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Centre approves Rs 1,238 crore investment to modernise ITIs, rolls out PM-SETU nationwide

IANS | July 7, 2026 3:05 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) The Centre has approved the nationwide rollout of the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme and cleared Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs) worth Rs 1,237.58 crore to modernise Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) through industry partnerships, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) said on Tuesday.

ChatGPT outage disrupts Codex, Custom GPTs and workspace analytics

IANS | July 7, 2026 2:24 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) US-based artificial intelligence giant OpenAI's ChatGPT experienced service disruptions on Tuesday, with users reporting issues across several features, including Codex, Custom GPTs and workspace analytics, while the company said it is working to resolve the remaining problems.

India’s UPI to link up with Indonesia’s payment system, boost cross-border trade

IANS | July 7, 2026 2:23 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Tuesday that India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will be integrated with Indonesia’s payment system, which will enable tourists and businesses to make cross-border retail payments more easily by using their domestic payment apps.

NSE’s Rs 30,000 crore IPO faces questions after decade-long delay and options slowdown

IANS | July 7, 2026 2:13 PM

Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) The National Stock Exchange’s proposed Rs 30,000 crore initial public offering, expected to be the largest share sale in Indian history, comes after a decade-long delay caused by the co-location controversy. Even as the exchange prepares to list, recent regulatory curbs on derivatives trading have weighed on its revenue, profitability and market share, raising fresh questions ahead of the long-awaited IPO, as per the Value Research report.

ECLGS 5.0 surpasses 4.11 lakh guarantees with Rs 1.55 lakh crore amount: Govt

IANS | July 7, 2026 2:02 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) The Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 has issued 4,11,497 guarantees since its launch, with the guaranteed amount reaching Rs 1,55,229 crore — a sign of the scheme's rapid absorption across the lending ecosystem, the government said on Tuesday.

Kutch Copper Ltd’s 'Adani Copper' becomes London Metal Exchange-registered brand

IANS | July 7, 2026 1:02 PM

Ahmedabad, July 7 (IANS) Kutch Copper Limited (KCL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Ltd, has earned London Metal Exchange (LME) certification for ‘Adani Copper,’ according to a statement issued by the company on Tuesday.

GIFT City signs MoU with Vietnam's Da Nang financial hub to boost investment

IANS | July 7, 2026 12:47 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) India’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) on Tuesday announced collaboration with Vietnam International Financial Center - Da Nang (VIFC-DN), a newly established financial hub, to share institutional knowledge and best practices.

Nearly 25 pc Indian firms feel workforce ready for AI as adoption accelerates

IANS | July 7, 2026 12:25 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Around 25 per cent of Indian companies said their workforce is adequately prepared to leverage artificial intelligence -- a 12‑point decline from 2025 -- even as AI deployment accelerates across businesses, a report said on Tuesday.

Quebec eyes stronger India ties in AI, aerospace and investment: Christopher Skeete

IANS | July 7, 2026 11:55 AM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Quebec is looking to deepen its economic engagement with India by expanding cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), aerospace, education and clean technologies, while encouraging greater two-way investment and business partnerships, according to a minister from the Canadian province.

India, Indonesia sign key pacts for BrahMos missile supply, maritime security

IANS | July 7, 2026 11:42 AM

Jakarta, July 7 (IANS) In a key boost for the domestic defence industry, India and Indonesia on Tuesday signed an agreement for the supply of BrahMos missiles to the Indonesian military.

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Centre approves Rs 1,238 crore investment to modernise ITIs, rolls out PM-SETU nationwide

ChatGPT outage disrupts Codex, Custom GPTs and workspace analytics

India’s UPI to link up with Indonesia’s payment system, boost cross-border trade

NSE’s Rs 30,000 crore IPO faces questions after decade-long delay and options slowdown

ECLGS 5.0 surpasses 4.11 lakh guarantees with Rs 1.55 lakh crore amount: Govt

Kutch Copper Ltd’s 'Adani Copper' becomes London Metal Exchange-registered brand

GIFT City signs MoU with Vietnam's Da Nang financial hub to boost investment

Nearly 25 pc Indian firms feel workforce ready for AI as adoption accelerates

Quebec eyes stronger India ties in AI, aerospace and investment: Christopher Skeete

India, Indonesia sign key pacts for BrahMos missile supply, maritime security

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