AI offers India big opportunities to boost jobs, living standards: World Bank MD Paschal DonohoeThe global economy shows resilience despite recent shocks and continues growing. Artificial intelligence offers significant opportunities f...
31 Aug, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
AI-driven cyber risk is top concern for global financial stability, watchdog saysIn a letter to G20 finance ministers and central bank governors ahead of meetings this week, Bailey, who also serves as the Bank of England...
31 Aug, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
AI cyber risk is biggest immediate threat to global financial stability: FSB chair Andrew BaileyFinancial Stability Board Chair Andrew Bailey highlighted AI's immediate cyber risk concerns. He warned AI could accelerate cyberattacks, i...
31 Aug, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Humans vs Robots: The jobs world may not be full of 'Frankenstein' fearsAI is reshaping jobs in India more through task automation and role redesign than outright workforce replacement. Companies such as Wipro a...
31 Aug, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Karnataka MSMEs employ 2.3 crore people, contribute 8.3% to GSDP: Chief SecretaryThe government’s priority is to improve the ease of doing business, strengthen infrastructure, build a skilled workforce and connect local ...
29 Aug, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
Nobody is a friend; India must cut reliance on foreign tech: M2P Fintech’s Madhusudanan RIn the run up to the Global Fintech Fest 2026, Madhusudanan R, co-founder of M2P Fintech, spoke to The Economic Times Digital about the new...
29 Aug, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
- Enterprise AI needs custom fit
Companies struggle to achieve business outcomes from significant AI investments. Unprecedented AI capabilities require a 'harness' to conve...
28 Aug, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
ET World Leaders Forum: Madhya Pradesh’s textile/garment industry a potential export/employment generation powerhouseMadhya Pradesh has a tremendous export, and employment generation avenue in its garment and textile industry, currently a little underutili...
28 Aug, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Rains Raksha in India may not be enough to fight $250 billion heat billExtreme heat poses a significant economic threat to India's workforce and GDP. Lost labor hours and reduced productivity impact both worker...
28 Aug, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war. Six months later, he claims he's in no hurryPresident Trump faces criticism as the six-month war against Iran continues unexpectedly. The administration now focuses on economic pressu...
28 Aug, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Quote of the day by Reba McEntire, 'To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone' shows purpose, philosophy, wisdom for success in career, work, reveals positive mindset, happiness, gratitude, optimismQuote of the day by Reba McEntire remains powerful because it turns a complicated idea into an unforgettable formula: dream with your wishb...
28 Aug, 2026, 02.57 AM IST
After six months, the Iran war has reached its endgame, a costly stalemateThe Iran war has reached a costly stalemate after six months of conflict. The Iranian government faces economic siege but believes it has t...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Nepal flash floods reason: What caused the deadly floods and why the region is at riskAn ice and rock avalanche caused massive flash floods in Nepal on Wednesday. At least 160 people died, and hundreds of tourists were report...
27 Aug, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Louisiana used 13 million pounds of discarded oyster shells to build 8,000 feet of living shoreline; studies found oyster reefs can reduce wave heights under some conditionsIn Louisiana, discarded oyster shells are being creatively transformed into living shorelines to combat coastal erosion and rising sea leve...
25 Aug, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Trump will have to risk pain to make new Iran sanctions truly biteThe United States is unveiling new sanctions against Iran today. These measures aim to cripple Iran's economy by targeting its oil sales. C...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
India calls for joint advocacy for standards in international telecom, ICT bodiesIndia advocates for BRICS nations to build institutional capacity together. Member states should jointly advocate for fair international te...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
AI in Indian banking: Why technology may reshape jobs, not replace bankersIndia’s banking sector is entering an AI-driven transition, with private banks cutting headcount even as public sector hiring offsets some ...
19 Aug, 2026, 11.03 PM IST