May 21, 2026
SRINAGAR: The J&K administration has defended its order to ban 25 Kashmir-related books in a reply filed in high court Wednesday on a set of petitions challenging the order.Senior additional advocate general (AAG) Mohsin Qadri told TOI, “We have defended the decision to ban the books on grounds of state security and public order. They (the petitioners) have now been given time to file their rejoinder,” he said.Qadri said the government has also defended the legal provision under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) invoked to impose the ban, as the petitioners have challenged its applicability in the case. “We are defending both the ban and legal provision,” he said.The court said the matter will be heard on a date to be fixed after the petitioners’ counsels — Vrinda Grover, Sanjay Hegde and Rakesh Shakdher and others —indicate their availability. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Amazon Web Services ‘disrupted’ following drone attack in Bahrain; Saudi, UAE mull joining Iran war82nd Airborne Division to be deployed in Middle East: Inside America’s fastest strike force that once stormed Nazi-occupied France’Lack of permission’: Iran turns back Pakistan-bound ship trying to pass through Strait of HormuzThe three advocates were present online.The UT administration, under the Lieutenant Governor, is defending the ban while the elected government led by CM Omar Abdullah is not a party to the case as it did not issue the ban order.The HC has constituted a three-judge full bench to hear petitions challenging the move banning books, including Azadi by Booker Prize winner Arundhati Roy.On Aug 5 last year, on the sixth anniversary of abrogation of Article 370, the order by the J&K home department, which functions under Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, banned the publication and circulation of 25 books on Kashmir, saying they promote a “false narrative” and “secessionism” in the Union Territory.The books include Kashmir: The Case for Freedom by Tariq Ali, Pankaj Mishra; Confronting Terrorism, edited by Maroof Raza and written by Stephen P. Cohen, Independent Kashmir by Christopher Snedden, Between Democracy and Nation by Seema Kazi, Contested Lands by Sumantra Bose, In Search of a Future by journalist and author David Devdas, A Dismantled State: The Untold Story of Kashmir After Article 370 by Anuradha Bhasin, Colonizing Kashmir by Hafsa Kanjwal.The order stated that the govt has “credible intelligence which indicate that a significant driver behind youth participation violence and terrorism has been the systematic dissemination of false narratives and secessionist literature by its persistent internal circulation, often disguised as historical or political commentary, while playing a critical role in misguiding the youth, glorifying terrorism and inciting violence against Indian State”.Following the notice, police raided book shops across Kashmir and seized several books.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Not A ‘Broker’ Like Pak: Jaishankar Tells Leaders At All-Party Meet Amid Iran Mediation Buzz’No Locus Standi To Comment’: India Rejects Pakistan’s Remarks On Asiya Andrabi’s Life SentenceIran Dictates Endgame:Demands Closure Of US Bases In Gulf, Lifting Of Sanctions, Control Over HormuzCentre Pushes PNG: LPG Supply May Be Stopped Where Pipelines Are AvailableWomen’s Quota Bill: What Are The Big Challenges Modi Govt Is Likely To FaceIran Denies Permission To Pakistan-Bound Ship Trying To Cross Hormuz As Indian Ships Sail ThroughDelhi Deputy CM Parvesh Verma Calls Arvind Kejriwal Rehman Dakait In Assembly, Sparks Political RowAmid Hormuz Disruption, India Locks 60 Million Barrels Of Russian Oil To Secure Energy Supply’India And UK Are Now AI Superpowers’, Says Rishi Sunak As India Overtakes UK In Global RankingsOil, War, And A Phone Call: PM Modi Draws India’s Red Line At Strait Of Hormuz In Talks With Trump123PhotostoriesBuying lab-grown gold? 5 things you should know before you invest9 traditional dishes to enjoy in Ram Lalla’s Ayodhya Nagri this Ram Navmi9 largest eagles in the world and what makes them uniqueFeeling full too quickly while eating? 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SRINAGAR: The J&K administration has defended its order to ban 25 Kashmir-related books in a reply filed in high court Wednesday on a set of petitions challenging the order.Senior additional advocate general (AAG) Mohsin Qadri told TOI, “We have defended the decision to ban the books on grounds of state security and public order. They (the petitioners) have now been given time to file their rejoinder,” he said.Qadri said the government has also defended the legal provision under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) invoked to impose the ban, as the petitioners have challenged its applicability in the case. “We are defending both the ban and legal provision,” he said.The court said the matter will be heard on a date to be fixed after the petitioners’ counsels — Vrinda Grover, Sanjay Hegde and Rakesh Shakdher and others —indicate their availability. