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Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar is set to open in four months. However, a critical question looms large for future passengers—how will they reach the airport? With limited public transport options currently available, concerns about accessibility are growing, a TOI report stated.

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump suggested he would use “economic force” to annex Canada at a press conference this week, marking an escalation in the string of threats and jibes he has made against the country since his election.

Stocks that rallied over 10% included, J. Taparia Proj(12.85%) and Keerthi Ind(10.80%).

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A viral video featuring Larsen & Toubro Chairman S.N. Subrahmanyan urging employees to consider a 90-hour work week and work on Sundays has sparked widespread discussion, reigniting the debate on work-life balance.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Last month, home beauty services start-up YesMadam, in a social media post, announced the layoff of 100 employees who confessed to “being stressed" in an internal survey. After receiving online criticism, the Noida-based startup clarified it was part of a marketing campaign to raise awareness about the “seriousness of workplace stress." Consequently, the company introduced a programme, Happy 2 Heal, under which employees can get head massages and spa sessions in the office, and a “de-stress leave" policy that permits employees to take six days of paid leave annually for their mental health, along with the facility to avail a complimentary spa at home by YesMadam.

At least three Indian companies plan to raise more than $1 billion combined by selling dollar bonds to international investors this week, people aware of the details said.

Sayali Satghare made her international debut for India in the first ODI against Ireland Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot on Friday. Satghare is a 24-year-old seam bowling all rounder. She earned her spot in the national team after performring consistently in the domestic circuit. On Friday, she filled the gap left by a rested Renuka Singh.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Non-resident Indians play a vital role in India’s economic and social progress, significantly contributing to the country’s growth through remittances, investments, entrepreneurship, and international trade. As the Union Budget for 2025-26 approaches, NRIs will be looking for clarity on certain rules as well as incentives and reforms that could strengthen their contribution to India’s economic landscape.

virtual digital assets (VDA) has been a rollercoaster. From skepticism to cautious exploration, the narrative has shifted significantly in recent years. As the global virtual digital assets market matures, it’s crucial for India to embrace a well-defined regulatory framework that nurtures innovation while safeguarding the interests of all stakeholders.

Meta offices. According to The New York Times, facilities managers across Meta’s offices in Silicon Valley, Texas, and New York were instructed to remove the menstrual products, which had previously been provided for non-binary and transgender employees. As per the reports, this move was part of Meta’s broader strategy to align its internal policies with the anticipated values of the incoming political leadership. The company implemented a range of changes, such as eliminating transgender and nonbinary customisation options from its Messenger app and revising its «Hateful Conduct» guidelines. In a major policy shift, Meta ended its US fact-checking program and introduced a community-based notes system, inspired by the model used on X. CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended the move, stating that traditional fact-checking had been perceived as politically biased and had undermined public trust.

Speaking via a video link in the regional conference on 'Drug Trafficking and National Security,' Mann urged the Centre to give Punjab the financial assistance for 10 years — Rs 60 crore per year — for creation of Special Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances courts and recruitment of public prosecutors, said an official release. Mann said, there were 35,000 drug cases pending for trial as on January 1, 2025, adding, at present rate of disposal, on average, a sessions court takes seven years to complete the trial.

Former US President Donald Trump's legal battles could soon affect his ability to travel internationally, as many countries have strict entry requirements that bar individuals with felony convictions. With Trump facing 34 felony charges related to his involvement in a hush money scheme during the 2016 election, his criminal record could complicate travel to several nations that enforce such policies. According to Newsweek, G7 countries like Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan, along with others such as Israel and China, have policies preventing convicted felons from entering their borders. These restrictions could hinder Trump’s ability to travel abroad if his convictions stand, raising questions about how this might impact his international dealings, especially if he pursues a second term in office. These entry bans vary across countries. Some, like Canada and Japan, will deny entry to anyone with a felony conviction, while others, such as Brazil and Cambodia, may not check criminal records at the border but could deny entry if a conviction is discovered later.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Iran has shipped nearly 3 million barrels of oil from a storage site in China, people familiar with the matter said, in a bid to raise funds that could be used to shore up Iran’s allied militia groups in the Middle East. The oil is from a stockpile of at least 25 million barrels that Iran sent to China in late 2018, when it feared the imposition of new sanctions by the first Trump administration would prevent the country from exporting oil, those people said.

They were picked up by the police from Bongaon-Bagda Road in Bongaon town, located close to the international border, after they were spotted moving around suspiciously on Friday, the official said. They were produced before a court, which sent them to four days' police custody on Saturday, he said.

State-run Pakistan International Airlines has resumed direct flights to Europe following a decision by the European Union’s aviation safety agency to lift a four-year ban over safety standards

data tariffs to attract investments from foreign companies that rely on affordable fast broadband connectivity for delivering essential services, said senior government officials. The Centre's aim is to leverage the country's much lower data rates compared with markets such as China, US, Russia, UK, Australia, and South Africa to entice foreign companies engaged in delivering services such as ride hailing, online food delivery, telemedicine, digital payments and online education, the officials told ET. The government also plans to highlight to potential investors India's rapid adoption of 5G services and the rising availability of affordable 5G phones in the world's second-largest mobile phone market.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Dear reader, Hello and welcome to the first edition of 2025 of Climate Change And You. It’s been two months since Sayantan and I started the newsletter, and it has been a busy time in terms of climate news.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. By the end of the 18th century, India was no longer the world’s cotton capital, as it had been over the previous 1,000 years. However, one Indian was still given the moniker "Cotton King" for his vast influence over the trade.