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Can GCCs succeed where BPOs failed? India's smaller cities test the next wave of enterprise offshoring

New Delhi, Nov. 21 -- A decade ago, India's tier-2 cities were touted as the next big frontier for BPO expansion. Lower rentals, cheaper labour and proximity to metros were pitched as unbeatable advan... Read More


Government makes the four labour codes effective to simplify and streamline labour laws

New Delhi, Nov. 21 -- In a historic decision, the Government of India has announced that the four Labour Codes - the Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Securi... Read More


Three pedestrians die as quake causes railing to fall from building in Bangshal

Dhaka, Nov. 21 -- Three pedestrians have been killed after an earthquake caused a railing to collapse from a five-storey building on KP Ghosh Street in Dhaka's Bangshal. Rafiqul Islam, chief of Bangs... Read More


Small-cap stock under Rs.100 jumps up to 6% despite weak trends on Dalal Street

New Delhi, Nov. 21 -- Globe Civil Projects share price jumped over 5% on Friday, driven by strong buying momentum, despite a weak trend in the broader Indian stock market today. The smallcap stock ral... Read More


Amnesty International condemns abduction in Niger State, criticises Tinubu's security measures

Nigeria, Nov. 21 -- Amnesty International (AI) on Friday condemned the recent abduction of over 52 students at St. Mary's School in Niger State and criticised President Bola Tinubu's security measures... Read More


There can be no health justice without climate justice

India, Nov. 21 -- As COP30 comes to an end and government representatives lay out their positions and commitments, as a doctor and humanitarian aid worker I am keenly anticipating the acknowledgement ... Read More


OpenAI and Taiwan's Foxconn to partner in AI hardware design and manufacturing in the US

New Delhi, Nov. 21 -- OpenAI and Taiwan electronics giant Foxconn have agreed to a partnership to design and manufacture key equipment for artificial intelligence data centers in the U.S. as part of a... Read More


Countries chart path forward on interoperable digital health systems at RODHS 2025

New Delhi, Nov. 21 -- Countries across South-East Asia came together on the second day of the Regional Open Digital Health Summit (RODHS) 2025 in New Delhi to plan the next phase of digital health tra... Read More


Konark Dance Festival & International Sand Art Festival from December 2

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 21 -- Konark is all set to host two major cultural events, as the Konark Dance Festival and the International Sand Art Exhibition are set to begin on December 2. In the run-up to th... Read More


Shock move: Adani dumps remaining 7% in AWL agri business in mega block deal!

Mumbai/IBNS, Nov. 21 -- In a bold move, Adani Group has sold its remaining 7% stake in AWL Agri Business, formerly Adani Wilmer, media reports said. The floor price for the trade was fixed at Rs. 275... Read More