The IIM Raipur, NIT Raipur, and IIT Bhilai jointly engaged in a high-level dialogue with Mr. Jerome Wong, Consul (Political), Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore and Ms. Ericka, to explore new avenues of academic and research partnerships. The meeting took place against the backdrop of the 60th anniversary of Singapore-India diplomatic relations and was aimed at deepening cooperation in the areas of education, innovation, and skill development.

AuthBridge, the country’s leading trust and authentication technology company, today released its Workforce Fraud Files 2025, a discrepancy report which analyses six months of background verification data from October 2024 to March 2025. The report reveals a widespread issue of misrepresentation and fraud in the Indian workforce, with significant discrepancy rates found across both the white-collar and gig economies.

India’s push toward clean mobility, green energy, and advanced manufacturing is facing a hidden vulnerability: its near-total reliance on imported rare-earth magnets. A new report by Primus Partners, From Extraction to Innovation: A Blueprint for Enhancing Rare Earth Magnet Ecosystem in India’s EV Roadmap, outlines a national strategy to address this gap and build a self-reliant, globally competitive ecosystem for neodymium–iron–boron (NdFeB) magnets.

On the occasion of Income Tax Day, and with the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) extending the income tax return (ITR) filing deadline to September 15, 2025, India is witnessing a sharp surge in online searches for tax-related services. Insights from Justdial reveal a significant uptick in demand across categories like tax consultants, chartered accountants, and return filing agents—reflecting rising awareness and a digital-first approach to financial compliance.

Peter Bains, Managing Director and CEO, Syngene International Limited, said, “We are pleased with the growth performance in the first quarter, which is aligned with our expectations. In our Biologics manufacturing division, we have seen good progress with the start of operations at the Unit III facility in Bengaluru and in advancing preparations to commence operations at our Bayview facility in the U.S later this year.”

Research by NTT DATA, a global leader in business and technology services, reveals that healthcare organisations are struggling to create cohesion between their GenAI ambitions and strategies. More than 80% of healthcare organisation leaders surveyed said they have a well-defined GenAl strategy, but only 40% agreed their GenAl strategy strongly aligns with their business strategy. Only 54% classified their GenAI capability as high performing.

Key sectors driving this surge include retail, e-commerce, BFSI, logistics, hospitality, travel, and FMCG. Hiring activity has gained momentum in anticipation of marquee events such as Raksha Bandhan, Big Billion Days, Prime Day Sale, Dussehra, Diwali, and the wedding season. Seasonal hiring is a great opportunity to identify good talent. Beyond meeting short-term hiring peaks, Adecco believes that seasonal roles are increasingly becoming gateways to formal employment.

According to Justdial’s latest trends report, car-rental-related searches saw a sharp spike in Summer 2025 as compared to both Winter 2024 and Summer 2024. Nationwide, there was a 36% rise in searches during Summer 2024 compared to Winter 2024, underlining how peak holiday periods drive mobility needs. Additionally, Summer 2025 registered a 21% increase in car-rental category searches compared to Summer 2024, indicating strong year-on-year growth.

According to PwC India’s report, ‘Navigating the value shift’, Indian businesses can unlock $9.82 trillion in GVA by 2035 by tapping into these growth domains. Domains represent markets where businesses go beyond traditional sector boundaries to address fundamental human and industrial needs. Value within these domains is created through collaboration across ecosystems and interconnected value chains.

The analysis is based on the 160 Mn+ order items processed through Unicommerce’s Uniware between May 1-June 25. Tier-3 cities drove a notable 21% YoY growth during the 2025 summer sales, contributing significantly to the overall 8% rise in e-commerce order volumes. The summer season saw a continued run of sale events, drawing consumers with attractive deals across categories including electronics, apparel, fashion and footwear, beauty and home decor.

In a landmark fusion of India’s rich musical heritage and cutting-edge neuroscience, IIT Mandi conducted a pioneering study that connects ancient Indian’s rich musical heritage with modern cutting-edge neuroscience showing how listening to Indian classical Ragas can influence brain activity by enhancing levels of attention, emotional regulation and mental stability. This research provides scientific validation for music as a therapeutic tool.

MediBuddy's findings are based on cardiac risk stratification and diagnostic reports collected from 11,779 individuals – 9,404 males and 2,370 females – between April 2024 and March 2025. 91.9% of urban corporate employees were found to be at low cardiac risk, while only 2.82% fell under the moderate risk category. In contrast, a recent ICMR-led national study reported that out of the 4,500 adults tested, just 84.9% were at low risk and 14.4% were at moderate risk of developi

NTT DATA's new report, “The AI Security Balancing Act: From Risk to Innovation,” which includes data from an NTT DATA survey of more than 2,300 senior GenAI decision makers, comprising 1,500 *C-Suite leaders across 34 countries, found that while CEOs and business leaders are committed to GenAI adoption, CISOs and operational leaders lack the necessary guidance, clarity and resources to fully address security risks and infrastructure challenges associated with deployment.

The nationwide search trends from Justdial’s platform show an alarming 153% overall spike in COVID-related searches when comparing May 2025 to April 2025. Insurance-related queries have grown by 77% nationwide, indicating widespread concern about potential medical expenses, while Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) vaccination centre searches have become threefold, showing renewed interest in vaccination as a preventive measure.

In a growing wave of sophisticated cyber threats against the industrial sector, ransomware attacks jumped by 46% from Q4 2024 to Q1 2025, according to Honeywell's (Nasdaq: HON) new 2025 Cybersecurity Threat Report. The research also found that both malware and ransomware increased significantly in this period and included a 3,000% spike in the use of one trojan designed to steal credentials from industrial operators. 

Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, has released its Trend 2025 Cyber Risk Report, offering insights about India’s vulnerability in the face of evolving cyber threats. Findings reveal that India remains one of the most targeted countries globally across all threat vectors, particularly vulnerable to email and malware threats.

MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare company, has released new research data revealing a significant drop in Anaemia among urban working women—driven by better preventive care, timely screenings, and improved nutrition awareness.

European College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (ECOSEP) and Tata Elxsi have announced a strategic partnership that aims to revolutionise the field of sports and exercise medicine through combining the research excellence and clinical expertise of ECOSEP with Tata Elxsi’s AI- and machine learning–driven healthcare solutions and technology capabilities.

As India celebrated this year’s National Pets Day on April 11th, Unicommerce has revealed the shopping trends for pet care products during FY 2025.

Search data from March 2024 to February 2025 by Justdial shows Delhi recording an extraordinary 117% increase in Golden Retriever searches