IPv6 carried half of internet traffic – for one day, according to Google

  • We're not half way there, we're still livin' on a prayer IPv6 carried half of global traffic for a single day in March, according to Google.….

If Kejriwal’s reasons are accepted, all judges will be disqualified from hearing matters of political leaders, if their relatives are on govt panel: CBI to HC

  • CBI opposes Kejriwal’s recusal plea in Delhi HC, warning it could set a precedent disqualifying judges if relatives serve on government panels..

‘You see Shah Rukh Khan’s photo on page 1’: Vijay Varma believed Bollywood has only success stories to offer

  • In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, Vijay Varma opens up on approaching the character of gambling maven Brij Bhatti in Matka King, working with director Nagraj Manjule, and his early days as an actor in Mumbai..

Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Description Reveals Doctor Doom's Accent, Shang-Chi vs. Gambit, And A Big Reunion

  • A new Avengers: Doomsday trailer was shown to CinemaCon attendees earlier this evening, and we have a full, in-depth recap of everything revealed in the jaw-dropping sneak peek..

Evaluating the beneficial role of bio-inoculants (Bradyrhizobium and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi) in improving the nutritional value and metabolic profile of soybean seeds

  • Despite the widespread use of bioinoculants to improve crop productivity, their combined influence on seed metabolic composition and nutritional quality, especially through coordinated changes in primary and secondary metabolism, remains poorly understood. In….

Talent, Capital, And Commercialization Key To India’s Deeptech Engine: Hopkins Panel

  • Hoover Institution fellow Vivek Lall said, “Conflicts and the lessons that are being learned relative to defense are going to fundamentally reshape how various countries look at defense overall.”.

Symmex unveils solution to support NAFDAC, drug production

  • Symmex presents its Huraflow-MES platform to support NAFDAC drug production, aiming to digitize Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector for greater efficiency. Read More: https://punchng.com/symmex-unveils-solution-to-support-nafdac-drug-production/.

Tamil Nadu polls: DMK bets on Senthilbalaji to breach ADMK's western bastion

  • India News: In the early hours of June 14, 2023, Enforcement Directorate arrested Tamil Nadu electricity minister V Senthilbalaji in a money laundering case, a fa..

The Winner at the DNC’s Latest Meeting? Israel, Ethnic Cleansing and Genocide

  • In the aftermath of last week’s big meeting of the Democratic National Committee in New Orleans, supporters of the U.S.-Israel alliance have been quite content. “We’re pleased that the DNC Resolutions Committee rejected a set of divisive, anti-Israel resoluti….

Q4 Results Today Live: Jio Financial, Mastek, Bajaj Consumer Care, Aditya Birla Money to announce Q4 results, Wipro, HDFC AMC, HDFC Life, CRISIL, Angel One, Waaree Renewable in focus

  • Q4 Results Today, 17th April 2026 Live Updates: Find all the latest Q4 results 2026 updates of Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd, Aditya Birla Money Ltd, Blue Blends (India) Ltd, Bridge Securities Ltd, Eco Hotels And Resorts Ltd, Hathway Cable & Datacom Ltd, Infomedia ….

RBI urges state oil refiners to curb spot dollar buys

  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has urged state-run oil refiners ​to curb spot dollar purchases and tap a special credit line ⁠for their foreign exchange needs, three sources said, reviving measures used earlier in the Ukraine war to ease pressure on the rupe….

Storage in India’s major reservoirs down to 42.5% of capacity

  • Storage in India’s 166 key reservoirs dropped to 42.75 per cent of the capacity with the levels in four of the five regions in the country below 50 per cent, data from the Central Water Commission (CWC) showed..

A jet fuel crunch is looming. How will it affect your flight plans?

  • Jet fuel supplies are tightening due to the Iran war and oil disruptions, raising concerns over higher airfares, flight cuts and travel uncertainty as airlines brace for a challenging summer season.

Citius Transnet InvIT IPO opens today. Check price band, subscription and other details

  • Citius Transnet InvIT IPO is now open. The company aims to raise Rs 1,105 crore. Investors are showing interest in infrastructure assets that generate income. The IPO offers units at a price band of Rs 99-100. Proceeds will fund asset acquisitions. The trust ….

