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India's services PMI rises to 59.8 in Nov on 'historically sharp' expansion

November services PMI: Companies added more jobs in November, but the increase was mild and at a similar pace as compared to the last two months

Rupee crosses 90-mark against USD in historic low amid trade deal impasse

On Tuesday, the rupee had already touched 89.9475 before ending the day at 89.87 - a decline of nearly 0.4 per cent

Delhi air quality turn 'severe' as AQI crosses 400 across multiple hotspots

Delhi's air quality slips into severe levels again, with most areas under smog. AQI readings above 400 at key hotspots signal serious health risks, while forecasts show little relief

1 in 2 packaged foods sold online is junk or ultra-processed, shows survey

Nearly half of all packaged foods sold on India's online grocery and quick-commerce apps are ultra-processed or high in fat, sugar and salt, raising health concerns for Gen Z consumers

Chinese firms are finding ways to dodge Beijing's rare-earth export control

Chinese companies are redesigning magnets, rethinking manufacturing processes and changing how products are shipped, to maintain access to Western buyers but without breaking the law

India to become fastest-growing renewable energy market by 2030: WEF

A World Economic Forum report says India will lead global growth in renewable capacity and generation through 2030, driven by higher clean-energy investment and policy support such as PLI schemes

Europe's green push cuts emissions, but can its economy bear the cost now?

Europe's drive to cut emissions has delivered big climate gains, but soaring energy costs, factory closures and political backlash are forcing a tough choice between ecological ambition and economic s

Pakistan passes Bill to protect minorities, set up rights commission

Pakistan's Parliament has approved a long-pending bill to strengthen protections for minority communities and create a statutory commission to oversee their rights and address discrimination

Do new labour codes support 72-hour work week idea? Here's the truth

The 72-hour work week has been a topic of debate. Some industry leaders support the idea, while many young professionals strongly oppose it. Do new labour codes support it?

Russia expects India's reduced oil imports to recover soon despite US curbs

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia remains an important supplier of energy to India and called for the set-up of trade mechanisms that cannot be affected by third countries

Canada's student permit cancellations a broken promise for Indian families

Punjab MP and LPU founder-chancellor Dr Ashok Kumar Mittal says Canada's move to allow cancellation of issued study permits has shaken Indian families and highlights the need for stronger safeguards

How toxic air is quietly triggering behavioural changes in children

As toxic air penetrates deep into the bloodstream and reaches the brain, experts warn of rising neuroinflammation in children that can quietly shape behaviour, learning and development

Nvidia, Japan's Fanuc team up for major 'physical AI' leap in robotics

Fanuc and Nvidia are working together to build AI-powered industrial robots that can understand voice commands and operate safely around people

Eyeing work abroad? Here's how you can apply in Germany, Italy, Japan & NZ

Global hiring needs are expanding, creating fresh opportunities for skilled workers

Explained: What new labour codes mean for petroleum industry workers

Earlier, safety regulations in this sector relied mainly on the Factories Act, 1948, which provided a limited, factory-centric approach to hazardous industries

How heavy metals in polluted air trigger fatigue, headaches and brain fog

Beyond PM2.5 and PM10, polluted air carries neurotoxic metals like lead, arsenic and cadmium that inflame the brain, disrupt energy pathways and trigger fatigue and fogginess on high-AQI days

New complex housing Prime Minister's Office to be called 'Seva Teerth'

The building is part of the larger Central Vista redevelopment project, which aims to bring major government offices into one integrated zone to improve efficiency

Eldest, middle, or youngest: Does birth order shape who you finally become?

Does being the firstborn, middle child or youngest shape personality? Psychologists say effects are small, while culture, parenting styles and sibling roles matter far more

'We are united': Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar reject leadership-change buzz

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar said there were no differences between them, attempting to end speculation over a possible leadership shift in the state

WHO calls for 'responsible use' of GLP-1 drugs for long term obesity care

The guideline reframes obesity as a chronic disease needing lifelong care, recommending GLP-1 therapies with behavioural support rather than relying on medication alone