Share trading fraud: Man arrested for allegedly duping 14 investors of Rs 2.39 crore; probe by Economic Offences Wing.
Allegations report that the Boisar company owner induced 14 investors to invest in share trading, collecting Rs 2.39 crore since 2022 without paying promised returns; a complaint led to registration of a FIR, the accused's arrest and remand, and an investigation by the Economic Offences Wing into the alleged fraud and diversion of investor funds.

Replacement of MGNREGA by VB-G RAM G prompts claims of budget cuts, state fiscal pressure, and scheme downgrading versus reform claims.
The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) 2025 replaces MGNREGA and has prompted allegations that renaming accompanies cuts to central allocations, increased fiscal pressure on states via constrained transfers, and reclassification of gram sabhas as urban, reducing their budgetary support, while supporters describe the Act as a reform to strengthen rural livelihoods and commit to its implementation.

Realsee showcased AI-driven spatial digitization at CES 2026, highlighting handheld and automated 3D reconstruction devices.
Realsee showcased AI-driven spatial digitization at CES 2026, featuring the handheld Poincare S1 (300 m range, 640k points/sec, 10 mm error, real-time SLAM output) and the Galois M2 (1:1 spatial reproduction, 134MP panoramic output, fully automated 3D reconstruction). By end-2025 Realsee reported a database of over 55 million 3D models and deployment to 3,000+ brands in 53 countries, attributing AI progress to a hardware-software flywheel and newer devices that improve spatial data quality.

Tata Power to build a 10 GW ingot and wafer plant in Nellore with SIPB clearance and 200 acres in a special economic zone.
State authorities approved Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd's greenfield 10 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing project at Nellore with Rs 6,675 crore investment and 200 acres in the IFFCO Kisan Special Economic Zone (120 acres initial, 80 acres expansion). The project received SIPB clearance, will produce ingots and wafers to support domestic solar and semiconductor supply chains, includes a 200 MW captive renewable power plant, and is supported by state provision of industrial land, infrastructure, port connectivity, and expedited approvals.

Infosys and AWS collaboration accelerates enterprise adoption of generative AI across development, HR, and customer engagement.
Infosys and AWS announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate enterprise adoption of generative AI by integrating Infosys Topaz with AWS services (including Amazon Q Developer and Amazon Bedrock) to transform software development, HR, recruitment, vendor management, and customer engagement through automated documentation, code generation, testing, legacy modernization, and real time personalized experiences; the release also includes a forward looking statements disclaimer describing business, technological, regulatory, and geopolitical risks and directing readers to public filings for detailed risk disclosures.

BCT and Weaver partnership unified sustainability data, strengthened governance, and used analytics to deliver measurable environmental outcomes.
Bahwan CyberTek and Weaver won the 2025 ISG Paragon Award for Sustainability after a collaboration that unified sustainability data, automated controls to improve auditability and decision speed, aligned KPIs to leading frameworks with board-level visibility, and used analytics-driven optimization to reduce waste and energy intensity while maintaining service quality, producing repeatable efficiency gains and strengthened trust in sustainability disclosures.

AI management systems: Cactus Communications certified to ISO/IEC 42001:2023, strengthening AI governance, transparency and safety.
Cactus Communications obtained ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its enterprise AI management system, covering governance, risk and compliance, responsible AI, legal and engineering oversight, product and design, and aligning operational controls with the standard's Statement of Applicability across all brands and AI-enabled products including Paperpal.

Prof J. Philip honoured as Commander of the Order of Saint Gregory the Great, recognised for lifelong service in education.
Prof. J. Philip was conferred the title Commander of the Order of Saint Gregory the Great in recognition of his service to education, the Church, and society. His institutional leadership includes pioneering roles at XLRI, SAIL's Management Training Institute, The Oberoi Group, IIM Bangalore, and founding XIME in 1991. XIME's expansion across campuses, EFMD accreditation for five years, AICTE approved PGDM offerings, and the establishment of XIME International School in 2023 illustrate the institutional and programmatic outcomes tied to his legacy and values based educational mission.

Orbbec unveils Gemini 305 and 345Lg stereo 3D cameras with NVIDIA Jetson Thor compatibility and expanded manufacturing.
Orbbec introduced the Gemini 305 for robotic wrist mounting-an ultra-compact stereo camera with 4 cm minimum working distance, 4-100 cm depth range, sub-millimeter accuracy, real-time megapixel depth and color output, independent color and depth resolution with one-click mode switching, and a GMSL2/FAKRA variant for robust transmission; and the Gemini 345Lg, an IP67 industrial camera with -20 C to 65 C operation, dual-mode depth FOV up to 104 x 87 and GMSL2 connectivity, with validated integration for NVIDIA Jetson Thor and expanded manufacturing in China and Vietnam.