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Amazon Web Services ‘disrupted’ following drone attack in Bahrain; Saudi, UAE mull joining Iran war82nd Airborne Division to be deployed in Middle East: Inside America’s fastest strike force that once stormed Nazi-occupied France’Lack of permission’: Iran turns back Pakistan-bound ship trying to pass through Strait of HormuzThe three advocates were present online.The UT administration, under the Lieutenant Governor, is defending the ban while the elected government led by CM Omar Abdullah is not a party to the case as it did not issue the ban order.The HC has constituted a three-judge full bench to hear petitions challenging the move banning books, including Azadi by Booker Prize winner Arundhati Roy.On Aug 5 last year, on the sixth anniversary of abrogation of Article 370, the order by the J&K home department, which functions under Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, banned the publication and circulation of 25 books on Kashmir, saying they promote a “false narrative” and “secessionism” in the Union Territory.The books include Kashmir: The Case for Freedom by Tariq Ali, Pankaj Mishra; Confronting Terrorism, edited by Maroof Raza and written by Stephen P. Cohen, Independent Kashmir by Christopher Snedden, Between Democracy and Nation by Seema Kazi, Contested Lands by Sumantra Bose, In Search of a Future by journalist and author David Devdas, A Dismantled State: The Untold Story of Kashmir After Article 370 by Anuradha Bhasin, Colonizing Kashmir by Hafsa Kanjwal.The order stated that the govt has “credible intelligence which indicate that a significant driver behind youth participation violence and terrorism has been the systematic dissemination of false narratives and secessionist literature by its persistent internal circulation, often disguised as historical or political commentary, while playing a critical role in misguiding the youth, glorifying terrorism and inciting violence against Indian State”.Following the notice, police raided book shops across Kashmir and seized several books.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Not A ‘Broker’ Like Pak: Jaishankar Tells Leaders At All-Party Meet Amid Iran Mediation Buzz’No Locus Standi To Comment’: India Rejects Pakistan’s Remarks On Asiya Andrabi’s Life SentenceIran Dictates Endgame:Demands Closure Of US Bases In Gulf, Lifting Of Sanctions, Control Over HormuzCentre Pushes PNG: LPG Supply May Be Stopped Where Pipelines Are AvailableWomen’s Quota Bill: What Are The Big Challenges Modi Govt Is Likely To FaceIran Denies Permission To Pakistan-Bound Ship Trying To Cross Hormuz As Indian Ships Sail ThroughDelhi Deputy CM Parvesh Verma Calls Arvind Kejriwal Rehman Dakait In Assembly, Sparks Political RowAmid Hormuz Disruption, India Locks 60 Million Barrels Of Russian Oil To Secure Energy Supply’India And UK Are Now AI Superpowers’, Says Rishi Sunak As India Overtakes UK In Global RankingsOil, War, And A Phone Call: PM Modi Draws India’s Red Line At Strait Of Hormuz In Talks With Trump123PhotostoriesBuying lab-grown gold? 5 things you should know before you invest9 traditional dishes to enjoy in Ram Lalla’s Ayodhya Nagri this Ram Navmi9 largest eagles in the world and what makes them uniqueFeeling full too quickly while eating? Gastroenterologists explain the hidden causes, warning signs, and what you can do to improve digestionHeart attack prevention guide: Daily habits, diet changes, and medical checks that can save your life7 healthy office snacks to keep handy during summer months with minimum efforts5 cars known for their multiple driving modes for every terrainK-dramas like ‘Crash Landing on You’ that will give you butterflies: ‘Goblin’, ‘Descendants of the Sun’ and moreWatermelon Guide: Smart tips for picking sweet & juicy watermelon and how to check the purity7 iconic canyons from around the world for your adventure travel wishlist123Hot PicksTrain ticket refund ruleFPV drone attackSonia GandhiGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingCBSE CTET Result 2026Tom BradyRCB soldRSK MP Board 8th ResultRinku SinghWB ANM GNMHarish RanaMinecraft Bedrock 26-10 UpdateStrait of HormuzBihar Board Science Topper

