The case for keeping UPI free outweighs the costs of its infrastructure
It is worth seeing the argument from a perspective that does not limit itself to asking how UPI infrastructure costs ought to be funded
Year: 2026
India ranks fifth in GenAI patent filings; China at top: WIPO report
The push for patents illustrates how companies are moving from experimentation to large commercial deployment of AI
Punjab’s political climate turns fluid as old alliances lose their grip
Conditions of extreme fluidity hang over Punjab as the weather cools but election fever hots up
Goldman taps investors for backing Nvidia’s $500 bn AI infra financing
US insurers, money managers and banks are expected to form the core investor base as Goldman explores private credit and debt structures for the financing.
In an age of social media, founder-led brands are the new business model
Interestingly, founder-led brands follow a very different marketing formula
France’s top court blocks social media ban for children under 15
France’s Constitutional Council said the proposed ban disproportionately infringed freedom of expression and lacked safeguards for the right to privacy.
Air India A320 briefly lost key flight controls, Airbus analysis shows
Airbus’ initial analysis showed the plane registered losses in all three hydraulic systems, which use pressurised fluid to power flight controls and other equipment, in quick succession.
MEA stresses need for respect as Congress leader’s Meloni jibe sparks row
India on Friday emphasised that it shares a strong relationship with Italy and underscored the importance of maintaining mutual respect in public discourse, a day after a Congress leader triggered a controversy with his political jibe at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said this at his bi-weekly media briefing…
Alphabet’s $900 million SpaceX bet soars to $94 billion after rocket firm’s IPO, filings show
Alphabet’s $900 million investment in SpaceX is now worth about $94 billion, making it the rocket firm’s largest reported institutional holder after its IPO, filings show.
Patanjali Foods shares to be in focus on Monday as Q1 net profit jumps 86%; revenue hits record
Patanjali Foods reported a robust June-quarter performance, with net profit increasing by 86% YoY to ₹335.73 crore and the highest-ever revenue of ₹11,337.45 crore. A 40% interim dividend has also been declared for FY27.