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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon predicts shorter workweeks, higher incomes as AI transforms jobs

India, Oct. 17 -- JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has compared the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) to a tsunami, warning that even governments may struggle to prevent its spread. Howe... Read More


Doodh Ganga under pressure: How climate change is deepening water woes in uptown Srinagar

India, Oct. 17 -- For Mehak (name changed), 28, a resident of Srinagar's Bagh-e-Mehtab, the absence of a regular water supply has turned a basic necessity into a daily struggle. "Every morning, I wake... Read More


Bayelsa targets 300 tonnes of local rice by year-end

Nigeria, Oct. 17 -- Bayelsa State Government is targeting 300,000 kilogrammes of locally produced rice by the end of 2026. This effort aims to reduce dependence on external food supplies and turn agr... Read More


Startups in Uttarakhand increased from 700 to over 1,700 in 5 years: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

Dehradun, Oct. 17 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday interacted with entrepreneurs, innovators, progressive farmers and self-employment practitioners who have made notable c... Read More


Unicef reports over three hundred forty children killed in gaza despite ceasefirePublished on: October 17, 2026 1:33 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- The United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) reported that over three hundred forty children have been killed in Gaza since the truce was announced. Speaking from Geneva, Unicef sp... Read More


10 smartwatches with features that could make your phone less necessary

India, Oct. 17 -- A smartwatch can help you keep track of workouts, monitor sleep, check notifications and handle calls without reaching for your smartphone every time. Some smartwatches focus on heal... Read More


Heritage Walk: Retracing city's landmarks

Mysuru, Oct. 17 -- More than 50 people took part in a Heritage Walk organised in Mysuru as part of Dasara on Thursday, exploring some of the city's historic buildings and landmarks. The walk was orga... Read More


Keralam prepares for pilgrimage season: Sabarimala, Guruvayur set for Tirupati-style upgrade

Pathanamthitta, Oct. 17 -- Keralam State Devaswom and Health Minister K Muraleedharan on Saturday announced a major push to modernise the state's premier pilgrimage destinations following high-level c... Read More


Who is Ankit Jain? Former Dyson India MD's startup Foundry raises Rs.12 crore in a pre-seed funding round

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- Foundry, a premium home appliance startup founded by former Dyson India managing director Ankit Jain, has raised Rs.12 crore in a pre-seed funding round. The round, co-led by BE... Read More


Who are Deepak Parekh and Paresh Sukthankar? Former HDFC and HDFC Bank execs Prem Watsa is consulting for IDBI Bank deal

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- Fairfax Financial Holdings will acquire a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank for around Rs.53,000 crore ($5.5 billion), in what is poised to become the largest foreign investment in an In... Read More