India's nuclear energy mission: ₹20,000-cr outlay, 100 GW capacity goal—Updates

The Department of Atomic Energy's is undertaking development of small modular reactors from the Budget's ₹20,000 crore funding for India's Nuclear Energy Mission. Here is a look at what is planned:

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Qualcomm Ventures eyes India startups to build low-cost AI for the world

Qualcomm Ventures' new $150 million fund will back founders building lower-cost AI applications, robotics and edge technologies

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India’s chief economic adviser says too early to gauge AI impact

India is attracting billions in investment pledges from industry heavyweights support its artificial intelligence ambitions, but it is too early to gauge how AI will affect the country, a top government advisor said.

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Wall Street mixed after flat inflation data amid rising oil prices

At 10:20 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.45%, the S&P 500 gained 0.10%, the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.48%

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Are Indians planning for retirement that ‘no longer exists’? This CA thinks so…

Nitin Kaushik warns that outdated retirement plans fail to address rising healthcare costs and longevity. He suggests that individuals must prepare for a minimum corpus of 300 times their monthly expenses by 2026 to avoid financial crises in retirement.

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Adobe adds AI assistant to Photoshop, upgrades Firefly with new gener

Adobe is launching a beta AI assistant for Photoshop on web and mobile, allowing paid users unlimited generations until April 9. The assistant simplifies editing tasks through voice or text commands, while Firefly Image Editor receives updates for improved image manipulation.

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G7 Considers Emergency Oil Release As Prices Explode Amid Iran War

G7 Prepares Massive Oil Reserve Release: Crude Surges Past $116/Barrel Amid Iran War! Oil prices spike sharply as Iran’s retaliatory strikes threaten Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes. G7 nations (US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan) reportedly discussing coordinated release of hundreds of millions of barrels from IEA strategic reserves (1.2B total held; US + Japan ~700M) to stabilize markets. Higher fuel costs, transport expenses & renewed inflation loom globally. India, major importer & IEA associate, watches closely as every barrel price rise hits hard.

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In the works—digital approvals, tighter entry norms for foreign airlines

India may soon require foreign airlines to obtain operating authorization through a fully digital approval system. Draft rules from regulator DGCA propose standardized documentation, a local representative and stricter checks on ownership, safety and regulatory compliance.

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Govt measures led to 25% LPG production rise: Oil Ministry

In a statement on Wednesday, the ministry assured households that there is “no need to panic” while making LPG bookings. “Normal delivery cycle for domestic household remains 2.5 days,” it added.

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‘By casting suspicion on Speaker, you weaken our democracy’: Amit Shah in LS

In response to the no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla, Amit Shah defended the Speaker's impartiality, asserting that the Opposition's actions threaten parliamentary integrity. He recalled the BJP-NDA's respectful approach during its opposition tenure.

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The attention crisis: Why modern relationships are struggling

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