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Ministers thank PM Modi for electoral victory in West Bengal, Assam, Puducherry

The race for Air India's CEO position has narrowed to four candidates, including two Indian executives, Nipun Aggarwal and Vinod Kannan, and two expatriates. The airline's board is set to meet soon to make a decision amidst significant financial losses and operational challenges. The delay in appointing a successor to Campbell Wilson is reportedly adding to the airline's ongoing struggles.

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is furious after losing $60 million to fintech founder Joseph Sanberg's Aspiration Partners. Sanberg defrauded investors with false environmental claims. Ballmer's reputation suffered, leading to a public campaign against him and an NBA investigation. Sanberg's plea deal and sentencing are pending.

India’s higher education expansion looks impressive on paper: more students, more colleges, more seats. But behind the growth story sits a stubborn faculty shortage that exposes a deeper fault line. Recruitment delays, state-level bottlenecks, contractual hiring and weak academic infrastructure are leaving classrooms overcrowded and teachers stretched, raising a sharper question: Is access expanding faster than education itself?

Apple has announced John Ternus will succeed Tim Cook as CEO on September 1, 2026, with Cook moving to executive chairman. Ternus, a key figure in hardware engineering, faces challenges in AI and mixed reality despite strong iPhone sales. This leadership transition follows extensive succession planning.

Decision Taken In State Cabinet Meeting

Arm CEO Rene Haas is poised for a significant dual role, potentially leading a major part of SoftBank's international operations. This move aims to accelerate SoftBank's ambitious AI and semiconductor manufacturing plans, including the 'Project Izanagi' chip strategy. Haas's new position would place him as a key lieutenant to founder Masayoshi Son, focusing on tech infrastructure and AI development.

Kerala's 2026 elections are a promise war. LDF, UDF, and NDA offer welfare, jobs, and growth. Welfare is now a baseline. Parties compete on scale and delivery. Voters seek sustainability and governance. Promises target all sections. Implementation is the real test amid fiscal challenges. This election is a referendum on competing models.