AI bets pay off: Alibaba posts 5% revenue rise as AI app hits 10 million downloads; cloud business accelerates

Alibaba reported a stronger September quarter on Tuesday, buoyed by the blockbuster launch of its redesigned Qwen AI app and a sharp pickup in cloud-computing revenue, even as net profit fell sharply.The Chinese tech major said revenue for the three months ended September 30 rose 5% year-on-year to 247.8 billion yuan ($35 billion), ahead of…

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Delhi’s toxic air forces new rules: What office-goers and students must brace for now

Delhi’s air quality has slipped into the danger zone again, forcing the government and regulators to issue a series of immediate curbs across workplaces and educational institutions. The latest measures, drawn from advisories reported by AIR and directions issued by the Directorate of Education and the CAQM, are aimed at cutting exposure and reducing the…

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Noted actor Celina Jaitly files domestic violence case against husband Peter Haag | Mumbai News

MUMBAI: Former Miss India winner, Miss Universe runner-up, and popular Bollywood actress Celina Jaitly Haag has filed a case against her husband, Peter Haag, an Austrian national, under the Domestic Violence Act.The plea alleges that the 47-year-old mother of three boys “has been subjected to continuous acts of domestic violence at his hands.” Celina has…

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Jammu and Kashmir announces winter vacation for schools: Pre-primary classes to start break from tomorrow

Winter vacations have been announced for schools in Kashmir and Jammu’s winter zones, with staggered start and end dates for different classes. Pre-primary students begin their break on November 26, 2025, while higher secondary students start on December 11. Teachers must report back by February 20, 2026, for academic preparations. Strict action awaits non-compliance. The…

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‘Until Brahmin donates his daughter’: IAS officer’s remark on reservation stirs row; he issues clarification | India News

NEW DELHI: Senior IAS officer Santosh Verma, state president of the Anusuchit Jati-Janjati Adhikari Karmachari Sangh (AJJAKS) in Madhya Pradesh, has drawn sharp criticism after a video of a remark he made at an event in Bhopal went viral, prompting demands for a police case and disciplinary action. Speaking on whether reservation should be granted…

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RRC Northern Railway Apprentice recruitment 2025: Registration begins for 4,116 vacancies at rrcnr.org; direct link to apply here

RRC Northern Railway Apprentice recruitment 2025: The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway, has begun the online registration process for one of its largest apprentice intakes for the 2025-26 cycle. Applications are now open for 4,116 Act Apprentice positions across major divisions under Notification No. RRC/NR/05/2025. Eligible candidates with matriculation and ITI qualifications can now…

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‘Shouldn’t be that coach is sacked’: Suresh Raina defends Gautam Gambhir, reveals where ‘problem’ is for Team India | Cricket News

Gautam Gambhir has come under criticism for Team India’s recent struggles. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath) Former India batter Suresh Raina has thrown his support behind head coach Gautam Gambhir at a time when the national team’s red-ball form at home has come under scrutiny. India, still recovering from the shock of being swept by New Zealand…

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Trade compliance push: Commerce Ministry maps global non-tariff rules; exporters asked to share data

The commerce ministry has begun a detailed mapping of mandatory and voluntary non-tariff measures across major global markets as part of a new effort to strengthen export quality and technical compliance.In a note, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said it is compiling a database of regulatory requirements — including certifications, testing protocols, inspections,…

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Zubeen Garg’s death ‘plain and simple murder’: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma tells assembly; claims motive behind killing will shock state | Guwahati News

GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has described the death of popular singer Zubeen Garg as “plain and simple murder”, telling the state Assembly on Tuesday that “one person killed him and others helped him”.“After preliminary probe, the Assam Police was sure that it was not a case of culpable homicide, but it was…

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