NEW DELHI: India’s tourism sector is poised to create approximately 39.5 million jobs by the end of year which is likely to rise to 42.3 million employment opportunities by 2025, a report showed. Direct employment will account for 31 per cent of these roles, including positions like tour guides, hotel staff, and tour operators, according […]
NEW DELHI: Alphabet’s Google has restricted the creation of new accounts for Russian users, state news agencies cited Russia’s digital ministry as saying on Thursday. Google has been under pressure in Russia for several years, particularly for not taking down content Moscow considers illegal and for blocking the YouTube channels of Russian media and public […]
KULGAM: A medical shop in Yamrach Yaripora was sealed by Drug Control officials today after it was found violating license conditions and flouting norms under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940. This swift action was taken in response to a specific complaint filed against the shop. The action against the erring was part of an […]
NEW DELHI: Indian tourists are rapidly emerging as a significant growth engine for global tourism, with a 12 per cent growth in the first half of this year, compared with the same period in 2019 before the pandemic, according to a report on Wednesday. The picture is even brighter when it comes to foreign exchange […]
NEW DELHI: The total foodgrain production in the country during 2023-24 is estimated at record 3322.98 LMT, which is higher by 26.11 LMT produced during the last year, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare said on Wednesday. The production of food grains during 2022-23 was 3296.87 LMT. The ministry has released Final Estimates of production […]
NEW DELHI: The Indian economy is projected to grow faster at 7.1 per cent this fiscal (FY25), Moody’s Analytics said, as the country continues to remain resilient amid global uncertainties. In its new Asia Pacific outlook, the global credit ratings kept the country’s growth forecast unchanged at 6.5 per cent for 2025 while projecting faster […]
NEW DELHI: Petrol and diesel prices may be reduced after October 5, for the first time since March 2024, according to brokerage firm CLSA. The remarks came after the comments from India’s Oil Secretary, Pankaj Jain, suggesting a price drop last month and media reports indicating that Maharashtra’s state elections are expected in early November. […]
NEW DELHI: Mozilla has been accused of tracking user behaviour and websites without consent, reports Reuters. Vienna-based advocacy group NOYB (None Of Your Business) has filed a complaint with the Austrian data protection against the software company. NYOB has accused Mozilla of enabling a “privacy preserving attribution” feature that turned the browser into a tracking […]
NEW DELHI: The Jammu and Kashmir Government participated in the 3rd World Food India edition in New Delhi, which wrapped up on September 22, 2024. The JKTPO sponsored pavilion at World Food India featured an array of J&K’s signature products, including fruits, spices, dry fruits, honey, aromatic products etc. The event enabled J&K exhibitors to […]
NEW DELHI: The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) has constituted a committee of experts under the chairmanship of its Additional Secretary, Mr Bharat Khera, to recommend a robust framework for a Repairability Index to empower consumers and to promote sustainable practices within the tech industry, particularly mobiles and electronic items. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, […]