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SRINAGAR: The J&K administration has defended its order to ban 25 Kashmir-related books in a reply filed in high court Wednesday on a set of petitions challenging the order.Senior additional advocate general (AAG) Mohsin Qadri told TOI, “We have defended the decision to ban the books on grounds of state security and public order. They…

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Stock market today (March 25, 2025): Which are the top gainers and losers in Nifty50 and BSE Sensex today? Check list

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Investor wealth surged by Rs 15.80 lakh crore over two trading sessions as equities rebounded sharply amid a decline in crude oil prices and growing hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict.Stock markets have been gaining for the past two days, with the BSE Sensex rising 2,577.06 points or 3.54 per cent. On Wednesday,…

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MPESB second phase written test 2026 exam test dates announced: Check details here

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MPESB second phase written test 2026 exam dates: The Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB) has officially announced the Phase-II examination date for the Police Sub-Inspector (SI) and Subedar recruitment 2025. According to the official notification, the Phase-II examination is scheduled for April 26, 2026. Candidates who have successfully cleared the previous phase can now…

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‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ directed by Aditya Dhar, continues to make headlines as it garners praise from both audiences and critics. The film has been creating a storm at the box office and the internet is filled with fan theories, memes and conversations about the film. Many celebs also have showered praise on the Aditya Dhar…

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British Airways is proposing a new incentive scheme that would reward pilots for reducing fuel burn and carbon emissions, with a potential bonus of up to 1% of basic salary if collective targets are metAccording to a document seen by Bloomberg, pilots would need to collectively cut their aircrafts’ carbon dioxide emissions by 60,000 tonnes…

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Nirav Modi’s petition to reopen proceedings against his extradition to India was rejected on Wednesday by the High Court of Justice, King’s Bench Division, in London, which ruled that the application did not meet the threshold of “exceptional circumstances” required to revisit the case. The court held that the grounds presented, including reliance on the Bhandari judgment, were insufficient to justify reopening the proceedings.The decision marks a significant setback for the fugitive diamantaire, who is wanted in India in connection with the Punjab National Bank fraud case. The Crown Prosecution Service strongly opposed the application during the hearing, supported by a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team that travelled to London, including key investigating officers.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Amazon Web Services ‘disrupted’ following drone attack in Bahrain; Saudi, UAE mull joining Iran war82nd Airborne Division to be deployed in Middle East: Inside America’s fastest strike force that once stormed Nazi-occupied France’Lack of permission’: Iran turns back Pakistan-bound ship trying to pass through Strait of HormuzThe high court noted in its judgment that the circumstances cited in the petition were not compelling enough to warrant reconsideration of the earlier extradition order, effectively closing this legal avenue for Modi.What was the case? Nirav Modi has been fighting extradition to India over alleged involvement in the Rs 13,000-crore Punjab National Bank fraud, one of the country’s largest banking scams. He has previously exhausted multiple legal remedies in UK courts, including appeals against extradition orders and applications citing concerns over prison conditions and mental health.The latest attempt to reopen proceedings was based on the Bhandari judgment, which Modi’s legal team argued had a bearing on his case. However, UK courts have consistently ruled in favour of extradition, finding that the evidence against him establishes a prima facie case and that his rights would not be violated if he were returned to India.More updates to followAbout the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Not A ‘Broker’ Like Pak: Jaishankar Tells Leaders At All-Party Meet Amid Iran Mediation Buzz’No Locus Standi To Comment’: India Rejects Pakistan’s Remarks On Asiya Andrabi’s Life SentenceIran Dictates Endgame:Demands Closure Of US Bases In Gulf, Lifting Of Sanctions, Control Over HormuzCentre Pushes PNG: LPG Supply May Be Stopped Where Pipelines Are AvailableWomen’s Quota Bill: What Are The Big Challenges Modi Govt Is Likely To FaceIran Denies Permission To Pakistan-Bound Ship Trying To Cross Hormuz As Indian Ships Sail ThroughDelhi Deputy CM Parvesh Verma Calls Arvind Kejriwal Rehman Dakait In Assembly, Sparks Political RowAmid Hormuz Disruption, India Locks 60 Million Barrels Of Russian Oil To Secure Energy Supply’India And UK Are Now AI Superpowers’, Says Rishi Sunak As India Overtakes UK In Global RankingsOil, War, And A Phone Call: PM Modi Draws India’s Red Line At Strait Of Hormuz In Talks With Trump123PhotostoriesBuying lab-grown gold? 5 things you should know before you invest9 traditional dishes to enjoy in Ram Lalla’s Ayodhya Nagri this Ram Navmi9 largest eagles in the world and what makes them uniqueFeeling full too quickly while eating? Gastroenterologists explain the hidden causes, warning signs, and what you can do to improve digestionFrom being unable to become a cricketer to ‘Dhurandhar’ filmmaker: Aditya Dhar’s inspiring journeyHeart attack prevention guide: Daily habits, diet changes, and medical checks that can save your life7 healthy office snacks to keep handy during summer months with minimum efforts5 cars known for their multiple driving modes for every terrainK-dramas like ‘Crash Landing on You’ that will give you butterflies: ‘Goblin’, ‘Descendants of the Sun’ and moreWatermelon Guide: Smart tips for picking sweet & juicy watermelon and how to check the purity123Hot PicksTrain ticket refund ruleFPV drone attackSonia GandhiGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingCBSE CTET Result 2026Tom BradyRCB soldRSK MP Board 8th ResultRinku SinghWB ANM GNMHarish RanaMinecraft Bedrock 26-10 UpdateStrait of HormuzBihar Board Science Topper

