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Business

Global chip shortage squeezes smartphone market

The Memory Bottleneck SEOUL A critical global shortage of memory chips is reshaping the smartphone industry, creating a sharp divide between tech giants and their Chinese rivals. While the overall market saw a 4.1% decline in shipments during the first quarter, Samsung a

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Business

India set to become global electronics, semiconductor hub’

VISAKHAPATNAM Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw declared that India is set to become a premier "trusted supply chain partner" for the global electronics industry. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Google Cloud India AI Hub, Vaishnaw emphasized that the country i

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Business

Govt orders heatwave protections for workers

NEW DELHI As temperatures soar across the country, the Ministry of Labour and Employment issued a mandatory heatwave advisory, ordering States and Union Territories to implement immediate safety measures for the nation's workforce. The directive specifically targets outdoor

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Business

OpenAI-Microsoft rewrite

WASHINGTON In a major shift for the AI industry, Microsoft and OpenAI announced a significant overhaul of their multi-billion dollar partnership. The revised deal effectively ends the exclusivity that previously tethered OpenAI’s cutting-edge models solely to Microsoft’s ec

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Business

Manufacturing hubs drive India’s bold economic push

NEW DELHI India is betting big on integrated manufacturing hubs to skyrocket its economy from $3.7 trillion to a staggering $35 trillion by 2047. According to reports, the government aims to increase manufacturing’s share of the GDP to 25 percent, up from its current level of

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Business

India’s industry hiring jumps as jobs multiply

NEW DELHI India’s Manufacturing, Engineering, and Infrastructure (MEI) sector is witnessing a massive hiring boom, recording a 6.6 percent net employment gain for the first half of the 2026–27 fiscal year. A new report reveals that roughly 70 percent of employers in these f

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Business

India unveils bold digital roadmap for 2047

NEW DELHI NITI Aayog launched a strategic roadmap titled "DPI@2047," charting a course to transform India into a developed nation through advanced Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). Developed with Deloitte and the EkStep Foundation, the plan shifts the national focus from si

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Business

Adani Group pledges billions for India’s AI

VISAKHAPATNAM In a massive boost to the nation's digital future, the Adani Group announced a $100 billion commitment to build the infrastructure required for India’s artificial intelligence (AI) growth. Speaking at the foundation ceremony for a new Google AI Data Centre, Di

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Business

Indian airlines may cut flights after fuel hike

Domestic airlines are currently in a ‘wait-and-watch’ mode, assessing how rising fuel expenses will impact their bottom lines NEW DELHI Indian airlines are bracing for a potential reduction in flight capacity as they await the next revision of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) pr

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Business

Indian energy giants strike oil in Libya

Oil India and Indian Oil have discovered significant oil and gas reserves in Libya’s Ghadames Basin. NEW DELHI The Indian government announced that a consortium of national oil companies has made a significant oil and gas discovery in Libya’s Ghadames Basin. The success

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Business

Maruti Suzuki posts record sales, dividend in FY26

New Delhi Maruti Suzuki India reported its highest-ever annual sales, revenue, and profit for FY26, marking strong growth in the automobile sector. The company announced a final dividend of Rs 140 per share, subject to shareholder approval. Total revenue rose by over 20 percen

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Business

Nuclear energy key to India’s clean future: Kakodkar

New Delhi Former BARC Director Anil Kakodkar said nuclear power will be central to India’s clean energy future. He noted that while solar and wind energy are important, their limits make nuclear energy necessary for stable power supply. Kakodkar said India must increase energy

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Business

Bullet train plan promises faster south connectivity

Visakhapatnam Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced plans for a high-speed bullet train network in South India, aiming to reduce travel time and boost regional growth. The proposed routes will connect major cities like Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, and Mumbai. Off

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Business

Google wallet now supports Aadhaar digital ID

New Delhi Google has introduced a new feature allowing users in India to store Aadhaar verifiable credentials in Google Wallet for secure identity checks. The service, developed with UIDAI, lets users share only required details when needed. It can be used for age proof, onlin

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Business

ED attaches Rs 3,034 cr assets in RCOM fraud case

New Delhi The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth Rs 3,034 crore in the Reliance Communications bank fraud case linked to Anil Ambani Group. Officials said the action was taken under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act to protect public funds and prevent misus

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Karnataka

Judges call for urgent action to protect environment

Haveri Devindrappa N. Biradar said environmental protection is a fundamental duty of all citizens and warned that humanity is ignoring the responsibility of saving the earth. He was speaking at the International Earth Day 2026 programme held at the Regional Forest Department o

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Karnataka

Muslim cleric demands reinstatement of expelled Congress leaders

Koppal Muslim cleric Maulana Mustafa Kamal Pasha has urged the Congress party high command to immediately withdraw the disciplinary action taken against MLC Abdul Jabbar and Chief Minister’s close aide Naseer Ahmed. He said the two leaders were expelled for allegedly not perfo

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Karnataka

Precautionary advisory issued to stay safe from lightning

Karwar Authorities have issued a public precautionary advisory urging people to take safety measures during thunderstorms and lightning, which are commonly seen during the pre-monsoon and monsoon seasons, especially in the afternoon and evening. Officials said people should

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