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India falls 6 spots to rank 144 in Passport Index 2023: All you must know

The sharp fall in India's ranking has been attributed to the change in European Union's policy

AI may automate up to 300 million jobs around the world: Goldman Sachs

In a report published on March 26, GS economists predicted that 18 per cent of work globally could be computerised

Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: All you need to know about the polls

The term of the current assembly expires on May 24. A total of 52.1 million voters are eligible to vote in the upcoming elections

Covid-19 during pregnancy may increase obesity risk in children: Study

Children born to mothers who contract Covid-19 during pregnancy may be more likely to develop obesity, according to a new study

3 megatrends that give India a chance to become the world's next factory

Convergence of external and internal elements affords country a lifetime opportunity, writes Mayank Dhaundiyal

Next 25 years crucial for India, says Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar

"They are going to be crucial because of the last 9 years. In the last 9 years, we've laid a foundation through a series of affirmative steps," said V-P Dhankar

Non-cognisable offence registered against D K Shivakumar for throwing money

A non-cognisable offence has been registered by the police against the Karnataka Congress President D K Shivakumar following a complaint, which alleged that he distributed cash during a poll campaign

Govt exempts import duty on drugs for personal use to treat rare disease

Drugs/Medicines generally attract basic customs duty of 10 per cent, while some categories of life saving drugs/vaccines attract a concessional rate of 5 per cent or Nil

For some politics is based on hate, says Kapil Sibal over SC observations

A day after the Supreme Court observed that hate speeches will end when politicians stop using religion in politics, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal said it was like asking for the moon

PhonePe calls off deal to acquire BNPL platform ZestMoney: Report

The main reasons the deal fell out were lapses in due diligence, disagreement over valuation, sustainability of the business and the platform's shareholding structure

Delhi govt to hold meeting on Thursday amid spurt in Covid-19 cases

The meet comes a day after Delhi's COVID-19 cases climbed to 300 for the first time since August 31 last year

Policy vacuum

Govt must frame rules for space communication

Fresh posters targeting PM Modi crop up in Delhi as AAP launches campaign

From today, the party will put up posters with the caption 'Modi Hatao Desh Bachao' across the country, AAP state convenor Gopal Rai had earlier announced at a party meeting

Adani group pulls back on grand ambitions after the Hindenburg bombshell

It's also dialling back on ambitions to dive further into aluminium, steel and road projects, said people

CRISIL lowers outlook on Adani Airport Holdings from 'stable' to 'negative'

The outlook revision indicates that the standalone credit profile of AAHL may weaken

Edtech unicorn Unacademy lays off 380 employees in latest round of job cuts

The Softbank-backed start-up last laid off 350 employees in November

India witnesses 3,016 fresh Covid-19 cases, highest in nearly six months

India saw a single-day rise of 3,016 fresh coronavirus cases, the highest in nearly six months, while the active cases increased to 13,509, according to the Union health ministry data updated

Adani group met Pimco, BlackRock for potential private bond placement

Adani seeks to reassure international investors that the ports-to-power empire's finances are under control

US Pres Biden won't veto Republican-led bill ending Covid emergency

"An abrupt end to the emergency declarations would create wide-ranging chaos and uncertainty throughout the health care system for states

Majority of Himalayan glaciers analysed are melting or retreating: Govt

Majority of Himalayan glaciers analysed are melting or retreating at varying rates in different regions, the government has said