Paytm plans 10% staff increase in AI pivot, to lay off 400The increase would mark a roughly 10% increase in its headcount that stands at about 40,000 employees. Paytm is also laying off 1% of its s...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
FM Sitharaman discusses ways to boost growth with Bengal CMThe meeting, coming just over a month after the BJP stormed to power in West Bengal for the first time, also dwelt on improving the credit ...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
Tech played a key role in ensuring welfare schemes reach poor: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi underscored technology's crucial role in delivering welfare to the poor. He stated that his government's core ...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Anand Mahindra fascinated by this Indian city where people can drink water straight from tap; explains why they don't need RO purifiers or bottled waterAnand Mahindra Puri water story: Puri, a coastal city in India, now offers tap water safe for direct consumption. This achievement stems fr...
08 Jun, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Rural tap water coverage reaches nearly 82 pc under Jal Jeevan Mission, claims government documentIndia has achieved remarkable progress in providing tap water to rural households, claims government. The Jal Jeevan Mission has connected ...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Short staff, ancient equipment challenges before Delhi Fire Service as scrutiny mountsDelhi Fire Service grapples with significant staff shortages and outdated communication systems. Over a quarter of firefighter posts are va...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
Sixty next-generation trains to be introduced for Kolkata Metro in 5 years: Union Minister Ashwini VaishnawSixty new trains will join the Kolkata Metro network in the next five years. Ashwini Vaishnaw made this announcement. He also stated that r...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
The fall of the TMC machine and the rise of political survivalismIn Bengal, 'paara' (neighbourhood) serves as the primary political unit for leadership engagement. Securing electoral victory requires paar...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
PhysicsWallah revises lending strategy, to partner with NBFCs for student loansIn a filing on June 4, the company said it will now tie up with third-party non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) instead of lending thro...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
India to unveil broader gauge for inflation in data revampIndia is introducing a Producer Price Index for the first time. This new measure will track prices received by producers of goods and servi...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
LIC plans foray in fintech space, strategic investment also on table: CEO DoraiswamyInsurance giant LIC is exploring a fintech arm to boost digital capabilities. The company is also prepared for potential further stake dilu...
31 May, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
EPS pension alert: Can't submit your Life Certificate? Here's the process EPFO wants you to followEPS-95 pensioners unable to submit their annual life certificate can now avail doorstep assistance from the postal department. A simple cal...
29 May, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
HDFC Bank denies allegations of disguising interest payoutHDFC Bank stands resolutely against accusations of misconduct as an investigative report alleges that it masked differential interest payme...
28 May, 2026, 05.57 AM IST
Non-banks increase microfinance share amid muted demandThe overall microfinance gross loan portfolio stood at ₹3.34 lakh crore at the end of April, down from ₹3.39 lakh crore a month ago, said t...
28 May, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
LIC launches revamped Jeevan Sathi policyLIC has introduced a new Jeevan Sathi plan. This plan provides both savings and protection. It is a joint life policy covering a married in...
27 May, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
LIC introduces New Jeevan Sathi joint life plans: Check features, guaranteed additions and benefitsLIC new plans 2026: Life Insurance Corporation of India has launched two new joint life insurance savings plans, LIC’s New Jeevan Sathi Sin...
25 May, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
Bengal gets Rs 3,000 cr for healthcare revamp, Ayushman Bharat card rollout from July: SuvenduWest Bengal's healthcare sector is set for a major upgrade with Rs 3,000 crore sanctioned by the Centre. Ayushman Bharat health insurance c...
23 May, 2026, 04.02 PM IST