Kshitiz Bhardwaj

Amid 90-hr workweek debate, Eco survey bets on employees' mental well-being

The Economic Survey 2024-2025 document argues that the ramifications of low levels of mental well-being is detrimental, not just to the health of the person, but to the economy as well

Centre notifies Unified Pension Scheme for govt employees under NPS

Launched in August, UPS strikes a balance between Old Pension Scheme (OPS) and New Pension Scheme (NPS), offering government employees a guaranteed pension, post-retirement

Donald John Trump sworn-in as 47th President of US at Capitol Rotunda

JD Vance took oath as the 50th Vice President of the United States

'Golden age of US begins now,' says Donald Trump in his inaugural address

Trump confirms plans to announce national emergency on southern borders

L&T chairman asks employees to work 90 hours a week, company backs him

Subrahmanyan's '90-hour workweek' formula is one step ahead of Infosys founder Narayan Murthy's suggestion of working 70-hours a week

In first high level engagement with Taliban, foreign secy meets Afghan FM

In the meeting, India's foreign sceretary Vikram Misri underlined India's historic friendship with the Afghan people and the strong people-to-people contacts between the two countries

Prep for Chandrayaan-4, Gaganyan to NISAR: What's in Isro's kitty for 2025

Apart from the SPADEX, Isro is focussing on multiple missions, ranging from the conventional satellite launches to unconventional space exploration programmes

Dabur sues Patanjali Ayurved over 'disparaging' Chyawanprash advertisement

The lawsuit alleges that an advertisement featuring Patanjali Ayurved founder Baba Ramdev falsely claims that only Patanjali's Chyawanprash is 'original'

'Power Star' to BJP's 'Nayab Hira': Five breakthrough politicians of 2024

From Pawan Kalyan's meteoric rise in Andhra Pradesh to Thalapathy Vijay's bold foray into Tamil Nadu's Dravidian battleground, these politicians redefined conventional politics

Politics in 2024: Lotus blooms in North; South witnesses a 'son' rise

The year 2024 not just reshaped the Indian politics, but also forced the political thinkers to come up with new explanations to describe the electoral behaviour

Siripanyo gives up $5 bn empire, India has history of riches-to-monks

After adopting the ascetic life, such people relinquish all material possessions, even cut ties with family

Stalin rejects PM Vishwakarma, joins centre-state clash over welfare scheme

Data shows that the Centre is ready to lend a helping hand, irrespective of political differences between state and Centre, if a state is eager to take advantage of its schemes

'ED's conviction rate very poor', says SC in Partha Chatterjee bail plea

Earlier in August, the Supreme Court had questioned the 'quality of prosecution and evidence' garnered in cases related to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, by the Directorate of Enforcement

Challenging Musk's Falcon-9, Bezos' New Glenn seeks Dec launch: Details

With New Glenn's entry into the space market, a new rivalry is expected to begin between Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin

PM Modi visits Guyana: Why South American nation is crucial to India

South American nation has become a significant contributor to world crude supply

Haryana's per capita income at Rs 3 lakh, but 70% are below poverty line

Data shows that around 7.5 million people have fallen into poverty in the past two years. However, this figure may not fully reflect Haryana's poverty situation due to registration limitations

BS BFSI: Compliance doesn't impede progress, say financial services heads

BS BFSI Summit: While compliance requires significant investment, it does not impede industry progress, said CTOs and CEOs as they discussed the role of regulation in India

'Will pay you back and do the best job': Top Trump quotes after victory

Trump will become the first defeated President in 132 years to win another term

Cabinet approves infusion of Rs 10,700 crore equity in FCI in FY25

The decision is aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of FCI in fulfilling its mandate effectively

Govt urges banks to boost credit flow for allied agri sectors; here's why

The allied activities receive only 10 per cent of the total agricultural credit while they contribute 40 per cent of the agricultural output, said the RBI report