
Amid the global transformation driven by advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, the Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) programme is laying the foundation for a digitally inclusive, competitive, and self-reliant India, said the government on Wednesday. ...

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is witnessing a festive season boom, with the average daily transaction value in October jumping 13 per cent over September to reach Rs 94,000 crore, according to data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). ...

The South Korean government said on Wednesday it will conduct a comprehensive inspection of information technology (IT) systems at public, financial and telecommunications companies as part of nationwide cybersecurity measures following recent data breaches at major mobile carriers. ...

Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms will reduce costs and broaden markets for Ladakh’s artisans, farmers, and tourism operators, and safeguard local crafts, the government said on Wednesday. ...

In a major relief for foreign workers on H-1B visas, the US Department of Homeland Security has issued new guidance on the $100,000 application fee, providing a series of exemptions and carveouts. ...

Riding on the stellar performance of the new iPhone 17 series, Apple is heading towards the $4 trillion market valuation, thus becoming the second-most valuable company after chip major Nvidia. ...

The United States and Australia have signed a critical minerals agreement, days after China announced new export controls on rare earth minerals, magnets and other products. ...

Samsung Electronics Co. plans to use its in-house Exynos mobile processor in upcoming Galaxy S26 smartphone models, industry sources has said. ...

Gold and silver prices fell on Tuesday as investors booked profits after both metals hit record highs in the previous session, even as festive jewellery sales during Dhanteras jumped 35–40 per cent across India. Silver...

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said that nearly 67 million citizens visit fuel stations every day -- reflecting the country’s growing energy demand in line with its rapid economic progress. ...