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“AI should complement humans, not replace them”: Former NITI Aaayog member Arvind Virmani on India’s AI strategy
May 17, 2026New Delhi , May 17 (ANI): India should use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance human productivity rather than replace workers, said Former NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani on Sunday. He argued that the country's strength lies... -
India’s largest rail tunnel boring machine cutterhead lowered for Mumbai bullet train project
May 17, 2026Mumbai (Maharashtra) , May 17 (ANI): India's largest cutterhead for a rail tunnel boring machine (TBM) has been lowered at Vikhroli in Mumbai for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project, marking a major milestone in the construction... -
Bharti Enterprises announces sale of 75% stake in Bharti Life to Prudential plc
May 17, 2026New Delhi , May 17 (ANI): Bharti Enterprises on Sunday announced that Prudential plc ("Prudential"), a leading insurer and asset manager in Asia and Africa, has agreed to acquire a 75 per cent stake in Bharti... -
Piyush Goyal says design, innovation and entrepreneurship to define developed India
May 17, 2026Gandhinagar (Gujarat) , May 17 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said design, innovation, research and entrepreneurship will form the foundation of a "developed India", while calling for the expansion of the... -
Gautam Adani launches Rs 150 crore vision care initiative in Bihar; commits Rs 500 crore for expansion
May 17, 2026Saran (Bihar) , May 17 (ANI): Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, today led the ground-breaking ceremony for a landmark Rs 150 crore vision care initiative, rooted in his philosophy of "Seva Hi Saadhna Hai"... -
“MSMEs are critical part of supply chains,” says Arvind Virmani on China Plus One opportunity
May 17, 2026New Delhi , May 17 (ANI): Former NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani on Sunday said India needs major process reforms, skill development, and stronger support for fast-growing exporters to help Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)... -
FPIs pull out Rs 13,740 crore from Indian markets amid West Asia tensions, rising crude prices
May 17, 2026New Delhi , May 17 (ANI): Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) remained net sellers in the Indian markets during the week ended May 15, pulling out Rs 13,740.89 crore across segments, according to data from the National... -
India, developed nations ‘complementary’ in FTAs: Virmani backs deals to capture China+1 shift
May 17, 2026New Delhi , May 17 (ANI): As global corporations actively diversify their supply chains away from China under the "China-plus-one" strategy, India must aggressively overhaul its tax bureaucracy, streamline single-window clearances, and prioritis......Read More -
Global steel prices rise across major markets; China output stays under pressure: Goldman Sachs
May 17, 2026New Delhi , May 17 (ANI): Global steel prices continued to strengthen across major markets in April and early May, with Brazil emerging as the strongest-performing region, while China's steel production remained under pressure amid delayed... -
India’s trade deficit pressures could persist through 2026 as electronics imports surge, export outlook stays fragile
May 17, 2026New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): India's trade deficit is likely to remain under pressure in the coming months as elevated crude prices, supply-side disruptions and a potential global demand slowdown weighed on exports, according to...
