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UN to tech giants: Fix online child safety or face regulatory backlash
Harmful digital platforms are designed by choice, urging regulators to prioritise safety over bans, say UN rights experts
NFHS-6: India records major gains in maternal, child health & nutrition
But the gains are shadowed by sharp rise in obesity, diabetes & hypertension, exposing a new public health challenge as lifestyle diseases spread across both urban & rural India
India’s $150b chip gamble: Niti roadmap bets big on AI design, packaging
Semiconductor roadmap pivots from import dependence to strategic dominance in advanced packaging, AI-native chip design and critical materials
Turbulence deepens for global air traffic as West Asia war fog thickens
Passenger demand fell 3.4% in April as Iran-US war-driven disruption and soaring jet fuel costs rattled airlines worldwide. India faces notable deterioration
Global heat spiral is accelerating. Why?
World Meteorological Organization forecasts record global temperatures through 2030, as Arctic warming accelerates and El Niño threatens another climate milestone
Maruti’s WFH call exposes corporate India’s sustainability hypocrisy
Auto giant's austerity measures challenge corporate excess, urging India Inc. to embrace efficiency, energy discipline, and economic responsibility permanently
No fuel shortage in country, assures govt
Centre says petrol and diesel supplies remain stable as PSU oil firms absorb ₹550 crore daily to protect consumers; cautions against hoarding and diversion
Monsoon 2026: Why economists are worried about rainfall predictions
Erratic monsoon patterns, rising El Niño risks and extreme rainfall events could disrupt crops, inflation, power demand and growth nationwide
India set for record 376.6m tonne foodgrain harvest in 2025-26
Rice, maize, sugarcane and oilseeds hit record highs as climate-resilient varieties and scientific farming boost agricultural output
West Asia conflict may slow India’s toll collection growth: Crisil
Passenger vehicle traffic and inflation-linked toll hikes are expected to support sector stability next fiscal
AI jobs apocalypse? Altman says real crisis is slow adoption
OpenAI chief says AI disruption is accelerating faster than corporate adaptation, forcing leaders to rethink jobs, productivity and decision-making
India can save Rs 28,540 crore annually if anti-dumping duties are enforced
New study warns delayed anti-dumping duties are threatening country’s manufacturing, MSMEs, jobs and long-term industrial investments nationwide