90 percent of Indian Employees Dread Meetings as Poor Collaboration Continues to Impact Productivity: Jabra Study

New Delhi, June 24: As hybrid work continues to be a reality across Indian businesses, a new study from Jabra reveals that poor meeting experiences may be creating a significant but often overlooked productivity challenge. The research found that 90% of Indian employees experience some level of meeting dread, while workers spend an average of 8.8 hours in meetings every week, among the highest across the markets surveyed. At the same time, ineffective meetings, technology […]

India Set to Roll Out Services Production Index

New Monthly Production Index to Enhance Tracking of India’s Services-Led Growth New Delhi: In a significant step towards strengthening economic data monitoring, the Government of India is set to launch a Monthly Production Index for the services sector in July, providing policymakers, businesses and investors with a more comprehensive view of the country’s economic performance. […]

Tamil Nadu Gas Leak Tragedy: Odisha Woman Succumbs, Death Toll Rises to Eight

Keonjhar/Chennai, June 24 (UDN): The death toll in the Tamil Nadu gas leak tragedy involving migrant workers from Odisha has risen to eight following the death of another critically injured woman worker from Keonjhar district on Wednesday. The deceased has been identified as Subasini Juang, a resident of Balisahi under Sunapentha village in Keonjhar district. She […]

India, China Explore Ways to Deepen Engagement

New Delhi, June 24: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss ways to deepen cooperation between India and China and strengthen bilateral engagement across multiple areas of mutual interest. During the meeting, both sides reviewed the current state of relations and exchanged views on enhancing dialogue and stability in ties […]

India Strengthens Position in Global AI Landscape Amid Rapid Technology Adoption

New Delhi, June 24: India is steadily positioning itself as a significant player in the global artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, driven by rapid digital adoption, expanding talent pools and increasing investments in emerging technologies, according to a recent report. The report highlights that India’s growing AI capabilities are being supported by strong technological infrastructure, a […]

India Remains Resilient Despite Global Uncertainty: Report

New Delhi, June 24: India continues to showcase resilience in the face of global economic and geopolitical uncertainties, with strong participation from domestic investors helping stabilize financial markets, according to a recent report. The report highlights that despite external challenges such as geopolitical tensions, fluctuating commodity prices and global economic slowdowns, India’s financial markets have […]

Adani Electricity Rolls Out Comprehensive Monsoon Readiness Plan Across Mumbai

Mumbai, June 24: Adani Electricity has intensified its monsoon preparedness measures to ensure uninterrupted power supply and safeguard nearly 3.15 million consumers across Mumbai during the rainy season. The company has implemented a comprehensive contingency plan aimed at minimizing disruptions caused by heavy rainfall, waterlogging, strong winds and other weather-related challenges commonly experienced during the […]

Rapid Solar Energy Expansion Creating New Green Employment Opportunities in India

New Delhi, June 24: India’s accelerating adoption of solar energy is emerging as a major driver of green job creation, with a new report highlighting the sector’s growing contribution to employment and sustainable economic development. According to the report, the expansion of solar power capacity is generating opportunities across the value chain, including manufacturing, project […]

Advancing Green Hydrogen Integration for the Decarbonisation of Energy-Intensive European Industries

The EU has set an ambitious goal for Europe to become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. The transition towards a green and sustainable society is underway. Energy-intensive industries such as the ceramics and glass sector account for a significant share of Europe’s industrial energy consumption and CO₂ emissions. Decarbonising these sectors is therefore essential […]

Jonnagiri Gold Mine Opens a New Chapter for India with Launch of First Private Gold Mine Since Independence

Hyderabad, June 24: B Prabhakaran, MD & Chairman, Lloyds Metals & Energy, and Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N Chandrababu Naidu, today jointly inaugurated the Jonnagiri Gold Mine in Kurnool district, marking the start of India’s first commercial-scale private-sector gold mining operation since Independence. Located across Jonnagiri, Erragudi and Pagidirayi villages in Tuggali mandal, the […]