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India must prepare for greater AI adoption

P N Vasudevan talks about his exit and the future roadmap for Equitas

COP31 is up against all-round failures

Paddy stubble burning incidents fell 26.63% to 3,316 across seven states between September 15 and November 1, with Punjab accounting for nearly half the cases.

Petronet LNG received only six of the 75-80 Qatar cargoes expected between March and October 2026 as force majeure disruptions hit supplies; Q2 net profit rose 54 per cent YoY

Speaking at the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit, PM Modi said the sector had attracted over ₹15 trillion in investments in the past decade, underscoring India's clean energy push

CGA data shows only 19 of 47 major ministries utilised over 45 per cent of their FY27 allocations in H1, while Railways led spending at 77 per cent and Mines at 75 per cent.

Tehran says it is exchanging messages with Washington through mediators and has condensed its peace proposal, but differences over sanctions, nuclear talks and the Strait of Hormuz remain

Supermarkets across Europe reported cyberattacks that raised refrigeration temperatures, disrupted operations and spoiled food, with authorities investigating the incidents

The tentative approval for generic lenacapavir is expected to accelerate affordable access to the twice-yearly HIV prevention injection across 120 countries outside the US.

The US-based company plans to add capacity at its Pune facility by 2027 as demand for optical fibre and connectivity products rises from AI data centres and telecom networks

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan asks officials to prepare a strategy to tackle drought, cyclones and erratic rainfall, and ensure timely relief for affected farmers.

Mindspace REIT's net operating income rose 31.9 per cent to ₹836 crore in Q2FY27, supported by strong leasing and higher rentals, while revenue increased 29.8 per cent

Insurance regulator Irdai has reduced the share-transfer approval fee from ₹50 lakh to ₹10 lakh and clarified compliance requirements for insurer IPOs, ESOPs and amalgamations

Indian seafood exporters have rejected forced labour allegations by a US shrimp lobby against Nekkanti Sea Foods, warning that the dispute could threaten shipments to a key market

Analysts remain positive on Sun Pharma despite slower US and speciality growth in Q2FY27, supported by strong domestic sales, though near-term earnings estimates have been cut.