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Despite being able to work with AI more fluently than others, as per a LinkedIn study, the developing mindset of the freshers is now becoming a pain point for GCCs, all of whom are trying to find ways to temper expectations and help them understand the end-to-end needs of the engineering and software assembly lines. «My biggest struggle with this generation is that they talk only about AI and ML. Just out of college, they do not understand that in a sector like banking, AI cannot be deployed just like that, that banks are bound by lots of regulations,» Srikanth Gopalakrishnan, CIO for people and head of the India technology centre, Deutsche Bank Group, said to ToI.

self-assessment conducted by the Indian government, it has come to light that a vast majority of the country's public health facilities are falling short of essential standards mandated by the government. This comprehensive evaluation covered over two lakh healthcare facilities, encompassing district hospitals, sub-district hospitals, community health centers, primary health centers, and Ayushman Arogya Mandirs. Detailed Assessment of Public Health Facilities According to data published on the Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) dashboard, only approximately 20% of the assessed facilities achieved a score of 80% or higher, meeting the required benchmarks for infrastructure, human resources, drugs, diagnostics, and equipment. This indicates a significant shortfall in meeting basic healthcare standards across the majority of public health facilities in India.

India vs South Africa Live Score Updates: Rohit Sharma-led India will face off against David Miller's South Africa at the Kensington Oval stadium in Barbados from 8 p.m. today. Notably, South Africa and India are the only two teams in the tournament to stay unbeaten so far.

Jasprit Bumrah showered praise on skipper Rohit Sharma and said that the 37-year-old has been phenomenal. In the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, Rohit Sharma is currently the third highest run getter in the tournament. He scored 248 runs at a strike rate of 155.97 after appearing in seven matches. Speaking in a video shared on the official Instagram account of ICC, Bumrah said that in the previous ODI World Cup 2023 Rohit was very proactive. Bumrah revealed that the India skipper gave a lot of freedom to his players.

market continued its momentum through this year as well with as many as 34 listings so far in the first half. This was higher than the debuts seen in H1 of previous year. The fundraising of Rs 26,272 crore, however fell short of the previous two years likely due to the absence of mega issues. Investors' reception also remained positive with only one failed IPO.

CPI General Secretary D Raja welcomed the decision to grant bail to former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in the alleged land scam case and said that his release would strengthen the INDIA bloc. D Raja said, «It is a welcome development. We did not agree when he was taken under arrest. The central government has been using central agencies to target the opposition parties, intimidate them and cripple their activities. Justice will prevail, and truth will prevail. He is one of the important leaders of INDIA bloc. His release will strengthen the INDIA bloc so that the undemocratic right-wing forces are defeated and the rights of people are safeguarded.» JMM MP Mahua Maji said that after 2014, there was a BJP government in the state and Hemant Soren conducted several rallies. People supported him and he formed the government.

highest team total in women's Test cricket on day two of the one-off Test against South Africa, surpassing the previous best of 575/9 set by Australia. Australia had posted the total in Perth this February but India achieved the new record when Richa Ghosh hammered a four in the opening ball of the 109th over bowled by Annerie Dercksen. Much of the credit for the feat goes to Indian openers — Shafali Verma (205) and Smriti Mandhana (149) — who shared an iconic stand of 292 — the highest opening partnership in women's cricket. It has also been well aided by Jemimah Rodrigues (55) along with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa, who are currently unbeaten past their respective half-centuries.

Multi unit retail enterprises manage a range of activities, from the mundane to the critical, to ensure every outlet operates seamlessly and offers the same customer experience. From stocking shelves, processing payments, and maintaining a welcoming shopping environment to optimising supply chains, managing vendors, and keeping stores compliant, it is not easy to run a multi unit retail enterprise. The retail industry in India is subject to the vagaries of the economy and operates in a competitive market. It needs a relentless focus on operational efficiency to gain any edge. Retail enterprises that commit to squeezing every bit of efficiency from their operations can get themselves that edge.

T20 World Cup final on Saturday, rain is expected to play a significant role in the outcome. Both teams have faced long title droughts, with India last winning a major trophy in 2013 and South Africa's only ICC win in 1998.

