Tourists in Tokyo could now be fined for throwing trash on streetsTokyo's Shibuya Ward is now fining litterbugs ¥2,000 on the spot. Businesses must provide trash bins or face penalties. These measures aim ...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
PM Modi’s high stakes push for sovereign AI faces reality checkIndia is striving to build its own artificial intelligence capabilities, aiming for self-reliance and global export. However, the nation fa...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
China's Tencent to allow PayPal payments through its WeChat networksChinese tech giant Tencent is enabling PayPal users to pay with QR codes across China through its WeChat Pay network. This move aims to att...
28 May, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Health services, medical education expansion to be driven by modern tech: Yogi AdityanathUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed health and medical education. He stressed improving treatment quality and expanding s...
26 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
India’s unincorporated businesses rise to 9.2 crores in Q4FY26India's small businesses are booming. The number of unincorporated establishments grew by 16.7% to 9.2 crore in the January-March quarter. ...
21 May, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
Unincorporated establishments surge to over 9 cr; jobs hit 15-cr mark: Govt surveyIndia's unincorporated non-agricultural sector shows remarkable growth. Over 9 crore establishments now operate, employing more than 15 cro...
21 May, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
Insurers resist as customer comfort weighs on exec payIndian insurers are opposing new rules for executive pay. The regulator wants to link compensation to customer service, not just profits. I...
20 May, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
UAE landlords can now check tenants’ credit scores before renting homes; here’s how the new system worksPrivate landlords in the UAE can now access tenant credit scores. This new system requires tenant consent through the UAE PASS digital iden...
18 May, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
'Track imports, manufacture in India': Piyush Goyal pushes swadeshi productionIndian businesses are encouraged to monitor imports and identify opportunities for local manufacturing. This push for self-reliance aims to...
18 May, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
Best ways to find the right health insurance policy: A comparison of ICICI Lombard, HDFC Ergo, Care, Niva Bupa, Tata AIG policiesChoosing a health insurance policy involves more than just premium cost. This comparison of leading Indian insurers highlights key features...
15 May, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Ayushman Bharat scheme for West Bengal: Who is eligible for AB-PMJAY and how you can applyWest Bengal is bringing back the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. This scheme provides cashless health insurance of up to ...
12 May, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
NPS Swasthya: A cushion, not fill-in, for health coverCan the NPS Swasthya scheme be an effective substitute for a comprehensive health insurance plan that covers hospitalisation and related ex...
06 May, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Now UAE tourists can open digital bank a/c and get debit card to make cashless payments as UAE’s central bank rolls out new initiativeTourists in the UAE can now open digital bank accounts and get debit cards within minutes of arrival. This new biometric-based initiative, ...
01 May, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
Emirates National Bank of Dubai to facilitate faster local payments in UAE using Visa cards; Know how it helps youVisa card payments in the UAE are now faster. Visa has partnered with Emirates NBD for local processing of card transactions in UAE Dirhams...
01 May, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
8th Pay Commission for postal employees: Rs 1.12 lakh basic pay proposed for postman; what postal employee body wants from 8th CPCFederation of National Postal Organisations's (FNPO) memorandum included issues related to postal assistants, sorting assistants, postmen, ...
28 Apr, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
International travel insurance: How to choose right cover with adequate medical protection, add-ons and claims supportMedical coverage, duration and geography, add-ons, and claims experience are some aspects one must keep in mind before selecting the intern...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
8th Pay Commission for central government teachers: Rs 50,000 minimum pay for Level 1 employee, up to 3.83 fitment factor; what employee body wants from 8th CPCThe employee body representing central government teachers from Union Territories is seeking significant pay hikes in their salaries in the...
27 Apr, 2026, 11.23 AM IST