A 4-hour strike by gig workers in Kolkata demanding higher incentives saw mixed results. While social media buzz affected orders, most delivery partners continued working. Read details on the protest's impact and worker demands.
App-based delivery workers staged a nationwide strike on New Year's Eve, protesting low pay and lack of social security. Platforms countered with higher incentives, leading to a mixed response. Read about the impact and industry reactions.
India's Global Capability Centres see massive growth, adding over 150,000 professionals and 50 new centres in first half of 2025, per Zinnov report. Explore the booming GCC landscape.
India's PLI scheme for auto sector disburses ₹2,000 crore in FY26, boosting investments in electric vehicles and local manufacturing. Nine companies, including Tata Motors and Ola Electric, received incentives.
Anand Mahindra predicts a historic shift as global talent mobility changes. He sees AI as an accelerator and calls for building world-class institutions in India to seize the opportunity. Read more.
Zomato and Swiggy announce higher New Year's Eve incentives for delivery partners, while gig workers' unions call for a nationwide strike demanding better pay and conditions. Details inside.
Zomato increases delivery partner incentives for New Year's Eve, citing high demand. The company clarifies the move is standard and unrelated to the ongoing gig worker strike. Get the latest business updates.
Saudi Arabia replaces its 50% flat tax with a four-tier excise duty based on sugar content from January 1, aiming to cut consumption. The UAE will implement a similar system in 2026. Read how this GCC health move affects prices.
India's Global Capability Centres are evolving into strategic AI powerhouses, employing 2 million. Discover how they're driving innovation and aiming for a $125 billion market by 2030. Read the full analysis.
Despite global AI disruptions, India attracted major Global Capability Centres in 2025. Experts predict 2026 will see AI-driven hiring shifts and strong GCC expansion, especially in Telangana. Discover the skills in demand.
India's IT sector sees 1.8 million job openings in 2025, a 16% rise. However, the recovery favours experienced professionals, with entry-level hiring at just 15%. GCCs now drive 27% of demand, reshaping career paths for engineering graduates.
The GCC unified tourist visa, a single permit for six Gulf nations, is now set for a 2026 rollout. Saudi Arabia's tourism minister confirmed the delay, citing security and technical challenges. Discover the new timeline and impact.
New England Patriots WR Stefon Diggs is just 4 catches & 131 yards away from earning a $1 million incentive. Discover how the team's roster shuffle aids his bonus hunt.
Pakistani kabaddi player Ubaidullah Rajput faces ban from PKF for representing an India-based team and wearing an Indian jersey at a private event in Bahrain without an NOC. Details inside.
Pakistan kabaddi player Ubaidullah Rajput faces an indefinite ban for playing for an Indian team in Bahrain without a No-Objection Certificate. Read the full story and his defense.
India's government plans to nearly double auto PLI scheme funds to ₹5,500 crore for FY27 to boost EV manufacturing, but rejects pleas from new-age automakers to reopen applications. Explore the impact.
Greater Chennai Corporation will re-tender privatized waste management for Anna Nagar and Tondiarpet zones by February, with an expanded scope including bulk and hazardous waste. Read details.
Global Capability Centers in India are strategically hiring multilingual professionals to enhance customer experience and expand their global service delivery. Discover the key languages and skills in demand.
India's top 7 cities saw office leasing grow to 71.5 million sq ft in 2025, driven by tech, BFSI, and GCCs. Chennai, Pune, and Kolkata led growth. Explore the full market analysis.
Tamil Nadu government forms a project management committee to coordinate shelter, rehab & skill development for Chennai's homeless. Aims to end agency silos.
India's foreign policy under PM Modi has secured dramatic gains in West Asia, shifting from Pakistan-centric views to strategic partnerships. Explore the economic and diplomatic transformation. Read more.
India and Oman signed a major trade deal (CEPA) during PM Modi's visit. We break down its impact on exports, strategic goals, and what it means for India's global trade policy. Read more.
The UAE announces a significant investment push in its tourism sector, introducing competitive incentives to attract global investors and boost visitor numbers. Discover the key strategies.
Invest UP held a strategic meet with a 45-member CXO delegation, discussing proposals worth Rs 6,400 crore in sectors like defence, healthcare, and fintech. Discover UP's growth story.
Despite a vigilance probe ordered by GCC, unauthorized absenteeism of sanitation workers in Chennai's Ambattur zone continues, leading to overflowing bins and irregular waste collection. Residents demand action.
Punjab's horticulture department intensifies subsidies for fruits, vegetables, flowers & mushrooms. Farmers get up to 50% aid for orchards, polyhouses & more to break wheat-paddy cycle. Learn how to avail benefits.
Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla advocates for a broader trade pact with the Gulf Cooperation Council following the India-Oman CEPA. Explore the strategic and economic benefits for India.
Pakistani kabaddi player Ubaidullah Rajput faces disciplinary action after videos of him in an Indian jersey went viral from a private event in Bahrain. The Pakistan Kabaddi Federation has called an emergency meeting.
Ubaidullah Rajput faces disciplinary action after playing for a private team labelled 'India' in Bahrain. The Pakistan Kabaddi Federation schedules an emergency meeting.
Pakistani kabaddi player Ubaidullah Rajput faces disciplinary action after playing for a private team labelled 'India' in Bahrain. The federation will meet on Dec 27 to decide his fate.