VCs Pour Funds into India's $60B Home Services Market
India's home services market, valued at $60B, sees a VC rush. But startups like Snabbit & Pronto struggle with differentiation & high costs. Can they crack unit economics?
India's home services market, valued at $60B, sees a VC rush. But startups like Snabbit & Pronto struggle with differentiation & high costs. Can they crack unit economics?
Former IRAS officer Sharad Mallik explains what the UPSC Personality Test truly judges. Learn how to frame your 'Why Civil Services?' answer and turn your DAF into an asset. Essential reading for 2025 aspirants.
Amazon Web Services refutes viral online claims of a major Christmas outage. All services are running normally. Read the full statement and analysis here.
The US Embassy & consulates across India will suspend all routine services for three days from December 24, 2025, due to a federal holiday order. Plan your visa and passport appointments accordingly. Check official sources for emergency contacts.
Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal highlights how India's FTA commitments will unlock global opportunities for its professional services sector. Discover the strategic push for mutual recognition agreements.
GVMC introduces an online system for survey certificates for plots & buildings, ending manual visits. Get your certificate within 7 days. Apply now on the official website.
The US Embassy in India announces a holiday closure from December 24 to 26. Visa services suspended; emergency contacts active. Plan your travel accordingly.
Bangladesh suspends consular services in Delhi citing security, as India reopens 3 visa centres for humanitarian needs. Tensions escalate over protests at diplomatic missions.
Residents of Abhay Khand's HIG Colony in Ghaziabad face a month-long sewer line cleanup and severed water supply. RWA demands urgent action from authorities. Read more.
Residents of Pisoli, Undri, Mohammadwadi & NIBM Road in Pune demand water, roads & sewage before PMC elections. Read their charter of demands.
Tata Consultancy Services reveals its AI division's $1.5 billion annual run-rate. CEO K Krithivasan outlines a five-pronged strategy to become the top AI-led tech services firm globally. Read the full plan.
West Bengal's urban development department dissolves Basirhat's municipal board after inquiry finds mismanagement. SDO Jasleen Kaur appointed administrator. Read the full story.
West Bengal's urban development department dissolved Basirhat's municipal board due to mismanagement and unresolved public grievances. SDO Jasleen Kaur appointed as administrator. Read the full story.
With less than a month for PMC elections, aspirants across parties are finalizing manifestos focusing on water, health, and traffic. Read how they plan to connect with Pune's voters.
The Aam Aadmi Party announces its ambitious plan to contest 227 seats in the upcoming Maharashtra civic body elections, marking a major expansion of its political footprint beyond Delhi and Punjab.
Residents of Pune's Ward 11 present a manifesto to election candidates, demanding action on encroachments, noise pollution, and better public transport. Read their key civic demands.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation is building a blockchain platform to digitize services like certificates & TDR, aiming to cut delays & prevent fraud. Discover how this tech upgrade will benefit citizens.
Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly files a police complaint in Kolkata against a football fan club head for making objectionable remarks. The complaint alleges defamation and threats.
A Bengaluru apartment association's collection of Rs 3.3 lakh as fines in three months sparks a formal police complaint. Details accessed by DH reveal the scale of the issue. Read the full investigation.
Tata Consultancy Services discloses $11 billion revenue from disruptive technologies, including $1.5 billion from AI. CEO Krithivasan outlines growth strategy amid market challenges.
Madurai's new 'Smart Madurai' app for civic complaints struggles with low adoption. Residents, citing past failures of the online portal, doubt its effectiveness despite corporation assurances.
A complaint has been filed in Lucknow against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and UP minister Sanjay Nishad over a viral hijab-pulling video. SP leader demands legal action. Details inside.
TCS secures a crucial $1 billion, 10-year contract from Telefónica UK, ending a nearly two-year drought for mega deals. The win signals a strategic shift towards long-term growth, even as it pressures short-term margins. Read the full analysis.
Tata Consultancy Services makes its largest acquisition since 2008, buying US-based Coastal Cloud for $700 million. This marks a strategic pivot from organic growth to acquisitions, mirroring Accenture's playbook to tackle slowing outsourcing revenue and
A legal complaint has been filed against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for allegedly grabbing a woman's hijab. The case, marked to Bengaluru police and women's commission, sparks controversy. Read the full details.
As Maharashtra gears up for crucial municipal corporation elections in January 2025, we analyze if the BJP can hold its 2017 dominance amidst fractured alliances and party splits. Read the full analysis.
Learn how to report cyber fraud, hacking, or online harassment from home using India's National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. Save time and act fast with our detailed guide.
Persistent sewer overflow near Dundahera in Udyog Vihar 1 has created a hazardous, stinking mess for a week, crippling traffic and raising disease fears. Residents demand urgent action from HSIIDC. Read the full report.
A record 85,000+ aspirants will compete in the Punjab State Civil Services Exam on June 23. Get details on exam centres, key instructions, and the selection process for PCS and allied services.
Jalandhar Municipal Corporation gets approval to hire 1,196 new sanitation workers. This major recruitment drive aims to revolutionize cleanliness and waste management in the city. Read more.