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Govt extends ESIC amnesty scheme by 3 months: New deadline and guidelines; what it means for employers, insured persons

New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has extended the deadline for its 'New Amnesty Scheme, 2025' by three months to December 31, 2026, according to a statement issu... Read More


Weather report today: IMD alert, updates for your city - pollution or rains or thunderstorms or hailstorm or lightning?

New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- The India Meteorological Department predicted rainfall, lightning, and thunderstorms in parts of Delhi on Thursday, October 29. The weather department issued a yellow alert in th... Read More


Six-year-old Madhya Pradesh boy wins Toyota Fortuner worth Rs.50 lakh in Rs.200 lucky draw

New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- A six-year-old boy from Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh has won a Toyota Fortuner worth around Rs.50 lakh in a lucky draw after his grandmother purchased a coupon for just Rs.200 at ... Read More


Mobile connectivity startup Braid raises $38 million from Octopus Ventures; here's how it plans to use the funding

New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- Braid, formerly known as Next Communications, has raised $38 million in a Series A funding round led by Octopus Ventures, with KPN Ventures also participating, according to a rep... Read More


Iran war drives up fuel costs: US cruise ship MV Odyssey runs out of money, suspends voyage; 200 left stranded

New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- More than 200 passengers, mostly Americans, are stranded in Cambodia after the operator of a luxury US cruise ship that was on an around-the-world voyage ran out of money due to ... Read More


From street sleeper to esports entrepreneur: Santanu Basu's journey to building India's gaming league

New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- Till two decades back, India's competitive gaming industry had few sponsors, no established leagues and limited opportunities for professional players. Tournaments were sporadic,... Read More


'Classified material missing from Epstein files': Report reveals clues, email gaps

New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- A report merged on Thursday claimed that the contents of at least three documents in the massive tranche of Epstein files indicate classified information was included in files co... Read More


Who is PN Vasudevan? What did he say about stepping down as Equitas Small Finance Bank CEO? Explained

New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- Equitas Small Finance Bank said on Thursday that its longtime managing director and chief executive officer, P N Vasudevan, would step down, citing personal and social initiative... Read More


Flipkart Big Bang Diwali Sale 2026: iPhone 17 at Rs.79,999; iPhone Air at Rs.99,900 - check offers

New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- Flipkart Big Bang Diwali Sale 2026 started on 28 October and will remain active for the next 20 days. It offers up to 60% discounts on smartphones, laptops, wearables and home go... Read More


Who is Bert Mueller? How an American got Mexican food 'right' in India and built a $23 million California Burrito chain

New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- Bert Mueller, an American who came to India in 2011, is known for his popular Mexican fast-casual restaurant called California Burrito. He started in Bengaluru, and since 2012, h... Read More