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AI driving women out of public life: UN report
Online abuse is no longer fringe; it is systematically silencing women, eroding democracy, and reshaping public discourse globally
Digitalisation boosts MSME productivity in India: IMF paper
Digital reforms are driving measurable MSME gains by cutting red tape, boosting transparency, and fostering a more competitive business environment
Screen time isn’t the villain for kids, social media might be
Experts call for a shift in perspective — from counting hours to understanding experiences, and from blaming users to questioning the systems they inhabit
India’s $27b food delivery boom: Your ‘ORDER NOW’ clicks will drive next decade
Driven by higher order frequency, rising average order values, and expansion into Tier-2 cities, this sector is poised for strong growth despite low penetration levels
Fintech funding holds steady, but deal drought signals investor shift
Stable at $513 million in Q1 2026, it masks a 54% deal slump, 69% fall in first-time funding, and tilt toward late-stage bets
AI disruption is on: 1.35cr jobs to be ‘reshaped’, 23L created by 2027
It’s redrawing India’s labour market, displacing roles while unlocking millions of opportunities across data, governance, and advanced tech ecosystems.
Rapid expansion, uneven access: India’s healthcare gains still fail millions
Deep inequalities and private sector dependence still challenge equity goals, reveals latest NSO survey
India successfully carries out first-ever salvo launch of naval anti-ship missile
Marks a major leap in maritime strike capability as the DRDO and Navy validate the indigenous NASM-SR. Enhances advanced precision targeting, sea-skimming capabilities
Resilient economy faces harder test
War, oil shock and weak monsoon put growth under pressure. Finance Ministry flags rising inflation risks and supply shocks, but sees reforms, demand strength sustaining growth momentum
India’s FDI outlook for FY26: Navigating global capital shifts
PLI schemes, China-Plus-One strategies, and structural reforms driving foreign direct investments to record highs
From adornment to asset: India’s love for gold is evolving
Consumption of the yellow metal is shifting rapidly from jewellery to investment, signalling deeper economic, cultural and financial transformation
Mojtaba Khamenei: US Navy belongs at bottom of Persian Gulf
Mojtaba Khamenei issues stark warning to US Navy, signaling a hardline stance as regional tensions rise in the Persian Gulf.