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Over 70% Gen Z job applications rejected in second wave: LinkedIn study

72 per cent students say internship opportunities were reduced, 90 per cent of applicants were demotivated in the second wave, according to a study.

Sales of sub-Rs 50 lakh homes hit in 2021 as Covid bites: Knight Frank

During the early part of this year, sales volumes were greatly influenced by two markets - Mumbai and Pune that together constituted over 45 per cent of the total sales amongst key markets

India releases updated drone rules for consultation, plans drone corridors

'Updated rules are built on a premise of trust and self-certification,' says civil aviation ministry.

India's power consumption returns to pre-Covid level in July; up 17%

India's power consumption grew nearly 17 per cent in the first fortnight of July to 59.36 billion units and returned to pre-pandemic level mainly due to easing of lockdown curbs and delayed monsoon

Andhra Pradesh to implement 10% EWS quota in employment, education

The Andhra Pradesh government has issued fresh orders for the implementation of 10 per cent reservation for economically weaker sections (EWS) in education and employment

Petrol, diesel prices hiked again; here are the prices in your city today

In Delhi, petrol was hiked by 35 paise from Rs 101.19 per litre to Rs 101.54 per litre. Check today's fuel prices city-wise

Andhra govt increases income limit for issuance of OBC certificate

Andhra Pradesh government has enhanced the income limit for issuances of OBC certificate from Rs 6 lakh per annum to Rs 8 lakh per annum

Telangana Cabinet approves logistics policy for state to boost e-commerce

In efforts to encourage logistics sector in the backdrop of industries, e-commerce and services sector, Telangana Cabinet has approved the Telangana Logistics Policy

Oil minister Puri dials UAE, others for affordable oil prices for consumers

India's new Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has started dialling oil-producing nations to impress upon them for a need to make prices affordable for consumers.

Shortage of chips, worth a few dollars, costing global firms billions

Vehicles, computers, mobile phones, and other smart gadgets, with sticker prices ranging up to thousands of dollars, are stuck on assembly lines for lack of components

Policy push by Centre, states making EVs lot more affordable: Manufacturers

Along with record high fuel prices, this is helping change fence-sitters' views, they say

India expected to produce 31 mn tonnes of sugar in 21-22 season, says ISMA

This will come despite likely diversion of 3.4 million tonnes sugar towards ethanol

Wholesale inflation eases to 12.07% in June despite spike in fuel price

Wholesale inflation came in at (-)1.81% in June 2020, due to the implementation of a stringent nationwide lockdown

'Peace in border areas essential': EAM Jaishankar tells China's Wang Yi

The discussions between the two leaders focused on the outstanding issues along the LAC in the Western Sector.

Rajasthan govt raises DA for state employees to 28% effective July 1

Gehlot said the state government would spend about Rs 4,000 crore annually on this decision, to support the employees despite the difficult circumstances of Covid-19

Increasing dependence on natural gas comes with supply challenges for India

Dwindling gas reserves and higher demand can put further strain

Expo 2020: India's big plans for the Dubai gala that begins in October

The country is among the exposition's most prominent participants with a four-storey permanent building - its only such exhibition anywhere in the world

Don't register cases under repealed Section 66A of IT Act: Centre to states

The Centre on Wednesday asked the states to direct their police not to register cases under the repealed Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 related to posting online comments.

Cabinet extends RoSCTL scheme for textile exporters till March 2024

Apparel/garments and made-ups covered under RoSCTL scheme, will not get benefits under RoDTEP scheme

Why traders are upset over govt response to rising pulse,edible oil prices

The slash in import duties on crude palm oil has been negated by price rise in global markets, stock holding limits on pulses are self-defeating, say industry players