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India, Mali commemorate World Cotton Day, discuss opportunities to boost value chains

IANS | October 9, 2026 9:31 AM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Leaders and experts, commemorating the World Cotton Day at the UN, discussed opportunities to strengthen cotton value chains, support smallholders and artisans, improve processing capacity and market access, encourage use of technology and advanced science in the sector and deepen international partnerships, according to an official statement on Friday.

Will comply with US directive, won't hit workforce, says TCS amid 'PERM' curbs

IANS | October 9, 2026 9:18 AM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) -- India's largest IT firm -- said Friday that it noted the announcement by the US Government on the Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM) and will comply with any directive from the Department of Labor.

FM Sitharaman to hold high-level meetings with Singapore leadership, top CEOs

IANS | October 9, 2026 9:15 AM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman embarked on an official visit to Singapore from October 9-11, where she will hold a series of high-level engagements with the leadership of Singapore, senior members of the business and investment community, and global institutional investors.

Trump calls Musk modern-day Thomas Edison

IANS | October 9, 2026 2:21 AM

Washington, Oct 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has described billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk as a modern-day Thomas Edison, calling him a national treasure whose technological achievements have advanced America's strategic interests, transformed space exploration and saved lives during natural disasters.

Trump honours Nadella, Musk, five other tech giants

IANS | October 9, 2026 2:16 AM

Washington, Oct 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has honoured six of America's leading technology pioneers, including Indian-origin Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, with the country's highest awards for scientific achievement and technological innovation, describing their contributions as central to America's global leadership.

Trump sets 2028 target for quantum computing

IANS | October 9, 2026 2:09 AM

Washington, Oct 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has announced an ambitious target to develop a quantum computer for scientific discovery by 2028, outlining a sweeping technology agenda that includes superintelligence, advanced nuclear reactors and renewed American exploration of the Moon and Mars.

Employees transitioning from H-1B to permanent residency via PERM relatively limited: Nasscom

IANS | October 8, 2026 11:25 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Indian IT industry’s apex body Nasscom on Thursday said the number of employees transitioning from H-1B visas to permanent residency through the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) process is relatively limited, and the Indian technology companies will continue to adhere to applicable regulations in the US.

Why no licence’ for Starlink, is Ambani the real boss of India, asks Elon Musk

IANS | October 8, 2026 10:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has questioned why Starlink is yet to receive the final approvals to begin commercial operations in India, claiming that the satellite internet company has spent five years complying with the country's laws and regulations.

Financial expert Ajay Rotti hails process-focused GST reforms

IANS | October 8, 2026 10:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Leading financial expert Ajay Rotti on Thursday hailed tax simplification and process-related reforms in the proposals announced by the 57th GST Council.

Reliance leads Nifty decline after Musk’s 'Oligarch' jibe rattles telecom investors

IANS | October 8, 2026 6:29 PM

Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Indian stocks slipped on Thursday, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest drag on the benchmark Nifty 50 after a social media post by US billionaire Elon Musk renewed investor concerns over the intensifying battle for India's satellite broadband market.

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India, Mali commemorate World Cotton Day, discuss opportunities to boost value chains

Will comply with US directive, won't hit workforce, says TCS amid 'PERM' curbs

FM Sitharaman to hold high-level meetings with Singapore leadership, top CEOs

Trump calls Musk modern-day Thomas Edison

Trump honours Nadella, Musk, five other tech giants

Trump sets 2028 target for quantum computing

Employees transitioning from H-1B to permanent residency via PERM relatively limited: Nasscom

Why no licence’ for Starlink, is Ambani the real boss of India, asks Elon Musk

Financial expert Ajay Rotti hails process-focused GST reforms

Reliance leads Nifty decline after Musk’s 'Oligarch' jibe rattles telecom investors

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