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Female workforce grows in automotive manufacturing as tech adoption surges

Automation, skilled talent requirements, along with active measures to improve gender representation drive female hiring in the automobile industry

Haryana Police backtracks on invoking NSA against Ambala farm leaders

The Police have urged farmers to cooperate with the authorities in maintaining law and order

Maharashtra FDA cracks down on McDonald's for using substitutes for cheese

McDonald's has denied accusations of misleading consumers by using substitutes in place of real cheese in burgers and nuggets

PM Modi to inaugurate Rs 600 cr-worth First Mile Connectivity projects

The First Mile Connectivity projects aim to reduce reliance on coal transportation via roads, thereby mitigating traffic congestion, road accidents, and environmental impact

DoT will not intervene in 2G network shutdown; parks decision with telcos

Around 50 million 2G handsets are sold annually, with over 500,000 2G base tower stations deployed throughout the country

Tractor sales drop by 4% in FY24, signalling rural economic trouble

Maharashtra recorded a 33% drop, Karnataka 21%, and Telangana 36% in tractor sales. This decline can be attributed to erratic weather conditions and insufficient rainfall

Man-animal conflict: Bhupender Yadav calls for sympathetic, tech approach

Wayanad has witnessed several incidents of wild elephant attacks, including the recent death of a forest department watcher

Mamata Banerjee announces alternate Aadhaar card upon deactivation

UIDAI has declared that no Aadhaar number has been cancelled; BJP leaders assure that deactivated cards would be reactivated within 24 hour

Baba Siddique's son Zeeshan removed as Mumbai Youth Congress President

Congress has appointed Akhilesh Yadav to be the new President of Mumbai Youth Congress in place of Zeeshan Siddique days after his father joined the NCP

Banks form special panel to address corruption cases, guard executives

The committee will include representatives from three state-run banks and be led by former CBI Special Director DC Jain

Global pharma companies dominate Indian vaccine market: PharmaTrac report

Global pharmaceutical companies hold 60% of value share in India's vaccine market, outperforming domestically manufactured vaccines in terms of revenue

Flipkart in talks to potentially acquire Reliance-backed startup Dunzo

Despite having raised approximately $500 million to date, Dunzo has faced increased competition in the hyperlocal delivery segment

Sun Pharma to acquire 16.33% stake in US-based Surgimatix for $3 million

The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of February 2024, pending fulfilment of certain conditions

JSW Group, Volkswagen in talks for electric vehicle joint venture in India

This proposed project with Volkswagen would be distinct from the joint venture already underway with SAIC Motor Corp, wherein JSW Group holds a 35% stake

Fifth student death in 2024: Body of missing Kota IIT aspirant teen found

16-year-old Rachit Sondhiya, who had been missing for nine days, was found in Rajasthan's Chambal valley

HAL, DRDO to begin Rs 60,000 crore Sukhoi fighter jet fleet upgrade

The project aims to enhance the aircraft's capabilities with new radars, mission control systems, electronic warfare capabilities, and integration of new weapon systems for the Indian Air Force

BSNL floats Rs 65,000 crore tender for phase-III BharatNet project

The last date for companies to seek clarifications is March 3. Companies will have till April 2 to submit their bids

Traditional cooking practices in northeast pose more health risks than LPG

An IIT Mandi study found that traditional cooking practices that use biomass fuel in northeast Indian states lead to alarming health risks compared to LPG-using kitchens

Prime Video, Sony launch 'Sony Pictures - Stream' in India at Rs 399

Sony Pictures - Stream will include blockbuster movies, classics, and popular TV shows, all available through Prime Video Channels, curated for an Indian audience

Will not join Rahul's Yatra till seat sharing is finalised: Akhilesh Yadav

Lok Sabha elections: Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party withholds participation in Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra pending seat-sharing agreement