New Delhi– In a major development in the global AI landscape, Meta has appointed renowned AI researcher Shengjia Zhao as Chief Scientist at its newly formed Meta Superintelligence Lab (MSL). Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed the announcement via a thread post on Friday, calling Zhao’s addition a “new paradigm shift” in Meta’s AI ambitions. Shengjia…
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New Delhi, July 25, 2025:The Government of India has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing a robust startup ecosystem through key flagship schemes under the Startup India initiative, launched in January 2016. These include the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS), Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), and Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS). According to…
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Mumbai-based specialty steel manufacturer Mukand Ltd., a part of the Bajaj Group, saw its shares surge over 10% in early trade on July 24, 2025, following the announcement of a significant land sale deal worth ₹673 crore. The company has entered into an agreement to sell 17.77 acres of land in Kalwe and Dighe (Thane…
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New Delhi- Prasar Bharati, India’s Public Service Broadcaster, has made a significant appeal to all newspapers, periodicals, and TV channels operating across the country, urging them to register on its dedicated newswire platform — Prasar Bharati Shared Audio Visuals for Broadcast and Dissemination (PB-SHABD). The platform enables registered media entities to access a rich repository…
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New Delhi – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday announced a notable improvement in the country’s Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index), which rose by 4.3% to reach a value of 67 for the year ending March 2025, compared to 64.2 in March 2024. The FI-Index, developed by the RBI in consultation with stakeholders including…
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New Delhi -In a major move to streamline regulatory processes, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has announced the launch of a common compliance reporting mechanism for stock brokers, set to be implemented from August 1, 2025. This initiative, aimed at reducing compliance costs and duplication of work, will initially cover around 1,000…
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New Delhi, July 21, 2025 – Apple’s upcoming iPad Pro M5 may feature a major camera redesign aimed at enhancing user experience in both portrait and landscape orientations. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the tech giant is reportedly planning to introduce two front-facing cameras in its next-generation iPad Pro lineup, marking a significant shift from…
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New Delhi, July 20, 2025:GST enforcement authorities have detected fraudulent input tax credit (ITC) claims worth ₹15,851 crore in the first quarter (April–June) of FY26, marking a significant 29% increase over the same period last year, according to official data. Despite the surge in fraud value, the number of fake firms identified—3,558—is slightly lower than…
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Patna- Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted the transformative role of women in India’s startup ecosystem, revealing that over 76,000 startups in the country are led by women, many of them emerging from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Addressing the “Viksit Bihar: Envisioning a Developed Bihar through Women’s Participation” conference in Patna, Dr. Singh…
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New Delhi, July 18, 2025 – Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, has called on petroleum dealers to become active contributors in India’s journey toward sustainable and self-reliant energy. Addressing the All India Petroleum Dealers Association (AIPDA) Conclave, the Minister emphasized the importance of adapting to a transforming energy ecosystem marked…
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