AI investments to drive global IT spending to $6.37 trillion: Report

IANS | July 27, 2026 2:13 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Worldwide information technology (IT) spending is projected to reach $6.37 trillion in 2026, a 14.2 per cent increase from 2025, as investments in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, cloud platforms and intelligent applications continue to accelerate, according to a report released on Monday.

ETPL in a region with rich tradition is a great opportunity for local talent: Dravid

IANS | July 27, 2026 2:09 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid, who is the co-owner of Dublin Guardians in the upcoming European T20 Premier League (ETPL), believes the competition will provide a vital platform for local talent to shine on the world stage, citing Europe's strong club culture and rich tradition of playing the sport.

PM Modi congratulates weightlifter Raja Muthupandi on CWG silver

IANS | July 27, 2026 2:00 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Indian weightlifter Raja Muthupandi for clinching the silver medal in the men's 65kg event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow and praised the lifter for adding another medal to India's growing tally.

Gadkari moves Bombay HC against AI deepfakes linking him to E20 policy gains

IANS | July 27, 2026 1:57 PM

Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has approached the Bombay High Court with a defamation suit against alleged AI-generated deepfake videos and misleading social media posts linking him and his family to the Centre's E20 ethanol blending policy.

Women losing jobs in Bangladesh’s ready-made garment industry: Report

IANS | July 27, 2026 1:56 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Large-scale sacking of women has taken place in Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry, which was one of the world’s most celebrated stories of female economic empowerment, pulling millions of women into paid work and reshaping families, villages and the national economy, according a report in the Dhaka-based The Daily Star.