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India’s BPM industry has long been a global leader, but industry veterans insist that what we see today is merely the tip of the iceberg. With rapid technological advancements, AI integration, and a workforce that must keep pace, the sector is on the brink of a transformative shift.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The leader of a war-torn African nation has put a secret deal on the table for President Trump: Help his country defeat a powerful rebel force in exchange for access to a trove of minerals needed by U.S. high-tech firms.

With gold hovering near its all-time high, many individuals are contemplating the sale of their gold jewellery to the advantage of the elevated prices. When selling jewellery in India, it is important to consider making charges, taxes, and potential melting charges; also, ensure you have purchase documents or an invoice. If you purchased gold a few years ago, comparing it with today's gold price can help you assess the appreciation in its value. As the gold prices continue to rise, owning hallmarked gold jewellery offers security and enhances its investment and resale value. It is crucial to check the BIS hallmark before buying to make sure you are getting real gold.

Nagpur experienced devastating mob violence, around 30% of the city remained under curfew, with a heavy police presence of 1,000 officers, including riot control units and the state reserve police, strengthening security in areas prone to communal unrest, ToI reported on March 19. Additionally, 8,000 more police personnel have been placed on standby as tensions persisted in the affected Mahal and Hansapuri neighborhoods, which remained barricaded. On Tuesday, law enforcement registered six FIRs against approximately 1,200 individuals, including members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal, in connection with the burning of an effigy of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb that incited arson late Monday.

BEIJING — Among the top five priorities China has laid out for boosting consumption is child care subsidies.

The administration has started preparations for works which might take more than a year to complete, such as roads and other infrastructure to manage the massive footfall that is expected. Nashik's Divisional Commissioner, Praveen Gedam told that officials from the city went to witness the preparations and learn from this year's Prayagraj Maha Kumbh mela, which concluded on February 26 in Uttar Pradesh. «Nashik officials visited the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh and studied the preparations there and on that basis, preparations have started in Nashik as well. The works which may take a year or more than that like highways or STPs (sewage treatment plants), we will do them in the first phase and the rest which are going to take less time like taking 6-8, we will start immediately after that,» Gedam told ANI. Money has been approved for the development of area from Nashik-Trimbakeshwar road, for ensuring a smooth journey for devotees when they take it.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Andaman and Nicobar Islands, known for biodiversity and isolated ancient tribes, is in the news as India moves to promote tourism and industry in the archipelago.

NCAA Tournament kicks off tonight, Tuesday, March 18, with the First Four games and continues until the national championship on Monday, April 7. This year’s Men’s March Madness tournament will be held in several cities across the country, including Seattle, Lexington, Kentucky, Providence, Rhode Island, and San Francisco. Both the men’s and women’s tournament will have 68 teams vying for the trophy. Below is the full schedule for the First Four, along with details on how you can watch and live stream tonight's matchups.

Philadelphia Eagles star Brandon Graham has announced his retirement from the NFL. The Super Bowl LIX champion and long-time fan favourite brought the curtain down on a 15-season career, all spent with the Eagles. As per reports, Graham, 36, suffered a torn triceps in November which apparently brought his playing days to an end. However, he defied expectations to return for the Eagles’ Super Bowl triumph over the Kansas City Chiefs. This cemented his status as one of the team’s all-time greats. According to a Daily Mail report, on Monday, the Eagles posted a picture of Graham walking past the Rocky statue. A pair of green cleats was hanging from the statue. The post also included a quote from the film.

In a letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves and City minister Emma Reynolds, the £11bn asset manager said it shares the latter's view that holding onto cash savings means investors are missing out on significant potential returns on their capital.  Reeves not expected to make changes to Cash ISAs in Spring Forecast – reports The asset manager made two suggestions to the Treasury, the first being a limit the future tax benefit of Cash ISAs to £5000. This would «significantly reduce the almost £300bn allocation to cash within ISAs and immediately increase future investment savings into e...

Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2025 results today (March 18, 2025). The scorecards will be made available on IIT Delhi's website, jam2025.iitd.ac.in, after the official announcement. Only qualified candidates will be allowed to download the scorecard on a later date, from March 24 to July 31, 2025. The scorecard will have the all-India rank as well. IIT JAM 2025 Results: How to check scorecard online

Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2025 results on Tuesday, March 18. Candidates who attempted the exam can check their score on the official website, jam2025.iitd.ac.in, once the results are made available. Students can check their results using their enrollment id, email id and password followed by Captcha code. The scorecard will include the all-India rank and will be available for download from March 24 to July 31, for qualified candidates only.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Grade-A office spaces are seeing a drop in vacancy levels, along with improving occupancies, as the leasing trajectory is likely to maintain the good run in the March quarter (Q4FY25), too. Demand for commercial properties continues to be led by global capability centres (GCCs), rising traction in flexible workspaces, and IT/ITes.

