Bengaluru, Aug 19 — Nearly 59 per cent of all new EPFO subscribers in FY25 belonged to the 18–25 age group, underscoring the growing role of young workers in expanding India's formal economy, a report showed on Wednesday.The trend is equally visible across the organised workforce.Of more than…
New Delhi, Aug 19 — Quick-commerce platform Zepto has raised the minimum order value required for free delivery by up to Rs 299 -- which seen during periods of high demand -- and by 33.55 per cent to Rs 199 in normal hours which bringing its threshold in line with rivals.Earlier, the threshold was…
Amaravati, Aug 19 — Andhra Pradesh IT Minister, Nara Lokesh, on Wednesday defended the state government’s decision to establish data centres in Visakhapatnam, claiming that misinformation was being spread over their environmental and water requirements.Speaking in the State Legislative Assembly,…
New Delhi, Aug 19 — Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has left for Singapore to participate in the fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) which is scheduled to be held on August 19-20, the Finance Ministry said on Wednesday.Taking to the social media…
New Delhi, Aug 19 — Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is visiting Singapore from August 19-21 as part of India's ongoing high-level engagement with the Southeast Asian nation under the fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) framework, an official statement said on…
New Delhi, Aug 19 — Larsen & Toubro Technology Services (LTTS) on Wednesday said it has won a five-year contract worth more than $75 million from a leading global technology enterprise.In a regulatory filing, the company said the engagement will involve deploying its Engineering Intelligence…
Seoul, Aug 19 — Hyundai Motor is expected to suffer cumulative production losses of more than 60,000 vehicles as its labour union steps up strike action amid stalled wage negotiations, industry sources said on Wednesday.The automaker's union said it will stage four-hour partial strikes on Wednesday…
New Delhi, Aug 19 — Indian exporters are adequately informed and prepared to meet emerging sustainability-related requirements in international markets, according to government officials.Amit Verma, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, highlighted the Department's efforts to create awareness…
New Delhi, Aug 19 — The government has said that India and Japan share a close and enduring partnership rooted in common aspirations for peace, progress and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal invited Japanese businesses to deepen their investments and partnerships in…
New Delhi, Aug 18 — The government on Tuesday approved an incentive scheme to accelerate the expansion of domestic piped natural gas (PNG) connections, with the aim of making clean, safe and affordable cooking fuel accessible to more households across the country.The Incentive Scheme for Promotion…
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 18 — Kerala Police is set to get a major technology upgrade with the state government launching three new digital initiatives aimed at preventing road accidents, making policing more responsive, and strengthening the fight against cybercrime.Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala…
Gandhinagar, Aug 18 — The Gujarat Forest Department will deploy drones, tracking teams, and new watch towers at Palitana’s Shatrunjaya Hill to monitor Asiatic lion movement and improve pilgrim safety, Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia said on Tuesday. The measures were discussed at a…
New Delhi, Aug 18 — Union MoS Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Dr. Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said that AI, quantum technologies, cybersecurity and digital tools are rapidly transforming governance and emphasised the need for continuous learning and adaptation among civil servants.The…
New Delhi, Aug 18 — OpenAI on Tuesday introduced ChatGPT for Teens, a new experience designed specifically for users aged 13 to 17, combining learning tools with stronger built-in safety protections. The company said the new experience aims to help teenagers learn, think critically, deepen their…
New Delhi, Aug 18 — Air India on Tuesday announced that it has voluntarily undertaken a testing programme covering all its pilots, going beyond existing regulatory requirements as part of its commitment to safety and professional standards, the airline said in a statement.The airline said the…
New Delhi, Aug 18 — The All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) has called for a uniform regulatory framework for quick-commerce dark stores -- such as Zepto, Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart -- raising concerns over food-safety and hygiene violations reported during a recent…
New Delhi, Aug 18 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026 on September 17 here as India seeks to accelerate the development of its domestic semiconductor ecosystem, an official statement said on Tuesday.The three-day conference and exhibition -- themed…
Mumbai, Aug 18 — Tata Sons' Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday called off due to a lack of quorum for the first time in the holding company's history that an AGM has been deferred, according to a report.A report by NDTV Profit -- citing sources -- said the development was linked to a…
Seoul, Aug 18 — The labour union of Hyundai Motor said on Tuesday it will stage partial strikes throughout this week after failing to reach an agreement with management over wages.The automaker's union said it decided to stage four-hour strikes on Wednesday and Thursday and an eight-hour strike on…
New Delhi, Aug 18 — The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has completed more than 2 crore (20 million) mandatory biometric updates (MBUs) for schoolchildren nationwide under a special campaign aimed at ensuring Aadhaar records remain updated, an official statement said on…
New Delhi, Aug 18 — US-based technology firm Meta is intensifying efforts to curb the spread and reappearance of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) across its platforms in India amid ongoing discussions with the government, according to a report.NDTV Profit reported that the engagement between the…