NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang steps down amid controversy

IANS | November 12, 2026 7:46 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) NVIDIA Corp. on Thursday said Jensen Huang has stepped down as President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the company's Board of Directors, effective immediately amid mounting scrutiny over a reported affair with a woman whom US authorities suspected of having ties to Chinese intelligence.

Over 9 crore MSMEs risk exclusion as India advances scope 3 emissions reporting: Study

IANS | November 12, 2026 7:28 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) More than 9 crore MSMEs could face significant compliance challenges as India advances Scope 3 emissions reporting requirements under the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (SEBI) Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) Core framework, according to a study released by the Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) on Thursday.

Delhi Minister slams Sam Pitroda over 1984 Sikh riots remarks; questions his comments on Sonia Gandhi's book

IANS | November 12, 2026 6:41 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Thursday strongly criticised Indian Overseas Congress President Sam Pitroda for questioning the relevance of discussing events from four decades ago, particularly in the context of the 1984 anti-Sikh killings, and accused the Gandhi family of applying different standards to historical events.

NHRC flags concerns over UNICEF-Meta financial ties amid CSAM scrutiny

IANS | November 12, 2026 5:38 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has forwarded to the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development a representation raising concerns over the reported financial association between UNICEF and Meta, apprehending that such engagements could undermine independent child-protection initiatives and ongoing efforts to hold the social media giant accountable in matters concerning Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).

Opposition questions Sam Pitroda’s praise for PM Modi; BJP welcomes remarks

IANS | November 12, 2026 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Congress leader Hussain Dalwai on Thursday questioned Indian Overseas Congress Chairman Sam Pitroda's praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, suggesting that he might be considering switching sides, while RJD spokesperson Shakti Singh Yadav dismissed the remarks as “politically insignificant”.

India-Canada FTA likely to be finalised next month: Canadian Minister

IANS | November 12, 2026 5:14 PM

Visakhapatnam, Nov 12 (IANS) Canada's Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu said on Thursday that the sixth round of trade talks with India is currently underway, with both countries aiming to finalise the comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's anticipated visit his country next month.

The Fulcrum of Growth: India’s upward and inevitable trajectory

Rakesh Khar | November 12, 2026 5:04 PM

In late October, New Delhi hosted the internationally recognised standards body, TIC Council’s first global board meeting, a strategic gathering that underscored a unified message from global leadership: India’s economic trajectory is an undeniable reality, and World Inc is decisively bullish on its future.