e-Shram portal marks five years with 31.89 crore registrations

IANS | August 25, 2026 4:24 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) India’s e-Shram portal has recorded 31.89 crore registrations and around 11.5 lakh platform workers have enrolled on the system as it completes five years on August 26, 2026, an official factsheet said on Tuesday.

Bengaluru to host FIDE-rated Rapid Chess Tournament on Wednesday

IANS | August 25, 2026 4:08 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 25 (IANS) Bengaluru will host the FIDE-rated Rapid Chess Tournament on August 26, which will bring together up to 1,000 players, creating a large-scale competitive platform for chess enthusiasts across age groups and skill levels. As the city gears up to host the world’s top chess stars for season 4 of the Global Chess League (GCL), it will witness a major grassroots chess celebration with the Road to GCL initiative on Wednesday at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium.

79 pc Indian HR leaders expect fresh job creation in July-Dec

IANS | August 25, 2026 3:53 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) India's hiring intent between July and December is likely to remain strong, with 97 per cent of HR leaders expecting hiring to continue and 79 per cent forecasting hiring for entirely new roles rather than only filling existing positions this year, a report said on Tuesday.

Swiggy shares sink 38 pc from listing day peak

IANS | August 25, 2026 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Quick commerce services provider Swiggy Ltd’s stock has delivered a disappointing performance since its market debut, plunging around 38 per cent from the highs seen on the market debut day in 2024.