4 leading tech firms join Microsoft to accelerate adoption of agentic AI

IANS | December 11, 2025 4:41 PM

Bengaluru, Dec 11 (IANS) Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Thursday announced strategic partnerships with four leading IT companies — Cognizant, Infosys, TCS and Wipro — where each of these companies will deploy over 50,000 Microsoft Copilot licenses, collectively surpassing 200,000 licenses and accelerating the adoption of agentic AI.

Akasa Air, Air India Express slide further into losses, shows govt data

IANS | December 11, 2025 3:30 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Akasa Air’s financial stress continued to grow in the last financial year, with the airline reporting a higher net loss of Rs 19,86.25 crore in financial year 2024-25 (FY25), compared to Rs 16,69.59 crore in the previous financial year, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.

No significant lapses spotted in DGCA audit of major airports: Minister

IANS | December 11, 2025 3:26 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) No significant lapses were observed during the DGCA’s recent surveillance audit at major airports, and all observations were categorised as Level II and communicated to the aerodrome operators concerned and subsequently closed after the completion of action by them, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday

HSBC upgrades India to 'Overweight', predicts Sensex at 94,000 by 2026

IANS | December 11, 2025 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Indian equities are set to be in a stronger position in 2026 on the back of lower inflation, tax reforms, and an easier monetary policy, a HSBC Global Research report stated on Thursday, putting India's outlook as 'overweight' from the Asia region.