Impact of AI on human capital in India and emerging economies

IANS | December 24, 2025 5:28 PM

Sonipat, Dec 24 (IANS) In a ground-breaking symposia during pre-summit preparations for understanding the impact of AI on Human Capital in India and on Emerging economies, O.P. Jindal Global University in partnership with The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) brought together key academics, thought leaders, market experts, legal luminaries and experts to enable a framework and model for this key development which will have a significant influence on people, policies and nation building including higher education.

Alcohol, smokeless tobacco driving 62 pc mouth cancer cases in India: Study

IANS | December 24, 2025 1:26 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) More than six out of 10 people in India are suffering from mouth (buccal mucosa) cancer due to frequent consumption of alcohol, with locally brewed drinks associated with the greatest risk, along with chewing of smokeless tobacco products such as gutkha, khaini, paan, according to a large study published on Wednesday.

Proud milestone for India: CMs of Delhi, UP on ISRO's launch of BlueBird 6

IANS | December 24, 2025 12:54 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Leaders from across the nation congratulated ISRO for its historic feat of launching the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3)-M6, carrying the US spacecraft BlueBird Block-2, stating that it is a "proud milestone", which will further strengthen India's commercial space capabilities.

India’s ultra-rich prefer to invest in growth assets, especially in tier 1 and 2 cities

IANS | December 24, 2025 12:16 PM

Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) India’s ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNIs), representing a cumulative net worth of over Rs 2 lakh crore, prefer to invest in growth assets, particularly in tier 1 and Tier 2 cities, where 54 per cent allocate over 80 per cent of their portfolios to growth capital, compared to 23 per cent in metros, according to a new report.