Arohan Financial plans to file for IPO within a month

  • Microfinance firm Arohan Financial Services is preparing to file for a ₹1,400-crore IPO within a month, aiming for a ₹600 crore primary issue and ₹800 crore offer for sale. This move follows a recovery in the microfinance sector after significant asset qualit….

A loan you never took; How PAN fraud is wrecking credit scores in India and what you should do to protect yourself

  • Indians are facing a new threat: PAN-based loan fraud. Criminals are using stolen PAN details to take out loans without consent. This is damaging credit scores and causing immense stress. Victims must act fast by reporting to lenders, police, and credit burea….

Employee fined Rs 10 lakh over lack of ESOP disclosure in ITR; here's why ITAT Chennai cancelled it

  • An Indian employee faced a Rs 10 lakh penalty for not disclosing foreign ESOPs in his Income Tax Return. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai, has now cancelled this penalty. The tribunal ruled that the omission was accidental and bona fide, especially ….

DA hike delay: NC-JCM seeks cabinet secretary's intervention for dearness allowance announcement

  • While the NC-JCM reached out to the cabinet secretary, one of its affiliated bodies, the Confederation of Central Govt. Employees & Workers, organised a nationwide lunch-hour protest on Thursday (April 16, 2026) to voice their frustration over the delay in an….

No campus housing? Key renting rules for Indian students in the US

  • Indian students pursuing education in the US on F1, M1, or J1 visas often face challenges securing off-campus housing. Landlords typically require a US credit history or a guarantor due to financial risk. Students must understand lease terms, including notice….

Necesarios, pero sin cobrar: los sanitarios de la ambulancia de L'Hospitalet llevan 5 meses sin sueldo

  • Ante los impagos de la empresa adjudicataria y con una deuda que asciende a 80.000 euros, los técnicos de la unidad INDIA 1 reclaman una solución al Ayuntamiento, que considera el servicio prescindible.

Faster insolvency process proposed with creditor-led resolution framework

  • A new Creditor-initiated Insolvency Resolution Process (CIIRP) aims to expedite debt resolution, allowing financial creditors with 51% debt share to initiate proceedings. This bypasses the NCLT admission process, with the tribunal's role limited to moratorium….

Anthropic's new AI model exposes fresh risks, flaws for cybersecurity, IT services

  • India Business News: New Delhi: A powerful new AI model is forcing govts, banks, and technology firms to rethink the rules of cybersecurity - and in India, the stakes may ..

Weaker rupee makes India 6th largest economy: IMF data

  • India Business News: New Delhi: A weaker rupee and a change in the base year for GDP have resulted in India slipping one rank to be the sixth largest economy in dollar ter..

Government, auto industry agree on CAFE 3 fuel efficiency norms

  • India Business News: New Delhi: After months of negotiations, govt and auto industry on Thursday reached a consensus on the proposed CAFE-3 fuel efficiency norms, with com..

Bengal polls: Why SIR is validation for Kalimpong residents

  • India News: In Bengal, the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has triggered sharp political controversy, with allegations that large numbers of p..

After rejig, seats for South will increase from 129 to 195: Amit Shah

  • India News: NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah on Thursday presented in Lok Sabha the expected share of five southern states following the proposed delimitation t..

SC: Can vote if tribunals restore deleted names to electoral roll before poll

  • India News: NEW DELHI: Acceding to TMC’s requests, Supreme Court has allowed people whose names were deleted during the special intensive revision but restored to..

Wipro to buy back shares worth 15k cr

  • India Business News: Bengaluru: Amid lacklustre performance, Wipro approved its sixth-and largest-share buyback to date, worth Rs 15,000 crore at Rs 250 per share. Founder..

Government has turned ‘nari’ into ‘nara’: Akhilesh Yadav

  • India News: NEW DELHI: Mocking BJP for turning “nari” into “nara” (slogan), SP chief Akhilesh Yadav said the party was rushing with women’s quota on the basis of ..

Women’s quota a cover for gerrymandering: Congress

  • India News: NEW DELHI: Accusing BJP of using women’s quota as a cover for delimitation, Congress lead speakers Gaurav Gogoi and K C Venugopal said Modi govt was “..