Nirav Modi’s petition to reopen proceedings against his extradition to India was rejected on Wednesday by the High Court of Justice, King’s Bench Division, in London, which ruled that the application did not meet the threshold of “exceptional circumstances” required to revisit the case. The court held that the grounds presented, including reliance on the Bhandari judgment, were insufficient to justify reopening the proceedings.The decision marks a significant setback for the fugitive diamantaire, who is wanted in India in connection with the Punjab National Bank fraud case. The Crown Prosecution Service strongly opposed the application during the hearing, supported by a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team that travelled to London, including key investigating officers.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Amazon Web Services ‘disrupted’ following drone attack in Bahrain; Saudi, UAE mull joining Iran war82nd Airborne Division to be deployed in Middle East: Inside America’s fastest strike force that once stormed Nazi-occupied France’Lack of permission’: Iran turns back Pakistan-bound ship trying to pass through Strait of HormuzThe high court noted in its judgment that the circumstances cited in the petition were not compelling enough to warrant reconsideration of the earlier extradition order, effectively closing this legal avenue for Modi.What was the case? Nirav Modi has been fighting extradition to India over alleged involvement in the Rs 13,000-crore Punjab National Bank fraud, one of the country’s largest banking scams. He has previously exhausted multiple legal remedies in UK courts, including appeals against extradition orders and applications citing concerns over prison conditions and mental health.The latest attempt to reopen proceedings was based on the Bhandari judgment, which Modi’s legal team argued had a bearing on his case. However, UK courts have consistently ruled in favour of extradition, finding that the evidence against him establishes a prima facie case and that his rights would not be violated if he were returned to India.More updates to followAbout the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Not A ‘Broker’ Like Pak: Jaishankar Tells Leaders At All-Party Meet Amid Iran Mediation Buzz’No Locus Standi To Comment’: India Rejects Pakistan’s Remarks On Asiya Andrabi’s Life SentenceIran Dictates Endgame:Demands Closure Of US Bases In Gulf, Lifting Of Sanctions, Control Over HormuzCentre Pushes PNG: LPG Supply May Be Stopped Where Pipelines Are AvailableWomen’s Quota Bill: What Are The Big Challenges Modi Govt Is Likely To FaceIran Denies Permission To Pakistan-Bound Ship Trying To Cross Hormuz As Indian Ships Sail ThroughDelhi Deputy CM Parvesh Verma Calls Arvind Kejriwal Rehman Dakait In Assembly, Sparks Political RowAmid Hormuz Disruption, India Locks 60 Million Barrels Of Russian Oil To Secure Energy Supply’India And UK Are Now AI Superpowers’, Says Rishi Sunak As India Overtakes UK In Global RankingsOil, War, And A Phone Call: PM Modi Draws India’s Red Line At Strait Of Hormuz In Talks With Trump123PhotostoriesBuying lab-grown gold? 5 things you should know before you invest9 traditional dishes to enjoy in Ram Lalla’s Ayodhya Nagri this Ram Navmi9 largest eagles in the world and what makes them uniqueFeeling full too quickly while eating? Gastroenterologists explain the hidden causes, warning signs, and what you can do to improve digestionFrom being unable to become a cricketer to ‘Dhurandhar’ filmmaker: Aditya Dhar’s inspiring journeyHeart attack prevention guide: Daily habits, diet changes, and medical checks that can save your life7 healthy office snacks to keep handy during summer months with minimum efforts5 cars known for their multiple driving modes for every terrainK-dramas like ‘Crash Landing on You’ that will give you butterflies: ‘Goblin’, ‘Descendants of the Sun’ and moreWatermelon Guide: Smart tips for picking sweet & juicy watermelon and how to check the purity123Hot PicksTrain ticket refund ruleFPV drone attackSonia GandhiGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingCBSE CTET Result 2026Tom BradyRCB soldRSK MP Board 8th ResultRinku SinghWB ANM GNMHarish RanaMinecraft Bedrock 26-10 UpdateStrait of HormuzBihar Board Science Topper

