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Northeast India’s startup ecosystem is set for another growth push as IIMA Ventures, in partnership with opened applications for the second cohort of the North East Growth Lab (NEGL), targeting 25 high-potential startups and social enterprises across the region. The initiative reflects increasing investor and institutional interest in the Northeast’s innovation-driven enterprises spanning agriculture, food…

Meta has sought to reassure consumers and regulators about the privacy and security features of its AI-powered smart glasses as concerns over the technology continue to grow. The company said it is committed to protecting user privacy through built-in safeguards, transparent data practices, and clear notifications when the device’s camera or artificial intelligence features are…

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of Mahesh Pai as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of South Indian Bank for a three-year term, effective October 1. The private sector lender announced the development in a regulatory filing on Wednesday. Pai’s appointment will be placed before the bank’s board of…

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to Lotte India Corporation, Ferns N Petals and Kubera Foods over alleged misleading claims and violations of food labelling regulations. The food safety regulator has directed the companies to submit explanations within seven days on why action should not be initiated against them…

The growing demand for technology professionals is creating new career opportunities for graduates from non-technical backgrounds, with Manipur’s UlenkhombaKonthoujam emerging as an example of how upskilling can accelerate career growth. The 25-year-old Mathematics graduate from Delhi University has increased his salary by over 250 per cent within two years after transitioning into the data analytics…

Shares of Info Edge, the parent company of Naukri.com, gained nearly 7% in Tuesday’s trading session after the company announced a strong business update for the first quarter of the financial year. The stock touched an intra-day high of ₹1,094 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), outperforming the broader market, where the Nifty index recorded…

Maruti Suzuki has announced attractive offers of up to ₹90,000 on the Victoris Hybrid for July 2026, aiming to boost customer demand and strengthen its position in the growing hybrid vehicle segment. The benefits include a combination of cash discounts, exchange bonuses, and corporate incentives, with the exact value varying based on the variant, dealership,…

Leading telecom operators Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio now offer similar data recharge packs priced around Rs 200, giving prepaid users more choices for affordable high-speed internet access. The plans are designed for customers seeking additional data without changing their existing voice and SMS recharge packs. While both telecom providers offer comparable pricing, the exact…

Nestlé India is placing its future growth bets on rural and semi-urban markets, where rising aspirations and evolving consumption patterns are expected to drive the next phase of demand, according to Chairman and Managing Director Manish Tiwary. Speaking at the company’s 67th Annual General Meeting, Tiwary said India represents a market of immense opportunity, with…

In a monumental development for India’s metals and mining sector, the Adani Group and Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company (IHC) have officially joined forces. The two economic heavyweights signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the state government of Odisha to establish a massive, integrated greenfield aluminium project. Valued at $11.5 billion—or approximately ₹1.08 lakh crore—the…