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Rahul asks Pradhan to answer why OSM contract was given to tainted firm | India News

TazaPulseMay 29, 2026

Congress’ Rahul Gandhi has said education minister Dharmendra Pradhan must answer why CBSE’s OSM contract was given to “Globarena” that had a tainted record, even if under a different name, “COEMPT”. He also sought information on the “connection between COEMPT’s management and the Modi govt”.After Pradhan attacked Rahul for seeking his resignation, Gandhi said, “Dharmendra...

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5 things to know before the market opens Thursday

TazaPulseMay 29, 2026

This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Thursday. If you’re attending CNBC Pro Live tonight at the Nasdaq MarketSite, look out for me at the cocktail hour. Stock futures are lower this morning after all three major averages eked out gains yesterday. Here are five key things investors...

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Michael Dell courted Trump early. His company has reaped rewards

TazaPulseMay 29, 2026

CEO of Dell Technologies Michael Dell (L) speaks during a roundtable discussion with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Roosevelt Room at the White House on Dec. 10, 2025 in Washington, DC. Alex Wong | Getty Images Michael Dell bought into President Donald Trump‘s second term early. Now his hardware company Dell Technologies is closing...

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Tech earnings defy Iran strikes and inflation concerns

TazaPulseMay 29, 2026

President Donald Trump takes questions from reporters during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on May 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. Win Mcnamee | Getty Images Hello, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to today’s edition of the Daily Open newsletter. After weeks of paused action...

Centre may use IAF planes to fly NEET papers for June 21 retest | India News

TazaPulseMay 29, 2026

Image used for representative purposes NEW DELHI: To prevent paper leak in NEET-UG, Centre is actively exploring the use of IAF aircraft for transporting question papers for the June 21 retest, as part of a wider “whole-of-govt” security strategy involving the home ministry, central agencies and state police networks, reports Manash Gohain.The proposal was discussed...

This is the greatest time ever for semiconductors, says CEO of key equipment supplier

TazaPulseMay 29, 2026

Applied Materials CEO Gary Dickerson said Thursday the semiconductor industry is experiencing what he believes is its strongest period ever, driven by accelerating demand for artificial intelligence. “It is the greatest time in the history of the industry and for Applied Materials,” Dickerson said on CNBC’s “Mad Money.” “AI is driving incredible computing demand.” Applied...

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Nikkei 225, Hang Seng Index, Kospi, Nifty 50, CSI 300

TazaPulseMay 29, 2026

A screen displays share prices inside the Kabuto One building in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, April 13, 2026. Oil surged and stocks fell after President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with Iran following the collapse of weekend peace talks. Photographer: Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty...

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Child marriage persists despite national decline, West Bengal tops list: Data | India News

TazaPulseMay 29, 2026

NEW DELHI: Child marriage persists in several Indian states despite years of campaigns promoting girls’ education and delayed marriage, with West Bengal and Jharkhand reporting the country’s highest share of girls marrying before the legal age of 18 years, according to the latest Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report 2024.The report – released by the...

Banks are lenient with big borrowers, harsh with common people: Supreme Court slams SBI while refusing relief to defaulting company

TazaPulseMay 29, 2026

After hearing both sides, the Supreme Court made it clear that it was not impressed by the conduct of the borrowers. (AI image) In a significant order dealing with recovery proceedings under the SARFAESI Act, the Supreme Court of India refused to interfere with action initiated by the State Bank of India against a company...

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Tesla Robotaxi fleet Texas one-tenth size of Waymo’s, filings reveal

TazaPulseMay 29, 2026

Tesla Cybercabs are lined up on a lot at Tesla Giga Texas in Austin, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Jay Janner | Austin American-Statesman | Hearst Newspapers | Getty Images Tesla now has 42 autonomous vehicles authorized for driverless ridehailing in Texas, a fleet that’s less than one-tenth the size of Waymo’s in the state. Waymo,...