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Nirav Modi’s petition to reopen proceedings against his extradition to India was rejected on Wednesday by the High Court of Justice, King’s Bench Division, in London, which ruled that the application did not meet the threshold of “exceptional circumstances” required to revisit the case. The court held that the grounds presented, including reliance on the…

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Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq’s much-debated bowling action is drawing attention across levels of cricket, with its distinct pause before release now being copied by younger players.Tariq’s action, which includes a visible halt before delivering the ball, has already come under scrutiny, with indirect suggestions of chucking from Australia all-rounder Cameron Green.The trend appeared to have…

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In a significant overhaul aimed at boosting enlistment, the US Army has increased its maximum recruitment age from 35 to 42, widening the pool of eligible candidates and aligning itself with other military branches.The revised policy applies across the Regular Army, Army National Guard and Army Reserve. According to the officials, the move is part…

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. At the Indiaspora Global AI Summit on Wednesday, the nonprofit community of Global Indian leaders and management consulting firm Zinnov released two reports detailing AI’s impact on India’s startup and GCC ecosystems. These reports highlight India’s role as a premier global tech hub, exploring how AI is reshaping the world’s most influential companies at an unprecedented pace.The report Top 100 AI Startups in India examines where innovation is thriving, where opportunities remain untapped, and what it will take to build an ecosystem that empowers entrepreneurs to create products and services with lasting impact. The study of AI and Global Capability Centers confronts a parallel challenge: GCCs, a longtime strength of India’s technology sector, have evolved from cost centers into engines of innovation, yet much of their core work is now exposed to AI-driven displacement.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Amazon Web Services ‘disrupted’ following drone attack in Bahrain; Saudi, UAE mull joining Iran war82nd Airborne Division to be deployed in Middle East: Inside America’s fastest strike force that once stormed Nazi-occupied France’Lack of permission’: Iran turns back Pakistan-bound ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz The central question is no longer whether GCCs will be affected, but whether they can move fast enough to transform vulnerability into advantage.AI has collapsed the traditional time horizon; transformations that once took a decade now unfold in months. With every new model, the boundaries of work are redrawn, compressing expertise into procedure and procedure into automation. The second report warns that over half of India’s current GCC portfolio remains anchored in commodity and procedural work—the layers most vulnerable to displacement. “The implication is clear: the window for adaptation has closed. The future belongs to GCCs that pivot from execution to co-creation, partnering with AI and startups to solve complex problems and redefine the very nature of a capability center.”“We are at an inflection point where artificial intelligence is no longer just a technology wave, it is a reordering of global capability. What is remarkable is not just the speed of change, but who is driving it. Across startups, enterprises, and research labs, Indians are helping define how AI is built, applied, and scaled worldwide,” M.R. Rangaswami, founder and chairman, Indiaspora, said.India’s top AI start-ups have collectively raised over .6 billion in funding, while generating 6 million in revenue, according to the first report. These enterprises are solving real-world problems across enterprise SaaS, healthcare, logistics, and more. Together, they employ nearly 20,000 people, demonstrating that India’s AI economy is creating tangible economic value at scale.The promise of India’s AI future cannot be realized in isolation. Sustained progress will require robust public infrastructure, strategic policy support, and savvy investment that backs founders solving real problems. The alignment of these forces is already underway, and this report documents the main drivers shaping India’s next generation of AI startups.And a large part of that future will be seen in the GCC’s throughout India. These institutions were built over decades, into sophisticated hubs that evolved far beyond their original cost-and-scale mandate, ultimately delivering deep expertise, strategic judgment, and frontier innovation that rivals headquarters worldwide. For most of that journey, 70–80% of GCC work was execution-focused, a model that rewarded process depth, portfolio breadth, and incremental improvement over long-time horizons.