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Big twist in RG Kar case! Calcutta HC orders fresh probe into evidence destruction allegations | Pulwama mastermind Hamza Burhan shot dead in PoK by unknown gunmen: Reports | NIA arrests Kolkata man for spying for Pakistan intelligence network | Cockroach Janta Party X handle withheld! Founder Abhijeet Dipke launches comeback account | Bengal govt makes Vande Mataram compulsory in all madrasas, extends school directive | RBI on alert! Interest rate hike may be coming as rupee crashes to fresh low | Big relief for Maharashtra employees! Fadnavis govt hikes DA to 60% | Twisha Sharma death mystery deepens as crucial evidence ‘not shared’ during autopsy: Report | Balcony Smiles, Colosseum Walks and ‘Melodi’ Magic: Modi-Meloni Chemistry Has The Internet Swooning Again | Big relief signal for Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam? Supreme Court questions earlier bail denial

Data centre boom to create 1 lakh engineering jobs in India: Jitendra Singh

May 22, 2026, at 06:30 pm

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Jitendra Singh on Friday said that India is entering a decisive phase in which data centres, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies and next-generation digital infrastructure will shape the global economic order.

E-commerce delivery revolution! India Post, Flipkart join hands to supercharge last-mile parcel network across India

May 22, 2026, at 06:29 pm

In a major step towards strengthening India’s e-commerce logistics ecosystem and enhancing last-mile delivery capabilities across the country, the Department of Posts (DoP), Ministry of Communications and Flipkart India Private Limited have signed an Agreement for last-mile parcel delivery services.

Big boost for India’s highways as NHAI signs landmark deal with Norway

May 22, 2026, at 04:15 pm

To strengthen technical expertise in the development of national highway infrastructure, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) in Oslo, the Indian government said on Friday.

ITC shares slip after Q4 results miss street expectations despite revenue jump

May 22, 2026, at 02:35 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of ITC Limited slipped nearly 1 percent on Friday after the company reported its fourth-quarter results for FY2025-26, which largely remained in line with expectations but failed to excite investors, media reports said.

Nykaa stock surges 4% as beauty giant posts blockbuster Q4 numbers

May 22, 2026, at 02:05 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of FSN E-Commerce Ventures, the parent company of Nykaa, climbed 4 percent on Friday following the company’s strong Q4 FY2025-26 results, media reports said.

Dalal Street surges! Sensex jumps 600 points as US-Iran peace hopes lift markets

May 22, 2026, at 01:37 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian stock market rallied sharply on Friday, with benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 posting significant gains amid optimism surrounding diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran over a possible peace deal in West Asia.

Vi goes big on 5G in Bengal: Services set to roll out across 10 cities soon

May 22, 2026, at 01:31 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Following its 5G launch in Kolkata and Siliguri last year, leading telecom operator Vi is now strengthening its 5G footprint across multiple cities in West Bengal.

What IPO Full Form Means for Your Investment Strategy

May 22, 2026, at 12:34 pm

Understanding the IPO full form – Initial Public Offering is an essential part of navigating capital markets. An IPO represents the stage where a company offers its shares to the public for the first time, transitioning from private ownership to public listing. This event introduces new securities into the market and becomes a relevant component in shaping an individual’s investment strategy.

WeWork India shares soar 11% after blockbuster Q4 results shock Dalal Street!

May 21, 2026, at 05:13 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The share price of WeWork India Management surged on Thursday after the company reported strong fourth-quarter results for the financial year 2025–26, media reports said.

RBI on alert! Interest rate hike may be coming as rupee crashes to fresh low

May 21, 2026, at 02:35 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Reserve Bank of India is reportedly exploring all available measures, including a possible interest rate hike, to stabilise the falling rupee amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia, Bloomberg News reported.

Big relief for Maharashtra employees! Fadnavis govt hikes DA to 60%

May 21, 2026, at 02:02 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Maharashtra government on Thursday increased Dearness Allowance (DA) by 2 percent for state government employees under the 5th, 6th, and 7th Pay Commissions, according to media reports.

JSW Cement shares jump 9% as Q4 profit explodes over 10 times

May 21, 2026, at 01:45 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The share prices of JSW Cement Ltd. on Thursday rallied after its profit grew manifold in the March quarter of the financial year 2025-26, media reports said.

Ola Electric shares crash 5% as EV giant reports ₹500 crore Q4 loss

May 21, 2026, at 01:16 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The share prices of Ola Electric Mobility Ltd. on Thursday declined after it reported a consolidated loss of Rs. 500 crore in the March quarter of FY 2025-26, media reports said.

