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Skills over degrees: Indian employers embrace practical expertise in hiring

According to a report by hiring platform Indeed, employers are increasingly prioritising skills over degrees, reshaping the job market and opening doors for non-traditional talent

Maha Kumbh 2025: All seven planets to be seen together on February 28

Maha Kumbh 2025 aligns with a rare celestial event as all seven planets-Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune-become visible on February 28

Tata Motors announces special offers on EVs as Tesla prepares India entry

Tata Motors is offering an exchange bonus of up to Rs 50,000, 100 per cent on-road financing with zero down payment, and more

China's new consumer spending plan: No more scams, no more shoddy goods

Beijing launches a bold plan to boost consumer spending, crack down on fraud, improve product quality, and create a safer, more reliable market for shoppers across China

Can Tesla's entry supercharge India's ailing EV charging infrastructure?

India's EV charging infrastructure, while expanding, remains in its infancy. Tesla's entry into India might just be the spark needed

Court blocks Trump's controversial order of ending birthright citizenship

The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco refused the Trump administration's request to temporarily halt a previous lower court ruling

Punjab Police crackdown on corruption, malpractices: 52 officials dismissed

The dismissals included one inspector, five assistant sub-inspectors (ASIs), four head constables (HCs), and 42 constables

Clock's ticking! Chinese firm imposes strict 2-min limit on toilet breaks

The Three Brothers Machine Manufacturing Company in Foshan, Guangdong, enforced strict restroom rules, setting fixed break slots and a strict two-minute cap on unscheduled trips

Ranveer Allahbadia row: Brands retreat, agencies tighten vetting process

Influencer marketing agencies are strengthening their content approval process and seeking regulatory approvals for major campaigns

Samsung urges Tamil Nadu to ensure business stability amid labour strike

The strike at Samsung's Sriperumbudur manufacturing facility near Chennai involves over 500 workers protesting the suspension of three office bearers of the Samsung India Workers' Union

Mumbai Eye: Will the city's iconic ferris wheel plan ever become reality?

The Mumbai Eye project, inspired by London's Ferris wheel, has faced delays since 2008. Its future remains uncertain despite BMC's recent budget push amid location disputes

Bihar govt's X handle hacked, renamed as German president's account

Hackers hijacked Bihar govt's X handle, renamed it as the German president's account, and posted controversial content

CBI conducts raids at Aiims Bhubaneswar over alleged recruitment scam

CBI has scrutinised 27 individuals, including permanent staff. Crucial documents related to recruitment procedures were seized by the investigation agency

Swati Maliwal fuels BJP link buzz after attending Rekha Gupta's swearing-in

AAP MP Swati Maliwal attended BJP leader Rekha Gupta's swearing-in as Delhi's chief minister, triggering speculation amid her ongoing rift with Arvind Kejriwal and AAP's political turmoil

Nearly 90% of Japanese firms say Trump's policies hurt business: Survey

Around 72 per cent of those surveyed cited Trump's trade policies, including tariffs, as a key issue, while 26 per cent blamed worsening US-China relations, the survey found

'It's possible, it's possible': Trump hints at new trade deal with China

Trump signed a trade deal with China in January 2020. Under this agreement, China promised to protect US trade secrets, buy $200 billion worth of US products, and lower some trade barriers

Could US aid cuts open opportunities for China to expand global influence?

Experts argue that freezing foreign aid weakens USA's soft power, allowing China to strengthen its influence, especially in Southeast Asian countries

'Autonomy demolished': BCI warns of protests over Advocates Act changes

The Bar Council of India urges the Law Minister to amend Advocates Act draft, calling provisions 'draconian' and warning of nationwide protests over threats to Bar Council's autonomy and independence

BJP now in Centre and Delhi: Will RRTS corridors see the light of day?

While the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor has progressed steadily, the Delhi-Gurugram-Rewari-Alwar and Delhi-Sonipat-Panipat faced delays

India's e-commerce to reach $550 bn by 2035 driven by Tier II-III demand

Demand for mall space has also increased, signalling growth in both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar retail industries: Report