Amid the Manipur crisis, 168 individuals have secured jobs after completing training under the ‘Hunar Se Rozgar’ scheme. Among them are 78 internally displaced persons (IDPs) including 15 women trained in fragrance & wellness at Delhi University. CM N Biren Singh announced incentives to encourage small-scale perfumery production, promoting entrepreneurship among young women in... Read More
Lin Yunyun, a seller on China’s e-commerce platform Pinduoduo, faces constant pressure to cut diaper prices to maintain visibility. The platform’s aggressive discount strategy reflects China’s broader deflation woes, driven by economic anxiety and reduced consumer spending. Read More
CISCE will introduce robotics and AI for Classes XI and XII from 2025-26, integrating these subjects at the elementary level with computer science. The holistic progress card, competency-based questions, and digital assessments will align with the National Education Policy 2020. These changes aim to foster creativity, innovation, and critical thinking across over 30 lakh... Read More
Auto retail sales in India saw a 9% decline in September due to high passenger vehicle inventory and weak demand. Passenger vehicle sales dropped 19%, while two-wheeler registrations fell by 8%. Commercial vehicle registrations declined 10%, though tractor sales saw a 15% increase despite overall sluggish market conditions. Read More
Hero Motors has retracted its IPO plan worth Rs 900 crore, as indicated in an update with Sebi. The proposed IPO included a fresh issue to raise Rs 500 crore and an OFS worth Rs 400 crore by promoters. Proceeds were intended for debt payment and facility expansion. Read More
Nestle India’s MD Suresh Narayanan is set to retire in July 2025, with Manish Tiwary from Amazon nominated as his successor. Tiwary brings extensive experience from Amazon and Unilever, poised to bolster Nestle’s digital strategies, ecommerce operations, and customer engagement in a tech-savvy market. Read More
India will address concerns about increased silver imports from the UAE during a joint meeting next week. Both countries are also working on inter-linking national payment platforms and setting up a $2 billion food corridor. UAE investments in India could touch $100 billion across various sectors, including infrastructure and manufacturing. Read More
