IT rules update: MeitY mandates deepfake labelling, tighter social media oversight; content removal made transparent

IT rules update: MeitY mandates deepfake labelling, tighter social media oversight; content removal made transparent

File photo: IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw (Picture credit: PTI) In a move to curb misuse of AI-generated content and bring transparency to online governance, the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) has proposed draft amendments to the IT Rules, 2021, mandating clear labelling of synthetic media and stricter oversight of content removal orders.As per…

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IRCTC’s new rule in play next year? Railways may allow rescheduling of confirmed e-tickets without extra cost- how would it work

IRCTC’s new rule in play next year? Railways may allow rescheduling of confirmed e-tickets without extra cost- how would it work

In a move that could significantly improve passenger convenience, Indian Railways could introduce a feature allowing travellers to change the date of journey for confirmed e-tickets without cancelling their existing booking or any extra charges. The facility is expected to be available from early next year, with railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s directive to prepare a…

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India’s green transition push: Nation leads South, Southeast Asia, says S&P Global; private funding, policy push key drivers

India’s green transition push: Nation leads South, Southeast Asia, says S&P Global; private funding, policy push key drivers

India has emerged as the frontrunner in renewable energy progress across South and Southeast Asia, outpacing coal and setting an example for the region, according to a recent report by S&P Global Ratings. As per news agency ANI, the study noted that India’s strong policy framework, advancing technology adoption and robust private investment are fuelling…

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Festive sales boom: Tata Motors delivers over 1 lakh vehicles between Navratri and Diwali; records 33% YoY growth

Festive sales boom: Tata Motors delivers over 1 lakh vehicles between Navratri and Diwali; records 33% YoY growth

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd achieved a significant milestone this festive season, delivering more than 1 lakh vehicles between Navratri and Diwali, marking a 33 per cent year-on-year growth, the company said.The deliveries were led by SUVs, with the Nexon topping the charts at 38,000 units — a 73 per cent rise compared to the…

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‘Going to be even better’: NSE CEO optimistic on markets as Samvat 2082 begins; cites strong services exports, robust consumption

‘Going to be even better’: NSE CEO optimistic on markets as Samvat 2082 begins; cites strong services exports, robust consumption

File photo: NSE CEO Ashish Chauhan (Picture credit: ANI) Indian markets began the new Hindu calendar year, Samvat 2082, on a cautiously positive note, with the Nifty closing around 25,900 in the one-hour Muhurat trading session on Tuesday. The Sensex ended at 84,426.34, up 62.97 points or 0.07 per cent, while the BSE Midcap and…

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Industrial leasing boom: India’s top 8 cities see 28% rise; Delhi-NCR leads with 11.7 million sq ft

Industrial leasing boom: India’s top 8 cities see 28% rise; Delhi-NCR leads with 11.7 million sq ft

Leasing of industrial and warehousing spaces across India’s eight major cities surged 28 per cent to a record 37 million sq ft during January-September 2025, driven by robust demand in Delhi-NCR, according to real estate consultancy CBRE. In comparison, total leasing across these top cities—including Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad—stood at…

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Office spaces: India will drive space growth in Asia-Pacific next year; Here are the cities which will dominate

Office spaces: India will drive space growth in Asia-Pacific next year; Here are the cities which will dominate

India is set to become the top driver of office space growth in the Asia-Pacific region in 2026, with Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi-NCR expected to see the largest additions of Grade-A office space.CBRE forecasts Bengaluru will add 13.09 million sq ft, followed by Hyderabad at 9.25 million sq ft and Delhi-NCR at 8.98 million sq…

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Muhurat trading 2025: Nifty50 closes above 25,800; BSE Sensex settles up by nearly 63 points in Diwali special session

Muhurat trading 2025: Nifty50 closes above 25,800; BSE Sensex settles up by nearly 63 points in Diwali special session

Muhurat trading 2025 (AI image) Stock market today on Muhurat trading 2025: Indian equity benchmark indices, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, opened in green but ended mostly flat, marking the one-hour special Diwali Muhurat trading session on Tuesday. While Nifty50 was above 25,900 at opening it settled at a slight low. BSE Sensex went up by…

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Luxury watch boom: Indian market likely to grow 11–12% annually; rising HNIs and aspirational buyers drive demand

Luxury watch boom: Indian market likely to grow 11–12% annually; rising HNIs and aspirational buyers drive demand

India’s luxury watch market is set for sustained expansion, with annual growth projected at around 11–12 per cent, driven by the rapid rise in the country’s affluent base and growing wealth among high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), according to a report by SOIC Research.As per news agency ANI, the report stated that India is emerging as one…

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Housing sales: Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai together see 47% rise; Mumbai, Delhi record weak performance

Housing sales: Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai together see 47% rise; Mumbai, Delhi record weak performance

The southern cities of Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai have driven a sharp rise in housing sales, reporting a combined 47% growth during the July-September quarter, even as overall demand across India’s top eight cities remained subdued, according to PropTiger.During the quarter, the three cities sold 38,644 residential units, up from 26,284 in the same period…

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IT sector outlook: Demand shows early stabilisation; AI productivity gains keep growth muted

IT sector outlook: Demand shows early stabilisation; AI productivity gains keep growth muted

India’s information technology (IT) services sector is showing tentative signs of demand stabilisation, even as visibility into calendar year 2026 remains uncertain, according to a report by Goldman Sachs.The report highlighted that major IT firms reported sequential revenue growth in the latest quarter, with the sector expanding 1.5 per cent quarter-on-quarter. “While there are early…

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‘Game recognises game’: China borrowed US playbook and is now hitting back at its trade games

‘Game recognises game’: China borrowed US playbook and is now hitting back at its trade games

China has long criticised the United States for overstepping its boundaries to control foreign companies. Yet this month, Beijing did almost the same thing.To push back against Washington’s trade battle, China is now adopting US-style tactics.The south Asian giant announced a move, similar to the US, under which foreign firms must now get the Chinese…

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Tariff war: Trump says he’s ‘not looking to hurt China’; lists key demands for trade deal

Tariff war: Trump says he’s ‘not looking to hurt China’; lists key demands for trade deal

US President Donald Trump on Monday suggested that he might reduce tariffs on Chinese goods, but only if Beijing agrees “to do things” for the United States. These concessions include buying more US soybeans, halting restrictions on rare earth minerals, and other security concerns. Speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One, he said, “They’re paying…

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Stock market recap: M-cap of 7 of most valuable firms jumps by Rs 2.16 lakh cr; Reliance, Airtel lead the rally

Stock market recap: M-cap of 7 of most valuable firms jumps by Rs 2.16 lakh cr; Reliance, Airtel lead the rally

Indian stock markets ended the week on a high, lifting the combined valuation of seven of the top 10 most valuable companies by over Rs 2.16 lakh crore. Reliance Industries and Bharti Airtel led the charge, reflecting a broadly optimistic trend in equities.The BSE benchmark jumped 1,451 points, or 1.75%, signalling investor confidence.Among the top…

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