Author: Sharad Natani
Job losses in the United States have accelerated sharply in 2025, painting a sobering picture of a labour market under pressure from policy shifts, economic uncertainty, and corporate restructuring. Contrary to widespread public belief, artificial intelligence is not the primary force behind the layoffs, according to newly released data. Year-to-date figures compiled by Challenger, Gray & Christmas and visualised by Visual Capitalist reveal that government-linked policy actions and broader macroeconomic stress are the dominant drivers of job cuts this year—far outweighing technology-led disruption. Policy-Driven Layoffs Lead the Tally The single largest contributor to job losses in 2025 has been policy-driven…
In a major breakthrough aimed at curbing India’s rising telecom fraud and spam call menace, Reliance Jio has begun rolling out its Caller Name Presentation (CNAP) service, a network-level feature that displays the verified, real name of the caller on users’ screens during incoming calls. The service, now live in several states, marks a decisive shift in how unknown calls are identified in India. Unlike third-party apps that rely on crowd-sourced data, Jio’s CNAP pulls caller identity directly from official telecom records, using the name submitted at the time of SIM activation through Aadhaar or other KYC documents. How CNAP…
In a major crackdown against religious fraud, Uttarakhand Police have arrested 11 fake godmen in Roorkee under ‘Operation Kaalnemi’, a special drive launched to curb cheating and impersonation in the name of religion. The action was taken by the Civil Lines police station in Haridwar district following clear directions from Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to protect the spiritual sanctity of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. According to police officials, the accused were posing as saints and ascetics, roaming in religious attire and exploiting people’s faith to extract money. They allegedly targeted women, youth, and vulnerable individuals by offering fake remedies for family…
India’s food delivery platform sector has emerged as a major engine of job creation and economic growth, employing nearly 1.37 million workers in 2023–24 and growing at a strong 12.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past two years, according to a new study by the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER). The report, titled Impact of Food Delivery Platform Sector on India’s Economy, highlights how digital food delivery platforms have rapidly expanded their footprint, outpacing overall employment growth in the country. Employment in the sector rose from 1.08 million workers in 2021–22 to 1.37 million in 2023–24,…
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its crackdown on suspected online gambling and financial irregularities in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao district, carrying out coordinated raids at multiple locations linked to social media influencer and online gaming entrepreneur Anurag Dwivedi. The searches, conducted by a 16-member ED team with CRPF support, continued for several hours on Wednesday. According to official sources, the investigation is focused on crores of rupees allegedly earned through online gaming platforms such as Dream11, aggressive social media promotions, and possible links to illegal betting and money laundering networks. Bank records, property documents, and digital devices were seized during…
Flying within or outside India just got more transparent. The Ministry of Civil Aviation’s India Passenger Charter clearly lays down what every air traveller is entitled to—right from flight delays and cancellations to baggage loss, overbooking, refunds, and special assistance. The charter is designed to empower passengers, reduce confusion at airports, and ensure airlines remain accountable. Here’s a simplified look at what your rights really mean when you book a flight. Flight Delays, Cancellations & Overbooking Passengers facing delays of 2 to 4 hours are entitled to free meals, while longer delays may qualify them for alternate flights, refunds, or…