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SC judges to visit NTA office, say institutional strengthening needed to curb NEET paper leaks

Supreme Court judges will visit NTA facilities to examine system upgrades. The National Testing Agency has overhauled its entire mechanism to prevent paper leaks. A high-powered panel is suggesting structural reforms for competitive examinations. The government is prioritising institutionalising the entire examination process. The court seeks to ensure permanency and…

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Global Fintech Fest 2026: Nandan Nilekani says risk of losing jobs due to AI lower in small companies

Nandan Nilekani foresees artificial intelligence posing greater job risks for large structured companies. He emphasizes that millions of small businesses are essential for generating future jobs. These dynamic roles in smaller firms are less susceptible to AI automation. India's formal startup sector has seen significant growth, indicating entrepreneurial potential. Empowering…

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Nandan Nilekani unveils three tokenisation pilots at Global Fintech Fest 2026

Regulators and central banks expressed concerns regarding cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. Nandan Nilekani highlighted tokenization's potential within a regulated framework. He discussed three live pilots implementing tokenization across different sectors. These pilots involve tokenizing dairy assets, warehouse receipts, and securitized assets. The underlying technology enables a unified architecture for various asset…

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Nandan Nilekani, Infosys co-founder, named in SIR's ‘no-mapping’ category

Nandan Nilekani and his family received Election Commission notices regarding voter list discrepancies. These notices were generated because their names were not found in the 2002 voter list. Officials are checking records to resolve these discrepancies without issuing further notices. Nilekani currently leads a government task force on examination reforms.…

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Centre appoints key officials in NTA amid NEET paper leak row

New officials have been appointed to key National Testing Agency posts. This move follows significant concerns over the NEET exam paper leak. The government is implementing a comprehensive overhaul of the examination system. A high-powered task force was also announced to recommend reforms.

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Nandan Nilekani panel seeks public suggestions to overhaul exam system

A high-powered task force seeks public suggestions for reforms to India's examination system. The panel is examining ways to strengthen institutional mechanisms and safeguard examination integrity. It aims to create a robust, secure, and transparent examination system for all. Suggestions are invited from students, parents, teachers, and civil society organizations.…

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Where will the most job losses occur in years to come? Here's what Nandan Nilekani thinks

Nandan Nilekani says large corporations may shed more jobs due to automation, while small enterprises will create new employment. India's future job growth will stem from millions of small businesses and entrepreneurs, he says.

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Large firms to be net job losers, small businesses to drive employment: Nandan Nilekani

Large companies face job losses due to automation and artificial intelligence advancements. Millions of small businesses will become the primary engine for future employment. Nandan Nilekani advocates for a fundamental shift in job creation perspectives. Deregulation and simplified interfaces are crucial for supporting this transition. India anticipates reaching one million…

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Nilekani-led task force a damage control exercise by PM: Congress

Congress criticizes the government's new exam reform task force. They call it a damage control exercise by Prime Minister Modi. A previous committee's recommendations were not fully implemented by the government. The opposition alleges a lack of political will in past actions. This new task force faces similar skepticism from…

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Priyanka Gandhi's 'gaumutra expert' jibe lands her in trouble, over 200 academicians criticise

Among those who signed the letter are Sachin Chaturvedi, Vice Chancellor of Nalanda University; Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, JNU Vice Chancellor; Nageshwar Rao, former IGNOU VC; TG Sitharam, former director of IIT Guwahati; Amit Patra, director of IIT BHU, and around 210 others.

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Who is Prof. V Kamakoti, IIT Madras director and former JEE chairman joining exam reforms force Priyanka Gandhi called a 'gaumutra expert' in Lok Sabha?

Prof V Kamakoti, director of IIT-Madras and the man behind India's first indigenous microprocessor, has been named to PM Modi's exam reform task force led by Nandan Nilekani. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi's decision to call him a "gaumutra expert" in Lok Sabha, a reference to his 2025 remarks on cow…

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Given track record of govt, Nandan Nilekani-led panel's report will also gather dust: Congress

Congress criticises the government's past exam reform implementation. A previous committee's recommendations have seen limited action. The party questions the formation of a new task force. They cite unfulfilled promises and delays in appointments. This raises doubts about the sincerity of current reform efforts.