“AI is fundamentally reorganizing how and where innovation happens, compressing what once took decades into cycles of months. What sets India apart at this moment is not just scale, but the ability to build and deploy under real-world complexity—across languages, sectors, and constraints that increasingly mirror global markets. We’re seeing a clear shift—from execution to co-creation—across both startups and global capability centers, as value moves from building models to applying them in consequential ways. The ecosystems that lead from here will be those that can translate this complexity into scalable, applied intelligence, and India is emerging as one of the clearest proving grounds for how that future gets built,” said Pari Natarajan, CEO, Zinnov.The report on start-ups notes that India’s AI startup ecosystem, uniquely engineered by culture, infrastructure, and capital is fast becoming one of the most consequential forces in the global technology landscape. The transformative impact of AI is being felt at every level, from multinational corporations and GCCs to the country’s vibrant startup community. India’s startups are now uniquely positioned to drive innovation that reshapes not only emerging industries but also the established businesses and GCCs already operating on Indian soil. India entered the AI era with a structural advantage few nations can match. For startups, this means faster time-to-market and greater accessibility, making India one of the most favourable environments in the world for AI development.About the AuthorIshani DuttaguptaI’ve been a journalist with The Economic Times for 25+ years; first at the newsdesk of ET, Kolkata & then as a feature writer with the ET Magazine on Sunday in Delhi. I write largely on immigration policy issues and overseas Indians. I also write on entrepreneurs in food & beverages; crafts and education sectors. I’m a Jefferson Fellow 2019 of the East-West Center, Hawaii.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’No Locus Standi To Comment’: India Rejects Pakistan’s Remarks On Asiya Andrabi’s Life SentenceIran Dictates Endgame:Demands Closure Of US Bases In Gulf, Lifting Of Sanctions, Control Over HormuzCentre Pushes PNG: LPG Supply May Be Stopped Where Pipelines Are AvailableWomen’s Quota Bill: What Are The Big Challenges Modi Govt Is Likely To FaceIran Denies Permission To Pakistan-Bound Ship Trying To Cross Hormuz As Indian Ships Sail ThroughDelhi Deputy CM Parvesh Verma Calls Arvind Kejriwal Rehman Dakait In Assembly, Sparks Political RowAmid Hormuz Disruption, India Locks 60 Million Barrels Of Russian Oil To Secure Energy Supply’India And UK Are Now AI Superpowers’, Says Rishi Sunak As India Overtakes UK In Global RankingsOil, War, And A Phone Call: PM Modi Draws India’s Red Line At Strait Of Hormuz In Talks With TrumpHarish Rana Cremated After India’s First Passive Euthanasia Patient Dies Ending 13 Years Of Coma123PhotostoriesFrom being unable to become a cricketer to ‘Dhurandhar’ filmmaker: Aditya Dhar’s inspiring journeyHeart attack prevention guide: Daily habits, diet changes, and medical checks that can save your life7 healthy office snacks to keep handy during summer months with minimum efforts5 cars known for their multiple driving modes for every terrainK-dramas like ‘Crash Landing on You’ that will give you butterflies: ‘Goblin’, ‘Descendants of the Sun’ and moreWatermelon Guide: Smart tips for picking sweet & juicy watermelon and how to check the purity7 iconic canyons from around the world for your adventure travel wishlist‘Dhurandhar The Revenge’: 7 iconic songs featured in Ranveer Singh starrer, from ‘Aari Aari’ to ‘Tirchi Topiwale’ ‘4 things to do in a recession, as per finance guru and ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ author Robert Kiyosaki7 tallest buildings of Bengaluru showcasing modern architecture123Hot PicksTrain ticket refund ruleFPV drone attackSonia GandhiGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingCBSE CTET Result 2026Tom BradyRCB soldRSK MP Board 8th ResultRinku SinghWB ANM GNMHarish RanaMinecraft Bedrock 26-10 UpdateStrait of HormuzBihar Board Science Topper

