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August 11, 2025

Cass to cubicle, India's Gen Z runs on AI

For India’s Gen Z, AI is not a distant innovation. Now it is firmly embedded in their present. From assignments to workplace tasks and creative projects, AI has shifted from being a futuristic buzzword to an everyday essential.According to the second edition of the ET Snapchat Gen Z Index, 78% of Indians aged 18–28 regularly use AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini or Grok. Among students, nearly half (46%) rely on AI primarily for study or assignments, researching topics or generating study aids. 123231855For working professionals in this cohort, 29% use AI to boost productivity, while others turn to it for side pursuits like content creation, design and video editing.Also Read| What Gen Z really wants: Local labels, global dreams, and AI that saves timeThis data signals a decisive shift

August 11, 2025

Pak blocks gas, water to Indian diplomats

New Delhi: India is planning retaliatory measures against Pakistani diplomats following hurdles faced by the Indian diplomats in Islamabad over gas and water supplies.There has been an intensification of surveillance by the Pakistani authorities against the Indian diplomats, both at their residences and offices in Islamabad. Reports have also surfaced that Indian diplomats are facing hurdles over gas and water supplies akin to measures imposed after the cross-border strikes in 2019.Newspaper deliveries to the Indian High Commission and residences of Indian diplomats in Islamabad were stopped in June. Subsequently, India stopped newspaper supplies to Pakistani diplomats here.Meanwhile, the ministry of external affairs on Monday slammed Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff field marshal Asim Munir

August 11, 2025

KRBL shares surge over 18% in two days as Q1 profit surges 74% YoY

Shares of KRBL extended their rally for a second straight session, rising 3% on Monday to touch a 52-week high of Rs 440 apiece on the BSE. The stock has rallied over 18.5% in the last two trading sessions on the BSE after the basmati rice major posted a strong set of Q1FY26 numbers.The company's profit after tax (PAT) for the quarter jumped 74% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 151 crore, compared to Rs 87 crore in Q1FY25, supported by robust revenue growth and improved operational performance. Sequentially, PAT was down 2% from Rs 154 crore in Q4FY25.Revenue from operations rose 32% YoY to Rs 1,584 crore from Rs 1,199 crore, aided by strong demand in both domestic and export markets. On a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) basis, it was higher by 10%.Further, KRBL's total income grew 32% YoY to Rs 1,617 cr

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