Stock market shock: Sensex wipes out early gains as oil prices surge after Trump’s ‘nasty’ Iran threat

May 21, 2026, at 01:03 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian stock market surrendered its early gains on Thursday as rising global oil prices and fresh geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment, media reports said.

PM Modi’s ‘Melody’ gift to Meloni sends wrong Parle stock soaring

May 21, 2026, at 12:23 am

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Wednesday, social media reacted exactly as expected.

'Work from home today': Then Meta employees began getting layoff emails

May 20, 2026, at 11:56 pm

Employees at Meta Platforms woke up to an unusual message on Wednesday: work from home for the day.

Rupee crashes to record low of 96.85 against US dollar amid West Asia crisis

May 20, 2026, at 02:27 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Rupee on Wednesday hit a fresh low as the global tension over the West Asia crisis persisted, media reports said.

Q4 blow! PI Industries stock tumbles nearly 8% on poor earnings

May 20, 2026, at 02:03 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The share prices of PI Industries on Wednesday declined almost 8% tracking a poor Q4 FY 2025-26 report, media reports said.

HDFC Bank rolls out WFH for select staff amid West Asia tensions

May 20, 2026, at 01:54 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: HDFC Bank has introduced a work-from-home policy for a select category of employees in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to shift towards indoor work mode amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, NDTV Profit reported. 

Zee Entertainment shares nosedive after ₹100 crore-plus Q4 loss

May 20, 2026, at 01:35 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The share prices of Zee Entertainment Enterprises dropped over 6 percent after the company reported a net loss in the fourth quarter of FY 2025-26, media reports said.

Tata Communications shake-up! Ganesh Lakshminarayanan appointed new MD and CEO

May 20, 2026, at 01:00 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Tata Communications, a leading global digital ecosystem enabler, has appointed Ganesh Lakshminarayanan (Ganesh) as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer - Designate of Tata Communications Limited.

Meta layoffs begin: 8,000 employees to be cut in latest round

May 20, 2026, at 10:33 am

Tech giant Meta has begun its latest round of layoffs, eliminating around 8,000 employees — roughly 10% of its global workforce — according to media reports.

Cognizant makes bold $2 billion move as AI growth accelerates

May 19, 2026, at 06:48 pm

Cognizant, a leading AI builder and technology services provider, has announced that its Board of Directors has authorised a $2 billion increase to its existing share repurchase programme and raised its 2026 share repurchase target to $2 billion — an increase of $1 billion from its earlier guidance.

BC Jindal Group’s Jindal (India) Limited completes Rs 1,500-crore Capex Investment in West Bengal with commissioning of new high-speed colour coating line

May 19, 2026, at 06:27 pm

Jindal (India) Limited, part of the BC Jindal Group and one of India’s leading downstream steel products manufacturers, has announced the successful commissioning of its new state-of-the-art high-speed Continuous Colour Coating Line (CCL) at its Ranihati manufacturing complex in Howrah district, West Bengal.

A new AI giant? Blackstone, Google join forces to build TPU Cloud

May 19, 2026, at 05:52 pm

Blackstone has announced a joint venture with Google to create a new U.S.-based company that will offer efficient data center capacity, operations, networking, and Google Cloud’s Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) as a compute-as-a-service offering.

Game-changer for Chennai: Indian Railways sanctions major track doubling project

May 19, 2026, at 05:13 pm

Indian Railways on Tuesday announced the approval of the 68-km Arakkonam–Chengalpattu Doubling Project under Southern Railway at an estimated cost of ₹993 crore, reaffirming its commitment to safer, faster, and more efficient rail transportation across the country.

Indian Railways clears Rs. 962 crore mega project for busy Howrah-Delhi corridor

May 19, 2026, at 05:11 pm

Indian Railways has approved the Kiul-Jhajha 3rd Line Project (54 km) at a cost of ₹962 crore, reinforcing its commitment towards enhancing capacity, improving operational efficiency and ensuring seamless rail transportation on the high-density Howrah-Delhi corridor.

Big boost for Vaishno Devi rail route as Indian Railways clears ₹238 crore safety plan

May 19, 2026, at 05:08 pm

Indian Railways has approved critical slope stabilisation, tunnel rehabilitation, and bridge protection works on the Jammu–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra section of Northern Railway at a cost of ₹238 crore.

New research shows India emerges as a global leader in workplace AI adoption

May 19, 2026, at 03:18 pm

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an integral part of daily work, with half of employees surveyed globally now using the technology multiple times a week, according to ADP Research’s latest People at Work 2026 report.

Reliance’s big clean energy push! Mukesh Ambani-led firm in talks with CATL for battery tech

May 19, 2026, at 01:27 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Reliance Industries is reportedly in talks with Chinese battery giant CATL and other global suppliers to procure components for battery energy storage systems as part of its clean energy expansion plans.