UpGrad completes Unacademy acquisition for over $200 million
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UpGrad completes Unacademy acquisition for over $200 million

Ronnie Screwvala-led UpGrad has completed its acquisition of Unacademy for just over $200 million, Unacademy cofounder and chief executive Gaurav Munjal said on Tuesday. The…

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After 25 years inside the company, 51-year-old engineer John Ternus will succeed the legendary Tim Cook. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
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A 25 groove philosophy: John Ternus built his way to Apple’s top job

During his first year at Apple in 2001, John Patrick Ternus found himself at a supplier facility late one night, far from home, with a…

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War, weather push crop prices to biggest monthly gain Since 2012

Crop prices capped their biggest monthly jump in more than a decade as wars and extreme weather disrupt supplies, raising concerns about food inflation. The…

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India’s gross GST revenue up 14.8% on year to nearly Rs 2 lakh crore in August

India’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue rose 14.8% year-on-year to Rs 1,99,853 crore in August 2026, compared with Rs 1,74,116 crore collected in…

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X-Humanoid Tien Kung and (right) Agility Robotics Digit. (Official photos)
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What the robots are telling us

Amidst a spectacle at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing a few days ago, a robot called Tiangong Ultra ran 100 metres in 8.64…

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Uday Kotak sees GDP resilience, warns India not to lower guard

New Delhi: India’s stronger-than-expected 7.8 per cent GDP growth in the April-June quarter offers reason for optimism, but unresolved geopolitical tensions, the rapid progress of…

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Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw during the launch of Semicon 2.0 at Rail Bhawan, in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI)
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Centre cuts silicon fab support to 40% under Semicon 2.0

The government on Monday reduced the support for silicon fabs from 50% to 40% while notifying the Semicon 2.0 scheme, with Union minister for IT…

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The pilots’ body said the recent Gorakhpur incident where an IndiGo flight had a tailstrike event. (Reuters/Representational)
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Airline pilots body raises tail strikes on A321s with probe bureau

The Airline Pilots’ Association of India (ALPA India) has urged the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) to issue formal safety recommendations on tailstrike protection, simulator…

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India eyes a global play after changing China’s toy story at home

India spent years watching Chinese toys dominate its shelves. Now it wants Indian toys on shelves abroad. Higher import duties, tougher safety standards and government…

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Niyo acquisition: Niyo to acquire Capital India’s RemitX forex business for Rs 11.4 crore
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Niyo acquisition: Niyo to acquire Capital India’s RemitX forex business for Rs 11.4 crore

Travel fintech Niyo has agreed to acquire Capital India Finance’s RemitX foreign exchange business for Rs 11.4 crore, adding a network of 32 branches and…

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