A new report has found that India’s biggest cities continue to rely heavily on informal workers, with Hyderabad recording the highest share among major urban centres, highlighting the importance of the informal sector in urban employment.
Heavy rainfall triggered flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir’s Thathri area, damaging houses and public infrastructure while blocking roads and disrupting transport.
World NewsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged NATO members to strengthen Ukraine’s air defence capabilities after Russia intensified its aerial attacks.
French President Emmanuel Macron continued his visit to Damascus despite explosions reported near the Four Seasons Hotel, underscoring ongoing security concerns in the region.
Sports NewsFootball fans got what they wanted — a blockbuster FIFA World Cup Round of 16 encounter as Lionel Messi’s Argentina defeated Egypt in a crucial knockout clash in Atlanta.
A new report has found that India’s biggest cities continue to rely heavily on informal workers, with Hyderabad recording the highest share among major urban centres, highlighting the importance of the informal sector in urban employment.
Heavy rainfall triggered flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir’s Thathri area, damaging houses and public infrastructure while blocking roads and disrupting transport.
World News
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged NATO members to strengthen Ukraine’s air defence capabilities after Russia intensified its aerial attacks.
French President Emmanuel Macron continued his visit to Damascus despite explosions reported near the Four Seasons Hotel, underscoring ongoing security concerns in the region.
Sports News
Football fans got what they wanted — a blockbuster FIFA World Cup Round of 16 encounter as Lionel Messi’s Argentina defeated Egypt in a crucial knockout clash in Atlanta.
Portugal’s World Cup journey came to an end after Cristiano Ronaldo and his team were knocked out by Spain in the Round of 16, ending Ronaldo’s hopes of lifting football’s biggest trophy.
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Business News
A paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister has highlighted the growing role of direct cash transfer schemes for women, including Maharashtra’s Ladki Bahin and Odisha’s Subhadra Yojana in improving financial inclusion and household welfare.
The Centre is likely to delay the rollout of a 25% ethanol blending target in petrol following concerns raised by automobile manufacturers and other stakeholders.
Education News
The National Testing Agency is planning a major overhaul under which NEET-UG 2027 could be conducted across 1,000 centres over five to six days to strengthen exam security and prevent paper leaks.
The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore has announced its first overseas campus in Indonesia, marking a significant step in the international expansion of Indian higher education.
