Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

India's flexi staffing industry grew by 9.7% in FY25, added 1.39 lakh new jobs: Report
Key sectors like FMCG, retail, e-commerce, logistics, and energy were the major contributors to this annual growthNew Delhi: India's flexi staffing sector has recorded a healthy 9.7 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in FY25, a new report said on...

Delhi Weather: Cloudy Skies, Light Rain And Thunderstorms Likely To Continue Till July 21
The weather is unpredictable not only in Delhi but also its surrounding regions, which is keeping common people in amusement or bemusement regarding what to expect. Starting from Tuesday morning, Delhi NCR has been covered with dark and dense...

India achieves 50% clean power capacity five years ahead of target
India reached 484.82 GW of total installed power capacity as of June 30, 2025, with 242.8 GW from non-fossil fuel sources, including 8.8 GW nuclear, 49.4 GW hydro, and 184.6 GW from renewable energy. July 16, 2025 Uma Gupta Bikaner Solar Farm, a...

Watch: Maharashtra Dy CM drives Tesla Model Y day after India’s first showroom opens
A day after Tesla officially entered the Indian market, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde drove a Tesla Model Y outside Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai on Wednesday. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik accompanied him as a passenger during the...

French National Day highlights India-France alliance in defence, diplomacy and innovation
“Culture is not just about preservation—it is about innovation. As we navigate a world of rapid technological change, we must ensure that our cultural ecosystems remain robust, inclusive, and inspiring": Ambassador Mathou. On the evening of July...

Business News | Laundrywala is Transforming India's Laundry Industry with Technology and Franchise Expansion
PNN New Delhi [India], July 16: Laundrywala, one of India's fastest-growing professional laundry and dry cleaning service brands, is redefining how modern India approaches garment care. With over 30+ outlets in 20+ cities, the company is building...

Before winter sets in, Mumbai Metropolitan Region to get 15 new air quality monitoring stations
In a bid to ramp up the existing infrastructure of air quality monitoring, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) is set to get 15 new continuous ambient air quality monitoring system stations or CAAQMS in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region...

India IT demand outlook remains uncertain amid US tariff risks, says Wipro chair
BENGALURU :The demand outlook for India's $283-billion IT sector remains uncertain due to U.S. tariff risks and global geopolitical factors, a senior Wipro executive said on Wednesday. "Customers are getting acclimatised to living in a world that...

Michelin opens India's first experience store in Nashik
Michelin store includes a customer lounge and sustainability-focused amenities such as an RO-based car wash to minimise water usage.Michelin has launched its first-ever “Michelin Experience Store” in India, setting up shop in Nashik through a...

Japanese firms keen to invest in India's textiles sector: AEPC
This is a representative image. Huge opportunities are there to increase collaboration between Indian and Japanese firms in the textiles sector, and companies from Tokyo are keen to invest here, AEPC said on Wednesday. Apparel Export Promotion...

Oil breakthrough: Assam to become the first state government in India to produce and profit from crude
A wooden barrel overflows with thick crude oil, stark against a desolate, sun-baked oil field. The landscape reflects the environmental impact of extraction. Assam is set to become the first state government in India to take a direct role in oil...

Iran’s Diplomatic Efforts Towards China, Russia, and India at the SCO Summit
Executive Summary The Islamic Republic of Iran started increased its diplomatic and economic pivot towards the East, engaging intensively with Russia, China, and India during the recent SCO Summit and in the aftermath of the conflict with Israel...

Are private school fees draining India's middle class? CA shares eye-opening figures
In the current educational climate in India, the rising costs of private schooling are prompting many to reconsider the value they offer. "Stop sending your kids to private school," urges CA Meenal Goel, highlighting a growing sentiment among...

India: Despite slowdown in consumption, office spaces continued to be major attraction for developers
New Delhi: Despite the slowdown in consumption trends, the office space segment remains a major attraction for real estate developers. The growth of retail consumption has slowed down due to a shift in consumption trends toward travel and high...

Mega cities in India see high concentration of ozone pollution this summer
All mega cities in India, including Kolkata, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Chennai, saw high concentration of ground-level ozone pollution this summer season, according to a new analysis by think tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). A...

Hope is brightening for India's Goldilocks scenario
India’s economy is showing signs of entering what economists often call a “Goldilocks” phase -- neither too hot nor too cold -- marked by moderate, sustainable growth coupled with subdued inflation. The term "Goldilocks economy" is taken from the...

Kerala Weather Update: IMD issues Orange Alert for THESE districts, predicts heavy rains in Karnataka, Bihar and , Delhi to witness
Home News Kerala Weather Update: IMD issues Orange Alert for THESE districts, predicts heavy rains in Karnataka, Bihar and…, Delhi to witness… Heavy rainfall has been predicted over North interior Karnataka on 16 July, over Lakshadweep on 19 and...
China And India Drive Global Demand For Air Conditioning
Driven by population growth (and climate change apparently), global demand for air conditioning is set to explode in the coming decades. Statista's Katharina Buchholz reports that, according to the latest available estimates from the International...

Was Air India crash mechanical, accidental or…? FAQs answered
The preliminary report of the ongoing investigation into the June 12 crash of the London-bound Air India Flight AI171, soon after take-off from Ahmedabad, has raised various worrying questions, most critically around fuel cut-off to the engines of...

Wells Fargo Cuts 400 Jobs in India as GCCs Take a Back Seat
As the wave of layoffs continues, Wells Fargo has reportedly let go of nearly 400 employees from its operations in India over the past two months. The job cuts have primarily affected its engineering division and the Chief Administrative Office...