data driven leaders

The ISB Online Leadership with AI Programme equips senior leaders to navigate digital disruption by harnessing Generative and Agentic AI for innovation, decision-making, and transformation. Designed for experienced professionals, it blends expert-led masterclasses, hands-on AI tools, global case studies, and a capstone project to build AI-ready leadership skills.

From AI labs to decision simulations, institutions are integrating AI, data analytics, and simulations to prepare future-ready leaders

Mid-career professionals in India are increasingly shifting to product management as it sits at the nexus of technology, business, and customer needs, offering strategic influence, growth, and innovation opportunities amid the rapid expansion of digital, tech-driven industries.

Sharda University is rapidly emerging as a leading institution in India's knowledge-driven economy, recognized for its cutting-edge research, AI integration, and global collaborations. With a strong focus on innovation and impact, the university boasts significant research output, faculty excellence, and robust mechanisms for intellectual property commercialization, positioning itself as a key player in Viksit Bharat's ambitions.

West Bengal's BJP government has launched its 'detect, delete and deport' policy, opening a holding center in Malda for illegal foreign nationals. Nine suspected Bangladeshi nationals are currently housed there, awaiting verification and legal procedures. This initiative aims to streamline the deportation process for apprehended individuals, as mandated by a new national law.

Affordability And New Markets Drive Growth

China's economic recovery is facing headwinds as factories slow and consumer spending falters, with April data revealing a significant slowdown. Weak domestic demand, coupled with a challenging global environment marked by geopolitical conflicts and rising energy costs, is squeezing growth. While exports remain strong, they are insufficient to offset internal weaknesses, prompting concerns about the need for further policy support.

In today's dynamic market, Indian enterprises are embracing AI at an impressive pace; however, many find it difficult to transition from initial experiments to broader implementations. The paramount challenge for executives lies not in accessing technology, but in executing it effectively. This demands strong data management, defined governance frameworks, and the ability to convert AI-derived insights into tangible business results.

Improved Infrastructure, GST Changes Shift Trade From Mumbai

At Galgotias University, students are building careers across leading global organisations, startups, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship-driven ventures.

Every layer of renal care, from intelligent technology to clinical operations to post-discharge monitoring, is now built around the patient.

A new book challenges India's growth narrative, highlighting a 'lost decade' of jobless growth. With millions of young Indians unemployed and a significant return to agriculture, the country faces a narrowing demographic dividend window. Experts warn of potential social conflict and a credibility crisis for the current economic model.

The CEA’s words could not be more direct and the situation the world’s sixth largest economy faces is by no means small. Several macroeconomic indicators are in focus; inflation, health of the current account, and the exchange rate.

Anthropic's paper outlines two scenarios for US-China AI leadership by 2028. In one, the US maintains its compute advantage through tightened export controls, leading to democratic AI norms. The other sees China overtaking the US if policymakers fail to act, resulting in authoritarian AI dominance.

GitLab is undergoing a significant restructuring, including layoffs, to adapt to the 'agentic era' of software engineering. CEO Bill Staples announced plans to flatten the organization, empower smaller R&D teams, and embed AI agents into workflows. The company is also re-evaluating its global footprint and making architectural bets to prepare for machine-scale workloads.

India’s gold imports hit a record $71.98 billion in 2025-26, rising over 24% from $58 billion a year earlier. This was largely due to skyrocketing global gold prices, which have bumped up the value of imported gold.

Maharashtra SSC 2026 division-wise results show Konkan leading the state with 97.62% pass rate, followed by Kolhapur, Mumbai, and Pune. MSBSHSE data highlights strong urban performance and a clear regional gap, with Nagpur, Latur, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar at lower rankings. Overall regular student pass percentage stands at 92.09%. The results reflect consistent academic strength in western Maharashtra while indicating disparities across divisions, shaped by geography, infrastructure, and institutional performance trends across the state overall level.

Kempegowda International Airport has launched an AI-driven Smart Airside Safety System to enhance safety at critical intersections. This system uses computer vision to monitor vehicle movements, automatically prioritizing aircraft and reducing the risk of incidents. The initiative aims to improve efficiency and bolster Bengaluru's position as a leader in smart airport operations.