Non-metro regions now account for nearly 70 per cent of the formal workforce in India. A new report by Quess Corp shows that tier-3 cities lead this growth with 40 per cent of employment. Tier-2 hubs follow with 29 per cent of jobs, while tier-1 cities hold 31 per cent of the workforce.
Addressing the Joint Regional Official Language Conference (Rajbhasha Sammelan) for the Eastern, North-Eastern and Northern Regions in Agartala, Shah said promoting Hindi ultimately strengthens all languages and fosters unity in India's diverse linguistic landscape, highlighting Prime Min
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 20: PPFAS Mutual Fund has expanded its Mumbai footprint with the opening of a new branch office in Borivali (West), aimed at enhancing accessibility for investors and partners in the western suburbs and nearby regions. Mrs. Geeta Parikh Parikh and Mr. N
She noted that in many parts of India and in regions such as Africa, there is a shortage of radiologists, psychiatrists and pathologists. Swaminathan said one of the simplest and most effective uses of AI is image and pattern recognition, which can help in reading X-rays and pathology sli
Senior activists from Uyghur, Tibetan and Chinese Christian communities used the platform of the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy to sharply criticise China's human rights record, accusing the Chinese government of intensifying repression across multiple regions and faith groups
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 18: MUKTI, a non-profit organisation working across the Sundarbans and other vulnerable regions on issues of livelihood, education, health, environment, and social justice, successfully organised Run for Safe Food 2026, bringing together communities to
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India and France share a strong commitment to democratic values, the rule of law, and a multipolar world, emphasising the need for reform of global institutions to address international challenges amid global uncertainties.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described BRICS as an expanding global platform reflecting shifts in economic and political power. He highlighted its GDP strength, broader reach across regions, and cooperation initiatives such as the Northern Sea Route and the International North-Sout
"Maoist insurgency, which had spread across 11 states, had long been considered a major challenge to the country's internal security. However, I am glad to convey to the nation, through the people of Delhi, that we are very close to permanently freeing the affected regions from Naxalism.
Bikhchandani stated, "The approval of Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 is a transformative step for India's entrepreneurial landscape. With a ₹10,000 crore corpus dedicated to mobilising patient domestic capital, the initiative will capitalise deep tech breakthroughs, strengthen innovative ma
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 12: HAI has launched AI-enabled, doctor-led portable clinics to deliver clinic-grade healthcare at the doorstep for children, women and the elderly. Designed to bring care within 30 minutes, HAI aims to address persistent challenges in India's healthca
Due to rapid industrialisation and urban growth, global reliance on groundwater has increased significantly. In many regions, groundwater contains arsenic released from natural rock formations or human activities such as mining and agriculture.