. At the Indiaspora Global AI Summit on Wednesday, the nonprofit community of Global Indian leaders and management consulting firm Zinnov released two reports detailing AI’s impact on India’s startup and GCC ecosystems. These reports highlight India’s role as a premier global tech hub, exploring how AI is reshaping the world’s most influential companies at an unprecedented pace.The report Top 100 AI Startups in India examines where innovation is thriving, where opportunities remain untapped, and what it will take to build an ecosystem that empowers entrepreneurs to create products and services with lasting impact. The study of AI and Global Capability Centers confronts a parallel challenge: GCCs, a longtime strength of India’s technology sector, have evolved from cost centers into engines of innovation, yet much of their core work is now exposed to AI-driven displacement.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Amazon Web Services ‘disrupted’ following drone attack in Bahrain; Saudi, UAE mull joining Iran war82nd Airborne Division to be deployed in Middle East: Inside America’s fastest strike force that once stormed Nazi-occupied France’Lack of permission’: Iran turns back Pakistan-bound ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz The central question is no longer whether GCCs will be affected, but whether they can move fast enough to transform vulnerability into advantage.AI has collapsed the traditional time horizon; transformations that once took a decade now unfold in months. With every new model, the boundaries of work are redrawn, compressing expertise into procedure and procedure into automation. The second report warns that over half of India’s current GCC portfolio remains anchored in commodity and procedural work—the layers most vulnerable to displacement. “The implication is clear: the window for adaptation has closed. The future belongs to GCCs that pivot from execution to co-creation, partnering with AI and startups to solve complex problems and redefine the very nature of a capability center.”“We are at an inflection point where artificial intelligence is no longer just a technology wave, it is a reordering of global capability. What is remarkable is not just the speed of change, but who is driving it. Across startups, enterprises, and research labs, Indians are helping define how AI is built, applied, and scaled worldwide,” M.R. Rangaswami, founder and chairman, Indiaspora, said.India’s top AI start-ups have collectively raised over $3.6 billion in funding, while generating $596 million in revenue, according to the first report. These enterprises are solving real-world problems across enterprise SaaS, healthcare, logistics, and more. Together, they employ nearly 20,000 people, demonstrating that India’s AI economy is creating tangible economic value at scale.The promise of India’s AI future cannot be realized in isolation. Sustained progress will require robust public infrastructure, strategic policy support, and savvy investment that backs founders solving real problems. The alignment of these forces is already underway, and this report documents the main drivers shaping India’s next generation of AI startups.And a large part of that future will be seen in the GCC’s throughout India. These institutions were built over decades, into sophisticated hubs that evolved far beyond their original cost-and-scale mandate, ultimately delivering deep expertise, strategic judgment, and frontier innovation that rivals headquarters worldwide. For most of that journey, 70–80% of GCC work was execution-focused, a model that rewarded process depth, portfolio breadth, and incremental improvement over long-time horizons.