Rishabh Pant has returned from the injury he suffered in England in July and has been included in India’s squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa. The first Test is scheduled for November 14 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, followed by the second Test in Guwahati on November 22. Pant replaces N…
Google is planning to build a powerful artificial intelligence data centre on Christmas Island, a remote Australian territory in the Indian Ocean, following a cloud services agreement signed earlier this year with the Australian Department of Defence. The initiative, which has not been publicly disclosed until now, is part of a broader effort to enhance…
Standard Glass Lining Technology Ltd (SGLTL) has reported robust financial results for the second quarter of FY26, marking a pivotal moment in its strategic transformation. The company, traditionally known for manufacturing glass-lined equipment, is now repositioning itself as a precision engineering and technology solutions provider for global process industries. For Q2 FY26, SGLTL posted a…
In a landmark initiative promoting inclusive education and physical development, the Block Project Office (Samagra Shiksha), Little Andaman, successfully organized the first-ever Block-Level Inclusive Sports Meet for Children with Special Needs (CwSN) for the academic year 2025–26. The event was held on November 3 and 4 at the PM SHRI Government Model Senior Secondary School…
The Indian government has broadened the Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) for Nepal-bound shipments, enabling cargo movement through additional ports and new rail-road routes. Announced on Tuesday, the move aims to streamline procedures, cut transit time, reduce congestion at major ports, and enhance cargo security, while also supporting India’s growing exports to Nepal. The GPS-based…
According to an SBI Research analysis, India’s total consumer demand for gold rose to 802.8 tonnes in 2024, or 26% of the world’s total, placing it second only to China with 815.4 tonnes. The World Gold Council estimates that imports will account for about 86% of India’s overall supply of gold in 2024, with domestic…
The FIDE Chess World Cup 2025’s second round begins on Tuesday at the Resort Rio Convention Centre in Goa, featuring 17 Indian players among the competitors. In the opening round, the top fifty-seeded players, including eight from India, were granted byes. Notably, the second round marks the return of the top seed and reigning World…
Tata Trusts’ decision not to extend Mehli Mistry’s trusteeship has been contested before the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner, according to sources cited by NDTV Profit. The dispute comes amid a power struggle within the nonprofit organization, which collectively holds about 66% of Tata Sons. Last week, the tension escalated when Chairman Noel Tata, along with trustees…
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a firm stance against the export of Nvidia’s most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China and other foreign countries, citing national security concerns and the need to maintain technological superiority. The statement, made on November 3, 2025, specifically targets Nvidia’s latest Blackwell series chips, which are considered a…
The State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest public sector lender, is expected to report a modest decline in its standalone net profit for the second quarter of FY2025, despite healthy loan growth. Analysts attribute this to pressure on net interest margins (NIMs), which is likely to be partially offset by one-time gains from…
