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Aircraft tech glitches reported by Indian airlines fall in last 3 yrs: Govt

Technical snags are general phenomena in aircraft which may be caused due to improper function/malfunction of components/ system/ accessories fitted on the aircraft, he said in a written reply

White-collar hiring up 4% in Jan, driven by FMCG, pharma, insurance sectors

The Naukri JobSpeak is a monthly index representing the Indian job market and hiring activity based on new job listings and job-related searches by recruiters on the resume database of Naukri.com

Draft bill seeking 100% FDI in insurance to be sent to Cabinet soon: DFS

"Finance Minister has already given her approval and announced in the Budget. Now we will prepare a draft bill with the help of the law ministry," he said in an interaction with media here

Budget's focus on clean energy to push sector growth: RE industry

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her record eighth straight Union Budget in the Lok Sabha on Saturday

Jewar airport to start operations from April: Civil aviation minister Naidu

Responding to supplementaries during Question in the Rajya Sabha, he said the airlines are also excited to start operations from there and improve connectivity across the world

Ministries working out modalities of healthcare for gig workers: Govil

In an interview to PTI, Govil said the parameters and details of the scheme are being worked out in consultation with the Ministry of Labour and concerned other ministries

Rs 20K cr for research, AI, geospatial initiatives to drive R&D: Industry

The 2025 Union Budget marks a significant step forward in strengthening India's R&D ecosystem, Shirshendu Mukherjee, Managing Director, Wadhwani Innovation Network, said

Women occupy 19% of C-suite roles in India; gender bias persists: Study

One of the primary obstacles hindering women's progress to leadership positions is the challenge of work-life integration,, revealed a study conducted by Avtar, a workplace culture consulting firm

Hospitality sector gets a boost in Budget with tourism-focused measures

Experts say domestic, international, spiritual and medical tourism set to receive a significant boost

Budget 2025: Govt to develop top 50 tourist spots, streamline e-visas

The land for building key infrastructure in these destinations will be provided by states

Presumptive tax regime likely to woo global talent into electronics

Govt proposes only 25% of total remuneration received by expats to be treated as taxable profits

India Inc looks to navigate US President Donald Trump tariff storm

Some sectors hoping to cash in on the likely void created by Canada, Mexico, China

A new frontier for GCCs: Why India's Tier-II cities are gaining traction

In recent years, India has witnessed a surge in GCCs, with a notable shift toward expansion beyond metro hubs

LinkedIn to tell job seekers how likely they are to get a response

Three of the biggest job search sites - LinkedIn, Indeed and Greenhouse - have put tools in place to highlight which companies frequently respond to applicants in a timely manner

Budget 2025: More push for private funding in power infrastructure

Centre lures states with higher borrowing limit, brings back focus on privatisation of distribution companies

Budget duty cut on key inputs to boost exports, manufacturing: Commerce Min

Further, the customs duty on waste and scrap of key minerals (Lithium, Cobalt, Lead, Zinc, Copper) and cobalt powder was removed from the current 10 per cent and 5 per cent, respectively

Emphasis on green transition to strengthen India's clean energy leadership

Devansh Jain, Executive Director, INOXGFL Group said investments in offshore wind capacity, green hydrogen production, and hybrid renewable projects will drive innovation, job creation, and economy

India's medical tourism poised for expansion with relaxed visa rules

Industry reports estimate that India's medical tourism market was valued at $7.69 billion in 2024, with approximately 7.3 million foreign patients travelling to India for medical treatment

Focus product scheme to boost exports by Rs 1.1 trn for leather sector: CLE

Council for Leather Exports (CLE) said the scheme will support design capacity, component manufacturing, and machinery required for the production of non-leather quality footwear

Sector Watch: From tech to auto, how the Budget affects key sectors

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