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Govt Pauses Nutrient Fortification in PMGKAY Rice Distribution
In a bid to enhance the effectiveness of nutritional programs, the Indian government has temporarily halted the fortification of rice under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and...
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India's Gen X Set to Drive $500 Billion Consumption Surge by 2030
Forget millennials—the real consumer titans in India are Generation X. This cohort, spanning births from 1965 to 1980, is poised to contribute more than $500 billion to consumption spending by FY30,...
Children's Data at Risk: AI Edtech Faces DPDP Scrutiny in India
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing learning in schools, but at what cost to student privacy? The fusion of AI tools in education has ignited global alarms, particularly regarding the...
Memory Shortage to Cause Biggest Smartphone Slump in 2026
After a tentative rebound, the smartphone market faces its darkest hour. Counterpoint Research forecasts a massive 12.4% year-on-year shipment decline in 2026—the largest ever—driven by acute memory...
Beware! SEBI Alerts on Bogus STT Demands and Fraudulent Trading Services
In a critical update from Mumbai, SEBI has sounded the alarm on a dangerous new wave of investment scams targeting unsuspecting traders. Fake notices claiming unpaid Securities Transaction Tax (STT)...
India's AI Talent Crisis Tops Engineering Shortage: Report
In a groundbreaking revelation, India's demand for AI skills has eclipsed longstanding needs in engineering and IT, emerging as the toughest talent challenge for employers. ManpowerGroup's latest...
Why Realme Leads Gen Z Smartphone Choices in 2026 CMR Report
In a resounding win for Realme, the CMR Consumer Insight Survey 2026 crowns it the favorite smartphone brand among young Indians. Fueled by exceptional user satisfaction, the brand has captured the...
Precious Metals Rally: Gold Silver Soar on Geopolitical Heat
Geopolitical jitters took center stage in commodity trading Friday, propelling gold and silver prices to notable gains on the MCX. US-Iran frictions, marked by stalled nuclear negotiations and new...
Jack Dorsey's Block Axes 40% Staff Amid AI Boom
Jack Dorsey, the visionary behind Twitter's early days, is making headlines again—not for social media, but for a dramatic overhaul at his payments powerhouse Block. The company revealed plans to let...