Stories from India

Flood levee systems caused damage to plantations in the Kanaavan region. Kanaavan Shire President Eddie Smith stated the flood mitigation works were intended to protect the entire town. Smith noted he does not know how the issue will be resolved.

A business process outsourcing center in Bengaluru with 10,000 workers has made AI workshops a routine part of staff training. The workshops are attended by all employees, including call center agents and other staff. The session discussed the difficulty of predicting which jobs will be displaced or created by AI. The speaker noted that while early internet adoption made roles like digital marketing and web development unpredictable, adaptability remains the key mitigating factor.

A law enforcement strike force has frozen $580 million in cryptocurrency linked to scam networks operating in Southeast Asia.

Listed companies in India reported a 14.7% increase in net profit during the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. This represents the fastest growth rate recorded in two years.

Net profits for listed companies in India rose by 14.7% during the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. This represents the fastest growth rate recorded in two years.

The death toll from a recent incident in the Pathoragar district of Uttarakhand has risen to 9. A pilgrimage to Adikeya Lashne Om Palavath has commenced in the border region. Magistrate Ashish Joshi flagged off the first convoy of over 350 devotees yesterday.

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Stark took three wickets for 40 runs during Delhi's seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League. The win brings Delhi's total to 226 runs. This marked Stark's first game of the current competition season. His performance helped the Delhi Capitals reach a 226-run target with five balls remaining in their win over the Rajasthan Royals. Stark has now recorded three consecutive match performances. Mitchell Starc took three wickets on his first bowling appearance since the January BBL final, aiding the Delhi Capitals.

Voting for the Gujarat local body elections is scheduled for April 26. The announcement confirms the timeline for the 2026 local government elections in the region. The announcement provides specific dates for the upcoming municipal polls in the region.

BJP and BRS party members held protests in Khanapur following the postponement of the Municipal Chairman election.

The Andhra Pradesh government has released its 2026-27 budget with an outlay of Rs 3.32 lakh crore. The fiscal plan focuses on capital growth and maintaining fiscal discipline.