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HR must adapt to multi-generational workforce, tech shift: Industry leaders

Speaking at the Business Standard BSmart HR Conclave, top HR executives from leading Indian companies differed on the impact of remote work, and its need in a post-pandemic environment

QSR sales struggle as Zomato, Swiggy's expansion fragments market share

The widespread expansion of food delivery has provided consumers with more dining choices, leading to fragmented sales and further weakening the already struggling daily sales within the QSR sector

India's July-August rainfall hits 30-year high, La Niña delayed to November

Rainfall recorded across India during July and August currently stands at 585 mm and is expected to surpass 595 mm, which would be approximately 11 per cent above the long-period average of 535.4 mm

Will Wipro go for campus hiring this year? Here's what the company said

The IT giant is planning to hire 10,000-12,000 freshers in this fiscal year in the areas of GenAI, cybersecurity, and cloud. However, the focus remains on off-campus hiring, the firm said

AI talent recruitment struggles in India due to high salary demands: Report

A recent survey revealed that 66 per cent of the 250 organisations surveyed indicated that high salary expectations were a major obstacle in attracting AI talent

Tired of in-flight internet woes? New solution likely on the horizon

India is preparing to launch its most advanced satellite, GSAT-20, later this year. It is expected to significantly enhance communication capabilities

DGCA fines Air India Express for non-compliance with compensation rules

The civil aviation ministry introduced a charter of passenger rights in 2019, mandating airlines to inform passengers of any flight cancellation at least two weeks prior to the scheduled departure

India sees nearly 2x surge in fintech IPO filings over the past five years

IPO filings have surged, nearly doubling from an average of 75 per year in 2018-2019 to 120-140 annually between 2021 and 2023, according to a new report

India's psychotropic drug market flooded with unapproved FDCs: Study

Over 60 per cent of the fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs used for treating mental health disorders in India are 'unapproved' and lack proven therapeutic value, the study found

SpiceJet fliers barred from checking-in at Dubai airport over airline dues

Many SpiceJet flights from Dubai have been operating empty and passengers flying from Dubai with SpiceJet have been experiencing similar problems throughout the past week, according to a report

Rising airfares put a damper on Dussehra and Diwali travel plans this year

The cost of flights during Diwali week in 2024 has surged compared to the same period last year, even for bookings made three months in advance, according to media reports

Deepinder Goyal launches Zomato for employers to ease corporate food orders

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal announced that this feature would streamline the management of company food expenses and simplify the reimbursement process provided by companies

Air quality report: India cuts pollution by 19.3%, life expectancy rises

A new report has revealed that the drop in particulate matter levels across India and other South Asian countries was largely due to favourable weather conditions and fewer thermal inversions

Climate change effect: Om Parvat's snow vanishes for the first time

The complete disappearance of snow this year is being attributed to scanty rainfall and patchy snowfall in the upper Himalayas over the past five years

Indian Army expands arsenal with additional 73,000 SIG716 rifles from US

This purchase comes in the wake of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's recent trip to the United States and builds on a previous contract signed in 2019, taking the total count to 145,400

Bail is the rule, jail is exception, even under special laws like PMLA: SC

The Supreme Court reaffirmed that bail should be the norm even under stringent laws like the PMLA and UAPA, stressing that individual liberty remains paramount

Rusted bolts, poor construction; what caused the Shivaji statue collapse

The complaint registered against the contractor reveals that there were repeated warnings against the waning condition of construction material of the statue which were ignored

Delhi excise policy case: Arvind Kejriwal's custody extended till Sept 3

The Rouse Avenue Court reserved its decision on the CBI's fourth supplementary chargesheet, which lists Kejriwal and five others as accused for the next hearing on September 3

SC rules in favour of temporary SFF personnel denied pension benefits

The Supreme Court pointed out the arbitrary nature of the government's decision to withhold pension benefits, stating that this denial violated fundamental rights

From smart to short-lived: Why your TV might not last as long as you think

A survey has revealed that televisions are requiring repairs much sooner than expected, with one in three households reporting issues with their television sets within five years of purchase