“AI is fundamentally reorganizing how and where innovation happens, compressing what once took decades into cycles of months. What sets India apart at this moment is not just scale, but the ability to build and deploy under real-world complexity—across languages, sectors, and constraints that increasingly mirror global markets. We’re seeing a clear shift—from execution to co-creation—across both startups and global capability centers, as value moves from building models to applying them in consequential ways. The ecosystems that lead from here will be those that can translate this complexity into scalable, applied intelligence, and India is emerging as one of the clearest proving grounds for how that future gets built,” said Pari Natarajan, CEO, Zinnov.The report on start-ups notes that India’s AI startup ecosystem, uniquely engineered by culture, infrastructure, and capital is fast becoming one of the most consequential forces in the global technology landscape. The transformative impact of AI is being felt at every level, from multinational corporations and GCCs to the country’s vibrant startup community. India’s startups are now uniquely positioned to drive innovation that reshapes not only emerging industries but also the established businesses and GCCs already operating on Indian soil. India entered the AI era with a structural advantage few nations can match. For startups, this means faster time-to-market and greater accessibility, making India one of the most favourable environments in the world for AI development.About the AuthorIshani DuttaguptaI’ve been a journalist with The Economic Times for 25+ years; first at the newsdesk of ET, Kolkata & then as a feature writer with the ET Magazine on Sunday in Delhi. I write largely on immigration policy issues and overseas Indians. I also write on entrepreneurs in food & beverages; crafts and education sectors. I’m a Jefferson Fellow 2019 of the East-West Center, Hawaii.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’No Locus Standi To Comment’: India Rejects Pakistan’s Remarks On Asiya Andrabi’s Life SentenceIran Dictates Endgame:Demands Closure Of US Bases In Gulf, Lifting Of Sanctions, Control Over HormuzCentre Pushes PNG: LPG Supply May Be Stopped Where Pipelines Are AvailableWomen’s Quota Bill: What Are The Big Challenges Modi Govt Is Likely To FaceIran Denies Permission To Pakistan-Bound Ship Trying To Cross Hormuz As Indian Ships Sail ThroughDelhi Deputy CM Parvesh Verma Calls Arvind Kejriwal Rehman Dakait In Assembly, Sparks Political RowAmid Hormuz Disruption, India Locks 60 Million Barrels Of Russian Oil To Secure Energy Supply’India And UK Are Now AI Superpowers’, Says Rishi Sunak As India Overtakes UK In Global RankingsOil, War, And A Phone Call: PM Modi Draws India’s Red Line At Strait Of Hormuz In Talks With TrumpHarish Rana Cremated After India’s First Passive Euthanasia Patient Dies Ending 13 Years Of Coma123PhotostoriesFrom being unable to become a cricketer to ‘Dhurandhar’ filmmaker: Aditya Dhar’s inspiring journeyHeart attack prevention guide: Daily habits, diet changes, and medical checks that can save your life7 healthy office snacks to keep handy during summer months with minimum efforts5 cars known for their multiple driving modes for every terrainK-dramas like ‘Crash Landing on You’ that will give you butterflies: ‘Goblin’, ‘Descendants of the Sun’ and moreWatermelon Guide: Smart tips for picking sweet & juicy watermelon and how to check the purity7 iconic canyons from around the world for your adventure travel wishlist‘Dhurandhar The Revenge’: 7 iconic songs featured in Ranveer Singh starrer, from ‘Aari Aari’ to ‘Tirchi Topiwale’ ‘4 things to do in a recession, as per finance guru and ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ author Robert Kiyosaki7 tallest buildings of Bengaluru showcasing modern architecture123Hot PicksTrain ticket refund ruleFPV drone attackSonia GandhiGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingCBSE CTET Result 2026Tom BradyRCB soldRSK MP Board 8th ResultRinku SinghWB ANM GNMHarish RanaMinecraft Bedrock 26-10 UpdateStrait of HormuzBihar Board Science Topper

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At the Indiaspora Global AI Summit on Wednesday, the nonprofit community of Global Indian leaders and management consulting firm Zinnov released two reports detailing AI’s impact on India’s startup and GCC ecosystems. These reports highlight India’s role as a premier global tech hub, exploring how AI is reshaping the world’s most influential companies at an…

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