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18.03 / 09:01

UPS Digital Align War information reports Are Russia and China waging a 'digital war' against the West?

digital arsenals" to interfere in Western democracies, while their messaging around the war in Ukraine had become increasingly aligned. «Foreign information manipulation and interference is a major security threat to the EU,» foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said in a report. «We must not underestimate the power that this has over us, or the intentions of those behind it.» In its latest annual report on the subject Brussels said that last year it tracked disinformation attacks against over 80 countries and more than 200 organisations. The war in Ukraine remains a major target for Russia — but events such as the Olympics in Paris, elections in Moldova and farmers' protests in Germany were also in the crosshairs.

18.03 / 09:01

markets President voice Podcasts Videos Interviews Headlines How ElevenLabs enabled AI-powered dubbing for PM Modi's Lex Fridman interview

Narendra Modi's chat with MIT scientist and American podcaster Lex Fridman made headlines for many reasons. The prime minister made comments supporting US president Donald Trump, lauded Elon Musk and his mission with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and much more. He also spoke about artificial intelligence (AI) and what it can enable. Interestingly, the technology, now indispensable in any sector, was working its magic in that interview itself. The podcast was dubbed by voice-based generative AI startup ElevenLabs. Using AI voice cloning technology, the company provided authentic voices of PM Modi and Fridman in Hindi and English, even achieving their intonations, emotions, and style of speech.

18.03 / 09:01

FIVE Reuters CEO Airlines Strategy Boeing travelers Air India CEO warns aircraft shortage to last at least four years

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson on Tuesday said the global aircraft shortage hampering airline growth will persist for four to five years as supply snags hobble production at jetmakers Boeing and Airbus. Speaking at an event organised by travel news website Skift, Wilson said he sees pinch points in the supply of narrowbody jet engines, business and first class seats, and some elements of aircraft fuselages. Air India is in the midst of an ambitious turnaround strategy two years after Tata Group took control of the airline, but its restructuring efforts have been complicated by jet delivery delays.

18.03 / 09:01

Citi Provident Booking Merit Research students testing IIT JAM 2025 results to be announced today: Check how to download scorecard and further procedures

Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2025 results on Tuesday, March 18. Candidates who attempted the exam can check their score on the official website, jam2025.iitd.ac.in, once the results are made available. Students can check their results using their enrollment id, email id and password followed by Captcha code. The scorecard will include the all-India rank and will be available for download from March 24 to July 31, for qualified candidates only.

18.03 / 08:41

UPS economy wellness Trade War reports recommendations Deregulation: Relieve businesses of relics from India’s command economy

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A recent report by an investment bank says that the three biggest areas of focus on the economic-policy front for the Indian government right now are striking bilateral trade deals, stepping up investments in strategic industries such as semiconductors and reducing the burden of regulation on firms as well as citizens. The new Economic Survey written by officials in the finance ministry made a compelling case on how a surfeit of outdated regulations hold back the growth of firms, especially smaller enterprises that drive job creation.

18.03 / 08:41

performer cover reports Close Brothers sees losses mount amid sale of asset management arm

In its half year results released today (18 March), the company reported operating losses before tax amounting to £103m, mostly as a result of a £165m provision to cover for the firm's motor finance commissions. This was 217% down from the £88.1m in operating profits before tax reported in H1 2024, according to Close Brothers. Close Brothers Asset Management becomes an independent wealth business following sale to Oaktree But despite the «short-term impact of the motor finance commissions uncertainty» on the firm's financial performance, Close Brothers said its core banking mo...

18.03 / 08:41

UPS Progressive Research exclusive information testing patient How to improve clinical trials

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Last year Roche, a Swiss pharmaceutical firm, published a review of the clinical trials on neurological drugs it had held between 2016 and 2021. It found that black people were under-represented in all but one.

18.03 / 08:41

UPS FIVE CEO Trade show Berkshire Hathaway stock hits new high. It’s way ahead of the S&P 500 this year.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Berkshire Hathaway stock continued its strong 2025 advance Monday, hitting a record high and putting it way ahead of the S&P 500 index so far this year. Berkshire’s Class A stock rose 1.8% to $784,957 while the Class B shares ended at $523.01, up 1.6%.

18.03 / 08:41

Citi Target security Parke performer consequences reports Robust demand for office spaces to give occupancies a leg-up

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Grade-A office spaces are seeing a drop in vacancy levels, along with improving occupancies, as the leasing trajectory is likely to maintain the good run in the March quarter (Q4FY25), too. Demand for commercial properties continues to be led by global capability centres (GCCs), rising traction in flexible workspaces, and IT/ITes.

18.03 / 08:41

Citi Provident FIVE Remark performer voice Features Looking for a practical electric two-wheeler? Here are five options to consider

Electric scooters are increasingly popular among urban commuters, largely due to storage space considerations. A roomy boot enables riders to transport essentials such as helmets, groceries, and work bags with ease. For those seeking an e-scooter with generous under-seat storage, here are five models that excel in boot capacity, complete with performance and feature details.The River Indie dubbed the ‘SUV of scooters,’ provides an impressive 43 litres of storage, including a 12-litre front glovebox, making it the leader in boot space within its segment.

18.03 / 08:25

UPS FIVE CEO security Death cover Need funds but locked in NPS? Here’s how you can make partial withdrawals

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Investing in the National Pension System (NPS) is a long-term commitment, but life doesn’t always wait until retirement. What if you need funds for a medical emergency, your child’s education, or even to start a business? While NPS has a strict lock-in period, the Pension Fund Regulatory & Development Authority (PFRDA) allows partial withdrawals under specific conditions—offering a way to access some of your savings without breaking the long-term retirement plan.

