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A landmark ruling by the Delhi High Court against tech giant Google could fundamentally reshape the economics of digital advertising in India. The court ordered Google to pay $31,600 in damages after finding that its AdWords platform infringed on the trademark rights of Hindware, a prominent bathroom fittings manufacturer. The court revealed that Google allowed Hindware’s competitors to bid on the brand's name as a keyword, effectively diverting organic customer traffic to rival businesses. In a scathing observation, the Delhi High Court stated that the current mechanics of Google's AdWords policy clearly demonstrate that the tech giant sells or auctions…

Students from Hooghly have delivered an impressive performance in the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) International Olympiads 2025–26, bringing recognition to the district through their achievements in global-level academic competitions. The SOF Olympiads this year saw participation from millions of students across 72 countries, including more than 29,000 students from Hooghly. Among the top achievers, Arshabha Samanta of Class 2 from Bikash Bharati Blooms Day School secured Rank 1 in the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO), while Sourashis Roy of Class 4 from Sarada Vidyapith achieved Rank 1 in the International Computer Science Olympiad (ICSO). Both students will receive Gold Medals and…

Pune-based Cummins India Limited on Tuesday reported a strong financial performance for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026, driven by robust domestic demand and steady operational execution. The company’s total sales for FY26 stood at ₹11,950 crore, marking an 18 per cent increase over the previous year. Domestic sales rose 19 per cent to ₹9,961 crore, while export sales increased 12 per cent to ₹1,989 crore. Profit before tax, before exceptional items, climbed 24 per cent to ₹3,104 crore with a margin of 26 per cent. Profit after tax for the year stood at ₹2,330 crore, up…

Global smartphone maker Motorola has entered the top five smartphone brands in India in the first quarter of 2026, driven by premium portfolio expansion, AI-led innovation and strategic partnerships, according to the latest IDC Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The company climbed from the ninth position in Q1 2024 to the fifth spot in Q1 2026, marking one of the fastest growth trajectories in the Indian smartphone market over the past two years. Motorola’s market share also rose sharply from 4.6 per cent in Q1 2024 to 8.9 per cent in Q1 2026, compared to 7.5 per cent in Q1 2025.…

Shares of Life Insurance Corporation of India witnessed a sharp 50 percent fall on Friday after the stock turned ex-bonus for its first-ever 1:1 bonus share issue, triggering confusion among several retail investors. However, market experts clarified that the sudden plunge was only a technical price adjustment and not an actual erosion of investor wealth. Under the 1:1 bonus issue, shareholders will receive one additional share for every existing LIC share they hold. As a result, the stock price adjusted downward proportionately after the ex-bonus date, making it appear as though the share had crashed by half. Analysts explained that…

Travel technology company Travelport has partnered with Cognizant and Anthropic to modernise travel booking and distribution systems using artificial intelligence, the companies announced on Tuesday. The collaboration aims to build an AI-powered travel ecosystem capable of improving how travel technology is developed, tested and maintained, while also bridging the gap between AI-driven travel planning and real-time booking systems. Under the partnership, Cognizant will deploy Anthropic’s Claude AI models across Travelport’s travel retailing and distribution platforms. The initiative is expected to help airlines, hotels, travel management companies and online travel agencies improve efficiency and automate complex travel processes. The companies said…