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Startups & Venture Capital 29 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Cognizant in Talks to Invest in Sarvam at $3.5 Billion to $4 Billion Valuation: Report

Nasdaq-listed Cognizant Technology Solutions is reportedly in discussions to invest in Indian AI unicorn Sarvam AI at a valuation of $3.5 billion to $4 billion, according to a media report. The potential transaction would underscore growing strategic interest from global IT services firms in homegrown artificial intelligence companies as enterprise demand for AI infrastructure and model development accelerates.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance21 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Federal Bank Names Cognizant Executive Rajesh Varrier as Independent Director

Federal Bank has appointed Rajesh Varrier, president of global operations at Cognizant, as a non-executive independent director on its board, adding a senior technology and operations leader to its governance structure. The move comes shortly after the lender reported a sharp rise in September-quarter profit and net interest income, underscoring a period of operational strength and strategic momentum.

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Startups & Venture Capital11 Oct 2026, 07:31 AM IST

US Moves to Tighten Green Card Access for Microsoft and Indian IT Firms Amid Abuse Allegations

The US government is suspending permanent residency applications for foreign workers at companies including Microsoft, Cognizant, Infosys, TCS and HCLTech, in a move tied to allegations of abuse in the immigration process. The decision could deepen uncertainty for thousands of skilled employees in the technology sector and sharpen scrutiny of how large employers use employment-based green card pathways.

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Startups & Venture Capital10 Oct 2026, 03:31 AM IST

US Moves to Bar Microsoft, Indian IT Firms From Green Card Applications Over Alleged Abuse

The US government is suspending permanent residency applications for foreign workers tied to companies including Microsoft, Cognizant, Infosys, TCS and HCLTech, amid allegations that the process has been abused. The move raises fresh uncertainty for Indian technology workers in the United States and could intensify scrutiny of large-scale employer-sponsored immigration pathways.

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Global Economy & Central BanksJust now (03:11 AM IST)

IRS Taps Joseph Velli to Help Run Trump Accounts

The Internal Revenue Service has hired Joseph Velli to assist with the administration of Trump accounts, a move that adds a seasoned financial-services executive to a politically sensitive program with broad implications for tax administration and household savings policy. Velli’s background includes board roles at Paychex, Cognizant and Computershare, giving the agency a veteran with deep exposure to payroll, technology and shareholder-services infrastructure.

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Global Economy & Central BanksJust now (02:10 AM IST)

IRS Taps Joseph Velli to Help Run Trump Accounts

The Internal Revenue Service has hired Joseph Velli to assist with the administration of Trump accounts, a move that brings a veteran of payroll, financial services and shareholder administration into a politically sensitive federal program. Velli’s prior board roles at Paychex, Cognizant and Computershare suggest the agency is drawing on private-sector expertise as it prepares to manage a new savings framework with broad operational demands.

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National Governance & Policy27 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Prime Minister to Inaugurate Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave on October 27

The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026 on October 27, underscoring the government’s intent to place advanced research, innovation, and industrial application at the center of national policy. The event is expected to convene policymakers, scientists, industry leaders, and academic institutions around India’s push to convert scientific capability into economic and strategic advantage.

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Startups & Venture Capital18 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

India Can Build Any Technology, Says Ashok Jhunjhunwala, Urging Backing for Startup Risk-Takers

At TechSparks 2026, veteran academic and technology policy voice Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala argued that India has the capability to build any technology it chooses, provided the country backs entrepreneurs willing to take risks. He called for a decisive shift away from an exam-centric education culture toward entrepreneurship, edge computing, and collaborative consortia linking scientists with startups to solve local problems.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition16 Oct 2026, 02:59 AM IST

Perseverance Sets Mars Driving Record as NASA Extends the Case for Durable Space Technology

NASA’s Perseverance rover has surpassed the longest total distance ever driven on another planet, marking a new milestone in Mars exploration. Beyond the symbolism, the achievement underscores how rugged, long-life engineering is enabling science missions that can operate for years in extreme environments, with lessons that resonate across clean energy and climate technology.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 11:54 PM IST

India’s AI Push Will Succeed Only If Technology Is Bundled With Human Judgment, Leadership and Execution

India’s emerging artificial intelligence agenda is increasingly being framed not as a contest between machines and people, but as a test of whether technology can be paired with sound judgment, accountable leadership and disciplined execution. The central policy message is clear: AI may accelerate decision-making, but its public value will depend on institutions that can translate capability into reliable governance outcomes.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors15 Oct 2026, 09:30 PM IST

Disney Weighs $20 Million Bid for Character.AI’s Controversial Chatbot Technology

Disney is reportedly considering a $20 million purchase of chatbot technology from Character.AI, one of the earliest and most scrutinized players in the consumer AI market. The potential deal underscores how major technology and media companies are still hunting for usable AI assets even as safety concerns, litigation risk, and reputational damage shadow the sector.

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Startups & Venture Capital15 Oct 2026, 08:49 PM IST

India Can Build Any Technology, Says Ashok Jhunjhunwala, Urging Stronger Backing for Startup Risk-Takers

At TechSparks 2026, Professor Ashok Jhunjhunwala argued that India has the technical depth to build virtually any technology, but must pair that capability with a stronger culture of entrepreneurship, risk-taking and problem-solving. He called for education reforms, greater emphasis on edge computing and closer consortia linking scientists with startups to address local challenges at scale.

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