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In clean-up drive, ex-CEC Rajiv Kumar named HDFC chairman

TazaPulseJune 30, 2026

In clean-up drive, ex-CEC Rajiv Kumar named HDFC chairman MUMBAI: The HDFC Bank board has appointed former chief election commissioner and ex–finance secretary Rajiv Kumar as chairman of the bank, subject to RBI approval. Starting June 30, the board has proposed a four-year term. The appointment ends uncertainty over the next chairman, following the sudden...

‘We’d love to have him back’: Sergio Gor on PM Modi’s US invitation, hints Trump likely to visit India next year | India News

TazaPulseJune 30, 2026

PM Modi invited to US; Trump likely to visit India next year, says US envoy Sergio Gor NEW DELHI: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Monday (local time) said that Washington would ‘love to have’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit the United States again. Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the IX USISPF...

Manufacturing powers industrial output growth of 5.1%

TazaPulseJune 30, 2026

Manufacturing powers industrial output growth of 5.1% NEW DELHI: Industrial production grew 5.1% in May 2026, as against 3.4% a year ago, on account of strong expansion recorded in electricity and manufacturing sectors during the month, pointing to a resilient domestic demand in the face of the West Asia conflict. Sequentially too, industrial production fared...

Pramit Jhaveri makes comeback, to join Tata-run NCPA board

TazaPulseJune 30, 2026

Pramit Jhaveri makes comeback, to join Tata-run NCPA board MUMBAI: Pramit Jhaveri is set to be back in the Tata Trusts ecosystem—but through a different door. He will be joining the board of the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) as an independent member, marking his return to one of Trusts’ most prestigious institutions....

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Trump says he picks Sonderling to be labor secretary

TazaPulseJune 30, 2026

Keith Sonderling, acting US secretary of labor, during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Monday that he would nominate Keith Sonderling, who is acting labor secretary,...

Persistent CEO backs protocols amid Nagarro stock rally scrutiny

TazaPulseJune 30, 2026

Persistent CEO backs protocols amid Nagarro stock rally scrutiny BENGALURU: Responding to concerns over unusual trading activity in Munich-based IT firm Nagarro’s shares ahead of the deal announcement, Persistent Systems CEO Sandeep Kalra said the company followed “a very strict protocol” and tightly controlled access to the transaction. His comments came after Nagarro chief executive...

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U.S. tech rivalry heats up

TazaPulseJune 30, 2026

At a supply chain expo in Beijing on June 24, 2026, PwC Global Chair Mohamed Kande gives a tour of the company’s booth to Ren Hongbin, Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT). CNBC | Evelyn Cheng Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest...

National investment fund gets another Rs 30,000 crore boost

TazaPulseJune 30, 2026

NEW DELHI: The Union cabinet has cleared fresh investment commitment of Rs 30,000 crore towards new funds being set up by National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) as it seeks to leverage the additional resources to raise money from other investors. NIIF intends to set up a second infrastructure focused fund and will also support...

Regulate coaching, make exams less coachable: Draft panel report | India News

TazaPulseJune 30, 2026

NEW DELHI: As concern grows over student stress, suicides in coaching hubs, dummy schools and safety lapses at private institutes, the Centre is weighing the possibility of both a national law to regulate the coaching sector and redesigning entrance exams to make private coaching less decisive in JEE, NEET-UG and CUET-UG. The reason: a nine-member...

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Waymo and Uber end robotaxi pilot in Phoenix

TazaPulseJune 30, 2026

A Waymo vehicle exits a charging lot on Jan. 15, 2026 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Waymo automated vehicle rides are no longer available via the Uber app in Phoenix, Arizona, the companies confirmed on Monday. “Phoenix was our first pilot market with Waymo and was an intentionally limited deployment, reaching just...