Firstsource recognized for delivering AI-powered, outcome-focused banking operations and process automation at enterprise scale.
Recognitions affirm Firstsource's capability to deliver regulated, outcome-oriented banking operations at scale across lending, payments, servicing, transaction processing, collections and financial crime, enabled by a digital-first operating model, platform and analytics investments, and domain expertise that drive cost efficiency and service quality.

Infinity One: premium personalised 1:1 online tutoring with diagnostic-based customised plans and 100% live sessions.
Infinity Learn's Infinity One is a premium personalised 1:1 online tutoring programme providing 100% live one-on-one tuition for Grades 4-12, built around an induction and diagnostic assessment that yields customised academic plans aligned to curriculum and exam goals, supplemented by continuous assessments, handwritten answer evaluation, practice-scanner monitoring, recorded sessions, integrated learning resources, 24x7 doubt resolution, parent-teacher engagement and wellbeing and performance analytics for higher secondary students.

Thirupparankundram dispute: minister defends cremation customs after court ruling; opposition calls it an attack on Hindu worship rights.
The dispute centers on a court decision permitting lighting atop Thirupparankundram hill and a minister's response stressing preservation of Tamil customs-arguing funerary rites should occur in crematoriums and that unestablished practices should not be introduced-followed by a political leader's criticism that such positions and the ruling undermine Hindu worship rights and insult the Court verdict.

eYantra Ventures' Brand Merchandising division reached a Rs. 50 crore cumulative order book in the first nine months, aggregated from customer orders.
eYantra Ventures Limited's Brand Merchandising Division achieved a cumulative order book milestone of Rs. 50 crore in the first nine months of FY2025 26, representing an aggregation of multiple customer orders received in the ordinary course of business and reflecting client engagements across enterprises, mid sized corporates, startups and institutional customers.

Rise Against Hunger India scales nutrition-integrated life skills education to empower over 1,000 adolescents through trained NGO partners.
Rise Against Hunger India expanded a nutrition-integrated life skills education programme using a Training of Trainers model: 53 trainers across 26 NGO partners will deliver a ten-part, activity-based curriculum on healthy eating, hygiene, clean cooking, and risks of ultra-processed foods. Each educator will support groups of 40-50 adolescents through group sessions and peer learning in schools, community centres, and youth groups, with the initial phase expected to reach over 1,000 adolescents and to integrate with broader nutrition and meal-provision efforts.

Revia clutches deliver high-performance, durable clutch solutions for commercial vehicles, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
Brakes India launched Revia clutches for commercial vehicles, claiming premium friction materials and reinforced spring technology to deliver smooth engagement, high torque transmission efficiency, superior thermal resistance, durability, and extended service life. The product is marketed to reduce wear, downtime, and maintenance costs for fleets across heavy-load, steep-gradient, urban, and long-haul conditions and is stated to be manufactured to meet OEM standards. The announcement positions Revia as part of the company's aftermarket mobility solutions and includes a disclaimer that the publisher takes no editorial responsibility for the release.

Payments company FSS adopts ISO IEC 42001, committing to enterprise AI governance, continuous monitoring, and risk mitigation.
FSS has implemented an enterprise-wide ISO/IEC 42001-aligned framework establishing ownership, governance structures, and lifecycle controls that require continuous post-deployment monitoring and proactive risk assessment for bias, unintended outcomes, explainability gaps, and regulatory non-compliance across AI use cases such as fraud detection, transaction monitoring, reconciliation, dispute management, and automation.

Stock markets slipped as geopolitical tensions and tariff concerns triggered profit-taking and foreign fund outflows.
Markets opened lower as geopolitical risk and potential tariff increases triggered profit-taking and constrained risk appetite, producing stock- and sector-specific weakness rather than broad directional movement; foreign institutional selling contrasted with domestic institutional buying, and a softer global oil price modestly influenced sentiment.

Rupee rises to 89.92 as a softer dollar and falling crude prompt exporters to sell and importers to buy dips.
The rupee appreciated to 89.92 against the US dollar driven by a softer dollar and a sharp fall in global crude prices, with exporters selling at intra-day highs and importers buying on dips; contemporaneous equity weakness and foreign institutional investor outflows signalled capital-market pressure while reported threats of additional tariffs constituted a background trade-policy risk.

India EU Free Trade Agreement talks focus on zero duty access for labour intensive sectors and expedited ministerial negotiations.
A ministerial visit is intended to expedite conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement by resolving outstanding negotiating issues and guiding negotiation teams. India prioritises zero duty access for labour intensive sectors (textiles, leather, apparel, gems and jewellery, handicrafts) while seeking safeguards for farmers and MSMEs and greater integration into global supply chains within a rules based trading framework.

PPP project pipeline launched listing 852 projects worth over Rs. 17 lakh crore to improve investor visibility.
The Department of Economic Affairs has compiled a three-year Public Private Partnership pipeline of 852 projects across Central infrastructure ministries and States/Union Territories with an aggregated project cost exceeding Rs. 17 lakh crore to provide early visibility so investors, developers and other stakeholders can undertake more informed planning and investment decisions.