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How have ex-servicemen fared in finding government jobs so far?

The govt has defended Agnipath' saying ex-soldiers will get govt jobs. A Business Standard analysis suggests only 2.4% of ex-servicemen landed a govt job were unable to recruit against reserved quota

Was WTO meet a success for India?

Union minister of commerce and industry Piyush Goyal called the WTO meeting a "spectacular success" for India. But experts insist that it was a mixed bag. So what exactly happened in Geneva this time?

How 15% hike in airfares will impact air travel, tourism and hospitality

At a time when airports are seeing a jump in the traffic, the soaring fuel prices are threatening to skid the airline business off the runway. Find out how hike in airfares could impact travel sector

How will 5G auction effect telcos and industry 4.0?

The govt has given its nod to the rollout of 5G services in India by conducting spectrum auction from July 26. How will all this impact the rollout of 5G, telcos and industry 4.0? We have the answer

How will Agnipath affect the army's modernisation drive?

Govt will recruit 45,000 soldiers every year under 'Agnipath' scheme. Of them, 25% will be retained after 4 years of service. But the scheme is also drawing criticism. Here's both sides of the story

How will Agnipath affect the army's modernisation drive?

Govt will recruit 45,000 soldiers every year under 'Agnipath' scheme. Of them, 25% will be retained after 4 years of service. But the scheme is also drawing criticism. Here's both sides of the story

Why's govt asking food delivery apps to ramp up complaint redressal system?

The govt has asked food business operators like Zomato and Swiggy to submit a proposal on improving their consumer grievance redress mechanism and breakups of all the charges. Let's find out more

Will PM Modi's 'one million job' drive help ease the employment crisis?

PM Modi announced to recruit 10 lakh people in Central govt in the next 18 months. The govt also announced a radical recruitment plan for armed forces. Will these solve India's unemployment problem?

Why is the race for IPL media rights still intense?

The fight to clinch the media rights of IPL for the next five years was intense. Why has the race become so intense despite a dip in IPL viewership? And what do the winners stand to gain?

Can US recession slam the brakes on Indian IT sector's dream run?

A recession in the US would have far-reaching consequences for the Indian economy -- especially for the IT sector. We examine how the Indian IT industry will be hit if the US goes through a recession

Can India have a four-day a week working model like the UK?

Following a pilot scheme, British citizens will work for just four days a week without a pay cut for the next six months. Wondering if we in India too can follow the Britons? Let's find the answer

Why India's 5G rollout could be in jeopardy?

Govt wants to roll out 5G services this year. But an industry body says it will have no business case if operators' concern on private captive networks is not addressed. Will it affect the rollout?

RBI MPC: What should borrowers & depositors do amid rising interest rates?

The RBI on Wednesday again nudged up the repo rate by 50 basis points. The move will push up borrowing costs, from home to auto loans. What should depositors and borrowers do in this scenario?

Why are the big boys of India Inc acquiring drone start-ups?

After the government's push, the big boys of India Inc are racing for a pie of the emerging drone industry. But why's this race? What does India's drone ecosystem have to do with it? Let us find out

IT rules draft to be back with revisions: Impact on social media explained

A year after releasing IT Rules 2021, the govt proposed a clutch of changes in it. While we await the revised version, find out what the original draft proposed and its impact on social media giants

After 4.1% GDP growth in Q4, what next for the Indian economy?

The Indian economy grew by 4.1% in March quarter. While the overall growth for FY21-22 was 8.7%, against the contraction of 6.6% in FY21. What do these numbers say about the economy?

After 4.1% GDP growth in Q4, what next for the Indian economy?

The Indian economy grew by 4.1% in March quarter. While the overall growth for FY21-22 was 8.7%, against the contraction of 6.6% in FY21. What do these numbers say about the economy?

What is masked Aadhaar? Can it prevent misuse?

Soon after issuing notification to use masked Aadhaar for identification, instead of sharing photocopies, Unique Identification Authority of India withdrew it. But what exactly is masked Aadhaar?

Why India's curbs on Chinese investment may spell bad news for its plans?

The govt has been pursuing its PLI scheme to boost manufacturing and grow exports. But it involves a lot of competition from smaller nations like Vietnam and Malaysia. What are the challenges?

What are key takeaways from WEF meet? What made India stood out this year?

The World Economic Forum ended with a call for unity and a win-win world. But is the world order shaping up like that? Here are the highlights of the event in which India emerged as a bright spot.