SC: Dowry givers shielded from prosecution if aggrieved party

  • India News: NEW DELHI: Though the Dowry Prohibition Act criminalises both taking and giving of dowry, the givers — which means the bride and her family members — ..

Catch real culprit, former Anil Ambani Group executive Jhunjhunwala tells court

  • India News: NEW DELHI: Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, a former close associate of Anil Ambani and ex vice-chairperson of Reliance Capital arrested on Wednesday, has told a..

Over 80 phones see average 15% price hikes

  • India Business News: New Delhi: India's smartphone market is undergoing a sharp price reshuffle, with rising component costs, pushing devices into higher brackets and sque..

Since 1951, Hindi belt’s Lok Sabha share has fallen more than South's

  • India News: Amid the recurring debate over whether northern states could gain at the expense of the South in any future Lok Sabha expansion, the historical record..

Logistics firms enter last mile for IPO delivery, rev up for Rs 9,000 crore issues

  • India's logistics sector is poised for a significant IPO cycle, with several companies preparing to raise an estimated ₹8,000-9,000 crore. Driven by improving demand and a supportive policy environment, firms like Horizon Industrial Parks, Leap India, and Shi….

West Bengal polls: In Nandigram, BJP's Suvendu faces challenge from old loyalist

  • India News: At Tekhali Bridge, the spot synonymous with the 2007 land acquisition movement that led to 14 deaths, and an entry point to Nandigram — it’s hard to m..

As IPOs lose steam, investors cash in on secondary deals

  • India Business News: Mumbai: Secondary deals are picking up pace as investors are looking at ways to exit their investments and get liquidity amid cooling of the IPO marke..

Sensex ends barely changed at 78k level

  • India Business News: Mumbai: In volatile trades on Thursday, sensex opened about 600 points up on peace hopes in West Asia. However, the index gave up the gains by mid-ses..

Indian company signs deal with US-based Northstar to bring advanced air-to-air refuelling systems to India

  • News News: NEW DELHI: A Mumbai-based defence and space engineering company has entered into an agreement with US-based Bandak Aviation (DBA Northstar) to bring a..

US President Trump greets TS Sandhu on appointment as Delhi Lt Governor

  • Former US President Donald Trump congratulated Taranjit Singh Sandhu on his appointment as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. Trump highlighted Sandhu's commitment to strengthening US-India relations during his tenure as Ambassador. He wished Sandhu success in….

La Roja festeja por segundo año consecutivo: golea a Bolivia y se mete nuevamente en el Mundial Sub 17 de Qatar

  • Chile se impuso con claridad a los altiplanos, por 4-0, y al igual que el año pasado nuevamente estará en la cita planetaria..

India is one of our fastest-growing markets in Asia, says CTO of analytics platform Clickhouse

  • Co-founder and chief technology officer Alexey Milovidov said the company's ability to compete on price in India is part of the reason for this. .

HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank likely to post steady Q4; focus on commentary

  • Investors will closely monitor commentary on the second-order impact of the West Asia war..

La NASA se pone la ambiciosa meta de aterrizar en la Luna 73 veces de aquí a menos de diez años

  • Desde que el millonario, filántropo y viajero espacial Jared Isaacman llegase a la dirección de la NASA, los planes de la agencia para conquistar la Luna han dado un vuelco. Primero fue la reestructuración de las misiones Artemis, el nuevo Programa Apolo, don….

Human smuggler asks U.S. appeals court to quash conviction, sentence

  • One of two men convicted of human smuggling in 2025 is asking a U.S. court to overturn his conviction and sentence, in a case where a family of four from India froze to death as they tried to walk across the international border from Manitoba in blizzard cond….

Piyush Goyal engages with South Korean, Austrian leadership to deepen economic ties

  • Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, advanced India's trade agenda through a series of diplomatic engagements on Thursday, holding a virtual meeting with South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo and an in-person session with Austrian Federal ….

'Mass leader with courage': PM Modi pays tribute to Chandra Shekhar on birth anniversary

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar on his birth anniversary, marking the start of his centenary year. Modi highlighted Shekhar's courage, convictions, and commitment to democratic values, urging the youth to lea….

