub where 25 were killed in a fire on December 6, were granted bail in a second case of alleged cheating and forgery and were likely to walk out of prison by Wednesday evening. The two were granted bail in the main case (culpable homicide) on April 1. Parag Rao, the lawyer of the brothers, said Mapusa's judicial magistrate first class granted the two bail in the second case subject to regular conditions on furnishing a bond ...Read More >
An Iran-bound crude shipment that was initially headed for India changed course mid-voyage and began moving towards China, sparking speculation that payment issues or sanctions-related hurdles may have forced the diversion. Now, the ministry of petroleum and natural gas stepped in to clarify that there are no payment problems calling such claims "factually incorrect." The reports of a possible fallout came after ship-tracking firm Kpler said that the Aframax tanker Ping Shun -- which had initia ...Read More >
BENGALURU, India, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ANSR, the global leader in establishing and scaling Global Capability Centers (GCCs), today announced the launch of ANSR MedTech, a new capability center being built in India for a Fortune 100 fastest-growing company in the MedTech sector. ANSR MedTech Capability Center will serve as a global innovation hub, bringing together world-class engineering, product, and technology talent to build next-generation healthcare platforms and digital solutions ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India is set to receive its first oil from Iran in seven years after the U.S. temporarily removed sanctions on Iranian oil and refined products to ease supply shortages, ship tracking data from LSEG and Kpler showed on Wednesday. State-run Indian Oil Corp purchased the cargo, currently on the Curacao-flagged very large crude carrier Jaya, which is heading to India's east coast and is set to arrive later this week, the data showed. Indian Oil, the country's top refiner, did not imme ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India is set to receive its first oil from Iran in seven years this week, after the US temporarily removed sanctions on Iranian oil and refined products to ease supply shortages, ship tracking data from LSEG and Kpler showed on Wednesday. The cargo on the Curacao-flagged very large crude carrier Jaya was purchased by state-run Indian Oil Corp IOC and is heading to India's east coast, the data showed. Indian Oil, the country's top refiner, did not immediately respond to a Reuters ema ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 8 (Reuters) - India is set to receive its first oil from Iran in seven years this week, after the U.S. temporarily removed sanctions on Iranian oil and refined products to ease supply shortages, ship tracking data from LSEG and Kpler showed on Wednesday. The cargo on the Curacao-flagged very large crude carrier Jaya was purchased by state-run Indian Oil Corp .NS> and is heading to India's east coast, the data showed. Indian Oil, the country's top refiner, did not immediately ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Industry experts have suggested that the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) choosing to maintain the status quo on policy rates reflects a cautious approach to navigating global uncertainties and domestic growth targets. The Reserve Bank of India kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent in the first monetary policy announcement of the financial year 2026-27, citing rising global uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. Sujan Ha ...Read More >
Leasing activity remained firmly concentrated in Grade A assets, which accounted for 93% of total transactions, the report said. Meanwhile, Pune (3.1 mn sq ft), Chennai (1.5 mn sq ft), Ahmedabad (0.3 mn sq ft), and Kolkata (0.4 mn sq ft) also contributed to the overall leasing, the data showed. "Notably, transaction volumes in Mumbai and Hyderabad during the quarter exceeded 50% of their total leasing activity for 2025, underscoring the strength and concentration of demand. The quarter also sto ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7: DBS Bank India announced its new DBS Aspire banking proposition, along with the signature Aspire debit card, designed for the country's fast-growing, well-travelled, emerging affluent segment. DBS Aspire extends premium banking access to clients with a total relationship value of Rs. 10 lakh or a minimum monthly savings account average balance of Rs. 2 lakh, positioning the bank as a long-term banking partner to these customers as they grow their wealth. As internati ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 6 (PTI) India's healthcare and pharmaceutical sector is set to enter a capability-led growth phase, potentially creating 2 to 2.5 million new jobs by 2030, while 30 to 35 per cent of the workforce will likely need reskilling, according to a report released on Monday. The country's healthcare and pharmaceutical sector is moving into a capability-led growth phase, with hiring increasingly focused on specialisation and technology integration across hospitals, AYUSH, home and elder care ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7: DBS Bank India announced its new DBS Aspire banking proposition, along with the signature Aspire debit card, designed for the country's fast-growing, well-travelled, emerging affluent segment. DBS Aspire extends premium banking access to clients with a total relationship value of Rs. 10 lakh or a minimum monthly savings account average balance of Rs. 2 lakh, positioning the bank as a long-term banking partner to these customers as they grow their wealth. Also Read | ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], April 7: DBS Bank India announced its new banking/account/dbs-aspire" rel="noopener" target="_blank">DBS Aspire banking proposition, along with the signature Aspire debit card, designed for the country's fast-growing, well-travelled, emerging affluent segment. DBS Aspire extends premium banking access to clients with a total relationship value of Rs. 10 lakh or a minimum monthly savings account average balance of Rs. 2 lakh, positioning the bank as a long-term banking pa ...Read More >
