Osamu Suzuki, a key figure behind Maruti 800, was instrumental in introducing the small car to India in 1983. His vision and risk-taking attitude significantly […]
Year: 2024
Race for AI talent to go on, green energy executives to bring home top $
In 2025, HR will be shaped by hybrid work models, mental health focus, DEI advancements, and AI integration. Demand for specialized talent and rising CXO […]
JSW to buy green energy business of O2 Power for $ 1.4 billion
JSW Energy will acquire the green energy business of O2 Power for Rs 12,468 crore in an all-cash deal, enhancing its portfolio with 4.7 GW […]
Rupee hits new low of 85.80/$, biggest 1-day fall in 2 years
The rupee fell to a record low of 85.53 against the dollar, driven by panic dollar buying and increased demand from the month-end, leading RBI […]
Current account deficit dips to 1.2% of GDP
India’s current account deficit fell to 1.2% of GDP in Q2 FY25, down from 1.3% the previous year, despite a worsening trade deficit driven by […]
Key 26/11 plotter Makki dies of ‘heart attack’ in Lahore
A declassified document found at Osama bin Laden’s Abbottabad hideout calls the 2008 Mumbai attacks a “heroic Fidai operation”. Al-Qaida and Lashkar-e-Taiba figures orchestrated the […]
FMCG companies bet on premium trend amid demand slump
Urban FMCG demand is not expected to fully recover until mid-2025, despite companies focusing on premium products. Inflation is constraining urban spending, while rural areas […]
‘Frauds may knock on door’: New form of ‘digital arrest’ now sees fake cops coming home
Several apartment owners’ associations in Noida have issued a warning about a scam involving conmen impersonating police or court officials with fake arrest warrants. They […]
‘Govt will allocate space’:MHA responds over venue of ex-PM’s last rites, memorial
The Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed that the government will allocate space for a memorial for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Union Minister Amit Shah […]
When Manmohan touched down in epicentre of farm suicides & gave the healing touch
In June 2006, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh visited Vidarbha’s distressed farm regions and announced a Rs 4,400 crore relief package and later a Rs 72,000 […]