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Digital-first census 2027 to introduce strong data safeguards and self-enumeration option

Bhubaneswar, March 25 -- India's upcoming Census 2027 is set to mark a major shift in how population data is collected, with the government adopting a fully digital approach for the first time. The mo... Read More


RBI tightens rules to protect customers from digital banking fraud

Bhubaneswar, March 25 -- In response to the rapid growth of digital payments and online banking in India, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is strengthening its framework to better protect customers fro... Read More


India workforce growth projected at 4.7% for HY1 FY26-27: Report

New Delhi, March 25 -- India's employment landscape is set for a steady expansion, with a projected 4.7 per cent workforce growth for HY1 FY2026-27, driven by e-commerce and tech startups, healthcare ... Read More


Meta offers stock options to 'retain, compensate' top execs for first time since IPO as AI race heats up

New Delhi, March 25 -- Meta Platforms Inc. is offering top executives stock options for the first time since its 2012 IPO - an effort to retain and compensate executives as the company continues to sp... Read More


Parliamentary panel flags underuse of school funds, negligible capex in FY27

New Delhi, March 25 -- A parliamentary panel on Wednesday flagged significant underutilisation of funds for centrally sponsored schemes (CSS) in school education for financial year (FY) 2025-26 and ra... Read More


NBR reports strong 12% growth over 8 months despite October, January, February slowdowns

Dhaka, March 25 -- Revenue collection has rebounded sharply from the slump seen during the interim government's final months, registering a 12 percent growth in the first eight months of the ongoing f... Read More


Under Jal Jeevan Mission: Haryana introduces community-led rural drinking water policy across villages

Chandigarh, March 25 -- The Haryana cabinet on Tuesday approved operation and maintenance policy - a decentralised and participatory model - to run rural drinking water supply on government-community ... Read More


Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar inventory to begin today, everything you need to know

Bhubaneswar, March 25 -- The long-awaited inventory of valuables stored in the Ratna Bhandar of Puri Srimandir will begin on Wednesday under stringent security arrangements. According to officials, a... Read More


Stock market today: Gift Nifty up; US-Iran war, India VIX to gold, silver rates - eight stocks to buy or sell

Stock market today, March 25 -- Following strong global market sentiment on news of de-escalation in the US-Iran war, the Indian stock market bounced back strongly on Tuesday after a sharp sell-offthe... Read More


Your water looks clean, but is it safe? Why do you need a UV water purifier at home

India, March 25 -- Clear water often gives a sense of safety, but that's not always the full picture. In many homes, tap water may look perfectly fine, yet still carry harmful microorganisms like bact... Read More