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13 Sep

Gen Z in India Eyes AI Skills as Key to Career Growth, Survey Finds

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According to the survey, the majority of Gen Z workers and supervisors admitted to using prohibited AI tools to do creative tasks. Gen Z professionals in India want more freedom to experiment with AI technologies, despite the fact that enterprise use of AI is still in its early stages globally. Over 78 per cent of Gen Z workers said that experimenting with AI tools could help improve their visual workflows, according to a new report by Canva on Tuesday, September 9. The findings of the survey dubbed 'State of Visual Communication survey' demonstrate that there is a big disparity between…

12 Sep

Retail inflation upsurge to 2.07% in August; food prices remain in deflationary territory

editorBusiness, News

Core retail inflation rose marginally to 2.07% in August 2025 from 1.61% in July, well within the Reserve Bank of India's target range, according to official data released on Friday. The RBI has been directed not to allow inflation to rise beyond its tolerance range of 2%-6% for more than three consecutive quarters. Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation in August rose 46 basis points year-on-year over the previous month, driven mainly by increased prices of vegetables, meat and fish, edible oils, eggs and personal care items. The National Statistical Office said, "The increase in core inflation and food inflation during…

12 Sep

Gukesh’s Title Defense in Trouble After Third Consecutive Defeat; Redemption Ride Starts vs Divya

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Gukesh has been held to a draw at Grand Swiss by 14-year-old Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus, defeated by 16-year-old American GM Abhimanyu Mishra, and now lost to Ediz Gurel, another 16-year-old from Turkey. In chess circles, there's an informal club whose membership grows somewhat each year. The Mikhail Chigorin Club is named after the Soviet Union player who competed in two World Championship matches against Wilhelm Steinitz but lost both times. To acquire membership in the Mikhail Chigorin Club, defeat a reigning world champion in a classical chess game. Three players have already joined the club in the FIDE Grand Swiss…

11 Sep

Adani Power receives LoA from MPPMCL for total 1,600 MW capacity, shares upgrade nearly 3%

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Shares of Adani Power rose nearly 2.9% to hit a high of ₹653 per share on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The stock opened at ₹638.50, up from its previous close of ₹634.45. The surge in stock price came after the company informed the exchange that it has received an additional Letter of Award (LoA) from MP Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL) for supply of 800 MW power from its upcoming ultra-supercritical thermal project at Anuppur in Madhya Pradesh. The plant will be developed on a Design, Build, Finance, Own and Operate (DBFOO) basis, with fuel to be supplied through…

11 Sep

Apple is launching a thinnest iPhone

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Launch of the iPhone 17 Air: Apple has made a radical design change with the new iPhone 17 Air, which is only 5.6 mm thick. Additionally, the company announced a slimmer, smarter Apple Watch Series 11 and updated AirPods Pro with live translation. The focus of Tuesday's Apple event was remodeling and fresh design. Apple unveiled a brand-new iPhone Air model, the thinnest of its kind at only 5.6mm. Because of the new form, the phone's internal components had to be changed to make room for the device. However, this redesign did not entail sacrificing quality because the phone boasts…

10 Sep

Guarseed futures prices upgrade due to spot demand

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New Delhi, Guarseed prices rose by Rs 18 to Rs 5,073 per quintal in futures trade on Wednesday as speculators increased the size of their deals amid a firm trend in the spot market. Guarseed contract for October delivery rose by Rs 18 or 0.35 per cent to Rs 5,073 per quintal on the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange in which 45,990 lots were traded. According to market sources, the rise in guarseed prices was mainly due to speculators increasing their deals, firm trend in the spot market and lower supplies from producing regions.

09 Sep

Glenmark Pharma shares upgrade 3%, subsidiary receives $700 million upfront payment from AbbVie

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Glenmark Pharma shares rose 3% to an intraday high of ₹2,112.60 on Tuesday, September 9. The company announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary has received an upfront payment of $700 million from AbbVie. "This payment is in accordance with agreed contractual terms and is being made under an exclusive global licensing agreement for IGI's key investigational asset, ISB 2001, in the North America, Europe, Japan and Greater China markets," Glenmark said in a regulatory filing. On July 10, 2025, New York-based Ichnos will acquire Glenmark Innovations, Inc. IGI Therapeutics SA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IGI, and AbbVie have announced an exclusive…

09 Sep

One of the Harry Potter characters Tom Felton refers to Pratik Gandhi as his brother in a post that praises him

editorEntertainment

A post dedicated to 'Scam 1997' actor Pratik Gandhi was shared by Harry Potter star Tom Felton. They collaborated on the upcoming series "Gandhi," which was directed by Hansal Mehta. Actor Pratik Gandhi was honored on Instagram by Tom Felton, who is most recognized for his role as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter. At the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, the two attended the world premiere of their upcoming series, Gandhi. On the red carpet, the pair also produced a unique scene that made the fans and paparazzi giggle. Pratik was advised to strike a serious pose by Tom during…

08 Sep

GMDC shares upsurge 20% in two sessions to hit new 52-week high; know why

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GMDC Share Price: Shares of Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) rallied for the second consecutive session on Monday, September 8. The stock rose by 20% in the last two trading sessions to hit a new 52-week high of ₹546.85 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). On the BSE, GMDC shares hit a new 52-week high of ₹547. The stock came on investors' radar after China lifted its ban on export of rare earth magnets to India last month. Last week alone, GMDC shares rallied 26% and rallied 20% in the last two trading sessions. Meanwhile, the government's renewed focus on…

08 Sep

Cachar district launches ten-day campaign to bolster women’s empowerment and welfare schemes

editorAssam

The Cachar district government has launched a ten-day awareness campaign to strengthen women's empowerment and make sure that welfare programs are implemented throughout the district, a powerful example of collaborative governance. Under the direction of District Commissioner Mridul Yadav, IAS, who is highly recognized for advancing inclusive and participatory development in Cachar, the effort was initiated. It was co-organized by the Department of Women and Child Development and the district administration. Under the auspices of Sankalp, Hub for Empowerment of Women (HEW), a review meeting was convened in the DC office to formally launch the campaign. The administration's increasing emphasis…