Sarjna Rai

Sarjna Rai

Sarjna Rai

Which Indian manufacturing sectors are actually becoming self-reliant?

India is moving beyond assembly in several industries, yet gaps in critical components and upstream manufacturing continue to limit domestic value addition

Updated On: 26 Aug 2026 | 10:43 AM IST

AI's productivity promise remains elusive for 90% executives, study finds

AI adoption is spreading rapidly across businesses, but most executives say the technology has yet to deliver meaningful productivity gains

Updated On: 25 Aug 2026 | 3:17 PM IST

Census 2027 makes first shift in how India records beggars, vagrants

The move means Census 2027 will not provide a separate count of beggars and vagrants, unlike previous exercises that recorded the group under non-economic activity

Updated On: 25 Aug 2026 | 12:47 PM IST

Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket lose food licences over Datura sales

The Karnataka food safety department has also ordered action against suppliers and sellers linked to the online sale of Datura on the three platforms

Updated On: 25 Aug 2026 | 12:08 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh, Japan's Yamanashi sign four MoUs, unveil ₹600-cr MSME fund

The partnership will focus on investment, skills, tourism and technology, alongside a ₹600-crore fund to support Yamanashi-based MSMEs entering Uttar Pradesh

Updated On: 24 Aug 2026 | 10:16 AM IST

Prudential Health India commences operations with tech-led health cover

The technology-first insurer aims to simplify health protection for Indian families with AI-powered experiences and preventive health initiatives

Updated On: 20 Aug 2026 | 4:06 PM IST

Mumbai civic body launches Gen Z Fellowship with ₹61,500 monthly stipend

BMC's new fellowship aims to bring young talent and fresh ideas into civic administration, with selected graduates working on projects and policy-related assignments

Updated On: 20 Aug 2026 | 3:13 PM IST

NRC before Census: Manipur defers census training as protests intensify

Census preparations have been disrupted as protests intensify over demands for an NRC before the population count

Updated On: 20 Aug 2026 | 1:20 PM IST

IRCTC cracks down on unauthorised food and water sales on trains

From unapproved packaged water to ice creams and beverages, IRCTC teams have seized unauthorised products as part of a wider crackdown on food safety violations

Updated On: 19 Aug 2026 | 11:49 AM IST

Aircrew face higher odds of radiation-related cancer deaths, study finds

A Harvard-led study found pilots and flight attendants had the highest proportions of radiation-related cancer deaths among 503 occupations studied

Updated On: 18 Aug 2026 | 5:09 PM IST

Supreme Court rejects plea to replace hanging with painless method

The ruling keeps hanging as India's method of execution, while allowing for a possible review if scientific, medical, or other evidence supports a less painful alternative

Updated On: 18 Aug 2026 | 12:12 PM IST

Ram Temple donation theft case: Champat Rai gets clean chit from SIT

The probe also cleared former Trust member Anil Mishra, though a second investigation into the matter remains ongoing

Updated On: 18 Aug 2026 | 10:58 AM IST

Telecom could drive India's next manufacturing leap, NITI Aayog says

India's telecom equipment sector could become a $50 billion export hub by 2035, while chemicals, textiles and solar PV offer further manufacturing opportunities

Updated On: 17 Aug 2026 | 2:57 PM IST

Delhi Master Plan 2047: How housing, transport and land use may change

From higher-density development around Metro corridors to slum rehabilitation, Delhi's new Master Plan aims to expand housing while making better use of limited land

Updated On: 17 Aug 2026 | 11:45 AM IST

Indians are living longer: 80 years of India's health transformation

Eight decades of falling mortality, improving maternal and child survival, and expanding healthcare have added years to Indian lives, while creating new health challenges

Updated On: 15 Aug 2026 | 7:20 AM IST

Delhi H1N1 surge: Cases rise nearly sixfold as monsoon fuels concern

Delhi has recorded over 1,300 H1N1 cases this year, nearly six times last year's figure. Here is what to know about symptoms, high-risk groups and precautions

Updated On: 13 Aug 2026 | 3:31 PM IST

Kanwar yatra ends with 7,000 tonnes of waste, Haridwar starts cleanup

The end of the annual pilgrimage has brought a new challenge for Haridwar, as civic teams work to restore the city's busiest areas

Updated On: 13 Aug 2026 | 1:04 PM IST

Karnataka bandh today: Cauvery dispute puts state on protest mode

From the latest Cauvery water order to demands over irrigation projects, here's what is driving the protests in Karnataka today

Updated On: 13 Aug 2026 | 11:43 AM IST

Cars24 Gurugram boat stunt goes viral, ₹50,000 challan claim debunked

What began as a marketing stunt on a flooded Gurugram road sparked confusion over a ₹50,000 challan, prompting the company to issue a clarification

Updated On: 12 Aug 2026 | 2:45 PM IST

How often are pilots drug-tested and what happens after a positive result

From pre-employment checks to post-accident screening, here's what India's rules say about pilot drug testing, positive results, rehabilitation, and licence cancellation

Updated On: 12 Aug 2026 | 1:17 PM IST