US-based Liberty Mutual Insurance has officially increased its shareholding in Liberty General Insurance Limited (LGI) to 74 per cent. This significant development follows a previous stake increase from 49 per cent to 55.40 per cent in September 2025, underscoring the global insurer’s aggressive growth strategy in the region. Liberty General Insurance operates as a prominent…
World Health Organization has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreaks in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), prompting Indian health authorities to increase monitoring while assuring the public that there is no cause for panic. Health ministry officials said India has not reported any domestic Ebola case…
Vitamin D deficiency is becoming increasingly common worldwide, with health experts warning that low levels of the nutrient can negatively affect bone strength, muscle function and the immune system. Often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin,” vitamin D is produced naturally when the skin is exposed to sunlight. However, modern indoor lifestyles, limited sun exposure,…
The bilateral relationship between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is undergoing a profound transformation from a traditional trade-centric relationship to a comprehensive multi-layered strategic partnership. This deep alignment has become ever more critical as both countries navigate the turbulent geopolitical and economic upheavals transforming West Asia today. New Delhi and Abu Dhabi are…
Tata Consultancy Services Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran has said that generative AI and agentic AI are entering a transformative phase where artificial intelligence is becoming the “infrastructure of intelligence” for businesses worldwide. In his letter to shareholders in the TCS Annual Report FY26, Chandrasekaran highlighted the company’s growing focus on becoming a full-stack AI services provider…
OpenAI has reportedly initiated a major internal reorganisation as the company continues to face legal scrutiny from co-founder Elon Musk over its transition away from its original non-profit mission. The leadership shake-up comes at a critical moment for OpenAI as the company intensifies its focus on artificial intelligence agents, enterprise products, and coding-related services while…
Google has confirmed it is testing a new storage policy that will reduce the default cloud capacity for new Gmail accounts from 15GB to 5GB. The change, which applies to a shared storage pool across Gmail, Google Drive and Google Photos, puts new users in essentially the same tier as Apple’s iCloud unless they take…
Apple is expected to keep the starting prices of its upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models largely unchanged this year, according to a new report from analyst Jeff Pu of GF Securities. However, uncertainty surrounding the pricing and launch timeline of the standard iPhone 18 lineup could indicate possible price increases…
Fuel prices across India were increased on Friday with immediate effect, as state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) raised petrol and diesel rates by up to Rs 3 per litre amid sustained volatility in global crude oil markets and mounting pressure on domestic fuel retailers. The latest revision comes after weeks of rising international crude prices…
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has widened its probe into the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, with investigators now examining the possibility of an “insider role” in the breach of one of India’s most high-security entrance examinations. The development comes as another suspect was arrested from Pune and a retired chemistry professor in Maharashtra’s…
