Govt directs GitHub to remove Bitchat repositories citing security concerns

IANS | July 24, 2026 4:53 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The government has directed software development platform GitHub to remove repositories hosting Bitchat -- the decentralised messaging application -- citing concerns that the platform could be exploited to evade lawful surveillance and facilitate unlawful activities, developer Jack Dorsey said on Friday.

ACC begins FY27 with resilient performance, eyes stronger quarters ahead

IANS | July 24, 2026 4:24 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) ACC Ltd has begun FY27 with a resilient performance, supported by a higher share of trade volumes and continued premiumisation, while expressing confidence in improved operational performance in the coming quarters on the back of capacity expansion, cost optimisation and the proposed One Cement Platform, the company said on Friday.

New US tariff unlikely to dent India's export competitiveness: Exporters' body

IANS | July 24, 2026 3:36 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The additional 10 per cent Section 301 tariff imposed by the US on imports from India is unlikely to significantly affect the country’s export competitiveness, as many rival exporting nations have been subjected to comparable or higher tariff rates, apex exporters’ body Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said on Friday.

India, Japan double down on joint warship production to bolster defence ties

IANS | July 24, 2026 3:12 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The India-Japan defence ties are entering a stronger phase, with both countries realising the importance of closer ties for the joint production of warships to bolster maritime power in the changing geopolitical landscape as China increasingly flexes its naval muscle, according to a new report.