
Daimler Trucks increasing its focus on India for both domestic and export markets
[ad_1] India is strategically important for cost competitiveness with R&D, manufacturing and logistics | Photo Credit: Hannibal Hanschke German auto major Daimler Truck is increasing its focus on India not only for export of its vehicles but also plans to use the country as a major sourcing destination and for developing new products. The commercial vehicles major also expects the

‘Uber may implement social security code for drivers by year end’
[ad_1] If the code is in place, social security of the workers at Uber, mostly drivers, will be interoperable, which means they can benefit even if they go to Rapido or Ola | Photo Credit: Shanker Chakravarty Uber India may implement the Code on Social Security for its drivers by the end of the calendar year and is in talks

Short supply of rare earth magnets remains a concern for auto sector: ACMA
[ad_1] China controls 90 per cent of the global processing capacity for magnets used across sectors The limited availability of rare earth magnets remains a concern for the auto industry, underscoring the need for a national strategy on critical minerals to secure the future of electric vehicle (EV) and mobility manufacturing in India, the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India

Shoe removal rule ending at US airports after nearly 20 years
[ad_1] Nearly 20 years after airline passengers were first required to remove their shoes for security screening, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is beginning to phase out the policy at airports across the United States, according to media reports. The directive, issued last week, states that starting Sunday, all passengers will be allowed to keep their shoes on in general

General strike: Ten Central trade unions join hands, RSS-backed BMS not to participate
[ad_1] The charter of demand urged hosting an Indian Labour Conference. The tripartite body last met in 2015 | Photo Credit: iStockphoto The platform of 10 Central trade unions and independent sectoral federations and associations got support from farmers union for the nationwide strike against the four labour codes on Wednesday. RSS-backed Bhartiye Mazdoo Sangh (BMS) announced that it will

Boeing delivers most airplanes since late 2023 as 737 Max output rises
[ad_1] Boeing 737 MAX airliners are pictured at the company’s factory in Renton, Washington, on Sept. 12, 2024. Stephen Brashear | AP Boeing delivered 60 airplanes last month, the most since December 2023, as the plane maker seeks to raise production of its bestselling 737 Max jets after a series of manufacturing and safety problems. The tally was the highest

Adani group plans to raise $2 bn more in current fiscal year
[ad_1] The group is also negotiating a loan amount of around ₹16,000 crore with Indian banks for its airport arm. | Photo Credit: AMIT DAVE The Adani group is planning to raise an additional $2 billion in the current fiscal year having already mopped up $3 billion so far, according to sources. The fund raising would be by group companies

Donald Trump reaffirms August 1 tariff deadline: ‘No extensions will be granted’
[ad_1] US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to begin imposing tariffs on imports from multiple countries starting August 1, 2025. In a post on Tuesday (July 8) on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump made it clear there would be no delays or exceptions. “There has been no change to this date, and there will be

MPs express concern on air safety, seek BCAS audit, say sources
[ad_1] As of now the investigation into the tragic Ahmedabad air crash is led by the Director General of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) A parliamentary panel on Tuesday expressed concern about the air safety after the tragic crash of an Air India aircraft in Ahmedabad last month. The meeting, which was originally scheduled to discuss levy charges at

Pricey coconuts ‘break’ ritual in Kerala temples
[ad_1] Currently, the price of coconuts is touching ₹75 per kg in Kerala | Photo Credit: VISHNU PRATHAP It’s usual to see devotees break hundreds of coconuts in Kerala’s temples. At the Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, the coconut offerings run into thousands. But the age-old temple ritual is threatened as coconut prices soar in the State. Currently, the price

SPOTLIGHT: Keshav Murugesh: The man who transformed WNS
[ad_1] Keshav Murugesh, Group CEO and Board of Directors member of WNS Global The acquisition of business process management services provider WNS Holdings by Capgemini has again put the spotlight on Keshav Murugesh, Group CEO and Board of Directors member of WNS Global. Murugesh has the reputation of being a turnaround strategist. Prior to WNS, he was the Chief Executive

Secretaries’ Summit: Centre eyes tourism expansion, highlights J&K untapped potential
[ad_1] Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat addressing the National Tourism Secretaries’ Conference in Srinagar on Sunday India aims to expand its tourism sector as part of its effort to become a developed nation, Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said on Sunday. He noted that the country currently contributes only 5–6 per cent to the global tourism economy. “Tourism accounts for nearly

‘Indian agTech investments may rise to $500-800 million this year’
[ad_1] Smart farming, futuristic technologies in farm industry. Tablet with app for control plants growing, drone, wind mills, solar panels, agricultural automation and robotics Cartoon vector illustration | Photo Credit: Krithika R 2517@Coimbatore Investments in Indian agritech, which rebounded during 2024, are seen improving further this year driven by investor interest and with some start-ups eyeing path to profitability. Agtech

