IMF warns AI boom could spark market turmoil

WASHINGTON:The International Monetary Fund has warned that the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence could trigger financial market instability if soaring investment, rising corporate borrowing and expectations of future profits run ahead of actual productivity gains. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva…

Nation

JNU sexual harassment case: Delhi Police summon Congress MP Akoijam

NEW DELHI:Delhi Police issued notice to Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam in connection with the sexual harassment allegations against him at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), summoning him for questioning on…

OneWeb should get India approval before Starlink, we applied 5 years earlier: Sunil Mittal

NEW DELHI:Bharti Enterprises founder and chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal on Wednesday said that Eutelsat OneWeb should receive regulatory approvals in India ahead of Starlink, arguing that the company is significantly…

CJP’s Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka placed in separate cells in Tihar Jail

NEW DELHI:Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have been placed in separate cells within Tihar Jail, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. "Saurav Das…

Kerala

Special drive to enrol new and left-out voters commences in Keralam

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:The special drive to enrol new voters and include eligible voters left out of the electoral roll commenced across Keralam today. The Chief Electoral Officer, Keralam, has launched the special…

PK Kunhalikutty launches Huddle Global 2026 app and AI Chatbot

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:Minister for Industries, IT and AI P. K. Kunhalikutty today launched an exclusive app and AI chatbot for the Huddle Global 2026, Asia’s largest beachside startup festival being organized by…

Article

When Internet Infrastructure Becomes Social Infrastructure in Kerala

For India, the next phase of digital development will not be defined simply by how many people come online, but…

Why Consent Verification Responsibility Should Rest With the TAP

By Rahul Vatts, Group Chief Regulatory Officer and Director – Corporate Affairs, Bharti Airtel An unwanted promotional message generally reaches…

Entertainment

Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi to promote ‘Ramayana’ on Amitabh Bachchan’s ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 18’

MUMBAI:Actors Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi are set to appear on megastar Amitabh Bachchan-hosted quiz show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 18’ to promote their upcoming film…

Hema Malini celebrates Navratri with her iconic ‘Durga’ ballet performance in Telangana

MUMBAI:Actress and politician Hema Malini marked the beginning of Navratri with a performance of her popular ballet ‘Durga’ at a special celebration organized in Telangana.…

Business

ESAF Small Finance Bank, Thomas Cook launch co-branded multicurrency forex card

KOCHI:ESAF Small Finance Bank has partnered with Thomas Cook (India) Ltd to launch the co-branded Borderless Prepaid Multicurrency Card, strengthening the Bank’s foreign exchange (forex) and international banking offerings. The card is designed to offer customers a convenient and secure…

Destination Expand North Star roadshow held at Infopark

KOCHI:A roadshow titled Destination Expand North Star roadshow was held at Infopark, giving Keralam-based technology companies a chance to explore business opportunities in the UAE and connect with global investors. Founders, business technology companies, and investors took part in discussions…

Automobile

FADA Academy and ASDC Inaugurate their First Joint Training Centre at Agra

AGRA:In a landmark initiative for automotive retail skill development in India, FADA Academy, in collaboration with the Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC), inaugurated its First…

Rising Car Prices and Aspirational Consumer Choices Drive Higher Auto Loan Sizes

MUMBAI:India's personal mobility financing market is entering a new phase of growth, driven by expanding vehicle ownership aspirations, rising financing penetration and deeper credit access…

Travel

Vietjet launches flights to Kazakhstan and Czech Republic

MUMBAI:Vietjet has officially launched new services connecting Hanoi with Almaty, Kazakhstan, and Prague, Czech Republic, as well as Almaty with…

Education

IIM Kozhikode and Accenture LearnVantage Launch Global MBA Programme

KOZHIKODE:The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) is collaborating with Accenture LearnVantage to launch a Global MBA degree programme, designed…

Political News

Rahul trying to create anarchy carrying Constitution in pocket’: Rajnath Singh

LUCKNOW:Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday launched a scathing attack on Congress and Rahul Gandhi, accusing them of attempting to…

Sam Pitroda compares CJP protest to Arab Spring

NEW DELHI:Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda on Thursday expressed support for the Cockroach Janata Party's protest, describing it as…

BJP women MPs turn up heat on Cong MP caught in ‘sex for marks’ row

NEW DELHI:A delegation of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) women Parliamentarians is set to meet President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday, seeking…

TVK’s Madurantakam, Dharapuram bypoll winners take oath as MLAs

CHENNAI:Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) representatives Maragatham Kumaravel and Sathyabama were sworn in as members of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly…

Agriculture

Mahindra Starts Commercial Production of MAXSEEDER

MUMBAI:Mahindra & Mahindra, the world's largest tractor manufacturer by volume and a leading farm equipment manufacturer, today announced the commencement…

Motorola Aakashvani Advances AI for Social Good, Empowering 17,000 Farmers in Haryana

CHANDIFARH:Motorola, a global leader in mobile technology and innovation, handed over the completion certificate of the Motorola Aakashvani Programme to…

Technology Updates

AI is now a defining ethical challenge for the accountancy profession

MUMBAI:Ahead of Global Ethics Day on 21 October, the latest survey by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has…

From Sewer to Space: Genrobotics bags ISRO robotics development contract

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:In a significant milestone in its journey from building robots for hazardous underground environments to precise engineering systems for space…

Career

ICICI Life Insurance announces to recruit 20,000 women advisors

MUMBAI:On the occasion of Navratri, ICICI Life Insurance announced its plans to recruit 20,000 women advisors across India, under the…

FADA Academy and ASDC Inaugurate their First Joint Training Centre at Agra

AGRA:In a landmark initiative for automotive retail skill development in India, FADA Academy, in collaboration with the Automotive Skills Development…

World

‘Please pretend I’m running’: Trump asks voters ahead of Nov midterms

WASHINGTON:US President Donald Trump has urged Americans to treat the November 3 Congressional midterm elections as though he were personally…

Pakistan imposes Section 144 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan

ISLAMABAD:The local administration has imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in Dera Ismail Khan district of…