India Celebrates Rich Textile Heritage as Government Highlights Role of Weavers, Artisans and Traditional Craftsmanship New Delhi: India is observing National Handloom Day 2026 with a renewed focus on the country’s centuries-old weaving traditions, the contribution of millions of artisans and the role of the traditional textile sector in strengthening rural livelihoods. Prime Minister Narendra … Read more
New Tax Proposal Could Strengthen India’s Role in Apple’s Global Supply Chain Apple could receive a significant boost from India’s proposal to extend tax exemptions until 2041 for foreign companies supplying machinery and components to contract manufacturers in the country, a move that could further support the company’s expanding iPhone manufacturing operations. The proposed changes … Read more
Chief Minister Accuses Opposition of Playing Politics; Udhayanidhi Stalin Demands Unity Against Karnataka’s Mekedatu Dam Project Chennai: The long-running Mekedatu dam dispute once again became the centre of a heated political confrontation in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Friday, with Chief Minister Vijay rejecting the Opposition’s demand for an all-party meeting and accusing rival parties … Read more
Stress is a normal part of life, but when it becomes frequent or overwhelming, it can affect concentration, sleep, mood and overall well-being. One accessible way to support mental and physical health is regular physical activity. Research and public-health guidance show that exercise can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve sleep and support … Read more
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Saturday organised an appointment letter distribution ceremony at the Kedarnath Sahni Auditorium, Civic Centre, where appointment letters were handed over to 187 newly appointed candidates as part of efforts to strengthen the civic body’s human resource base and improve the delivery of public services across Delhi. Delhi Chief … Read more
The global technology industry has announced more than 1.63 lakh layoffs since the beginning of 2026, with artificial intelligence (AI) cited as a factor in more than 91,000 job cuts, highlighting the growing impact of AI-led restructuring across the technology sector. According to a report from TradingPlatforms, global technology companies have announced 1,63,427 layoffs since … Read more
India Coach Demands Adaptability, Intensity and Complete Readiness as New-Look Test Side Begins World Test Championship Campaign Gautam Gambhir: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has laid down a clear challenge for the country’s young Test squad ahead of the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka, urging his players to embrace every situation and remain prepared … Read more
Honda’s India Strategy Enters a New Phase Honda Motor is reportedly working with India-based Tata Technologies on the engineering of a new vehicle architecture that could support internal-combustion engine (ICE), hybrid and battery-electric models, potentially giving India a much larger role in the Japanese automaker’s future product development strategy. The reported partnership comes at an … Read more
The Delhi High Court has raised important questions over the continued use of Jantar Mantar as a designated protest venue, particularly in relation to the disruption that demonstrations in the heart of the national capital can cause to residents, commuters and everyday city life. During a hearing, the court questioned why protests should be permitted … Read more
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has said that India’s financial markets are likely to remain resilient in 2026-27, supported by strong domestic economic fundamentals despite heightened geopolitical uncertainty, elevated commodity prices and volatile foreign capital flows. In its Annual Report 2025-26, SEBI highlighted the strength of India’s domestic economic fundamentals while cautioning that … Read more