Nirmala Sitharaman (File photo) NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday stressed the need for decisive collective action by the Global South to deal with multiple uncertainties arising out of fiscal constraints in several economies and evolving geopolitical dynamics.She was speaking at the annual meeting of Board Governors of the New Development Bank (NDB) […]
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): A meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs was held on Wednesday to discuss ways to prevent cybercrime. The panel met on the subject ‘Cyber Crime – Ramifications, Protection and Prevention’. The panel was headed by BJP MP Radha Mohan Das Agrawal. As per the sources, members […]
Indonesia is drafting a new regulation to tackle its “shadow economy,” making changes to how sellers and platforms operate across the booming online shopping sector.The rule would require e-commerce platforms to collect and remit part of sellers’ sales income to the government, the country’s tax office said.Reuters had earlier reported that the plan involved a […]
Indian officials discuss China’s rare earth restrictions, potential resolution in sight, as automakers fear production disruptions. | Photo Credit: cueapi Indian officials discussed China’s rare earth restrictions during talks with that country’s vice foreign minister this week, people familiar with the matter said, as automakers continue to warn of a looming shortage that may disrupt […]
Bayer has announced the launch of BICOTA, a new product designed to help rice farmers manage stem borer pests effectively. BICOTA, which combines Bayer’s exclusive innovation to provide strong protection against these damaging pests, will be available across key rice-growing states, including Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Western UP, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra […]
MUMBAI: A contrasting tale may be playing out in the FMCG space. While the arrival of early monsoons is expected to boost consumption of soaps, shampoos, packaged food, and other household staples in rural areas, which have already been growing faster than urban areas for the past five quarters, summer sales of companies are likely […]
London, United Kingdom & Bengaluru, Karnataka, India: UST empowers next-gen innovators of students and young professionals to tackle food waste through technology Winning teams shared a £1,500 prize pool in recognition of innovative ideas Judging panel included leaders from AWS, Compass Group, Levy, and 40 Percent […]
Wilmington, Del., United States: Technology and automation upgrades top GCs’ strategic agenda this year 97% have already adopted generative AI tools 72% anticipate rising legal and regulatory costs over the next three years General counsels (GCs) across the globe are rapidly adopting technology, […]
Air India cabin crew operating one-stop flights to the US and Canada will get better rest with the introduction of layovers in Vienna in the coming days. This has been made possible by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) speeding up the issuance of crew member certificates, which pilots and flight attendants must carry […]
May 18, 2025 03:40 PM IST Outdoor workers are more vulnerable to heatstroke because they are exposed to the sun for prolonged periods. This checklist serves as a practical guide. As temperatures climb with the scorching sun overhead, being outdoors in summer is a challenging test of endurance. The risks include common symptoms like dehydration […]
