Artificial intelligence is becoming more powerful, but one of the most significant developments is that it is also becoming cheaper to use. This has major implications for businesses, particularly in how they manage workforce costs, productivity and hiring decisions. For years, organisations have looked at technology as an investment that improves employee efficiency. AI is changing that equation by enabling companies to automate tasks, accelerate workflows and potentially reduce the human effort required to deliver the same outcomes. The real question is no longer just how much AI costs, but how much it costs compared with the human effort it…
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School fees turn up whether you feel ready or not. So do college bills. That’s why it helps to tie your child savings plan to real milestones. Each one comes with a date and a rough price. Vague saving rarely works, but specific goals do. Let’s see how to set it up. Start With the Milestones Three stages matter most. These are school admission, higher education and the first few years of work. Each has its own timeline and cost. Put a year and a rough price next to each, and the monthly amount stops being a guess. School Admissions…
New Delhi [India], October 26: Borrowing decisions can feel very different when you need money fast. One person may notice a loan offer already available through their banking relationship, while another may start searching for short-term credit to manage an immediate expense. Both options may seem convenient, but they don’t necessarily work the same way. Understanding where a pre-approved loan differs from an instant short-term loan can help borrowers look beyond quick access to money and pay attention to cost, repayment and suitability. What Is a Pre-approved Loan? A pre-approved loan is generally an offer that a lender (Bank or…
New Delhi [India], October 26: Entrepreneurs and business leaders hold significant influence when it comes to public health advocacy, particularly in the fight against breast cancer. Corporate wellness programmes that prioritise early detection and employee education can transform workplace culture while delivering measurable health outcomes. For companies seeking to make a genuine impact, integrating breast cancer awareness into their corporate social responsibility strategy represents both a moral imperative and a practical investment in workforce wellbeing. Building a Foundation: Why Breast Health Matters in the Workplace Breast cancer remains one of the most prevalent cancers affecting women globally, with approximately one…
New Delhi, October 26: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on October 26, 2026, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) i.e. in-principle administrative to various capital acquisition proposals of the Defence Forces at an estimated cost of about Rs 2,12,000 crore. For the Indian Army, approval was accorded for the procurement of High Mobility Vehicles (HMV), Self-Propelled Tracked Gun System, Gun Shot Response System (GSRS), Light Multi Role Helicopters (LMRH), Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS), Platform Based Counter Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS), Unmanned Aerial System Brick Long Range, Surveillance UAV, Integrated Surveillance and Strike…
New Delhi, October 26: In a significant step towards strengthening India’s indigenous space technology capabilities and promoting sustainable access to space, the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has signed an agreement with M/s Manastu Space Technologies Private Limited, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra for financial support of ₹116 crore under the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund. The project, with a total project cost of ₹277.63 crore, focuses on developing a scalable, integrated green propulsion system for satellites and launch vehicles across the 5 mN to 300 N thrust class. The programme aims to…
New Delhi, October 23: In a path-breaking initiative to enhance citizen-centric services along National Highways, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued guidelines for the upgradation, maintenance and smart monitoring of public toilet facilities and designated parking areas at toll plazas. The guidelines prescribe standards for upgrading existing facilities, regular cleaning, technology-enabled monitoring, citizen feedback and performance-based accountability to ensure clean, safe and functional public facilities for National Highway users. Comprehensive Upgradation and Maintenance Existing toilet facilities will undergo technical assessment before rehabilitation to identify necessary repairs and replacements. Upgradation will cover flooring, plumbing, sanitary fittings, lighting, ventilation, drainage,…
New Delhi [India], October 22: There’s more to a bank’s share price than the latest market action. In the case of State Bank of India (SBI), certain factors like Loan growth, interest margins, asset quality, profitability, interest rates and overall market environment can shape investor expectations. When considering the stock’s performance, it is important to realize these points rather than just short-term fluctuations within the price. What Should Investors Track Before Buying SBI Shares? After the investor completes the necessary steps to open demat account, he or she can keep listed shares electronically. But, the mere availability of the Demat…
Investing in the stock market involves a series of processes ranging from basic preparations to generating profits. Understanding how to store one’s shares is, therefore, a crucial aspect of demat account opening. This technological development facilitates the storage of shares in dematerialised form. Although demat accountopening might seem a complicated procedure to a novice investor, it helps to know what lies ahead. Let us then look at some basics of a demat account, starting with its definition, followed by a step-by-step procedure, right from choosing a Depository Participant (DP) to learning how this account assists in retaining one’s hard-earned income.…
New Delhi [India], October 22: India’s cloud conversation is shifting from scalability and cost efficiency to data sovereignty, security, and control. As businesses accelerate AI adoption and navigate evolving regulatory requirements, the question is no longer simply whether to move to the cloud, but where their data resides, which laws govern it, and who controls the infrastructure that processes it. In 2026, sovereign cloud is emerging as a strategic priority for Indian enterprises seeking to balance innovation with regulatory compliance, resilience, and long-term digital independence. As per the report by the Electronics & IT Ministry, India is strengthening AI-ready cloud…
