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Vodafone Idea calls urgent investor meeting after AGR ruling setback

The telecom company, struggling under massive debt, is facing heightened uncertainty following the Supreme Court's decision

This man makes a living by destroying weddings. Here's how he's doing it

From a joke to a thriving profession, this man from Spain is now a trending figure in the wedding world, offering an unconventional escape route for couples with cold feet

Supreme Court criticises judge's Pak remark on Bengaluru area, seeks report

The judge, while addressing a landlord-tenant dispute, referred to a Muslim-majority area in Bengaluru as 'Pakistan'

India among top overworked nations, 51% employees work 49+ hours a week

A staggering 51% of India's workforce logs more than 49 hours weekly, positioning India second in the world for extended working hours, said the ILO report

Tirupati ladoo row: Pawan Kalyan calls for 'National Sanatana Dharma Board'

The time has come to constitute a 'Sanatana Dharma Rakshana Board' at a national level to look into all the issues related to temples in the entire Bharath, said Pawan Kalyan

Climate, abortion, and gun control: Young women demand change in America

Young men have shown reluctance to embrace the liberal label, despite becoming more progressive on select issues, said a recent report

Watch: Thai woman survives two-hour struggle with python, rescued by police

Rescuers took around 30 minutes to free the woman, after which she was taken to the hospital for treatment, local police said

WB Medical Council cancels Sandip Ghosh's licence over rape-murder case

Sandip Ghosh's licence was revoked under various sections of the Bengal Medical Act, 1914

US healthcare system ranks last among wealthy nations, says report

The US healthcare system ranks last among 10 wealthy nations, with high costs, poor access, and inequities, despite Americans paying nearly double compared to other countries

SC rejects telecom firms' pleas in AGR case; Vi shares plunge 10%

The rejection of the final legal remedy leaves Vodafone Idea with limited options, worsening its financial struggles amid fierce competition and heavy debt

Junior doctors, Bengal govt talks fail; protests over safety to persist

Protesting junior doctors in Kolkata expressed dissatisfaction over the lack of concrete assurances and stated that their sit-in demonstration would continue

Indian-American CEO slams Air India, calls $6,300 flight a 'nightmare'

An Indian-American businessman took to the skies with Air India's business class and was far from impressed, calling it the worst flight experience of his life

'One Nation, One Election': Find out how India plans to vote simultaneously

The initiative, based on recommendations from a high-level committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind, requires constitutional amendments and political consensus

Japan's gender diversity push falters as women CEOs remain below 1%

The Japanese government aims for women to hold 30% of executive roles by decade's end, but current numbers indicate a challenging road ahead

UN accuses Myanmar's military of mass killings, torture since 2021 coup

Three years into the conflict, the UN estimates that more than 19 million people are in urgent need of humanitarian aid, with over three million displaced

China builds new heliport near LAC, raising security concerns for India

The heliport, located on the banks of the Gongrigabu Qu river in the Nyingchi Prefecture of the Tibet Autonomous Region, is within undisputed Chinese territory

India considers blue strips for antimicrobials to combat drug misuse

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria and other pathogens develop resistance to antibiotics or other drugs, rendering these medicines ineffective when needed most

Kolkata doctors declare 'partial victory' amid strikes, demand more action

At a general body meeting held on Wednesday, the junior doctors decided to request another meeting with the chief minister to discuss unresolved issues

Elon Musk's Neuralink gains FDA breakthrough tag for vision implant

Neuralink's vision-restoring device, named Blindsight, is designed to allow even individuals who have lost both eyes and their optic nerves to regain sight

Women's corporate gains slow, true leadership parity decades away: Report

While companies have improved hiring practices and support for employees balancing work and home, advancement rates for women, especially women of colour, continue to lag behind