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Asset monetisation proposals worth over Rs 5,000 crore recommended in NLMC meet: Govt

The government said asset monetisation proposals involving assets worth over Rs 5,000 crore were recommended during the National Land Monetization Corporation Limited (NLMC) Board meeting. The proposals cover surplus land and building assets of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and other government entities. The NLMC Board also reviewed progress on asset monetisation and discussed measures to speed up the process through transparent and commercially appropriate mechanisms.

World is looking towards Hyderabad for knowledge, innovation and investment: Revanth Reddy

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said the world is looking towards Hyderabad not only for investments and business but also for knowledge, skills, talent and innovation. He said Harvard Executive Education programmes will be offered in Hyderabad from December 2026, while collaborations with institutions including MIT, Purdue, University of London, Virginia Tech and Northeastern University are also underway.

India, Nepal Discuss Easing Trade Barriers, Strengthening Customs and Transit Connectivity

India and Nepal reviewed measures to facilitate bilateral trade and transit connectivity during a two-day Inter-Governmental Sub-Committee meeting in New Delhi. Discussions covered market access for agricultural, dairy, pharmaceutical and other products, customs cooperation, electronic Certificates of Origin, border infrastructure, rail and road connectivity, and Integrated Check Posts. Both sides also discussed measures to prevent unauthorised trade and address operational bottlenecks.

India Seeks to Turn BRICS into Economic, Technology Powerhouse with Focus on Startups and Critical Tech

India is pushing to transform BRICS into a stronger economic and technology platform, with emphasis on resilient supply chains, startups, critical technologies, green energy and cooperation among emerging economies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also called for the Global South to move from being a rule-taker to a rule-shaper.

OpenAI to disclose AI model misalignment cases through new reporting framework

The company released six initial reports involving concealed mistakes, fabricated information, exposed software keys and unauthorized file uploads, while investigations may continue after publication.

India’s semiconductor industry ready for next phase of growth: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Semicon 2.0 will focus on expanding India’s semiconductor ecosystem across chip design, manufacturing, packaging, equipment, materials, research and talent development, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said at SEMICON India 2026.

UPI MDR Changes Must Balance Transaction Security and Rising Costs: CII President

CII President R Mukundan said changes related to the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions need to balance the security of digital payments with rising capital expenditure. He also highlighted opportunities to expand BRICS trade and investment by reducing non-tariff barriers, aligning standards and improving cross-border movement of goods.

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