India has added nearly 5.2 crore new formal jobs between the financial year 2020 and 2023, according to an SBI research report. The report was based on an analysis of the Employee Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), National Pension Scheme (NPS), and Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). 2.7 crore new employees were added during the same period, according … Read more
Billionaire Elon Musk-led Tesla Inc. has initiated its search to identify sites for building its proposed $2 billion to $3 billion Electric car plant in India. On Wednesday (3rd April), the UK’s Financial Times reported that the electric vehicle (EV) maker will send its team to India by late April to scout sites. As per the report, the team’s … Read more
The government dismissed the media reports claiming that medicine prices will witness a significant hike by up to 12 per cent from April 2024 and called them false, misleading and malicious. “Some media reports have highlighted that medicine prices will witness a significant hike by up to 12 per cent from April 2024. These reports … Read more
Global peace and security have been experiencing instability due to various conflicts and wars on multiple fronts. Additionally, the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated these crises, leading to multiple occasions when the large Indian diaspora found itself stranded in war-torn or crises-hit nations. However, while several major powers were caught wanting for opportunities to act or … Read more
On 4th April, X (formerly Twitter) announced that the Community Notes program is now available for users in India. It is a feature on X that allows users to participate in the fact-checking process of the posts shared on the platform. The rollout for Indian users holds significance as there is a lot of misinformation … Read more
As the Modi government marks a decade in power amidst ongoing Lok Sabha elections, the ruling BJP is campaigning on its track record, particularly highlighting infrastructure development under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. PM Modi has consistently emphasised the transformation in various aspects of infrastructure, including roads, railways, airports, and metro systems. Even opposition parties acknowledge the significant strides … Read more
On Tuesday (2nd April), The Information reported that Amazon is phasing out its AI-based “Just Walk Out” technology from its checkout-less grocery stores. While it was introduced as an automated checkout service it has turned out that around 1,000 low-paid Indian workers were employed by Amazon to watch and labelling videos of customers in Amazon Fresh stores to ensure accuracy in … Read more
Vistara Airlines is facing massive protests and strikes by pilots over the revised pay policy of the company. The strike started on Monday 1st April and continues on the third day. Over 100 flights were cancelled and more than 180 flights were delayed during this period causing significant trouble to the travelers. The company is about to merge with Air India soon. The … Read more
On Friday (29th March), Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former CEO of Microsoft Bill Gates engaged in a comprehensive discussion covering a wide range of critical subjects, including Artificial Intelligence and India’s notable advancements in digital technology. Their dialogue delved into the significant impact of technology in healthcare, exemplified by India’s innovative utilisation of drones to empower … Read more
In very eloquent language, editors of the English print media would often write on the need to withdraw the Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1958, known as AFSPA. This act was termed draconian because of the powers it gives to our Armed Forces (Kill anyone, arrest anyone etc) in areas where it is implemented. The … Read more