18.03 / 08:25

markets UPS Provident ETF security International How can Indians invest in foreign stocks?

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI : Over the past few years, a new fund category—multi-asset funds that invest in equity, debt, gold, and international stocks—has taken root in India. With renewed interest in foreign stocks and changes in taxation introduced in the 2024 budget, multi-asset funds can be an attractive proposition.

18.03 / 08:25

markets UPS FIVE Fitch Interviews Why this state-run lender is hunting for lower-rated corporate borrowers

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: State-owned Bank of India is looking to go beyond its comfort zone of lending to companies with the highest credit ratings to shore up its margins, which is already under pressure and could sink further following the Reserve Bank’s rate cut. Chief executive Rajneesh Karnatak said in an interview withMint that the bank is looking for companies rated ‘BBB’ or ‘A’ to lend to, as those rated ‘AA’ or above have more bargaining power on lending rates.

18.03 / 08:25

COST Platform Entertainment Mobile film Videos The ₹224 billion leak: How piracy drains India’s film industry

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Despite the rise of legitimate streaming platforms, piracy continues to bleed India’s entertainment industry, with film and OTT content suffering the biggest blows. While music piracy has been largely curtailed due to free, ad-supported streaming, video piracy remains rampant, costing the industry a staggering ₹224 billion annually, as per a report released by EY and the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).

18.03 / 07:45

markets UPS Provident economy Fitch Trade reports Consumers are spending less. What that means for the global economy.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The consumer spending boom is fading, and that could spell trouble for the global economy. The latest retail sales report missed the mark on Monday.

18.03 / 07:45

markets Strategy Analysis War show hospital travelers Smallcap survivors: These sectors weathered the market correction

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The carnage in smallcap stocks during the recent market correction has been widely noted. The BSE SmallCap index’s 24% plunge into bear territoryfrom its 52-week high, with approximately a third of small caps declining 50% or more from their most recent highs, is a stark reminder of the risks in this segment.

18.03 / 07:45

Provident Target Waters War Battlefield show testing All-robot assault opens new chapter in front-line warfare

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. KHARKIV, Ukraine—In a snowy forest not long after dawn, a four-wheeled drone churned through the mud toward its target: a Russian bunker, where it eventually arrived and exploded. More drones followed.

18.03 / 07:31

markets FIVE security economy trends testing rights Anuj Gupta recommends staggered gold investment for long-term gains

«Gold demand is not coming only from the individual. Even we have seen lots of central banks increasing their gold holdings. So, the demand is the main reason that gold prices are increasing in last almost five years,» says Anuj Gupta, HDFC Securities. My grandmother used to say, buy gold, do not ever sell gold. It is coming out so true. Gold is up 15x in last 20 years. Why is gold prices moving the way it is moving? Anuj Gupta: See, the demand is the only concern is the main reason that gold prices increased sharply. And also, the uncertainty in the global market. In last five years, in COVID or after the COVID, we saw a huge jump in gold prices due to the demand because now investors are taking gold as an investment, not as a jewellery, so we saw a huge demand in gold bar, in gold coins, the demand is increasing.

18.03 / 07:31

markets UPS Racing Tesla wellness travelers Why are Chinese automakers like BYD launching fast-charging EV systems?

BYD has unveiled a megawatt charging system that it says can charge an EV as quickly as filling up a fuel tank, and said it will build a network across China, igniting a new super charging race. Here are more details about the Chinese electric vehicle giant's new technology and why the fast-charging space is attracting interest: WHY DOES FAST-CHARGING EV TECHNOLOGY MATTER? Drivers sceptical of EVs have cited worries that their batteries could go flat during long-distance drives, prompting automakers to come up with fast-charging as well as battery-swapping technology as solutions.

18.03 / 07:31

WhatsApp reports Report reveals how much money China lost on account of Sri Lanka's debt restructuring

Ambassador Qi noted that the public is largely unaware of these details. «This is because we do not shout about our assistance to Sri Lanka,» the ambassador noted. It may be noted here that Sri Lanka undertook a restructuring of $46 billion in external credit after announcing its first sovereign default amid the economic crisis of 2022. Furthermore, the ambassador expressed optimism about the potential for collaboration between China and India in developing Sri Lanka's northern province. In a significant statement, Qi said there is no dispute between China and India, as both nations have experienced rapid growth and should collaborate to achieve common objectives.

18.03 / 07:31

Platform security Remark performer social International Anand Mahindra hails 'human calculator' Aaryan Shukla, wants to know his secret technique. Teen prodigy reveals

Anand Mahindra took to social media on Tuesday to commend the exceptional mathematical prowess of 14-year-old prodigy Aaryan Shukla, who achieved a groundbreaking feat by securing six Guinness World Records in a single day. Originating from Maharashtra, Shukla set these records in February during a high-stakes mental math competition held in Dubai. Expressing his admiration in a post on X, Mahindra remarked, «14-year-old Aaryan Shukla from India last month broke the world record for the fastest time to mentally add 100 four-digit numbers—30.9 sec. Leaves you dazed and bewildered. Congratulations Aaryan!» Curious about the methodology behind such extraordinary mental calculations, Mahindra inquired, «I’m sure Aaryan has a special gift beyond the ordinary, but are there any sites that give a primer on the fundamentals of this technique? I’m not looking to break any world record. Maybe I can use it for some simple, daily business calculations!»