China warns US of retaliation if tariffs return, as Trump targets 14 nations with new duties: ‘Will respond resolutely’
[ad_1] China warned the Trump administration on Tuesday (July 8) against reigniting trade tensions by reinstating tariffs on Chinese goods starting next month. The warning came in response to President Donald Trump’s move to notify trade partners of sharply higher tariffs set to begin August 1, unless new agreements are reached. In a strongly worded commentary published by the People’s

No directive issued to close inactive Jan Dhan accounts: Finance Ministry
[ad_1] “Banks will also carry out re-KYC of all due accounts during this campaign,” the Ministry of Finance statement said. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Ministry of Finance on Tuesday (July 8, 2025) denied reports that it has directed that inactive PM Jan Dhan Yojana be closed. ”In connection with reports appearing in media that Department of

Indian Navy signs pact with BEL to boost maritime domain awareness and coastal security
[ad_1] Indian Navy signs contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in the presence of Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, and Manoj Jain, Chairman and Managing Director of BEL | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Indian Navy has entered into a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the execution of the National Maritime Domain Awareness (NMDA)

Optical illusion test: Eagle-eyed people can spot ‘993’ in 8 seconds
[ad_1] The not-so-easy optical illusion for the day has taken social media by storm, leaving many clueless about the answer to a simple puzzle. Only the ones who consider themselves pro can solve the test. Are you one of them? Let’s find out! Using colour, light or patterns to come up with mind-boggling, deceptive illusions, these fun games are a

Scindia meets Chuck Robbins; encourages Cisco to deepen its footprint in India to increase tech collaborations
[ad_1] Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia met Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins (seen immediate right to the Minister) and other officials of the company on July 8, 2025 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, who met Chuck Robbins, CEO of Cisco, at Sanchar Bhawan in New Delhi on Tuesday (July 8, 2025), encouraged Cisco, a Californian technology provider, to deepen

Cardiac arrest: Why does it happen suddenly and who is at risk? An explainer
[ad_1] Cardiac arrests have increasingly become a stark reminder of how you are going about your life one moment, and the next, without warning, it can all come to a halt. Every time a sudden death makes the headlines – especially involving young individuals – the conversation circles back to how unpredictable and fragile life can be. A few days

TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks lists InvIT on NSE
[ad_1] TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks on Tuesday announced the listing of its InvIT TVS Infrastructure Trust on the National Stock Exchange, raising more than ₹1,300 crore. According to the company, TVS Infrastructure Investment Trust issued 2,000 crore units, out of which units worth ₹1,300 crore were subscribed by marquee global and domestic investors. The offering comprised a fresh issue

X discloses Indian Government ordered it to block 2,355 accounts, including that of @Reuters on July 3
[ad_1] CC | Photo Credit: Dado Ruvic Micro-blogging site X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday said that on July 3, 2025, the Indian government ordered it to block 2,355 accounts in India, including international news outlets like @Reuters and @ReutersWorld, under, Section 69A of the IT Act. “The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MietY) demanded immediate action — within one

Bharat Bandh On July 9: What will be open or closed tomorrow? Check out full details
[ad_1] To “oppose the anti-worker, anti-farmer, and anti-national pro-corporate policies of the government,” 10 primary trade unions and their associates have called for a general strike, or “Bharat Bandh,” tomorrow, July 8. Over 25 crore workers are expected to join the nationwide strike on Wednesday. They will be from sectors like banking, insurance, postal services, coal mining, and construction, potentially

Top 10 busiest airports in the world: Delhi’s IGI airport ranks 9th; check list
[ad_1] New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has been ranked the ninth busiest airport in the world, handling more than 7.78 crore passengers in 2024, according to a report released by Airports Council International (ACI) on Tuesday.This marks an improvement from last year, when the airport held the 10th spot.The ACI’s list of the world’s 20 busiest airports was

Jio BlackRock to disrupt India’s funds sector with low-cost strategy: sources
[ad_1] Jio BlackRock Asset Management plans to introduce nearly a dozen equity and debt funds in India by the year-end, focusing on small-ticket investments and bypassing distributors to reduce costs, three people familiar with the firm’s strategy said. The joint venture between Jio Financial Services, backed by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, and BlackRock, enters India’s ₹72.2 trillion ($844 billion) funds

Telegram Job Scams Alert: Don’t make these 5 mistakes, follow 6 safety tips
[ad_1] However, cyber criminals have started taking advantage of the Telegram app. They are carrying out incidents like fake job offers and other fraud. Especially, cases of extorting money from people by luring them with high-salary jobs without an interview are increasing. In such a situation, it is important to be cautious of these new methods of online fraud. So,