The Indian IT sector is entering a tougher phase, with slowing growth and structural disruption from artificial intelligence (AI) likely to keep returns muted. Bhavin Shah, Founder, CIO & CEO of Sameeksha Capital, believes investors should stay cautious as expectations reset lower. “It is certainly disappointing, although not unexpected. Outlook for the sector, if you…
File photo: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla NEW DELHI: A resolution seeking the removal of Om Birla as Speaker was defeated in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday by a voice vote amid protests and sloganeering by opposition members demanding an apology from Union home minister Amit Shah.With Speaker Birla absent during the debate, BJP MP…
UN chief calls for stronger action to prevent mass atrocities amid rising global conflict (PTI image) United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres has warned that the growing number of global conflicts, increasing impunity and the rapid spread of emerging technologies are significantly raising the risk of mass atrocities.He urged the international community to act “before warning…
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday defended its decision to temporarily restrict access to Telegram, telling the Delhi high court that the messaging platform was being systematically misused by organised networks and that it would place “shocking” material before the court on Thursday.Appearing for the Centre, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta sought a day’s adjournment, saying…
India’s wheat output for the 2025–26 crop year is expected to remain steady despite weather disruptions, the agriculture ministry said on Sunday, even as an industry estimate suggested lower production. The ministry said that the crop is “stable and resilient despite localised damage” caused by unseasonal rainfall and hailstorms. It described the season as “mixed…
Social media influencer Traveler Mohit has revealed the austere lives of sadhus in Himalayan yogi caves near Badrinath. His vlogs showcase the rugged conditions and simple utility items found within these ancient meditation spaces. The region also features mythological caves like Vyas Gufa and Ganesh Gufa, with authorities now opening new meditation caves for pilgrims….
NEW DELHI: FSSAI has seized stocks of a branded “alkaline water” product worth over Rs 31 lakh after laboratory tests found the presence of fulvic acid, a substance not permitted in packaged drinking water under current food safety norms. The action followed a consumer complaint filed through the Food Safety Connect portal, after which officials…
NEW DELHI: Acknowledging rampant misuse of public interest litigation for ulterior motives or for pursuing pet agendas, SC on Wednesday said it would have dismissed a PIL petition if it had been filed by a lawyers’ body presently challenging the Sabarimala custom of barring entry of women of menstruating age.This remark came from a bench…
Australia are prepared to take a chance on Ellyse Perry if needed for Sunday’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final at Lord’s, with head coach Shelley Nitschke saying the all-rounder could play even if she is not fully fit.Perry retired hurt during Australia’s semi-final win over West Indies at The Oval after feeling what the…
Updated Jul 1, 2026 09:37 IST Kotak Mahindra Bank shares are likely to remain in focus after global brokerage Morgan Stanley reaffirmed its ‘Overweight’ rating on the stock and retained its target price of Rs 500, implying potential upside from current levels. The brokerage’s positive stance comes after Kotak Mahindra Bank announced the proposed acquisition…
