Author: Ansh Singh

New Delhi: One of the world’s most trusted news organisations, the BBC, is once again in tough times. The sudden resignation of a key board member has sent ripples of worry inside the organisation. People are now asking if everything is right at the top level of the BBC. According to reports, the member who quit played an important role in taking big decisions about programmes, budgets, and overall direction. So when such an important person leaves without much explanation, it naturally draws everyone’s curiosity and concern. According to sources, trouble has been brewing behind the scenes at the BBC…

New Delhi: YouTube creators are unhappy after the platform introduced new monetisation rules that will reduce how much money they can make from videos. The creators, mostly small and medium-sized channels, say this will affect their ability to manage their expenses, equipment costs, and content quality. The new rules change how YouTube counts watch time, ads, and viewer engagement before paying creators. For example, shorter videos could make less money compared to before. Videos with fewer comments or likes will also get lower ad value. YouTube says these changes are meant to reward high-quality content and reduce spam or low…

Chennai: AVP Infracon Limited (NSE: AVPINFRA), one of the leading infrastructure development companies with over 15 years of execution excellence, is pleased to announce its Unaudited financials for H1 FY26. Key Consolidated Financial Highlights H1 FY26 Revenue of ₹ 195.73 Cr, YoY growth of 79.21% EBITDA of ₹ 44.74 Cr, YoY growth of 86.85% EBITDA Margin of 22.86%, YoY growth of 93 Bps Net Profit of ₹ 23.22 Cr, YoY growth of 82.02% Net Profit Margin of 11.86%, YoY growth of 18 Bps EPS of ₹ 9.29, YoY growth of 81.80% Order Book Snapshot Order Book: Approx ₹475 Cr (unexecuted value) Bid Pipeline: ₹1500- 2000 Cr worth of projects under evaluation Execution Visibility: 18–24…

New Delhi: Direct tax collection has shown a growth of over 15 percent this year, reflecting strong business activity and improvement in the country’s tax compliance. Income tax and corporate tax are two big components of direct taxes, which are a significant source of revenue for the government. The rise reflects an increase in the incomes and profits of more people and companies. It also indicates that the government’s efforts to make tax filing simpler, through online systems, simplified rules, and awareness programs, are bearing fruit. Officials say this rise is indicative of a healthy economy. As businesses grow, they…

New Delhi: The “Unlock Her Future Prize” is a global award for women entrepreneurs that has selected several South Asian women founders for its latest edition. It’s aimed at supporting women building businesses that create social impact-meaning businesses which solve real community problems. Women from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh have been selected this year. Issues their businesses deal with range from education and women’s safety to clean water, mental health, and sustainability. Each selected winner will receive funding, mentorship, and global recognition. The prize committee says that they look for founders who use creativity and innovation to…

New Delhi: TiE is one of the world’s largest networks to help startups scale up, and the organization has opened three new chapters in Andhra Pradesh. The new chapters are in Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Tirupati, and are expected to provide immense support to young business founders from the region. For many years, TiE has been helping startups grow through mentorship, networking, events, and access to investors. More recently, these new chapters will build upon the organization’s objective of reaching early-stage entrepreneurs in Andhra Pradesh who have limited access to expert guidance and industry connections. The chapters will host workshops, boot…

New Delhi: Karnataka has given a big boost to its startup culture by clearing a major ₹518 crore plan aimed at helping young entrepreneurs and innovators. The state, especially Bengaluru, is considered India’s biggest startup hub, and this new decision shows that it wants to stay ahead in the race of innovation and technology. Accordingly, the new policy is likely to support about 10,000 startups over the next few years. The support will involve funding, grants, mentorship programs, and incubation support. Special support shall be provided for startups working in areas like AI, agriculture technology, clean energy, healthcare, deep tech,…

New Delhi: The company has announced it is collaborating with a well-renowned Indian production studio for a new action-packed web series. The news sent ripples in the entertainment world as fans are excited about what this international and local collaborative team would build. It will feature Indian actors, Indian stories, and Bollywood-style action but at a global level in terms of quality. According to reports, the show will have a strong storyline, powerful characters, and modern visual effects. Sony wants to capture the emerging Indian market where millions of people now prefer OTT platforms over television. Sony aims at attracting…

New Delhi: Netflix is about to make a big expansion by adding a new gaming hub inside its app. It has noticed that just as many young viewers love playing games as watching movies and shows. To keep this audience interested, Netflix has started offering more mobile games, and soon the platform will allow users to play games directly on their TVs and computers too. This move indicates that Netflix no longer wants to remain just a streaming application; instead, it wants to be a complete entertainment platform where users can watch, play, and interact. The gaming hub will consist…

New Delhi: The reason the UP Trade Show has gained much attention this year is due to its solid concentration on empowering women-led businesses. The event, which takes place annually in Uttar Pradesh, showcases different sectoral products and ideas. However, in 2025, the limelight will be turned onto women entrepreneurs running small, medium, or even growing businesses. Businesses run by women from all over the state would have a chance to display their products at special stalls. Most of these entrepreneurs deal in handicrafts, food processing, fashion, home décor, organic products, wellness, and digital services. The government plans to give…