The protest by contractual drivers of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses has entered the third day with commuters being left stranded. The drivers who are protesting over salary and other benefits have warned the agitation will be intensified if their demands aren't fulfilled.
Engagement farmers have picked on MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal and NSA Ajit Doval for having snacks at the Brics Summit in New Delhi. By playing Jaiswal's clip at 3X speed, trolls have turned a normal act into social media content. People are defending the Indian officials and calling out the trolls.
Over 100 Pakistani Sikhs on pilgrimage to India were stopped at the Faisalabad International Airport. They had valid Indian visas, but Pakistani officials demanded an NOC from them. The Sikh pilgrims have lost money and are now demanding they be allowed to travel via the Attari-Wagah border.
India's payments gateway, UPI, might soon be used in the US, making payments by NRIs and professionals to India easier. A pilot will begin with Bank of America's Zelle acting as the bridge.
The war in the Middle East has brought manufacturing in India's ceramic hub Khurja to a standstill, with 90% of the 300 units shutting shops temporarily. The election in West Bengal has added to the crisis. With workers scrambling to survive, Khurja is a microcosm of the distress in India's manufacturing hubs.
There is seemingly a job that AI can't take away, and it might boom during recession. Wondering what it is? It's related to India's temple economy, and is coming up as a new career path. Courses in temple management are drawing Gen Z students and retirees alike.
The Holi rush has peaked across northern India. Flight tickets have breached the Rs 20,000 mark. Amid this, premium services like the Rajdhani and Duronto expresses have long wait lists, and the ones on high-priority sectors have shown REGRET. Even additional Holi special trains announced by the Indian Railways have waiting lists, leaving passengers scrambling for confirmed tickets.
