Sterling fell to a five-month low on Friday even as data showed the British economy was on course to exit its shallow recession, with all major currencies coming under pressure from a dominant dollar.
Akhilesh Yadav condemns BJP's repeal of 'black' farm laws at Pilibhit rally, accusing them of turning black money white. He mentions key candidates and alliances in the upcoming elections, highlighting the fear instilled in BJP.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai, in a recent talk at Stanford, emphasized AI's transformative potential and Google's commitment to fostering innovation. He expressed concern over startup disruption, stressing the need for risk-taking and recognition of effort within Google's vast workforce. Pichai cited Google Glass as an example and expressed excitement about the multimodal capabilities of Google's language model, Gemini, envisioning its power for future innovation.
The relations between India and China have been frozen except for trade ties ever since the eastern Ladakh border standoff erupted on May 5, 2020, following a violent clash in the Pangong Tso (lake) area. The two sides have so far held 21 rounds of corps commander-level talks to resolve the standoff.
As companies try to deal with changing technology and talent scenarios, they are making it a point to prioritise investments in leadership development and foster diversity and inclusion to drive resilience and innovation.
The Central Information Commission (CIC) has criticised the Election Commission (EC) for not responding to an RTI plea regarding actions taken on a representation by eminent citizens questioning the credibility of EVMs and VVPAT machines. Former IAS officer M G Devasahayam filed the RTI application and approached the CIC after no response from the EC. CIC expressed severe displeasure and directed the EC to provide a written explanation within 30 days.
BJP state president K Annamalai has pledged to establish an IIM, units of NIA and NCB in Coimbatore, promising to work for 100 assurances in 500 days. He also promised to establish Navodaya schools, address Noyyal and Kousika river issues, and introduce mobile food vans named after K Kamaraj. He also promised to upgrade the airport as an international terminal and establish a cancer treatment center.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is making strategic efforts to win over India's religious minorities, Muslims and Christians, despite its Hindutva agenda. With a focus on outreach and development, the BJP aims to secure votes from diverse communities, targeting specific regions and addressing concerns through various campaigns.
Namma Yatri expands to cab services in Bengaluru with a daily subscription model. The firm previously focused on autorickshaws and introduced a separate cab booking section in the app.
Mussavir Hussain Shazib and Abdul Matheen Ahmed Taahaa were traced to their hideout near Kolkata, and apprehended by an NIA team Addressing reporters here, BJP state General Secretary Ashwath Narayan Gowda alleged that the Congress had given statements that diverted the attention of the investigation teams.
Facing criticism for her statement implying PM Modi would go to jail if BJP lost power, RJD's Misa Bharti clarified it was misconstrued. She focused on SC's ruling on electoral bonds and need for investigation if INDIA bloc assumed power. Bharti accused media of distorting her comments, highlighting BJP's lack of focus on key issues. BJP leaders criticised Bharti's alleged statement, calling for action from Election Commission.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has criticised the Congress for its handling of the Kashmir issue, claiming that the party "pampered" Article 370 for decades before its scrapping. Shah also criticized Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for suggesting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should not address Kashmir during rallies in other states.
U.S.-based GQG, run by India-born executive Rajiv Jain, plans to invest about $500 million, while SBI Mutual Fund is considering an investment of $200-300 million in the follow-on public offering, said both people, who declined to be named as the plans are confidential.
Indian GCCs focus on AI/ML, data analytics. CIOs prioritize AI in 2024. ANSR report notes talent development, market growth, tech hubs like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and emerging locations like GIFT City.
Emmaculate Anyango Achol, the world's second-fastest 10K woman runner, will lead the 16th edition of TCS World 10K Bengaluru. The World Athletics Gold Label Road Race is a USD 210,000 prize money event featuring accomplished athletes from around the world. Anyango, a silver medallist in the 2019 African junior championships in 3000m, is excited to be in Bengaluru for the first time.
Rajesh Gandhi from Deloitte India explains the implications of including Mauritius in the PPT requirement, affecting investments pre-2017. Uncertainty looms over treaty benefits and potential challenges for entities choosing Mauritius for non-tax reasons.
WhatsApp has said that it is testing its large language model-powered chatbot Meta AI, with users in India and some other markets, in an effort to tap the massive user base to up its artificial intelligence (AI) offerings.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh predicts that the Congress party will become extinct like dinosaurs due to internal conflicts, with leaders leaving for the BJP. Singh likened the Congress infighting to TV show "Bigg Boss," where members tear each other apart. He made the comments at a rally supporting a BJP candidate in Uttarakhand, warning that the Congress may lose relevance post-2024.
Noida International Airport has entered into a concession agreement with Bird Group to provide ground- handling resources and services at the airport.
Under Annamalai's leadership, the BJP has charted a bold course by contesting in 23 seats on its own, a departure from its previous alliance-based approach. This shift signals the party's confidence in its ability to attract voters on its own merit, rather than relying on alliances with regional parties like the DMK or AIADMK.
Union Road and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari declares ownership of three vehicles in his 2024 Lok Sabha election affidavit, including a 1994 Ambassador, a 2016 Honda CRV, and an Isuzu D-Max. With values listed, Gadkari also discloses his wife's vehicle possessions. Meanwhile, Gadkari, renowned as the "Highway Man of India," seeks a third term representing Nagpur amidst an electoral battle against INC's Vikas Thakre, as the city gears up for April 19 voting.