‘Don’t use students for politics’: BJP attacks Rahul over Jantar Mantar protest claims

The Bharatiya Janata Party has rejected Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of police excesses. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra stated no bullets were fired during the protest. He accused Gandhi of spreading a false narrative and using students politically. Patra also questioned Gandhi’s selective focus on certain student groups. The party maintained that ministers attend Parliament when their…

WGC pushes for strategic mineral status for gold to up domestic mining, reduce imports

The World Gold Council wants gold classified as a strategic mineral. This classification would streamline mining approvals and reduce import dependence. Central banks are expected to continue buying gold amid global uncertainties. India’s vast household gold holdings could be monetized to cut imports. Simplifying gold monetization frameworks will unlock significant domestic economic value.

Gracenote anchors global AI development in India, unveils MCP server for entertainment discovery

Gracenote’s India technology center is leading the company’s artificial intelligence development efforts. This includes a new Model Context Protocol Server for improved entertainment discovery. The center’s AI workflows convert unstructured data into structured metadata efficiently. This accelerates content processing times from days down to mere minutes. Gracenote leverages AI models and metadata expertise for superior…

Urban cooperative bank license applicants need a minimum Rs 300 crore of capital and Rs 10000 crore of deposits, says RBI

The Reserve Bank of India is resuming urban cooperative bank licenses after two decades. Eligible credit societies need a minimum capital of Rs 300 crore and Rs 10,000 crore deposits. Applicants must show positive financial trends and sound credentials over five years. Societies with over ten years of existence and multi-state presence are eligible. The…