Germany sick leave policy: 'We are scrapping sick leave by phone,' says Chancellor Friedrich Merz; doctor's note required from day one of illness. Here's what we knowGermany sick leave policy: Germany has announced it would tighten sick leave rules, requiring doctor's certificates from day one of absence...
06 Jul, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
India’s AI dream is getting lost in translationIndia's ambition to become an AI superpower hinges on bridging its vast linguistic divide. Prime Minister Modi champions AI for inclusion, ...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
India, Russia prevented global economy from collapsing: IMEMO chiefRussia and India have forged a new global economic model, preventing global collapse and aiding the Global South with affordable resources....
20 Jun, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Lower crude may not mean cheaper fuel immediately: NIPFP economistGlobal crude oil prices may fall after Middle East peace efforts. However, fuel prices in India might not decrease immediately. Oil compani...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
India Inc. is profitable. So why isn’t it investing?Indian companies are making record profits, but they are not investing in new factories or infrastructure. This is creating fewer jobs and ...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
FM Sitharaman flags global crisis spillovers, unfair burden on developing nationsFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the Global South should not bear the brunt of global imbalances and conflicts. Representing...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
America’s formula for attracting Indian tech talent is hard to copy, but nations are still tryingDespite growing global competition, United States continues to be the top choice for Indian tech professionals. This enduring appeal stems ...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Elon Musk's tweet on India's falling birth rate goes viralElon Musk's comment on India's falling birth rate has gone viral. India's total fertility rate has now dropped below the replacement level....
07 Jun, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
China out, India in? The Japanese begin a quiet but powerful pivotJapanese banks are increasingly shifting their Asia strategy from China to India and Southeast Asia as slowing growth, rising costs and geo...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
AI investment boom reshaping global capital flows, leaving India temporarily on the sidelines: Jonathan GarnerForeign investors are shifting capital from India to North Asian markets like South Korea and Taiwan, driven by the AI investment boom and ...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
China's marriages drop to decade low, deepening demographic concernsMarriage registrations in China have seen a significant drop. Official data reveals a 6.2% decrease in the first quarter compared to last y...
11 May, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
3,600 yuan for one kid: China once fined families for extra babies, now it’s paying couples to have themChina reverses its one-child policy. Now, the government provides cash for newborns. Starting in 2025, families get 3,600 yuan annually per...
06 Aug, 2025, 03.13 PM IST
China's population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its government and economyChina's population declined for the third consecutive year in 2024, dropping by 1.39 million to 1.408 billion, reflecting demographic chall...
21 Jan, 2025, 12.20 PM IST
China calls on universities to provide 'love education'China calls on colleges and universities to offer 'love education' courses to promote positive views on marriage, love, fertility, and fami...
04 Dec, 2024, 09.52 AM IST
China to raise retirement age amid demographic challengesChina announced it will gradually raise the statutory retirement age to address its ageing population and demographic challenges. For men, ...
13 Sep, 2024, 01.44 PM IST
Is Xi Jinping's 'China Dream' beginning to crumble?Chairman Xi Jinping's once golden touch seems to be fading as China faces challenges on multiple fronts. Allegations of corruption within t...
08 Jan, 2024, 05.27 PM IST
China to relax birth policy but wary of social risks, sources sayA fertility rate of 1.3 children per woman in 2020, on par with ageing societies like Japan and Italy, underscores the risk for China: the ...
17 May, 2021, 04.35 PM IST