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AI Will Reshape Society — But Only If Disabled People Are at the Table

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming the infrastructure of modern life. It is shaping how governments allocate welfare, how employers screen candidates, how courts assess risk, and how healthcare systems decide who receives care. Yet amid the global rush to regulate and deploy AI, one truth remains dangerously overlooked: AI will reshape society unjustly unless disabled …

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Budget 2026: India’s education sector looks to take learners and innovators to the global stage

Over the last year, India’s education sector has undergone a decisive shift towards sustainable, outcomes-led growth, with sharper implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and a renewed focus on quality, global relevance, and institutional reform. Industry-aligned curricula, increased use of AI in learning, and the entry of international universities have strengthened India’s academic …

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Budget 2026: Industry leaders seek execution certainty, sustainable urban growth, and sector-ready reforms to support India’s next phase of development

As India prepares for the Union Budget 2026–27, industry leaders across manufacturing, real estate, healthcare, critical minerals, hospitality, and urban infrastructure are looking for policy clarity, execution efficiency, and long-term planning that aligns economic growth with sustainability, quality of life, and resilience. With rising urbanisation, evolving consumer aspirations, and expanding infrastructure investments, the coming Budget …

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Budget 2026: Startups and digital-first sectors look to scale the next phase of India’s growth story

India’s startup journey, which began cautiously, has shifted gears and gathered significant momentum over the past few years. Fuelled by the Startup India initiative and a rapidly evolving digital infrastructure, the sector’s growth narrative has been both broad-based and compelling. From early e-commerce ventures to deep-tech, fintech, and AI-led enterprises, nearly 50% of startups are …