The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued directives to expand oversight of regional officers on National Highway works implemented by state public works departments and road construction departments. In a circular, the highways ministry said critical lapses have occurred due to lack of due diligence in several projects pertaining to NH works… Continue reading MoRTH mandates tighter oversight on state-implemented NH projects
Author: Economic Times of India Online News
Audio Interview| Bring your foreign high-skill talent into US operations: J-1 research scholar and specialist visas as alternatives to H-1B
Ron Hesse speaks with Gennady Babankov In the 17-minute Audio Interview, Dr. Babankov discusses these questions: In our previous webinar on J visas with Lindsay Bongi, we discussed J-1 intern and trainee visas. Please tell us how research scholar and specialist J-1 visas are different. The automotive industry, like many other industries in the US,… Continue reading Audio Interview| Bring your foreign high-skill talent into US operations: J-1 research scholar and specialist visas as alternatives to H-1B
South Africa’s Ramaphosa aims to mend US ties with Musk business push
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa plans to discuss business opportunities for Elon Musk‘s companies during a visit to Washington this week aimed at mending relations with U.S. President Donald Trump, Ramaphosa’s spokesperson said on Monday. Trump has taken aim at South Africa during his second term, citing disapproval of its… Continue reading South Africa’s Ramaphosa aims to mend US ties with Musk business push
Ola under fire again: Employee suicide sparks fresh criticism of toxic work culture
A former Ola Krutrim employee ET spoke to alleged, “They are doing utterly mediocre work with incompetent management and leadership. Toxicity is through the roof, as is nepotism.” Ola’s artificial intelligence (AI) division, Krutrim, is facing intense scrutiny after a 25-year-old software engineer died by suicide, sparking widespread concerns about toxic work culture. According to… Continue reading Ola under fire again: Employee suicide sparks fresh criticism of toxic work culture
Unpaid traffic fines cross ₹9,000 crore as violations continue unchecked
In Gurugram, traffic authorities issued more than 4,500 challans each day in 2024, collecting ₹10 lakh daily in penalties. A new traffic violation report has revealed that Indian motorists were issued challans worth ₹12,000 crore in 2024, with nearly ₹9,000 crore still unpaid. The findings point to widespread non-compliance with traffic rules across the country,… Continue reading Unpaid traffic fines cross ₹9,000 crore as violations continue unchecked
The Blueprint for longevity: Building a business that stands the test of time
Delivering long-term value requires businesses to embrace dynamic, self-evolving models that balance present needs with future sustainability. “A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business.” – Henry FordA true leader understands that the foundation of enduring success lies not merely in financial acumen, but in cultivating a vision that inspires. It requires… Continue reading The Blueprint for longevity: Building a business that stands the test of time
Charging ahead: Aligning India’s EV growth with free trade agreements
Protecting domestic EV players while opening the market through trade agreements requires careful calibration. India’s electric vehicle (EV) sector is at an inflection point. As the country pushes aggressively toward achieving its climate goals under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and net-zero targets by 2070, the government is recalibrating its EV policies — and increasingly… Continue reading Charging ahead: Aligning India’s EV growth with free trade agreements
NHAI speeds up its plan to revamp three key stretches
Both the Delhi govt and the road transport ministry have worked out plans to improve major highway stretches falling in the national capital to increase their capacity for smooth traffic flow. Fast-tracking plans for improvement of key National Highway (NH) stretches in Delhi for better traffic flow — Ashram-Badarpur (NH-2), Haryana Border-Punjabi Bagh (NH-9) and… Continue reading NHAI speeds up its plan to revamp three key stretches
Corporation pushes for solar rooftop and e-vehicle subsidies to achieve zero carbon emission
Charging infrastructure will be developed simultaneously, with stations planned at major transport hubs and public parking areas. In a major push to make state capital a zero-carbon emission city, corporation submitted a fresh proposal to the district planning committee (DPC) seeking subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) and solar rooftop installations across all 100 wards. Currently,… Continue reading Corporation pushes for solar rooftop and e-vehicle subsidies to achieve zero carbon emission
Ashok Leyland to Diageo, top corporates bet big on Andhra Pradesh
New Delhi: Andhra Pradesh has been able to drum up investment from the likes of Ashok Leyland and ReNew besides bringing back alcohol majors United Spirits, Radico Khaitan and Diageo since N Chandrababu Naidu became chief minister in June last year. This is in addition to recent big-ticket investment plans by Reliance and ArcelorMittal/ Nippon… Continue reading Ashok Leyland to Diageo, top corporates bet big on Andhra Pradesh