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Sensex, Nifty extend winning streak with fourth straight weekly gain

Indian benchmark indices ended the week higher as easing crude oil prices, expectations of lower global interest rates and optimism over the India-Japan summit lifted investor sentiment despite lingering concerns over earnings and monsoon progress.

WhatsApp defends upcoming username feature amid government scrutiny

ICAR signs MoU with Seychelles to boost agricultural research and education cooperation

NITI Aayog outlines reforms to accelerate growth in tourism and hospitality

Govt extends customs duty relief on petrochemical imports till July 15

The move aims to ensure uninterrupted availability of essential raw materials, support domestic manufacturing, and facilitate a smooth transition as global petrochemical supply conditions improve.

'Trusted partners in India's economic journey': PM Modi salutes Chartered Accountants on CA Day

Modi says Chartered Accountants strengthen India's financial system, drive entrepreneurship and play a vital role in the nation's journey towards Viksit Bharat.

Apple accelerates software security updates amid rising AI-driven hacking risk

The company plans to release critical patches earlier than scheduled, aiming to reduce exposure to known vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them using advanced artificial intelligence tools.

WhatsApp starts global username reservations ahead of full feature rollout

The feature lets users connect without revealing phone numbers and adds an optional security key that controls first-time messages from people using their usernames.

Former Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar to lead HDFC Bank board as part-time Chairman

His appointment comes after months of interim leadership and is expected to bolster governance, regulatory oversight, and strategic direction at India's largest private sector lender.

India tariff reforms open ‘unlimited opportunity’: Fairfax CEO Prem Watsa

Fairfax Financial Chairman and CEO Prem Watsa has said India’s ongoing tariff and trade reforms will unlock major global investment opportunities, positioning the country as a leading long-term growth market as it moves toward developed economy status by 2047.