Guwahati: Vietnam Communist Party General Secretary To Lam was elected president by the National Assembly on Tuesday, further consolidating his control over the country's political leadership. Lam, who secured another term as party chief in January, will now also serve as president -- bringing together the top party and state positions under one leader in a political system that has traditionally been run through collective leadership. Speaking after being sworn in, Lam said the dual responsib ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The World Health Organisation (WHO) South-East Asia Region on Tuesday called for urgent, science-led action and a stronger One Health approach to address increasingly complex and interconnected health risks, marking World Health Day 2026. "Across the Region, health risks are increasingly driven by climate variability, environmental change, and evolving disease patterns. Responding effectively requires stronger, science-led and cross-sectoral approaches grounded ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): India's fisheries sector has emerged as a major contributor to food security, employment, export earnings and sustainable livelihoods, backed by a record ₹39,272 crore investment by the Government of India since 2015. According to an official press release issued by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, the sector supports nearly 30 million fishers and fish farmers at the primary level and almost twice as many across the value chain. Ranked t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The World Health Organisation (WHO) South-East Asia Region on Tuesday called for urgent, science-led action and a stronger One Health approach to address increasingly complex and interconnected health risks, marking World Health Day 2026. "Across the Region, health risks are increasingly driven by climate variability, environmental change, and evolving disease patterns. Responding effectively requires stronger, science-led and cross-sectoral approaches grounded ...Read More >
New Delhi: Among the top cities, Bengaluru led GCC leasing with a 48 per cent share, followed by Hyderabad at 19 per cent and Delhi-NCR at 14 per cent. "Across cities, we are seeing demand broaden both in terms of sectors and geographies," said Ram Chandnani, Managing Director, Leasing Services, India, CBRE. Global capability centres (GCCs) leasing in India reached a record 9.1 million square feet in the January-March period this year -- the highest quarterly GCC absorption on record, a report ...Read More >
Early-stage investment platform JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation (JIIF) has invested over Rs 150 crore across more than 100 pre-seed and seed-stage startups over the past two years and plans to deploy an additional Rs 80-100 crore over the next 12-18 months. The startup incubator reported over 15 exits during the period. The platform has also made a Rs 26.5 crore investment in Mumbai-based Atomic Capital, marking its entry into a fund-of-funds approach. The move allows JIIF to particip ...Read More >
Imphal: Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday reiterated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has played a crucial role in safeguarding Manipur's boundaries and interests. Addressing the 47th foundation day of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at Rongmei village in Naga dominated Noney district, the Chief Minister said that it was PM Modi who declared in Parliament that Manipur's territorial integrity would always be preserved. He further credited PM Modi for transforming the Centre's 'L ...Read More >
Imphal, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday reiterated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has played a crucial role in safeguarding Manipur's boundaries and interests. Addressing the 47th foundation day of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at Rongmei village in Naga‑dominated Noney district, the Chief Minister said that it was PM Modi who declared in Parliament that Manipur's territorial integrity would always be preserved. He further credited PM Modi for tra ...Read More >
Imphal, Apr 6 (PTI) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday said the BJP loves the northeast, as he greeted party workers on its 47th Foundation Day. Singh attended the BJP's foundation day celebrations at Noney district, while returning to Imphal after concluding his three-day tour to Jiribam district, and Assam's Cachar. "The BJP is a party that loves the northeast," Singh said, recalling how former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee established the DONER ministry for develo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Crude oil prices gained Rs 91 to Rs 9,284 per barrel, hovering near its record levels, in futures trade on Monday after US President Donald Trump warned of military strikes on Iran's power plants and other infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for May delivery increased by Rs 91, or 1 per cent, to Rs 9,284 per barrel. Oil prices hit record of Rs 9,407 per barrel on March 23, 2026. The uptick in crude oil prices ...Read More >
Washington, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Several terrorist organisations, including the Islamic State (ISIS), have exploited social media's low-cost, fast, globally connected platforms for ideological propaganda, recruitment, mobilisation, and executing terror attacks. Through these platforms, the terror groups propagate extremist ideology, aiming for mass radicalisation by employing "emotional and psychological manipulation" to influence children as young as 12, a report said on Saturday. "Cyber- ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police has arrested a 48-year-old alleged member of the Nasir-Danish Pahalwan gang following an encounter in Badarpur. The accused sustained a bullet injury to his leg, the officials said on Saturday. He has been identified as Mohammad Saleem alias Ganja, a resident of Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh. Police said he was previously involved in more than 75 criminal cases, including murder, attempt to murder, burglary and theft, and was wanted in over 20 cases. On the intervening ...Read More >
A tanker with Iranian crude oil has been flashing India's west coast as its destination, according to maritime tracking sites, in what could be the first such import in nearly seven years. The Eswatini-flagged Ping Shun's transponders and AIS (automatic identity system) have signalled it is headed for the Vadinar offshore terminal and is expected to reach the facility by April 4, according to the Kpler-owned MarineTraffic and Winward, both providers of global commodity and ship data. At an int ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) India said on Saturday that there are no payment issues with Iran for crude imports and that refiners continue to source oil from the country, as well as from a wide range of global suppliers. In a post on X, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas dismissed reports that an oil tanker carrying Iranian crude had rerouted mid-voyage from its previously indicated destination of India, which would have marked the first such shipment in nearly seven years, to China, saying t ...Read More >
General Ye Win Oo has been appointed as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services. Widely regarded as a close and trusted loyalist of Hlaing, Ye Win served as the Chief of Military Security Affairs (Intelligence Chief) from 2020 to 2026, a highly influential role within the military establishment. He also commanded the Southwestern Regional Military Command (located in Pathein, Ayeyarawady Region). Ye Win's rise to the top rank has been phenomenal. He has received multiple promotions i ...Read More >
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