Author: News Desk

Canada’s immigration authorities have once again opened a pathway for skilled foreign nationals to gain permanent residency under the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). On 26 November 2025, in the latest draw of the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under its Express Entry system, IRCC issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required to qualify for an ITA in this draw was 531, continuing a recent pattern: for the last six CEC-only draws, the cutoff has hovered between 531 and 534. This consistency has given many applicants a clearer idea of the score range needed to…

N. Subramanian, Executive Director of the Society for Electronic Transactions and Security (SETS) under the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor, Govt. of India, explains that India’s AI strategy is focused on democratizing technology and empowering innovators nationwide. He says the AI India Mission has three key priorities. First, it seeks to make AI resources widely accessible through the creation of diverse datasets across multiple sectors, enabling startups and researchers to develop solutions tailored to India’s needs. Second, according to Subramanian, the mission emphasizes robust computing infrastructure, essential for scaling and customizing AI models. Finally, he highlights the importance of…

Byju’s founder, Byju Raveendran, plans to file a $2.5 billion lawsuit against GLAS Trust in the US, while also submitting new evidence to counter allegations that $533 million was misappropriated from Byju’s American financing entity, Byju’s Alpha. The announcement follows a Delaware bankruptcy court ruling ordering Raveendran to pay over $1.07 billion in a default judgment. The court stated that Byju’s founders had not cooperated with efforts to trace nearly half of the proceeds from a $1.2 billion US term loan issued in 2021. Raveendran has contested the ruling, stating that he was not given adequate time to secure legal…

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday called on the State’s MPs to work toward obtaining Presidential assent for the Kerala Wildlife (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Speaking at a conference of MPs ahead of Parliament’s Winter Session, he highlighted that the law passed by the Kerala Assembly in October includes provisions to expedite action against dangerous wild animals that pose an immediate threat to human life. The amended legislation aims to address the growing human-wildlife conflict in Kerala. It empowers the Chief Wildlife Warden to cull wild animals that cause serious injuries to humans and allows the State to declare certain…

MapmyIndia, India’s homegrown digital mapping and navigation platform, announced that its address-capturing and lead-discovery tools are now integrated directly into Zoho’s CRM software. The collaboration between MapmyIndia (also known globally as Mappls) and Chennai-based Zoho Corp is being described as a landmark partnership by both companies. Rakesh Verma, Co-Founder and Group Chairman of MapmyIndia, said the integration will help Zoho CRM users across India work smarter, improve sales, and keep all data securely within the country. Zoho CEO Mani Vembu added that combining business intelligence with spatial intelligence will give field teams the location-aware insights needed to better serve customers.…

Kerala has crossed 800 pedestrian fatalities this year, prompting the Motor Vehicles Department to start a strict enforcement drive against motorists who ignore pedestrian safety, especially at zebra crossings. Almost half of those killed were senior citizens, highlighting how widespread unsafe driving has become. The department noted that many two-wheeler and four-wheeler users fail to give pedestrians the right of way and often speed through crossings instead of slowing down. Others park on zebra lines or obstruct footpaths, putting walkers at further risk. The rules require drivers to reduce speed and stop at least three metres before a zebra crossing…

Adani Group has moved into the pilot-training business by agreeing to buy a 72.8 percent stake in Flight Simulation Technique Centre for about Rs 820 crore. FSTC runs a network of full-flight simulators, training aircraft and pilot-training programs that range from basic licences to type ratings and specialised skills. Its main training hubs are in Gurugram and Hyderabad, along with flying schools in Bhiwani and Narnaul. The deal is being executed through Adani Defence Systems and Technologies and Horizon Aero Solutions. Horizon is jointly owned by Adani Defence and Prime Aero Services. Both companies have signed share-purchase agreements with FSTC’s…

A joint venture led by Reliance Industries will invest $11 billion over the next five years to develop 1 gigawatt of AI data capacity in Andhra Pradesh, according to the companies and the state government. The venture, named Digital Connexion, also includes Canadian multinational Brookfield Corporation and U.S.-based real estate investment trust Digital Realty. It plans to build an AI-focused data centre campus spanning 400 acres in Visakhapatnam. This move follows Google’s announcement in October to develop AI data centre capacity in Visakhapatnam over five years, which will be the company’s largest AI hub outside the United States. The global…

Bajaj Auto on Wednesday expanded its electric three-wheeler portfolio with the nationwide launch of the Riki e-rickshaw and e-cart, following successful pilot projects in four cities. The company plans to introduce the Riki range in 25 cities, aiming to capture a larger share of India’s rapidly growing e-rickshaw market. Samardeep Subandh, President of Bajaj Auto Ltd’s Intracity Business Unit, told CNBC-TV18 that monthly e-rickshaw sales have jumped from 10,000–12,000 units to nearly 45,000 units, now accounting for 38% of the country’s three-wheeler market. Despite over 500 e-rickshaw brands in India, Bajaj Auto secured a 4–5% market share during its pilot…

Asian Paints has joined hands with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as the official colour partner for the next three years, in a deal valued at around Rs 45 crore. The partnership will cover men’s, women’s, and domestic cricket across more than 110 matches. With this, Asian Paints joins the ranks of BCCI’s other official sponsors, including Campa (Rs 48 crore), Atomberg (Rs 41 crore), and SBI Life (Rs 47 crore). The announcement comes shortly after BCCI secured a jersey sponsorship deal with Apollo Tyres following the exit of Dream11. Amit Syngle, Managing Director and CEO…