Electric scooters are increasingly popular among urban commuters, largely due to storage space considerations. A roomy boot enables riders to transport essentials such as helmets, groceries, and work bags with ease. For those seeking an e-scooter with generous under-seat storage, here are five models that excel in boot capacity, complete with performance and feature details.The River Indie dubbed the ‘SUV of scooters,’ provides an impressive 43 litres of storage, including a 12-litre front glovebox, making it the leader in boot space within its segment.

Lok Sabha during the ongoing Budget session of Parliament, highlighting the significance of the Maha Kumbh. He said the entire world witnessed the grandeur of India during Mahakumbh. «I am here to give statement over Maha Kumbh which was held in Prayagraj. Through this House today, I salute the people of the country because of which the Maha Kumbh was held successfully. Several people had a role to play in the success of Maha Kumbh. I thank all the 'karm yogis' of the government and society.»

IRCON International are set to be in focus on Tuesday after the company, in a joint venture with Badri Rai and Company, secured an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract worth Rs 1,096.17 crore from the Directorate of Urban Affairs, Government of Meghalaya. The project involves the construction of a new Secretariat Complex, including campus infrastructure, in New Shillong City. IRCON holds a 26% share in the joint venture, amounting to Rs 285 crore, while BRC holds the remaining 74%. The contract has a completion timeline of 36 months.

Aditya Birla Real Estate are set to be in focus on Tuesday after its subsidiary, Birla Estates Private, announced the launch of Birla Punya, a luxury residential project in Pune’s Sangamwadi area. Birla Punya marks the company’s entry into Pune’s residential market, featuring around 1,000 apartments across four high-rise towers. Spread over 5.76 acres, the project will comprise 1.6 million sq. ft. of saleable area and will be executed in phases. Phase 1 will include two towers with 500 units, the company said.

Jensen Huang is expected to showcase cutting-edge chips for artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing on Tuesday, shrugging off talk of China's DeepSeek disrupting the market. Huang's keynote presentation at Nvidia's annual developers conference should pack the SAP Center in the Silicon Valley city of San Jose, where the Sharks NHL hockey team plays. Industry watchers expect Huang to spotlight Nvidia's latest Blackwell line of graphics processing units (GPUs), including new updates in the works.

Gaza early Tuesday morning. Israel launched a new wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, saying it was striking Hamas targets in its heaviest assault in the territory since a ceasefire took effect in January. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered the strikes because of a lack of progress in ongoing talks to extend the ceasefire. It was not immediately clear if the operation was a one-time pressure tactic or if the 17-month-old war was being resumed altogether. «This comes after Hamas repeatedly refused to release our hostages and rejected all offers it received from the U.S. presidential envoy, Steve Witkoff, and from the mediators,» Netanyahu's office said. Taher Nunu, a Hamas official, criticized the Israeli attacks. «The international community faces a moral test: either it allows the return of the crimes committed by the occupation army or it enforces a commitment to ending the aggression and war against innocent people in Gaza,» he said.

Slikk Club has raised $3.2 million (about Rs 27.7 crore) in a funding round led by global venture capital firm Lightspeed. The round also saw participation from early-stage venture capital firm Multiply Ventures and other angel investors including Tracxn founder Abhishek Goyal, DST Global's Saurabh Gupta and Panthera Peak Ventures’ Nikhil Bhandarkar. The firm will use the funds for expanding operations in Bengaluru, aiming to cover 80% of the city's pin codes by setting up dark stores, expanding into new categories, adding more brands to the platform and strengthening its leadership team.

Pilgrim has raised Rs 200 crore through a mix of primary and secondary funding. The round was led by existing investor Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office (NSFO) and saw participation from Vertex Ventures SEA, Sattva Family Office, and Mirabilis Investment Trust. New investors Vertex Growth Fund and Anicut Equity Continuum Fund also joined the round. The Mumbai-based company said it was valued at Rs 3,000 crore before the latest funding. With this round, its total capital raised across primary and secondary rounds now stands at around Rs 421 crore.