Business
India’s leading IT services companies have reported a significant slowdown in hiring during the first nine months of the 2025-26 financial year. Net headcount across major firms in the sector declined sharply compared with the same period last year as companies exercised hiring restraint and restructured workforces amid changing demand patterns and technological shifts.
National
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met senior Reserve Bank of India official Sanjay Malhotra during his visit to Mumbai, with discussions focusing on technology-driven cooperation between India and the United States. The meeting was part of Gor’s early engagements aimed at strengthening bilateral economic ties. Focus on Technology and Finance The talks centred on […]
International
Thousands of people took to the streets across Denmark and Greenland to protest against recent remarks by US President Donald Trump regarding Greenland. Demonstrations were held in major Danish cities as well as in Greenland’s capital Nuuk, with protesters demanding respect for Greenland’s sovereignty. ‘Hands Off Greenland’ Message Protesters carried Danish and Greenlandic
National Politics
Maharashtra leader Raj Thackeray said his party will “analyse what went wrong” after a disappointing performance in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. He acknowledged that the contest was not easy and that the results fell short of his party’s expectations. Post-Poll Comments Raj Thackeray, founder of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), said the
International
India has said that withdrawing from the Chabahar Port project in Iran is not an option, underlining the port’s long-term strategic and economic importance. Government officials stated that New Delhi remains committed to the project despite evolving geopolitical challenges and external pressures. Strategic Value of Chabahar Located on Iran’s southeastern coast, Chabahar
International
US President Donald Trump publicly thanked the Iranian government for reportedly cancelling planned executions of over 800 political prisoners amid widespread unrest in Iran. Speaking to reporters in Washington, Trump said he “greatly respects” Iran’s decision and described the halt in executions as a positive development. Context of the Unrest Iran has seen months of […]