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AI-led deflation, weak demand to keep IT sector growth muted in Q2FY27; Mid-tier firms may post healthy gains: Report

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- The Indian IT sector is expected to remain under pressure in Q2FY27 amid weak demand and AI-driven pricing headwinds, with Tier-1 companies likely to see only modest sequential gr... Read More


Rahul Gandhi slams E20 fuel policy, quips "puri daal hi kaali hai"

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday escalated political friction surrounding the central government's accelerated implementation of the E20 fuel program, pet... Read More


India amended FDI rules to boost e-commerce exports, open global markets for small businesses: Piyush Goyal

Jaipur, Aug. 7 -- India has recently amended its foreign direct investment (FDI) regulations to facilitate large-scale e-commerce trade and help small businesses, artisans, farmers and fishermen acces... Read More


"Boost for Judo in India": Glasgow Games bronze-medallist Unnati Sharma on country's CWG 2026 medal haul

Dehradun, Aug. 7 -- Commonwealth Games 2026 bronze medallist judoka Unnati Sharma lauded India's four-medal haul in judo at the Glasgow Games, saying the achievement will help boost the sport's popula... Read More


Payments Council of India assures "UPI will continue to remain free for consumers"

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Amid widespread discussion concerning transaction fees and merchant charges, the Payments Council of India (PCI) clarified that "UPI will continue to remain free for consumers" an... Read More


PM Modi hosts MPs from NDA allies over breakfast; Concern over Parliament disruptions, ongoing rainfall figure among discussions

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met with over 40 MPs from NDA constituents, including rebel Trinamool Congress MPs who recently joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of Ind... Read More


AI governance, checks and balances critical to building trust in autonomous agents: Axis Max Life executive

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Trust, governance and clearly defined safeguards will become increasingly important as businesses move towards agentic artificial intelligence, where autonomous AI agents can make... Read More


SC rejects Mahua Moitra's plea to join Facebook post FIR probe virtually

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a plea filed by Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra seeking permission to join an investigation virtually in an FIR registered over an alleged ... Read More


MP: DRI arrests Nigerian woman with 2 kg of amphetamine at Ratlam railway station

Indore/Ratlam, Aug. 7 -- The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested a Nigerian woman for allegedly smuggling around 2 kg of amphetamine, valued at approximately Rs 1.6 crore, after int... Read More


Piyush Goyal meets UAE, Indonesia trade ministers; discusses trade, investment ties on BRICS sidelines

Jaipur, Aug. 7 -- Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday held separate meetings with his counterparts from the UAE and Indonesia on the sidelines of the BRICS Trade and Industry M... Read More