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Almost half of antibiotic prescribing for surgery is inappropriate: Report

The report shows while fewer antibiotics are prescribed in the community than a decade ago, there is still room to improve antibiotic prescribing in hospitals

IDFC First calls Chandigarh fraud 'isolated' incident, says impact limited

IDFC First Bank says the Rs 590 crore fraud at its Chandigarh branch was an isolated case, suspends staff, appoints KPMG for forensic audit, and asserts it has adequate buffers to absorb the impact

AI changing entry-level jobs, becoming 'path to prosperity': Accenture CEO

CEO Julie said the company recognises the importance of India in its AI-enabled future. At Accenture, we're incredibly proud to have over 350,000 and growing re-inventors here in India, she said

EPFO to fix EPS contribution errors: Here's what it means for pensions

New guidelines aim to correct contribution errors and safe

Thailand's ex-PM Shinawatra to serve 1 year in prison for past convictions

The court was investigating whether officials had mishandled his return to Thailand in 2023

Can tax officials access emails and social media under new tax rules 2025?

Section 247 under the new Act allows authorised officers to access computer systems or virtual spaces, but strictly during search and survey operations where there is credible evidence

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: Watch hands-on video, check specs, features, more

Business Standard got a chance to experience the device, though India launch has been ruled out by Samsung. A hands-on video of the Galaxy Z TriFold is embedded toward the end of

Helping kids manage exam pressure the right way: What parents should know

Subtle behavioural changes can signal rising stress. Experts urge parents to focus on effort and emotional safety while recognising early signs of stress in children

Market radar: December 22, 2025 to January 22, 2026

The Business Standard Defence Index is designed to track the performance of 25 key defence stocks

AI Summit: PM Modi bats for democratisation of AI, making it human-centric

At the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi, the Prime Minister said AI must remain human-centric and inclusive, warning that directionless use could turn a transformative force into disruption

Reliance to invest ₹10 trillion in AI over next 7 years: Mukesh Ambani

RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani said India cannot afford to 'rent intelligence', adding that Jio will reduce the cost of intelligence as dramatically as it did the cost of data

India focused on practical applications of AI, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

The minister asked participants of the symposium to come out with solid concrete suggestions on how to make AI safe

Command authority will remain paramount: Lt Gen Shinghal at AI Summit 2026

Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit, he said that it is important for the military to decide which decisions must remain with commanders and which can be delegated to AI

India eyeing $200 bn AI investments across stack layers in 2 yrs: Vaishnaw

India-AI Impact Summit 2026: India may see over $200 billion in AI investment commitments in the next two years across five layers of the AI stack, IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday

AI progress will not happen by 'drift', needs urgency: CEA Nageswaran

Nageswaran warned that without careful and calibrated action, rapid technological change could create social and economic instability

SriLankan Airlines adds 2 extra Mumbai flights for India-Pakistan match

Carrier schedules additional Mumbai services amid strong corporate bookings and near-full flights for India-Pakistan T20 clash in Colombo

BSE gets Sebi approval for derivatives on BSE Focused Midcap index

Exchange to launch cash-settled monthly futures and options on BSE Focused Midcap Index, widening its derivatives offerings

Wipro to hike salaries from March 1, bringing much-needed relief

IT major to implement salary increments from March 1 after deferring hikes in September; percentage of increase not immediately specified

Budget 2026 highlights: A look at key numbers announced by FM Sitharaman

From SME funding and services-led growth to tax tweaks and tourism, Nirmala Sitharaman's record ninth Budget signalled where public spending and policy are headed in FY27