NEW DELHI: Supporting e-commerce, particularly electronics-oriented exports, can contribute to export diversification, job creation, and overall economic growth, govt think tank Niti Aayog has said and called for coordinated policy and regulatory reforms to advance cross-border e-commerce.The report released on Friday said that with growing global demand for Indian products, wider adoption of digital platforms,…
Quitting a job should feel liberating, but one Delhi-based designer’s story has Redditors raging about shady HR tactics. He resigned in 2025, served notice till October 1, then extended till February 2026 at HR’s request via email – out of goodwill for his tiny three-designer team. Come February, the HR tells him to serve his…
Oil prices surged by as much as 10 per cent as markets opened in Asia, after US and Israeli strikes on Iran heightened fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East and potential disruption to global energy supplies.Brent crude and Nymex light sweet crude both leapt sharply in early trading on Monday, before easing…
DFS launches EASE₹ISE 9.0 to reform Public Sector Banks DFS has launched EASE₹ISE 9.0 to reform Public Sector Banks. Shri M. Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services has unveiled the EASE₹ISE 9.0 Reforms Agenda focusing on “Globally Competitive Public Sector Banks for Viksit Bharat@2047”. DFS launches EASE₹ISE 9.0 to reform Public Sector Banks DFS launches…
Representative image (AI-generated) The growing presence of space debris around Earth is pushing space companies to rely on artificial intelligence (AI) to protect satellites and critical missions.Even a tiny fragment of debris can cause serious damage when travelling at extremely high speeds in orbit. Experts estimate that more than a million objects measuring one centimetre…
On February 17, MLAs across the ruling and Opposition ranks in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly joined forces to raise the issue of “officials not responding to the phone calls of public representatives”, leading to Speaker Satish Mahana issuing fresh directions to the government to take necessary action in this regard. In the past two years,…
Shoaib Akhtar slams Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar slammed India’s bowling attack after their heavy 76-run loss to South Africa in the T20 World Cup Super 8 match. He said the defeat exposed how fragile India’s bowling unit is, especially against strong batting line-ups like the Proteas.Akhtar was…
Jammu & Kashmir (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir scripted history by winning their first-ever Ranji Trophy title after their final against Karnataka ended in a draw on Saturday. They were declared champions because of a massive first-innings lead, which proved decisive in the summit clash.In terms of prize money, the BCCI had increased…
US stocks drifted lower on Thursday as a selloff in Nvidia weighed on the broader market, even as most shares posted gains.The S&P 500 fell 0.6 per cent, extending the week’s volatility driven by optimism and unease surrounding the artificial intelligence boom. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 77 points, or 0.2 per cent, while…
One of the most commonly asked household questions is can I wash heavy blankets at home? Including comforters and woolen throws, among others. Can these items be washed in a washing machine, and if so, how to do it safely. It is a fact that heavy blankets collect oils and sweat over time. Timely cleaning…