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Apple brings 9 new games to Arcade, Angry Birds Bounce coming next month

Apple brings 9 new games to Arcade, Angry Birds Bounce coming next month

Apple has expanded its Cloud-based gaming service Arcade’s catalogue of more than 200 games, all without ads or in-app purchases, with nine new games.

A new take on Mattel’s classic card game UNO is available on the service with UNO: Arcade Edition.

The game features three modes where fans can enjoy solo matches with classic UNO rules in Single Player, play with others in Quick Match, or turn up the heat in Custom Games that feature special twists like Wild Swap Hands and Color Showdown, the tech giant said in a statement.

India can become global leader in livestock exports, aim for 20 pc rise in FY26

India can become global leader in livestock exports, aim for 20 pc rise in FY26

India can position itself as a global leader in livestock exports, especially in value-added segments, and the industry must be more aspirational and aim for a 20 per cent increase in exports this fiscal (FY26), senior government officials have said.

In last fiscal (FY25), the overall exports of animal products stood at $5114.19 million, registering a growth of 12.56 per cent.

This was conveyed at the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) organised a workshop on “Exports of Livestock and their Value Added Products – Future Prospects and Way Forward” in the national capital.

How much will your home loan EMI drop after RBI's 50 basis points repo rate cut?

How much will your home loan EMI drop after RBI's 50 basis points repo rate cut?

If you have a home loan, your EMI is set to reduce by over Rs 1,500 a month thanks to the Reserve Bank of India’s latest move.

With the central bank cutting the repo rate by 50 basis points -- from 6 per cent to 5.5 per cent -- banks are expected to lower interest rates on loans.

For a Rs 50 lakh home loan over 20 years, this could mean monthly savings of Rs 1,569 and annual savings of nearly Rs 19,000, offering much-needed relief to borrowers amid high living costs.

BEL joins Tata Electronics to develop indigenous electronics, chip solutions

BEL joins Tata Electronics to develop indigenous electronics, chip solutions

In line with the government’s vision for self-reliance, navratna defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on Friday announced a collaboration with Tata Electronics towards the development of indigenous electronics and semiconductor solutions.

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) is a significant step forward for BEL and Tata Electronics in jointly exploring end-to-end solutions to meet domestic requirements., BEL said in a stock exchange filing.

BEL and Tata Electronics will explore end-to-end collaboration in areas such as semiconductor fabrication (Fab), Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT), and design services.

Ecom Express-Delhivery acquisition deal raises concerns among minority shareholders

Ecom Express-Delhivery acquisition deal raises concerns among minority shareholders

Ecom Express, once a rising star in India’s e-commerce logistics space, has gone from planning an IPO to being sold off in what many are calling a 'fire sale' -- leaving minority shareholders blindsided and independent board members furious.

The inside story began to unravel during the 24th Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of Ecom Express, held virtually, according to multiple reports.

At the meeting, Chairman and Independent Director, V. Anantharaman, reportedly announced that a deal had been finalised in April 2025 for Delhivery to acquire nearly the entire company.

Anantharaman expressed concern that the agreement was reached without informing the company’s board or its minority shareholders.

He later stepped down from his role as Chairman. Following his resignation, Ecom Express CEO Ajay Chitkara chaired the meeting.

India now has 1.76 lakh registered startups, 118 unicorns: FM Sitharaman

India now has 1.76 lakh registered startups, 118 unicorns: FM Sitharaman

The number of registered startups has reached 1.76 lakh in the last 11 years, with 118 unicorns (startups with $1 billion valuation and above), thus fueling youth entrepreneurship, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday.

In a post on social media platform X, the Finance Minister said that "youth in India are building startups and creating jobs".

This is "a glimpse of the work done for the youth in the last 11 years under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi", she posted.

IndusInd Bank shares jump after RBI signals stability ahead

IndusInd Bank shares jump after RBI signals stability ahead

Shares of IndusInd Bank rose as much as 5.3 per cent on Friday, after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said the problems at the private sector lender are likely to settle soon.

However, the stock later gave up some of its early gains. During mid-day trade, around 1:45 pm, IndusInd Bank shares were seen consolidating and were trading at Rs 827.85, up by Rs 24.65 or 3.07 per cent on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

The bank had been facing scrutiny due to past accounting issues.

RBI Deputy Governor J Swaminathan said that things should return to normal at IndusInd Bank soon.

Adani Ports marks World Environment Day with major sustainability milestone

Adani Ports marks World Environment Day with major sustainability milestone

In a significant stride toward environmental responsibility, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Thursday marked the World Environment Day with a major sustainability achievement, saying 12 of its key ports have been awarded the Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL) certification.

This milestone reflects APSEZ’s unwavering commitment to sustainable operations and environmental stewardship.

“The initiative underscores APSEZ’s proactive approach to tackling all types of waste and minimizing landfill contributions. Over the past year, the company has successfully recycled, reused, or repurposed nearly 300 tons of plastic waste — equivalent to the weight of approximately 100 elephants,” said the flagship company of the Adani Group.

Maruti Suzuki dispatches record 5.2 lakh vehicles through Railways in FY25 as part of green drive

Maruti Suzuki dispatches record 5.2 lakh vehicles through Railways in FY25 as part of green drive

Maruti Suzuki India Limited dispatched a record number of 5.18 lakh vehicles through Indian Railways in the financial year 2024-25, as part of its commitment to strengthen green logistics, according to a company statement issued on Thursday.

Maruti Suzuki currently dispatches vehicles to more than 20 hubs using railways, from where over 600 cities across India are served. Port locations of Mundra and Pipavav, used by the company for exports, are also served using railways.

The major advantage of railways is that it offers a low-emission and energy-efficient mode of transportation. Besides, it also helps to ease road congestion.

Mid-senior level jobs surge in India’s GCCs as industry seeks top talent: Report

Mid-senior level jobs surge in India’s GCCs as industry seeks top talent: Report

The talent mix within global capability centres (GCCs) in India is evolving and entry-level roles have declined from 32 per cent to 22 per cent while mid-senior roles have surged to 77 per cent, a 14-point increase, a report showed on Thursday.

This shift points to an increased demand for professionals with "ready-now" capabilities to lead digital innovation in AI, ML, and cloud technologies, said the report by CIEL HR, an end-to-end HR solutions provider.

GCCs are offering significantly higher compensation, ranging from 12 per cent to 20 per cent above traditional IT services, especially in high-demand domains such as generative AI, data analytics, cybersecurity, and cloud. This reflects the premium placed on digital expertise and the sector’s race to attract top talent.

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