IBM partners Sarvam to strengthen India's sovereign AI ecosystem

IANS | July 31, 2026 11:54 AM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) IBM and homegrown AI startup Sarvam have partnered to accelerate the development and adoption of sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in India, with a focus on government agencies, public sector organisations and regulated enterprises, according to a statement on Friday.

AYUSH ministry partners with IndiaAI to accelerate innovation, research

IANS | July 31, 2026 11:28 AM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The Ministry of Ayush has signed a memorandum of understanding with IndiaAI, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, to accelerate AI‑driven innovation in the Ayush sector, strengthen research, digital health and capacity building, an official statement said on Friday.

Apple likely to outperform smartphone industry despite cost pressures: Experts

IANS | July 31, 2026 11:03 AM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Apple is expected to outperform the broader smartphone industry despite mounting component cost pressures driven by the strength of its ecosystem, pricing power and loyal customer base, industry experts said on Friday after the company reported record June-quarter revenue.

Seoul shares up nearly 13 pc on tech boost

IANS | July 31, 2026 9:07 AM

Seoul, July 31 (IANS) South Korean stocks traded nearly 13 per cent higher late Friday morning as investors scooped up semiconductor shares following Microsoft's strong earnings.

Apple delivers another record revenue quarter in India: Tim Cook

IANS | July 31, 2026 7:52 AM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Apple CEO Tim Cook said that the company saw June-quarter revenue records in every geographic segment, including India, and results came despite “very significant constraints” in the supply chain and forex headwinds.