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10,000 notices, 1,133 suspended licences and 3,279 tonnes of seized food: FSSAI's nationwide crackdown exposes food safety violations across India
FSSAI has inspected more than 56,000 food establishments across India as part of a nationwide food safety enforcement drive. The exercise resulted in 10,047 improvement notices, suspension of 1,133 food licences and seizure of 3,279.57 metric tonnes of food products worth an estimated Rs 81.80 crore. Authorities also collected 43,939 food samples, with 2,273 found to be non-compliant.
22-year-old man turns Green Gas meter update into Rs 32 lakh scam; Lucknow resident loses fortune after downloading WhatsApp APK
Lucknow Cyber Crime Police have arrested a 22-year-old man from Dhanbad, Jharkhand, over an alleged fake Green Gas meter update app scam that reportedly caused a loss of Rs 32 lakh. Consumers were targeted through WhatsApp messages asking them to install a fraudulent APK file. Here is how the alleged fraud operated and what police recovered during the arrest.
Goldman Sachs names 109 new global partners, 14 Indians make the cut; two promoted in Bengaluru
As of January 1, 2027, Goldman Sachs is set to elevate 109 employees globally to partner roles. Among these, there are 14 Indians across global offices, including two based in India, with Gowri Sekar making history as the first female partner from the Indian offices. This year's promotion intake marks the highest since 2010, highlighting the firm's focus on its significant Indian engineering workforce.
Pro Kannada outfit meets Bengaluru airport firms, presses for higher local hiring
Kannada Rakshana Vedike held discussions to address local hiring concerns with companies at Kempegowda International Airport. KRV president T.A. Narayana Gowda emphasised the need for fair employment opportunities for Kannadigas. Several organisations participated in the meeting and expressed commitment to increase local hiring. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar encouraged private employers to utilise Karnataka's talent pool more effectively. The organisation plans further outreach to enhance employment for locals in various sectors.
India's Karnataka finds fuel samples exceeding 20% ethanol limit, state minister says
Surveys indicate that 80% of petrol stations in Karnataka are breaching the 20% ethanol limit in petrol sales. To address this, officials gathered 63 samples for testing after oil companies neglected to reveal ethanol percentages. The introduction of E20 petrol aligns with India's objectives to cut crude imports while boosting ethanol production.
Festive stocking drives 36% jump in TReDS volumes as small businesses seek working capital
The five platforms operating under the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) financed invoices worth Rs 75,788 crore in August and September, a 36% increase from Rs 55,549 crore in the same months last year, according to RBI data.
Tax reporting lapses could risk India's sovereign rating, trigger withholding tax penalties: Income Tax Principal DG Debjyoti Das
Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the 'Summit on Global Financial Compliance (FATCA & CRS)' in Mumbai, Debjyoti Das, Principal Director General of Income Tax (Intelligence & Criminal Investigation), highlighted the growing risks associated with non-compliance in cross-border financial reporting.
NCDEX partners with BigMint to enhance price transparency in steel scrap market
NCDEX has signed a strategic collaboration with BigMint to create a benchmark for steel scrap pricing. This partnership aims to improve price transparency and reliability for the steel industry in India. BigMint will provide daily spot price assessments, which will be used for settlement of new steel scrap derivatives contracts. The contract is expected to help participants manage price risks more effectively.
Prime Focus shares drop 7% as Ramayana Part 1 makes debut across 5,510 shows today
Prime Focus shares fell as much as 7% as Ramayana made its theatrical debut. Despite high expectations and a reported Rs 4,000-crore budget, early box-office collections came in below trade projections, putting the spotlight on the film's opening performance.
Hyundai to offer up to 15% savings on car insurance for safe drivers
Hyundai Motor India has launched a usage-based insurance program for its Bluelink-connected cars. Customers can receive potential savings on motor insurance premiums based on their driving behavior. Driving scores will be calculated from vehicle data without requiring additional tracking devices. The program aims to encourage safer driving practices while providing benefits at the time of policy renewal.
Arm beats second-quarter revenue estimates on AI and data-center demand
Arm said its server-chip architecture accounted for more than 50% of deployments at major cloud providers in 2025 and is expected to exceed 60% by the end of 2026.
Your old medical reports may reveal a disease risk you don't know about. Here's how AI can help
AI could help uncover hidden health risks by analysing years of old medical reports, blood tests, prescriptions and hospital records. Predictive AI models may identify patterns linked to conditions such as cardiac arrhythmias, liver disease and Type 1 diabetes, potentially allowing earlier medical intervention. However, incomplete medical records, data inconsistencies and false alerts remain major challenges.
Digital recruitment is creating a new cybersecurity risk for employers
Online hiring has made it easier for companies to reach candidates across locations, but it has also exposed recruitment processes to identity fraud, manipulated assessments and misuse of personal information. HR teams are increasingly responsible for protecting the integrity and security of the hiring process.
Exit Polls 2026: How to check early Election insights and what they reveal about voters
Exit polls are poised to shed light on voter behavior and preferences during the crucial 2026 midterms. Conducted post-voting, these polls will delve into candidate choices and pressing topics such as economic concerns. Major outlets, including NBC News, will evaluate data from around 100,000 participants across the country. While initial findings may highlight demographic trends, concrete candidate preferences will await the conclusion of polls.
US Midterm Election 2026: Who gives ChatGPT your polling data? The answer leads to Brooklyn
A voter asks ChatGPT where to cast a ballot. The answer may begin at a county election office. A Brooklyn nonprofit helps move polling information from local officials to some of the biggest names in tech. Its role explains why two different tools can give you the same answer without checking two different sources.
US midterm elections 2026: Who runs the exit polls? The SSRS survey behind every network’s projections
The Voter Poll uses multiple methods to reach voters and combines interviews conducted at polling locations with surveys conducted through mail, telephone and online platforms. The approach is designed to include people who vote in person on Election Day, those who vote early and those who can cast ballots by mail.
GST collections jump 22.9% to Rs 2.31 lakh crore in October as festive demand beats high inflation and interest rates
India's GST collections in October reached ₹2.31 lakh crore, reflecting a 22.9% year-on-year increase. Strong consumption trends are indicated by rising passenger car sales and record digital payments. Power consumption also surged nearly 22% compared to last year, further emphasizing economic strength. Despite a high inflation rate of 5.5%, demand has remained robust, supporting growth forecasts. Analysts suggest this growth aligns with leading indicators of a consumption-driven economy.
India's October Gross GST collections jump 22.9% to Rs 2.31 lakh crore
India's gross GST collection reached Rs 2.31 lakh crore in October, representing a 22.9% increase from last year. The gross GST collected for the April-October period totaled Rs 14.78 lakh crore, showing a 13.2% growth year-on-year. Maharashtra recorded the highest revenue for October at Rs 35,150 crore, followed by Karnataka and Gujarat. Some states, including Sikkim and Ladakh, experienced significant declines in GST collections during the month.
India’s Arrakis problem: The price of what low-skilled workers know
Indian workers contribute valuable data for training AI systems, which is transforming how tasks are automated. As technology advances, low-cost labour is becoming a significant resource for AI development globally. Companies are increasingly relying on Indian workers for video data that demonstrates various physical tasks. This trend poses challenges regarding data ownership and the economic benefits for India.
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