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KRBL Ltd, a publicly listed company popular for its 'India Gate' basmati rice, is foraying into mixed spices and rice bran edible oil segments. India Gate brand has already forayed into other premium non-basmati rice categories that typically sell at a premium. Their mixed biriymasala is already on e-commerce platforms for about a year now and it is planning to launch it in brick-and-mortar general stores next financial year.

D Y Chandrachud on Sunday said social media is being used by special interest groups to influence outcome of cases and judges need to be wary of them. He also noted that people nowadays want to form an opinion on the basis of 20 seconds they see on YouTube or any other social media platform, saying it poses a great danger. «Today there are special interest groups, pressure groups who are trying to use social media to affect the minds of the courts and the outcomes of cases. Every citizen is entitled to understand what is the basis of a decision and to express their opinions on the decisions of the court. But when this goes beyond the decisions of the court and targets individual judges, then it sort of raises fundamental questions about — Is this truly freedom of speech and expression?» he said. «Everybody, therefore wants to form an opinion in 20 seconds of what they see on YouTube or any social media platform. This poses a grave danger because the process of decision-making in the courts is far more serious. It is really nuanced that nobody has the patience or the tolerance today on social media to understand, and that is a very serious issue that is confronting the Indian judiciary,» he said while speaking at NDTV India's Samvidhan@75 Conclave.

Annapurna Studios, Hyderabad. It will be attended by close family, friends, and prominent figures from the film, political, and business sectors. According to recent reports, there is speculation that the high-profile wedding could be streamed on Netflix. It is believed that several OTT platforms are in talks with Nagarjuna to secure exclusive streaming rights. If finalized, this would make Chaitanya and Sobhita’s wedding the second celebrity nuptial to feature on Netflix, following the release of Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairytale, a documentary on Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan's wedding. “There is definitely a lot of excitement, butterflies… not much (smiles). Butterflies are only because of the planning and the logistics that are involved on those days, like bringing the guest list together and putting the other details of the wedding together,” he told the publication.

GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke says the Microsoft-owned software developer platform has deferred its earlier forecast — that had said India’s software developer base will surpassing the US by 2027 — by one year, citing various factors such as the economic environment and the US growth.

Bharat Connect for Business. Developed by NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited (NBBL) and formerly known as Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS), Bharat Connect offers a comprehensive “Anytime, Anywhere Bill Payment” solution. The platform has already revolutionized bill payments in India by providing a unified platform for seamless interactions between billers and customers.

Digital Duty of Care' concept in the Online Safety Act will place the onus on digital platforms to proactively keep Australian children safe. In this, could Australia be setting a global standard that is enforceable? This may depend on how it and the rest of the world choose to interpret the role of social media and, more importantly, how they allocate liability for the many deleterious effects that affect its users. For instance, social media claims it doesn't willingly or deliberately amplify certain messages crafted to elicit a harmful response. These platforms would like nothing better than to be likened to a dumb megaphone that occasionally and inexplicably finds itself in the hands of the boy who cried wolf. After all, an agency that operates a traffic light pro bono would also demand protection from liability for traffic accidents near its operating intersection.

DirecTV is calling off its planned acquisition of rival Dish after the offer was rejected by bond holders at that company

This also represents a 268.5% increase from last week’s total of $164.8 million. This week, startups raised funds through 23 deals, compared to 28 deals in the year-ago period, when they raised a total of $69.5 million, according to data from data intelligence platform Tracxn.

Zomato has delisted several ‘fraudulent’ restaurants after users on social media pointed out single-dish restaurants on the platform, it said in a post on X. “We have identified all such restaurants that were potentially fraudulent and have delisted them from our platform,” the Gurugram-based company said. The company said that it has also strengthened its fraud checks to identify such cases and prevent similar incidents from happening.

An Australian Cabinet minister has rejected X Corp. owner Elon Musk’s allegation that the government intends to control all Australians' access to the internet through legislation that would ban young children from social media

Mar-a-Lago on November 21 claimed that former U.S. President Donald Trump was transported from his Florida estate in an emergency vehicle. However, official reports and on-ground sources have clarified that these claims are false, as per the USA Today report. The ambulances were part of Vice President-elect JD Vance’s motorcade and had no connection to Trump or any medical emergency involving him.

Fidelity International joined HSBC Asset Management in rolling out an unlisted share class for its £1.2bn US Quality Income ETF, with Legal & General's asset management arm and Franklin Templeton also exploring similar moves. With the MPS market in the UK expected to see significant growth in the coming years, some providers said unlisted share classes could accelerate the adoption of ETFs among discretionary fund managers. Cross-platform functionality is key for a successful MPS product, but some platforms used by IFAs do not support the trading of ETFs due to technological barriers ...

Emerging and established altcoins have also caught their attention. New cryptos, in particular, are a favourite among strategic investors because of their large growth potential. They are capable of multifold surges, unlike high-cap cryptos. For example, BTC has gained just above 100% in a year. Dogwifhat––a brand-new meme coin in early 2024––has recorded more than 1000% returns in less than a year.

Zinka Logistics Solutions fell nearly 7% to Rs 260.1 on the BSE following their muted debut on the exchanges on Tuesday. The stock debuted at Rs 279.05 on the BSE, reflecting a premium of just Rs 6 or 2.2% over the IPO price of Rs 273. Meanwhile, from the issue price the stock has fallen 5%.

nasscom foundation, in partnership with LEAD at Krea University, has unveiled a comprehensive report titled “Digital Dividends: Understanding the Use of Social Commerce by Women Entrepreneurs in Rural India.” The study provides a detailed analysis of the challenges and opportunities faced by rural women entrepreneurs (RWEs) in adopting digital tools and leveraging social commerce to expand their enterprises. It also offers actionable recommendations to enable sustainable growth and scalability for these businesses. The report highlights the transformative role of technology in empowering rural women-led ventures, with a focus on key sectors such as agriculture and allied services, handlooms and handicrafts, and manufacturing, processing, and retail.Through a survey of 792 women entrepreneurs aged 15 to 60 years, spanning 24 districts—including 18 aspirational districts—the study examines contemporary factors influencing women entrepreneurs. It provides insights into their socioeconomic backgrounds, digital readiness, financial inclusion, and the extent of their engagement with social commerce platforms. The findings underscore how digital and social commerce technologies can unlock significant opportunities for rural enterprises, driving economic participation and innovation among women in underserved regions.

ET Make in India SME Regional Summit in Jaipur was successful in bringing together a range of industry representatives, SME associations and small businesses to brainstorm ideas and visions that can help industry and the country. The summits are a series of on-ground events held across India to bring together local MSMEs, policymakers, enablers and industry stakeholders. The ET Make in India SME Regional Summit series aims to unravel opportunities, tackle challenges and foster knowledge-sharing and networking to propel the next phase of growth for Indian MSMEs. In Jaipur, the summit began with an insightful keynote from Shilpi R Purohit, Joint Commissioner, Department of Industries & Commerce, Rajasthan. He talked in detail about the initiatives taken by the state government to boost MSMEs. “We are looking at how the government can work as a catalyst for the growth and development of MSMEs,” said Purohit.