AI at work: Adoption outpaces employee training; majority feel unprepared for role changes

Artificial Intelligence adoption at workplaces is moving faster than corporate training efforts, leaving many employees unprepared for rapidly changing roles, according to a report by Genius HRTech.According to news agency PTI, the report said 71 per cent of professionals believe their roles or responsibilities will change significantly over the next few years as AI-driven tools…

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Commodities watch: Gold seen climbing on safe-haven buying; silver may correct after record highs

Gold prices are expected to extend their upward trend in the coming week, supported by safe-haven buying and expectations of policy easing by the US Federal Reserve, while silver may see a phase of consolidation after its recent sharp rally, analysts said.According to news agency PTI, market participants will closely track a series of global…

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Greenland row: France’s Macron urges trade ‘bazooka’ action against US tariffs; seeks activation of EU anti-coercion instrument

AI image (Picture credit: Google Gemini) French President Emmanuel Macron will ask the European Union to activate its powerful anti-coercion instrument if the United States goes ahead with imposing tariffs on European countries amid the standoff over Greenland, according to officials and media reports.Macron’s office said on Sunday that the French president would request the…

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WEF 2026: Investing in women’s employment is key to future-proof economies – industry chair Ebru Ozdemir

Investing in women’s employment is the most efficient way to build a resilient, inclusive and future-proof economy, Ebru Ozdemir, chairperson of the Board of Limak Holding and chair of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Engineering and Construction Industry Group, has said.In an article written ahead of the annual Davos summit, Ozdemir stressed that reskilling and…

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Dubai raises minimum wages: What new UAE salary rule means for workers and employers

UAE raises minimum wages: What are the new Dubai salaries for workers in different sectors? Dubai and the wider United Arab Emirates are advancing a major shift in private-sector compensation norms with a new minimum wage policy for Emirati workers as a part of the broader efforts to strengthen labour standards and boost Emiratisation. Although…

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Market recap: Mcap of 3 of top-10 most valued firms jumps by Rs 75,855 cr; SBI, Infosys biggest winners

The combined market capitalisation of three of India’s ten most valuable listed companies rose by Rs 75,855.43 crore in the holiday-shortened week, with State Bank of India (SBI) and Infosys leading the gains, even as the broader equity market remained largely flat.During the week, the benchmark indices showed limited movement. The BSE Sensex slipped marginally…

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Coffeemakers are the new centerpiece? India’s growing craze for cafe-like coffee at home; lakhs splurged on aroma and style

Spent a fortune on a coffee machine and those exotic beans to replicate that cappuccino you loved overseas? You are not alone. For many rich Indians, the coffee machine on the kitchen counter is no longer just for making a drink, rather it has become a lifestyle statement, as more people are trying to bring…

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5 new Amrit Bharat Express today! PM Modi flags off 2 trains, 3 more to come — Check timing, stations, routes & more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains in Assam on Sunday, marking another major step in expanding India’s long-distance rail network aimed at improving travel experience and connectivity for the common man. The newest Amrit Bharat trains are: Dibrugarh–Gomtinagar Amrit Bharat train and Kamakhya–Rohtak Amrit Bharat Express.Apart from these, PM…

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