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Nandan Nilekani to S Somanath: Meet the experts on Centre's exam reform task-force

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a new six-member task force. This high-powered committee will be headed by Nandan Nilekani, a renowned tech leader. The task force aims to recommend reforms for a leakproof examination system. Experts in technology, intelligence, and education will contribute their knowledge. Their collective efforts will…

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SC says Nilekani-led task force recommendations will be key to online NEET decision

The Supreme Court will examine suggestions from a task force regarding the online structure of NEET. Prioritizing enhanced cybersecurity and database safeguarding for digital examinations, the court aims to carefully evaluate the advice from a high-profile committee headed by Nandan Nilekani. This panel, featuring esteemed technology and government leaders, will…

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Kapil Sibal slams Centre's handling of paper leak, mocks exam reform task force

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal criticised the Centre's handling of the NEET paper leak issue, accusing the Modi government of first denying the problem, cracking down on protesters and only later announcing exam reforms. His remarks came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a high-powered task force headed by Infosys…

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From Aadhaar to exams: Nandan Nilekani, the Infosys co-founder PM Modi has entrusted with exam reforms

Nandan Nilekani will lead a high-powered task force on examination reforms. He previously co-founded Infosys and chaired the Unique Identification Authority of India. Under his leadership, Aadhaar, India's biometric system, was successfully rolled out. Nilekani also co-chairs the EkStep Foundation, focusing on education and digital infrastructure. His extensive public service…

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PM Modi announces high-powered task force on exam reforms led by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a new task force for exam reforms. This high-powered committee will be led by technology expert Nandan Nilekani. The government is committed to ensuring exam system reliability and transparency. Accused individuals involved in exam irregularities are currently in jail. Fast-track courts and new legislation are…

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Fundamentum launches Rs 2,200 crore growth fund with Nandan Nilekani as anchor LP

Nandan Nilekani will be anchoring Fundamentum Fund III with what the firm described as his largest investment in a venture capital firm. The vehicle will be led by Aggarwal, Prateek Jain, Mayank Kachhwaha and Sanjay Chaturvedi as general partners, following the firm’s 2017 and 2022 fund vintages.

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AI will amplify IT services demand, not replace it: Infosys chairman Nandan Nilekani

Infosys is aggressively pursuing the AI-first services market, projecting a $300-400 billion opportunity by 2030. Chairman Nandan Nilekani emphasised AI will amplify, not replace, IT services, with 90% of top clients already engaged. Meanwhile, CEO Salil Parekh confirmed AI services contributed $1 billion to FY26 revenue, growing rapidly.

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AI won’t replace Infosys, will amplify it: Nandan Nilekani bets big on $1 bn AI surge

Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani expressed confidence in the company's AI-driven future, stating AI will amplify, not replace, businesses that adapt. He emphasized AI's role in accelerating legacy system modernization, a shift Infosys is capitalizing on with AI services revenue exceeding $1 billion annually. Nilekani foresees a trend towards in-house software…

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“I can’t come back at 75”: As Nandan Nilekani turns 71, Infosys faces its biggest leadership question

Infosys chairman Nandan Nilekani is entering a crucial phase. He is focused on preparing the IT giant for a future beyond its founders. Shareholders are expected to approve his next term. Nilekani aims to build a professional model that outlives founders. He is also preparing Infosys for an AI-led world.…

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Nandan Nilekani's Fundamentum bets big on frontier tech with Rs 2,000 crore fund for AI, deeptech

Fundamentum Partnership has launched F2A, a Rs 3,000 crore frontier-tech investment platform focused on AI and deeptech startups. The firm will invest between Rs 40-90 crore in 12-15 companies over three years, targeting commercialization-stage businesses in sectors like semiconductors and robotics where India has strategic advantages.

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Nandan Nilekani's Fundamentum bets big on AI, deeptech with Rs 3,000 crore purse

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AI adoption at scale is hard. Just look at India, which processes about 20 billion transactions every month

The most valuable AI systems will not look dramatic. They will look ordinary. They will fade into routine decisions and familiar processes.

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The Prime Minister is on a trade mission to Mumbai.

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