Ahead of its IPO, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has raised about Rs 6,746 crore from anchor investors. LIC emerged as the largest individual anchor investor, with other key participants including global sovereign funds and domestic mutual funds. NSE Raises Rs 6,746 Crore from Anchor Investors National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) has raised … Read more
The Punjab Government will conduct a statewide Civil Defence Air Raid/Blackout Mock Exercise on November 27, 2026. The drill will test preparedness with warning sirens, a simulated blackout, and various response operations like rescue and first-aid. The Punjab Government will conduct a Civil Defence Air Raid/Blackout Mock Exercise across all districts of the State on … Read more
EAM S. Jaishankar, on a visit to Bhutan, handed over 43 pureline Jersey cows to bolster its dairy sector. He also toured the historic Wangduechhoeling Palace, offered prayers at Kurjey Lhakhang, and met his counterpart to discuss bilateral ties. Highlighting the cultural and community-level depth of India-Bhutan relations, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar handed over … Read more
A heated argument between ScoutOP and Arishfa Khan in a Bigg Boss 20 task has split viewer opinion. ScoutOP was criticised for his threatening remarks, while others defended him, accusing Arishfa of initiating physical contact during the task. Bigg Boss 20 Fight Sparks Controversy A heated argument between gaming creator ScoutOP and Arishfa Khan during … Read more
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire called Arc “one of the biggest launches” in the company’s history. Circle launched the Arc mainnet on Wednesday, a day after the CLARITY Act failed in the Senate. Founding validators include BlackRock, DTCC, ICE, Visa and Mastercard, with no crypto-native firms among them. Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said industry progress “isn’t … Read more
Haryana Congress issued a show-cause notice to Ratia MLA Jarnail Singh for violating the party whip. He allegedly displayed posters against the party’s stance and faces potential disqualification proceedings under the Tenth Schedule. Haryana Congress Legislature Party Chief Whip Bharat Bhushan Batra has issued a show-cause notice to Ratia MLA Jarnail Singh, alleging violation of … Read more
Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Vijay Sharma welcomed the death penalty verdict for 10 convicts in the Jhiram Ghati Maoist attack case. Congress leaders and survivors, however, demanded a deeper probe into the conspiracy and security lapses. Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Vijay Sharma welcomed the death penalty verdict for all 10 convicts in the Jhiram Ghati Maoist attack … Read more
Alexis Ohanian told CNBC that the AI debate should focus on concrete risks such as agent swarms and recursive self-improvement rather than sensational scenarios and political point-scoring. Ohanian said poor communication from the technology industry has increasingly clouded the public debate with misinformation. He added that AI risks are real but may be less apocalyptic … Read more
At the Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference, GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik said the company could reach its $200 billion backlog milestone “very early” in 2027. GE Vernova ended Q2 with a $176 billion backlog, with Strazik citing the strength of Q3 orders as the basis for confidence in reaching the $200 billion milestone early. The company … Read more
According to a Reuters report, Starbucks has been consulting financial advisors on potential options for the unit, while its Japan operations continue to account for a significant share of its global store network. Starbucks Japan had 1,883 stores as of September 2025, representing nearly 9% of the company’s global store base, according to Reuters. Starbucks … Read more