Iran war pushes Asia to think twice before doubling down on LNG

  • A Middle East conflict has disrupted global liquefied natural gas supply. This has caused prices to surge, impacting Asian nations heavily reliant on the fuel. Plans for widespread adoption of gas are now uncertain. Countries are seeking alternatives, pote….

Morning Brief Podcast: The Delimitation Trap

  • The government has just hit the ultimate political reset button, and the electoral math is ruthless. By tethering the historic 33% Women’s Reservation Bill to a sweeping 50% flat increase in parliamentary seats via the Delimitation exercise, the ruling dispen….

Delhi Weather Today AQI: What's the temperature and pollution prediction as the sky in Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida turns hazy?

  • Delhi temperature: The IMD has predicted that the temperature in Delhi might reach 42 degrees Celsius on Friday and the temperature is expected to rise in the coming days. The skies in the Delhi-NCR region turned hazy on Thursday morning and the AQI is expect….

'BJP plan is to bring NIA, detonate bomb, blame someone:' Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of attempt to frame Youth in West Bengal

  • West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, while addressing a gathering, said, "Their (BJP) plan is to bring in the NIA, detonate the bomb, and then blame it on someone else. They'll bring in some people from outside, accuse you, and arrest the boys tomorrow. It's just ….

Parliament special session Day 2: Lok Sabha to consider Delimitation Bill, Amendments to Women Reservation Bill for passing

  • Lok Sabha will debate and vote on key legislation including the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposing 33 percent reservation for women in Parliament and State Assemblies. The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026,….

Explained: Below normal monsoon, but no cause for alarm

  • India has been slowly becoming more resilient to annual up and downs. Improvements in IMD’s own forecasts have helped as well.

India eyes US-led Pax Silica seed fund

  • India is keen on getting access to the US State Department's new $250 million Pax Silica seed fund designed to secure global supply chains for artificial intelligence, semiconductors and critical minerals, people in the know said. This was discussed among ste….

AI boom tests regulators; Qcomm growth hits brakes

  • Happy Friday! India’s AI agent boom is outpacing the guardrails meant to keep it in check. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch..

Legal checkpoints for AI agents now mission critical, say experts

  • Legal and policy experts are urging Indian regulators to move beyond broad AI principles and begin addressing the unique risks posed by autonomous AI agents. India currently has no dedicated law to govern AI agents that can act on their own and interact with ….

Wipro Q4 net profit dips 1.9% to Rs 3,502 crore, revenue rises 8%

  • Wipro reported a 1.6% decline in annual revenue in fiscal year 2026 in constant currency terms, in line with its larger rival, Tata Consultancy Services, as geopolitical uncertainties, AI-led disruptions and slow deal ramp-ups weigh on its performance.

Around 10.10 lakh passengers travelled to India since February 28 from region amid West Asia tensions, says Govt

  • India is ensuring smooth functioning across key sectors amidst the West Asia situation. The Petroleum Ministry guarantees uninterrupted fuel and LPG supply. Commercial LPG prioritizes essential services. Refineries operate at high capacity with adequate crude….

Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?

  • A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia, triggered by the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, could significantly disrupt global travel within weeks. Airlines face higher airfares and potential flight cancellations as jet fuel prices have….

Gandhi, pacifista: "Nuestra recompensa se encuentra en el esfuerzo, no en el resultado. Un esfuerzo es una victoria"

  • Encontrar la felicidad real exige valorar el camino recorrido por encima de la meta. Esta filosofía centenaria nos invita a transformar nuestra rutina diaria priorizando el compromiso personal frente al éxito inmediato y superficial.

What lagging jet fuel supplies could mean for airlines and travelers

  • A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia sparked by the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could further upend world travel within weeks if oil doesn't start flowing again soon — meaning higher airfares and flight cancellations a….

Today’s picks: Dozen stocks including Wipro, BPCL, DCM Shriram, DCX Systems, Aditya Infotech will be in focus on Friday

  • Stocks to watch: Wipro's buyback, BPCL's investment decision, DCM Shriram's joint venture, and more on Friday's market focus..

