New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Parts of the national Capital woke up to dense fog on Saturday morning after rainfall the previous evening, reducing visibility in several areas. Similar weather conditions were observed across Delhi-NCR, such as Delhi Cantt, North Ridge, Ghaziabad and Noida, where a thin layer of fog lingered over the skyline.According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the current spell of unstable weather is likely to continue, with another round of rainfall forecast for …
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New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Delhi-NCR, bringing much-needed relief from rising temperatures, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast more showers and issued a yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms on Friday. The intermittent rainfall over the past two days has significantly eased the warmer conditions that had prevailed in the city. According to the latest data, the Safdarjung observatory has recorded 9.4 mm of rainfall so far this month…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) India’s data centre capacity has expanded more than fourfold to over 1,500 MW in 2025 from 375 MW in 2020, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada told the Parliament on Wednesday. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, the minister said the growth reflects the government’s focus on strengthening digital infrastructure and expanding access to technology.“In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, the…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The government on Wednesday said that the Bharat Taxi platform has generated over Rs 35 crore in income for drivers with a modest investment of around Rs 5 crore so far, while creating employment opportunities for nearly 20,000 drivers and 200 support staff.Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that Bharat Taxi, India’s first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, is emerging as a major step towards empowering drivers and promoting inclusive growth in the mobility secto…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Around 65–68 per cent of the projected office supply in India during 2026–27 is expected to come up within integrated technology parks, a report showed on Wednesday.A report by CBRE said this suggested a rise from 54–58 per cent in 2024–25. India’s total office stock is also projected to cross the 1 billion sq ft mark this year.The report also noted that 2025 was the strongest year for the office market in terms of both leasing and supply.“Annual gross abso…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Residents of the National Capital Region (NCR) can expect a spell of pleasant weather as rainfall is likely over the next three days, from March 19 to March 21, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The anticipated showers are expected not only to bring relief from rising temperatures but also to improve the region’s air quality. As per the latest forecast, the weather in Delhi-NCR on March 18 is expected to remain predominantly clear, with the maxi…
Bengaluru, March 17 (IANS) India’s office market is poised to sustain its growth trajectory this year, with Grade A demand projected at 70-75 million square feet and new supply at 60-65 million square feet, a report showed on Tuesday.Global capability centres (GCCs) have evolved from traditional back-offices to innovation-driven, domain specialised, technologically integrated centres and are set to drive 30-35 million sq ft of leasing in 2026, accounting for 40-50 per cent of the Grade A offic…
Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) As India’s GCCs evolve from being identified as back offices to becoming innovation hubs, the workforce remains predominantly young, with 93 per cent of employees belonging to Gen Z and millennial cohorts — intensifying the war for talent and reinforcing the importance of strong workplace culture in attracting and retaining future-ready skills, a report showed on Thursday.India continues to strengthen its position as the global hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs)…
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The weather across the National Capital Region (NCR) has become increasingly distressing for residents, with an unusual combination of morning fog, rising daytime temperatures, and hazardous pollution levels worsening daily life. While thick fog in the early hours disrupted visibility and travel, the sudden surge in temperatures later in the day made conditions feel more like April than early March. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the region is …
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) India’s cleantech industry — which includes products, services and processes — emerged as one of the country’s fastest-scaling talent markets, with hiring rising 56.6 per cent over the past two years, a report said on Tuesday.Despite a near-term moderation, workforce expansion remains strong, with headcount growing 13.4 per cent year-on-year (YoY) which highlights a shift from capital-led expansion to execution-focused scaling, CIEL HR stated in its latest report….