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How Instrucko is building a sustainable edtech business, with praise from Kareena Kapoor Khan
Founded by Devvaki Aggarwal in late 2020, Instrucko offers languages, communication, and life skills programmes, along with teacher training across private and government schools in India.
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US job market blues bring Indian professionals back home
The tide is shifting as Indian professionals leave their American posts, returning home amid rising job instability and tougher visa regulations. With India blossoming as a hub for tech and consumer advancements, many alumni of the US workforce are now embracing high-level roles in emerging startups and global organizations.
Industry Trends
Budget 2026: India may peg nominal growth for FY27 at 10%
Union Budget of India: India's upcoming budget may target a nominal growth rate of around 10 percent. This is an increase from the estimated 8 percent for the current fiscal year. Economic growth is expected to remain strong. Inflation is also projected to rise in the next fiscal year due to base effects.
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Brew, smell, and serve: AI steals the show at CES 2026
Brew, smell, and serve: AI steals the show at CES 2026
Government Jobs
UAE probe urges DGCA to tighten regulatory oversight after Air India Express tail-strike incident
The UAE investigation has pointed to gaps in crew coordination, energy management and landing procedures, calling for stronger regulatory supervision and enhanced pilot training to prevent recurrence of tail-strike incidents during critical landing phases.
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Manappuram Finance denies report on delay in Bain deal, says RBI approval pending
Manappuram Finance said its Bain Capital–linked transaction is on track, with RBI approvals for management changes received and final approval pending; shares dropped 5.33% to ₹293 on the BSE.
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Shed colonial mindset, trust Indian capability: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to railway officials
Addressing senior officials at the Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar ceremony, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw laid out a reform-driven roadmap for Indian Railways, emphasising technology adoption, safety, advanced training and wider collaboration with startups to position the national transporter as a global benchmark by 2047.
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'OpenAI vs Google': ChatGPT traffic down 21% over six weeks as Gemini stays flat, says Similarweb
ChatGPT, the flagship generative AI product from OpenAI, is showing signs of slowing momentum as Google’s Gemini continues to narrow the gap, according to fresh traffic and market-share data from Similarweb. Data reviewed by Similarweb shows that ChatGPT’s average daily visits have fallen sharply over the past six weeks. Traffic declined by about 22%, with the seven-day average dropping from roughly 203 million visits to around 158 million by early January. Over the same period, Google’s Gemini held steady, recording about 55-60 million daily visits. The shift has translated into a measurable change in market share. ChatGPT’s share of the global generative AI market stood at about 64.5% as of January 2, 2026, down from around 68% in December 2025 and sharply lower than its 86% share a year ago in January 2025. Gemini, meanwhile, has expanded its footprint significantly, growing from 5.7% a year ago to approximately 21.5% now. Other platforms remain smaller but are gaining traction. ...
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India–US trade deal: Tariffs remain the key hurdle, not Modi–Trump talks, says former assistant USTR
Differing assessments from US and Indian trade experts suggest that domestic political considerations in Washington and unresolved tariff levels, rather than gaps in negotiations, are keeping the India-US trade agreement on hold, even as official talks are said to be largely complete.