Small & micro-caps charge to the front, bluechips need a FPI reload

  • Indian small and micro-cap stocks are bouncing back strongly after the West Asia conflict. Mid-cap shares are also nearing their pre-war highs. This recovery is powered by local investors returning to these beaten-down stocks. However, large blue-chip compani….

GIFT Nifty hints at positive start; here's trading setup for the day

  • Indian equities closed lower amid weekly expiry volatility, with support seen at 23,450-23,100 and resistance at 24,400. Global markets showed mixed signals, with US stocks inching higher on ceasefire hopes. The Indian rupee strengthened, while Brent crude pr….

Stocks in news: Wipro, HUL, Angel One, Alembic Pharma, HDFC Life

  • Markets ended flat on Thursday after a volatile session, with analysts maintaining a positive outlook and recommending a buy-on-dips strategy. Key stocks like Wipro, HUL, Angel One, Alembic Pharma, and HDFC Life are in focus due to Q4 results and corporate ac….

Mutual funds bought 505 smallcap stocks in March crash. Two weeks later, they're winning big

  • Indian mutual funds bought smallcap stocks in March when retail investors sold. This strategy paid off as the Nifty Smallcap 250 index rose in April. Fund managers invested heavily in companies like Urban Company, Manappuram Finance, and Amber Enterprises. Th….

“No state will lose Lok Sabha share”: Narendra Modi defends delimitation, women’s reservation push

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi assures states their Lok Sabha seat share will not decrease with new delimitation and women's reservation laws. He frames the reform as a national step, not a partisan victory. The legislation aims to implement 33% women's represe….

Trade, defence ties to top agenda as South Korean President Lee undertakes 3-day India visit from Sunday

  • South Korean President Lee's three-day India visit aims to enhance trade and defense ties amid rising geopolitical challenges..

Adiós Karen Bass: uno por uno, estos son los candidatos para la alcaldía de Los Ángeles 2026

  • Quince candidatos, incluida Karen Bass, competirán por la alcaldía de Los Ángeles en 2026. Conoce quiénes son los postulantes y cómo se posicionan en las últimas encuestas rumbo a la elección.

Dalal Street set for dull start on Friday amid mixed global cues

  • Gift Nifty at 24,153 signals a marginal decline at open..

Stocks to Watch: आज 17 अप्रैल को Wipro, HDFC Life, Angel One समेत इन शेयरों पर रहेगी नजर, दिख सकता है बड़ा उतार-चढ़ाव

  • शुक्रवार, 17 अप्रैल को विप्रो, HDFC लाइफ इंश्योरेंस कंपनी, एंजेल वन, आरवीएनएल, जियो फाइनेंशियल सर्विसेज, बजाज कंज्यूमर केयर, मस्टेक समेत कई शेयर फोकस में रहने वाले हैं। इनमें से कुछ कंपनियां आज, गुरुवार को तिमाही नतीजे जारी करने वाली हैं। वहीं कुछ ने एक दिन प….

Market cues : बाजार में शॉर्ट टर्म तेजी का रुझान बरकरार, Nifty के लिए 24100-24 000 के दायरे में तत्काल सपोर्ट

  • Market cues : 16 अप्रैल को Nifty 50 में गैप-अप ओपनिंग के बाद कंसोलिडेशन देखने को मिला और यह 0.14 प्रतिशत नीचे बंद हुआ। बाज़ार की नजर US-ईरान शांति वार्ता की संभावनाओं से जुड़ी जानकारियों पर थी। हालांकि,बाजार में शॉर्ट टर्म तेजी का रुख़ अभी भी बना हुआ है। इंडे….

Se negocia el programa nuclear iraní, no el cierre de Ormuz

  • Tanto para los ayatolás como para Trump, el secuestro del estrecho de Ormuz es un arma económica, más poderosa que los misiles más potentes y precisos. Un arma nuclear económica..

Beyond the White Coat: Osmania Student Death Ignites Urgent Debate on Resident Mental Health - Prevention is better than cure

  • Spread the Message               HYDERABAD — The tragic death of a first-year postgraduate student at the historic Osmania General Hospital (OGH) has sent shockwaves through the Indian medical community, transforming a local tragedy into a national flashpoint….