McDonald’s is spending $8.5 billion on changes: AI drive-thru, automated kitchens, new chicken menu, protein-packed meals and moreMcDonald’s is planning an $8.5 billion global overhaul over the next decade, bringing AI-powered ordering, more automation, smarter kitchen...
24 Sep, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
India must boost manufacturing, FDI and AI-ready jobs to become developed nation: CEA NageswaranIndia needs to strengthen its manufacturing sector while attracting foreign investment to support economic growth. Chief Economic Adviser V...
24 Sep, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
McDonald’s to bring grilled chicken sandwiches, egg bites and more protein-packed meals to US as 60 million Americans seek more proteinMcDonald’s is planning more protein-focused options in the US, including grilled chicken sandwiches, wraps and egg bites, as millions of Am...
24 Sep, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
AI tools generated nearly $1 billion in extra costs, Blue Cross insurers sayA recent study by Blue Cross Blue Shield Association indicates that AI tools are increasing health spending significantly. Between 2024 and...
24 Sep, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
India’s hiring story gets a boost as e-commerce, travel and retail power the next wave: ReportIndia's workforce is expected to grow 5.4 percent in the second half of 2026-27, driven by several sectors. E-commerce and technology start...
24 Sep, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Hiring outlook strengthens; workforce growth seen at 5.4% in H2 FY27India’s employment market is set for stronger hiring momentum in October 2026-March 2027, with employers projecting 5.4% workforce growth, ...
24 Sep, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
McDonald's lays out $8.5 billion franchisee support plan, targets higher margins by 2030McDonald's has announced a significant $8.5 billion investment aimed at supporting its franchisees. This initiative is designed to boost pr...
23 Sep, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
Worries about an AI internet takeover gain new urgency among doomsday scenariosWhat companies have described as their AI agents going rogue has involved bots working toward goals set by humans, skeptics note. But the i...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Canada man spent 32 years searching for answers. When his daughter developed similar symptoms, one Google search changed everythingA man in Canada may never have discovered he had a rare disease for 32 years had he not used the Google to search about it. After nearly 20...
21 Sep, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Humanoid robot sales tally hit 7,000 globally last yearAround 7,000 humanoid robots were sold worldwide last year for industrial and professional service use, figures compiled by the Internation...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Humanoid robot sales tally hit 7,000 globally last yearLast year, approximately 7,000 humanoid robots were sold globally for industrial and professional services. This small number contrasts sha...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
Trump used to slam China. Here's why he is now rolling out the red carpet for XiUS President Trump now praises Chinese President Xi Jinping, a major shift from his past rhetoric. His administration's tariffs on China ha...
20 Sep, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
India needs to fix travel experience to attract more foreign tourists, Nikhil Kamath ignites tourism debateTo increase the number of foreign visitors, India should improve the tourist experience upon arrival. Experts highlight the importance of r...
18 Sep, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Centre seeks NPPA report on high markups in hospital consumablesThe Centre has requested a report from the NPPA regarding price discrepancies. Maharashtra FDA flagged significant gaps between trade price...
17 Sep, 2026, 01.19 AM IST
More than 50% of hotels use AI, but under 10% see real impact: ReportHotels around the world are increasingly adopting generative AI technology, but fewer than 10% report meaningful reductions in manual work,...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
Manipal Hospitals scouts for acquisitions in Andhra, Keralam, Delhi-NCR; bets on AI-led healthcareManipal Health Enterprises plans significant expansion across several Indian states. The company is adopting a digital-physical healthcare ...
13 Sep, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Hospitals dust off old X-rays, telcos mine call records as AI revives dead dataOrganisations are retrieving old data for artificial intelligence training. This archived information, once considered dormant, now fuels A...
12 Sep, 2026, 05.35 PM IST