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OpenAI limits GPT-5.6 launch for partners

New Delhi OpenAI has announced a limited preview of its new GPT-5.6 models, including Sol, Terra and Luna, for selected trusted partners before a wider release in the coming weeks. The company said the models bring improvements in reasoning, coding and cybersecurity features.

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Persistent systems plans Nagarro acquisition deal

New Delhi Persistent Systems announced a major takeover offer to acquire German digital engineering company Nagarro SE in a significant overseas deal by an Indian IT firm. The company will offer €81 per share in cash through its subsidiary Galaxy Germany Holding after signing

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Gold prices fall as dollar strengthens further

New Delhi Gold prices dropped 4.63 per cent this week due to a stronger US dollar and higher Treasury yields that reduced demand for the precious metal. The decline marked the fourth straight weekly fall as investors expected continued pressure from possible US interest rate

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Indian trio clinch US Open semifinal spots

FULLERTON Indian badminton stars are shining bright in California as Kidambi Srikanth, Devika Sihag, and Rounak Chouhan have all successfully secured their places in the US Open semifinals. In a thrilling women’s singles quarterfinal, Devika Sihag showcased incredible compo

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India secures Badminton quarterfinal spot in Japan

YATSUSHIRO The Indian junior badminton team has successfully booked their spot in the quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championships. In their opening Group C match held in Japan, the Indian squad delivered a powerful performance to defeat Kazakhstan with

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Cape Verde makes history, reaches round 32

HOUSTON Cape Verde has officially cemented its name in football history. The island nation has become the smallest country ever to reach the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 after a gritty 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia. The "Blue Sharks" finished their group stage campaign with t

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Travel issues hampered Iran’s preparation: Ghalenoei

SEATTLE Iran’s head coach, Amir Ghalenoei, has publicly criticized the United States for imposing harsh travel restrictions on his team during the ongoing FIFA World Cup. His comments followed a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Egypt in their final group-stage match in Seattle.

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Passion drives Djokovic toward 25th title

NEW DELHI As the tennis world turns its eyes toward Wimbledon, Indian icon Vijay Amritraj has expressed deep admiration for Novak Djokovic’s enduring hunger. Despite having already achieved more than any player in the history of the sport, the 39-year-old Serbian remains relen

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Amritraj dreams of Indian Wimbledon singles

NEW DELHI Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj has shared a heartfelt aspiration for the future of the sport in his home country. While he acknowledges the talent of current stars like Yuki Bhambri and Sriram Balaji, Amritraj insists that India must produce elite singles player

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Learning from defeat: Zafar’s view on campaign

BRISTOL Pakistan batter Ayesha Zafar admits her team’s performance in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup has been disappointing. With the squad still chasing their first win, Zafar says they did not play the brand of cricket they had planned for this tournament. However, she remai

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T20 debut fuels Molkenboer’s cricket growth

Dutch batter Phebe Molkenboer finds her first T20 World Cup experience invaluable, crediting her elite athletic family background for the mindset driving her growing international career BRISTOL For twenty-year-old Dutch batter Phebe Molkenboer, playing in her first-ever Wo

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Karnataka crowned National Deaf T20 champions

Karnataka U-19 secured the 3rd T20 National Cricket Championship for the Deaf 2026, defeating Haryana by five wickets ANANTAPUR Karnataka U-19 has been crowned champions of the 3rd T20 National Cricket Championship for the Deaf 2026. In a dominant final display at the RDT S

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Business

SoftBank drops 13% as OpenAI IPO faces delay

New Delhi Shares of Japan’s SoftBank Group plunged 13 per cent on the Tokyo Stock Exchange after reports suggested that OpenAI may postpone its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO). The sharp decline reflected growing investor concerns over the delayed monetisation

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Goldman Sachs raises India's 2026 GDP growth forecast to 6.8%

Goldman Sachs has upgraded India's economic growth forecast after easing geopolitical tensions improved oil prices and macroeconomic conditions globally New Delhi Goldman Sachs has raised India's GDP growth forecast for calendar year 2026 to 6.8 per cent from the earlier es

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Foxconn invests $37.2 million in India manufacturing arm

Foxconn Singapore approved a $37.2 million investment in its India subsidiary to strengthen long-term manufacturing operations and expand production capacity New Delhi Foxconn Singapore, a subsidiary of Taiwan's Hon Hai Technology Group, has approved an investment of $37.2

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India’s grocery market to touch $992 billion by FY30

India's grocery market is projected to reach $992 billion by FY30, driven by rising consumption and expanding digital retail adoption New Delhi India’s grocery market is expected to grow from $658 billion to nearly $992 billion by FY30, registering a compound annual growth

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India rises in AI quantum technologies

New Delhi India is rapidly emerging as a major force in frontier technologies, with AI, quantum computing, space and nuclear energy expected to shape its future growth and global competitiveness, said Dr Jitendra Singh. He noted that the National Quantum Mission has already a

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AI to expand India IT services sector: Nasscom

New Delhi Nasscom said artificial intelligence will expand rather than reduce the role of India's IT services sector, opening new opportunities in enterprise modernisation, cybersecurity, data engineering and AI governance. It added that AI should not be seen only as automatio

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