Air India passengers faced significant check-in delays at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after a technical glitch affected the airline’s systems, disrupting operations during peak travel hours. The outage reportedly impacted both domestic and international check-ins, leading to long queues and flight delays. While the airline confirmed that its teams were working swiftly to resolve the issue, passengers took to social media to express frustration over the disruption.

Customer engagement and retention platform MoEngage has successfully raised $100 million in a new funding round led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and A91 Partners, signaling strong investor confidence in India’s burgeoning SaaS ecosystem. This funding marks one of the largest recent investments in a customer engagement startup and underscores the rising demand for AI-driven marketing automation solutions globally.

In a transformative step toward bridging India’s digital divide, the Maharashtra government has entered into a strategic partnership with Starlink Satellite Communications Pvt Ltd, marking the company’s first official collaboration in the country. The agreement aims to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet access to underserved and remote districts across Maharashtra, aligning with the state’s broader “Digital Maharashtra” vision.

A recent industry report reveals that Bengaluru and Hyderabad have become the epicentres of leadership activity within India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs). Together, the two cities account for nearly 70 per cent of the country’s leadership roles in the sector. Hyderabad leads in the growth of senior-level hiring with a 42 per cent year-on-year surge, while Bengaluru remains the top choice for global firms seeking experienced technology and operations leaders.

In a strategic move to accelerate its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, Paytm has partnered with U.S.-based AI infrastructure firm Groq to integrate real-time, low-latency computing into its payments and financial services ecosystem. This collaboration will leverage Groq’s advanced Language Processing Unit (LPU) technology to enhance transaction efficiency, fraud detection, and customer insights.

In a strategic move aimed at redefining luxury travel for Indian consumers, TIRUN Travel Marketing—the exclusive India representative of Royal Caribbean Cruises—has partnered with Air India to introduce exclusive fly-cruise holiday packages. The collaboration integrates international cruise experiences with seamless air connectivity, targeting India’s growing segment of affluent leisure travellers.

Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal reaffirmed the state’s commitment to sustaining its expansive welfare framework while maintaining fiscal prudence. In a recent interaction, Balagopal emphasized that Kerala’s welfare schemes are not merely social expenditures but strategic investments aimed at human capital development and inclusive growth. Despite fiscal pressures from declining central transfers and mounting liabilities, the government remains steadfast in protecting programs targeting education, healthcare, and social security.

In a major relief measure for the agricultural sector, the Uttar Pradesh government has rolled out a paddy rebate scheme aimed at supporting over 15 lakh (1.5 million) farmers. The initiative seeks to cushion cultivators from market fluctuations and rising input costs while ensuring fair compensation for their produce. The move underscores the state’s broader agenda to strengthen rural livelihoods and promote agricultural sustainability.

Renewable energy company SAEL Industries has filed draft papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise ₹4,575 crore through its initial public offering (IPO). The issue will comprise a fresh equity sale worth ₹3,750 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of ₹825 crore by existing investor Norfund, the Norwegian government’s development finance institution.

Bharti Airtel Ltd. recorded a powerful performance in the second quarter of FY26, surpassing market expectations with sharp growth in both profit and revenue. The telecom giant’s consolidated net profit surged 89% year-on-year to Rs. 6,792 crore, while revenue climbed 26% to Rs. 52,145 crore, driven by higher data consumption, improved average revenue per user (ARPU), and steady growth in its African operations.