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Transforming retail industry in 2025: AI & automation to play crucial role

Indian consumers, influenced by global exposure and digital technologies, are prioritising higher quality and value for money

Labour reforms, focus on informal workers, other policies on cards in 2025

All 36 states and UTs are expected to complete harmonization and pre-publication of draft rules under the four labour codes by 31st March 2025, according to the labour ministry

Indian IT sector 'bytes' into 2025 with cautious optimism amid big AI bets

Experts also expect tech M&A counters to buzz right through 2025, with big data, cloud and Gen AI (Generative AI) acting as major draws for companies with takeover appetites

Kerala's eventful 2024 marred by disasters, scandals and political twists

Landslides, revelations of sexual abuse and harassment in the Malayalam film industry, brought to light by the Justice Hema Committee report, also stirred up the political pot in the state

Punjab bandh call: Farmers block roads at many places, traffic hit

A call for a shutdown was given last week by Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha over the Centre not accepting the demands of protesting farmers

Robust 7-tier security arrangement established for Maha Kumbh: UP govt

The local authorities have set up temporary police stations and checkpoints in both urban and rural areas

Bhujbal's exclusion from Maharashtra cabinet NCP's issue: Shiv Sena leader

Bhujbal has blamed NCP president and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar for not inducting him in the expanded cabinet

Bangladeshi Americans urge Trump to protect minorities in their country

Urging Trump to secure immediate release of monk Chinmoy Das, who they said has been falsely imprisoned on sedition charges, the group on Sunday said Bangladesh risks descending into radicalisation

40 years on, Union Carbide toxic waste set to travel 250 km for disposal

The development comes weeks after the Madhya Pradesh High Court chided the authorities for not taking action despite repeated directions

MP Police team visits Prayagraj to study Maha Kumbh security preparations

A delegation of senior Madhya Pradesh Police officials held meetings with their counterparts in Uttar Pradesh to gain insight into various aspects of the security arrangements

Minority organisation in B'desh demands release of arrested Hindu monk

Ties between New Delhi and Dhaka have deteriorated in recent weeks following Das' arrest and attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

India missed opportunity, tough task to win Boxing Day Test: Gavaskar

Australia's number 8, 10, and 11 batters consumed nearly 35 overs, with Cummins (41 off 90 balls), Lyon (41 off 54 balls), and Boland (10 off 65 balls) contributing to the team's second-innings total.

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 5 - If I've to bowl 20 overs, I'll bowl 20: Starc

Starc was seen clutching his back on the third day of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday.

Shadab turns to Saqlain for revival in fortunes ahead of Champions Trophy

The 26-year-old has been out of favour with the national selectors after the World T20 Cup this year and has also not played in the one-day format since the World Cup in India last year.

Fake passport scam: Bengal DGP urges MEA to strengthen verification process

Kolkata Police recently unearthed a fake passport racket and arrested at least eight persons for their alleged involvement in it

AB-PMJAY significantly reduced cancer patients' financial burden: PM Modi

Modi highlighted the achievements made in the fight against malaria and cancer in the 117th episode of his 'Mann Ki Baat'

11 of 47 workers stuck in Cameroon brought back to Jharkhand, says Govt

After the government took action, the process to make payment of wages to the workers was initiated

Over 2,000 cops deployed in Gurugram ahead of New Year celebrations

According to an official statement of the Gurugram police, special programmes and events will be organised mainly at 22 places in Gurugram for New Year celebrations

China unveils world's fastest high-speed train model, to travel at 450 kmph

According to the latest official figures, China's operational HSR tracks have reached about 47,000 kms, connecting major cities in the country

Around 25 mn devotees likely to visit Ayodhya after Maha Kumbh 2025

When asked about the measures taken in view of the prevailing cold weather conditions in the region, Tripathi said that a proposal for establishing a Tent City (in Ayodhya) having a full capacity