MSMEs will expand their presence across various sectors, producing a wide range of products consumed by millions regularly. Today, MSMEs play a pivotal role by contributing approximately 30% to India’s GDP, as reported by the MSME Ministry’s FY23 annual report. The progressive ecosystem of India and the availability of required resources have enabled MSMEs to deploy cutting-edge technologies to transform the energy space. From how energy is extracted, managed, and consumed to how it is sold, MSME startups are playing a critical role in digitising and revolutionising the customer journey. Whether it's a smart fuelling station in Mumbai or an AI-driven oil rig in Gujarat, MSMEs are spearheading a digital transformation that promises to redefine the country’s energy future and drive sustainability in the Indian economy. The need for digitisation in energy India's energy sector faces several challenges, and the biggest challenge among them is the lack of monitoring and measurement systems. With digitisation, we can unlock multiple opportunities, such as promoting data-driven decision-making, enhanced forecasts and predictive maintenance, reduction in duplicate work, gauging market demand, improving fuel distribution networks, and understanding price fluctuations.

Sanjay Manjrekar is «not concerned» about misfiring Virat Kohli's form as he believes the overall momentum and form of the team is far more important ahead of the T20 World Cup final against South Africa. India's stalwart batter has struggled to boss around the bowlers just like he did while opening for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Since touching down in the USA and the West Indies for the marquee event, Kohli has been enduring a nightmare, chasing shadows of his former self and searching for runs from his bat throughout the marquee event.

Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment Mansukh Mandaviya welcomed Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha's move to have Yoga included in the Asian Games programme. «It is only fair that, in keeping with its wide popularity, Yoga becomes a competitive sport and is in the Asian Games,» Mandaviya said as per an IOA release. The IOA President has written to the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President Raja Randhir Singh on June 26 to consider the proposal of including Yoga as a sport in the Asian Games.

WeWork India, one of the flexible workspace providers in the country, has appointed Janak Malkani as the head of managed office for India. Additionally, he will also lead sales for the West region. This appointment marks another step towards strengthening the company's leadership and propelling its growth journey His deep understanding of the market, coupled with his strategic vision and extensive experience, will be instrumental in driving WeWork India's Managed Office offerings to newer heights.

cricket matches so far. India have won 14, South Africa 11 and one match did not produce any results. In T20 World Cups, these two teams have clashed against each other 6 times.

₹25,000 crore) for the rights to broadcast International Cricket Council (ICC) events in India between 2023 and 2027. It has since followed a strategy of broadcasting marquee events such as the 2023 World Cup and the ongoing T20 World Cup free online, relying on advertisement revenues. Disney+Hotstar did execute a deal for around $1.4 billion with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd, which was to take over the TV broadcasting rights.

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) board held a meeting on June 27, Thursday and approved some major policy shifts including the exit and entry criteria for stocks in derivatives segment and tightening rules around finfluencers. ETMarkets has summarised key announcements made by the market regulator. Here are top 10 Sebi announcements:

Japan has never seen so many tourists flood into the country so quickly. The yen’s historic collapse, meaning a cheaper traveling experience for those with tourist dollars to spend, coupled with the post-pandemic surge in global tourism, has sparked interest in the nation like never before. More than 14.5 million people arrived in the country in the first five months of this year, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization’s latest figures. That’s 70% up on the same period last year, and on track to beat 2019’s record 31 million visitors.

player survey has revealed that the T20 World Cup is closing the gap in the race to become the «most important» ICC event to players around the world, marking a shift from the dominance of the ODI World Cup. According to a survey conducted by the World Cricketers Association (WCA), formerly FICA, an overwhelming 85 percent of players viewed the 50-over World Cup as the most important in 2019, compared to 15 percent for the T20 World Cup. In 2024 however, those figures have changed with 50 percent of the players considering the ODI showpiece as the most important and 35 percent favouring its T20 equivalent. The ongoing edition of the T20 World Cup, jointly hosted by the USA and West Indies, will conclude with the title clash between India and South Africa in Barbados on Saturday.

T20 World Cup 2024 between India and South Africa at the Kensington Oval, former cricketer Mohammad Kaif said that talisman batter Virat Kohli has a great chance to become a hero. The 35-year-old displayed a sluggish performance in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 after a great run in the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Kohli scored 75 runs at an average of 10.71 after taking part in all the matches for the Men in Blue. However, Virat Kohli was the highest run-scorer in the IPL 2024, scoring 741 runs. Kaif shared a video on his official X account where he pointed out that even MS Dhoni was out of form in the 2011 ODI World Cup but played a 91-run knock in the final.