China’s factories face problem as youngsters shun blue-collar jobs: Report

IANS | October 9, 2026 2:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) China is facing a human resources problem as the country’s younger generation sees technical education as lower in status than the university one, and the factories are not getting sufficient skilled manpower to run their manufacturing processes, according to an article in The Diplomat.

Pakistan lacks resources to sustain military plunge in Yemen war: Report

IANS | October 9, 2026 1:59 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) While Pakistan has stepped up its military presence in Saudi Arabia and is actively assisting the Gulf kingdom in the war in Yemen as part of the recently forged Makkah Alliance, Islamabad’s strategy driven by Field Marshal Asim Munir does not appear to be sustainable, according to a new report.

Mobile network traffic in India to grow at 17 pc between 2025 and 2030: Report

IANS | October 9, 2026 1:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Mobile network traffic in India is expected to grow at approximately 17 per cent annually between 2025 and 2030, while operator revenues are projected to grow at 2.7 per cent annually, highlighting a widening gap between demand growth and value capture, a report said on Friday.