12 bonded labourers rescued from UP factory allege torture, confinementTwelve bonded labourers, including minors, were rescued from a factory in Muzaffarnagar after enduring months of captivity and torture. Lur...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Around 400 workers from India, Bangladesh accuse Singapore firms of unpaid wagesHundreds of migrant workers, primarily from India and Bangladesh, are alleging non-payment of wages by two Singapore-registered firms. Inve...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
UN chief ups climate pitch, targets fossil fuels and AIAcknowledging that temperature increases will breach the 1.5C guardrail, Guterres focused on the need to take measures to ensure that the r...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
ITC bulking up with products rich in protein and fibre: Sanjiv Puri“India is also a protein-deficient market. We already have offerings such as high-protein atta, soya chunks and protein shakes, and we will...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
Karnataka supports 10,500 food processing units, creates up to 1 lakh jobs: KAPPECKarnataka is championing micro food processing, supporting over 10,500 units and creating up to one lakh jobs. The state is also a leading ...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
Reliance seeks to build India's sovereign AI backbone; unveils Jio call agent and AI home platformReliance Industries is building India's sovereign AI backbone. The company is partnering with Google and Meta. New AI-powered applications ...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
Reliance AGM 2026 Key Highlights: From Jio IPO, AI ventures to retail bets, check key announcements by Mukesh AmbaniRIL AGM 2026 Key Highlights: Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani unveiled major plans at the company's annual general meeting. Key a...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
'Still feels like a dream': Employee goes from Rs 70,000 to Rs 1.58 lakh per month after layoff, shares career lessonA professional's layoff after 4.5 years at a company, initially seen as a setback, unexpectedly led to a major career breakthrough. He secu...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
What happens when ants get addicted to junk food as much as we do? The consequences could be seriousAnts eating junk food behavior study: Tiny potato chip crumbs are a big distraction for ants. Researchers found ants are drawn to human sna...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
What should international students know about Germany's blocked account requirement?Germany requires international students and job seekers to open a blocked account, known as a Sperrkonto, to prove financial self-sufficien...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
In 1956, a Cincinnati nursery teacher read about wallpaper putty being used as clay and convinced her brother-in-law to rebrand it as Play-Doh, 2 billion cans laterA humble wallpaper cleaner found new life as Play-Doh. A Cincinnati teacher, Kay Zufall, saw its potential for children's art. Her brother-...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Italian proverb of the day: 'The hasty cat gave birth to blind kitten.' Life lessons on patience, careful decisions and why rushing often leads to mistakesItalian proverb of the day: The Italian proverb, "La gatta frettolosa ha fatto i gattini ciechi," warns against hasty actions and rushed de...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
India now has 2.3 lakh startups, generated 25 lakh jobs: Union minister Jitendra SinghIndia's startup sector has created 25 lakh jobs in the last decade, becoming a major economic force. From just a few hundred startups in 20...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
In 1922, a soda-fountain tinkerer built a better spinning blade in a cup, and the blender changed American kitchensThe blender began as a solution for busy soda fountains needing to mix milkshakes quickly. Inventors sought better mixing mechanisms in the...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
“Fired within 3 hours”: New fast-food worker shares shocking first-day experienceA new fast-food employee's first day ended abruptly after just three hours. The worker was allegedly dismissed for being too slow and makin...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
South Asia can generate millions of jobs through agriculture sector: World Bank GroupWith agriculture sector employing around 43 per cent of the South Asian workforce, the region has strong potential to emerge as a global le...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Despite geopolitical crisis, India's economic fundamentals and strategic partnerships will sustain growth: World BankIndia's economy shows strong growth potential. The World Bank believes this momentum will continue. Investments in people and businesses ar...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST