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Indian states are inviting Tesla's component suppliers to lure the EV maker

States like Gujarat and Tamil Nadu are competing to attract Tesla's component suppliers, hoping that a robust local supply chain will convince the EV maker to establish operations in their regions

Haryana govt announces 10% job reservation for Agniveers; key details

The reservation includes a 10 per cent horizontal quota for Agniveers in the posts of constable, mining guard, forest guard, jail warden, and SPO

Fruit inflation soars: Mangoes up 37%, other summer fruits also affected

Persistent heat and uneven monsoon distribution and a surge in demand have resulted in reduced production of fruits and higher prices

Education systems under siege: Climate change threatens global learning

A UNESCO report claims that heat, floods, and storms are causing widespread learning loss, especially in low- and middle-income countries, threatening decades of educational progress

TCS' AI pipeline at $1.5bn; focus on talent development, AI engagement

TCS is working on an AI-based interview coach that evaluates both the content of an employee's responses and their body language and tone, providing corrective feedback

Pharma groups criticise plan to shift nutraceuticals under drug authority

Pharmaceutical industry is urging government to halt the transfer of nutraceutical oversight from FSSAI to the drug regulatory authority, citing potential market impact

New UK govt pushes Tata Steel to protect local jobs before approving grant

The new UK Labour government insists on job protection at Tata Steel's Port Talbot plant as a condition for approving a £500 million support package for the company's low-carbon transition project

IIT-Bombay creates platform for real-time Mumbai rainfall, flood forecast

The system uses IMD data from Colaba, Santacruz, Marine Lines, and over 60 automatic weather and rainfall stations across Mumbai and nearby areas

Melting polar ice is slowing Earth's rotation, lengthening days, says study

A scientific paper has indicated that melting polar ice caps are redistributing mass around the equator, slowing Earth's rotation and lengthening days at an unprecedented rate

NSE tightens margin funding rules, excludes 1010 stocks including Paytm

The NSE has drastically reduced the list of stocks eligible for collateral in margin funding, removing 1,010 stocks, including Adani Power, Yes Bank, and Paytm, effective August 1

IOC's green hydrogen tender: Only two bids after first cancellation

Indian Oil Corporation's second attempt to secure bids for India's first green hydrogen plant at Panipat has received only two bids, amid allegations of favouritism and restrictive pre-bid conditions

Raise a toast: State govts may allow home delivery of your favourite drink

State authorities are reportedly seeking feedback on the advantages and disadvantages of online liquor delivery from e-commerce platforms and spirits manufacturers

Volatile market, policy issues cause a drop in India's AI startup funding

The drop recorded for the April-June quarter this year was 91 per cent from the previous quarter and 82 per cent from the same period last year

More trouble for ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan as govt mulls banning his party

A Minister said that the federal government has resolved to present a case to the Supreme Court to ban Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party for alleged anti-state activities

Delhi traffic alert: Avoid Hauz Khas village road today for Jagannath Yatra

The Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory asking commuters to avoid Hauz Khas road between 4 pm and 8 pm in view of the annual Jagannath Yatra

Japan turns to AI romance apps amid rising loneliness, falling birth rate

In Japan, the Loverse app offers AI companionship as traditional relationships decline, while government efforts remain focused on addressing the nation's falling birth rates and growing loneliness

China's Q2 growth misses expectation, prompts urgent economic policy review

China's economic growth in the second quarter fell short of expectations at 4.7%, with weak consumption and property data prompting policymakers to convene a key economic meeting

Zomato's Deepinder Goyal enters elite billionaire club amid stock surge

Zomato's stock hit a new high on Monday, pushing its market cap over Rs 1.8 trillion, making Deepinder Goyal India's richest professional manager with Rs 8,300 crore net worth

Hybrids in UP: Only FAME II vehicles eligible for state scheme benefits

The Uttar Pradesh government on July 5 decided to waive the registration tax on hybrid cars, extending a concession already available to fully electric vehicles

Is the future here already?

Delhi and Bengaluru's water shortage is reminiscent of dystopian fiction