57 per cent of organisations say hiring speed is compromising background verification processes: ReportCompanies are sacrificing thorough background checks to speed up hiring. This trend creates significant risks for organizations. Fake crede...
24 May, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
e-Vikas is driving behavioural shift towards need-based fertiliser use among farmers: Madhya Pradesh agri secyThe e-Vikas fertiliser system has so far benefitted 1.3 million farmers, reduced queues, and triggered a behavioural shift toward need-base...
15 May, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
New hantavirus case suspected on remote island as contact tracing continuesTristan da Cunha, known for its isolation, has reported a potential hantavirus case linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius. A British travele...
08 May, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Hantavirus outbreak: What is this virus, and which 12 countries are directly or indirectly linked to the cruise ship health emergency?A cruise ship in the South Atlantic is experiencing a severe health emergency with confirmed hantavirus infections and multiple fatalities....
08 May, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary IslandsSpanish authorities are preparing to receive over 140 passengers and crew from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship. The vessel is expected to...
08 May, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
A cruise ship is waiting for help after three people died in a suspected hantavirus outbreakA cruise ship faces a health crisis off Cape Verde after three passengers died and others fell seriously ill from suspected hantavirus. The...
05 May, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Fog, speed & AI: Inside Ukraine's drive to defeat the dreaded Shahed droneUkraine is battling Russia's Shahed drones with its own interceptor drones. These Ukrainian drones are low-cost and designed to destroy the...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Dyson HushJet Purifier Compact review: Designed for modern indoor air needsThe Dyson HushJet Purifier Compact is a premium air purifier designed for India’s worsening urban air quality, combining a compact, redesig...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
One giant leap for AI: Companies rethink how and where data is processedBig tech and startups are developing orbital data centers to process AI-driven data in space, reducing latency and energy use. This edge co...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
GIFT City investment edge for NRIs: Tax benefits and global investment access with new insurance opportunityNRIs now have a new investment avenue through GIFT City. This international financial hub provides access to global markets and tax-efficie...
24 Apr, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
Centre may allow assisted autonomous vessels on inland waterwaysDraft rules for autonomous vessels have been proposed, allowing inland waterway operations without onboard crew, subject to remote monitori...
22 Oct, 2025, 08.14 PM IST
RBI simplifies KYC rules to allow face-to-face, video and OTP-based onboarding for customersThe Reserve Bank of India has introduced amendments to its KYC norms, streamlining customer onboarding through Aadhaar-based e-KYC, video K...
12 Jun, 2025, 01.52 PM IST
Eight in 10 employees prefer working from home: SurveyEight in 10 employees prefer working from home than working from the office, finds a new survey. With a majority of India Inc continuing to...
18 Jan, 2022, 10.23 AM IST
Mastercard partners with Signzy for global rollout of video KYCDeployment of video KYC will allow end-users to complete and submit their KYC application from the safety and security of their homes. This...
14 Oct, 2020, 06.37 AM IST
Relief for financial firms as RBI allows video KYCIn a move that will enable banks and fintechs onboard customers remotely, RBI has amended its norms to allow the ‘know your customer’ (KYC)...
10 Jan, 2020, 12.56 PM IST
Finance ministry amends PMLA Act to offer clarity on digital KYCPMLA is the means through which lenders, investment platforms and telecom companies are authorised to capture customer details.
22 Aug, 2019, 07.47 AM IST
RBI norms for video KYC may be out in a monthA few banks and lending firms have already started preparing for the implementation.
04 Jul, 2019, 09.08 AM IST