Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday described the middle class as the growth engine of India and said nearly 500 cities are poised to emerge as the country’s next centres of economic activity.Participating in a panel discussion on ‘How to promote the rise of a new middle class’ at…
BENGALURU: German software major SAP is tightening hiring, travel and third-party spending as it steps up investments in artificial intelligence, according to an internal email sent to employees.In the email, SAP said the rapid pace of AI adoption is driving significant investments in AI products, strategic acquisitions and the infrastructure needed to support AI workloads….
NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Friday urged states to identify products that are currently imported but can be manufactured competitively in India.He said such efforts would not only reduce import dependence and save foreign exchange but also strengthen domestic supply chains and reduce vulnerabilities arising from excessive dependence on foreign suppliers.This…
CHENNAI: Cyberattacks on two major Indian manufacturing facilities recently have highlighted growing cyber risks facing India’s factory floors once again.Bajaj Auto and one of its subsidiaries reported a ransomware attack that affected parts of their IT systems on June 23, while Tata Electronics disclosed a cyber breach a day earlier. Both companies said they activated…
Representative image (ANI) NEW DELHI: For many Indian consumers, owning an iPhone remains a status symbol. So, it would be easy to assume that Apple dominates smartphone purchases made through easy monthly instalments. The reality, however, is quite different.Samsung is the country’s leading smartphone brand in terms of devices sold through financing, followed by Vivo…
MUMBAI: Credit growth remained elevated across the banking system on a year-on-year basis for the quarter ended June 2026 with few banks reporting advances growing at double the rate of credit growth. In contrast, the wedge between credit and deposit growth widened with some banks (Bank of Baroda, IDBI and RBL) reporting a dip in…
Shri Thanedar picked a fight with Brandon Gill over the latter’s hatred towards Indians. Congressman Brandon Gill is known for his statements against Muslims and H-1B visa holders. Every time Gill slams the Indian people living in the US, the Internet reminds him that he married an Indian-American, Danielle D’Souza Gill, the daughter of MAGA…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding: Venue, 1,000 guest list, timings and everything we know so far Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s reported wedding celebrations are expected to reach their grand finale on Friday with a lavish reception at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, where nearly 1,000 guests are anticipated to attend. Although the…
A majestic ancient oak stands firm against a turbulent, lightning-streaked sky, its gnarled roots anchoring it in muddy earth. Nigerian proverb of the day: ‘Only the thing for which you have struggled will last’ A majestic ancient oak stands firm against a turbulent, lightning-streaked sky, its gnarled roots anchoring it in muddy earth. Nigerian proverb…
Some tropical Heliconius butterflies have evolved a remarkable way to stay young, allowing them to live far longer than most butterflies. Most butterflies survive for only a few weeks after reaching adulthood. But scientists have now identified a group of tropical butterflies that can live for almost a year while showing little sign of physical…