New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Despite constituting nearly half of Pakistan’s population, only one in four working-age women participates in the labour force, compared to nearly four out of five men, according to an article in Karachi-headquartered The News International.Among...
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) In a move aimed at strengthening youth employability and bridging the gap between academia and industry, the Centre on Wednesday expanded the eligibility criteria for the pilot phase of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS)....
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Although nearly half of Pakistan’s workforce is engaged in the agriculture sector, the country is becoming increasingly dependent on food imports to feed its population, which reflects the failure of the country’s farm policy, according...
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Canada’s move to deepen trade ties with China could pose risks to its economic security and strain relations with the United States, a report has said.Former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig warned Ottawa’s evolving China strategy...
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) India is expanding its financial footprint in Africa through strategic lending and trade partnerships and its Export‑Import Bank lent Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) a $100 million five‑year loan, a new report has said.The report from...
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Google CEO Sundar Pichai has congratulated Tim Cook on his tenure and extended best wishes for his new role as executive chairman at Apple.Taking to the microblogging platform X, Pichai stated, "Congrats on an incredible...
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) A convergence of artificial intelligence and sustainability created urgent demand for digitally skilled workers in green jobs in India, with nearly 70 per cent of new green roles requiring tech skills, a report said on...
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Global IT spending is pegged to reach $6.31 trillion in 2026, an increase of 13.5 per cent from 2025, because of the accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), a report said on Wednesday.The surge is...
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Tesla on Wednesday unveiled the new six-seater Model Y L in India, expanding its local portfolio with a family-focused electric SUV designed for space, comfort and performance. The launch took place at the Ballard Pier...
Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Shares of HCL Technologies tumbled sharply on Wednesday, falling more than 10 per cent to Rs 1,289 on the NSE, as investor sentiment turned negative following a disappointing quarterly performance and subdued growth outlook. The steep...
Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Gold and silver prices showed positive momentum on Wednesday over an extension of the ceasefire between the US and Iran, with both precious metals rising up to 2 per cent.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold...
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) A subsidiary company of Larsen & Toubro Ltd signed a long-term deal with Japan's ITOCHU Corp on Wednesday to supply three lakh tonnes of green ammonia per annum from its proposed production facility at Kandla...