Ant International President Highlights AI and Connectivity as Key SME Growth Drivers

TOKYO, Japan:   Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being converted into flexible cross-border payment and digitisation solutions to help SMEs raise efficiency, lowering costs and controlling risks. More industry collaborations are needed to bridge payment systems and tech know-how. ​ Digital payment innovations are increasingly powerful tools […]

On International Women’s Day, Jaideep Mirchandani, Group Chairman Sky One, Highlights Women’s Role in Meeting India’s 20,000-Pilot Target

In June 2024, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued an advisory on ‘Gender Equality in the Civil Aviation Sector,’ urging industry stakeholders to increase the representation of women in various roles to 25 per cent by 2025. The advisory emphasises the need to promote greater female participation in the aviation workforce and […]

Dharavi Redevelopment: 5 key highlights of the master plan and the ongoing survey

The much-anticipated master plan for the Dharavi redevelopment project is expected to be ready within a month as authorities conduct surveys for the redevelopment and rehabilitation of one of the world’s largest slum clusters. The much-anticipated master plan for the Dharavi redevelopment project is expected to be ready within a month. (REUTERS/Niharika Kulkarni/File Photo) SVR […]

Ramadan 2025 India moon sighting highlights: Crescent not sighted, Muslims to begin fasting from March 02

Ramadan 2025 India moon sighting highlights: Muslims to begin fasting from March 02 as the Ramzan crescent moon was not sighted tonight. Catch all the latest updates here! Ramadan 2025 India moon sighting highlights: Muslims in Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Kerala and other Indian cities to begin fasting from March 02 as crescent not sighted. Ramadan […]

Ramadan moon sighting highlights: Muslims begin fasting from March 1, crescent seen in Saudi Arabia, UAE, UK, Australia

Ramadan moon sighting highlights: The Ramzan crescent has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the UK, New Zealand, Australia, and Indonesia, marking the start of fasting. Ramadan moon sighting highlights: Ramzan crescent was sighted in Saudi Arabia, UAE, UK, USA on Friday night. Ramadan moon sighting highlights: The beginning of Ramadan 1446 AH is […]

Economy

Piyush Goyal highlights India’s economic resilience and global partnerships at the summit

Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry, highlighted India’s economic resilience and commitment to a business-friendly policy environment and highlighted several strategic government initiatives aimed at spurring innovation and supporting the start-up ecosystem. He was speaking at the inaugural session of the 6th edition of the Pune International Business Summit organized by the Mahratta Chamber of […]

Want to stay in The White Lotus luxe hotels? Get ready for an expensive holiday: Know locations, cost, highlights | Travel

The White Lotus, a critically-acclaimed and Emmy-winning black comedy drama anthology, is having another glorious moment. HBO dropped Season 3 on February 16 and once again not merely has the intriguing story created a huge chatter but even Season 3’s primary destination Koh Samui is suddenly on every jet-setter’s must-travel list. The travel-hype has even […]

NFRA report flags audit lapses at PwC firms, highlights related party transaction and independence concerns; firms commit to improvements, ETCFO

In a significant development, the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has published its 2023 audit inspection report on two prominent audit firms, Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP (PWCA) and Price Waterhouse & Co Chartered Accountants LLP (PW & Co CA). The inspection reveals major lapses in auditing practices, with a particular focus on weaknesses in […]