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India Retains 131st Rank In Global Gender Gap Index 2026; Iceland Tops List

India retained its 131st position on the Global Gender Gap Index 2026 released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Wednesday, while Iceland, Finland and Norway continued to occupy the top three spots, respectively. India ranked 131st among 145 countries, with only 14 countries p...

Free Press JournalSep 16, 2026

Oracle India Cuts Jobs Again; Back-Office & Product Engineering Roles Worst Hit

Oracle's headcount in India has fallen to an estimated 27,000 employees, according to industry reports, as the technology company continues to trim jobs it considers routine while redirecting spending toward artificial intelligence infrastructure. Oracle India layoffs: A steady d...

Free Press JournalSep 16, 2026

SIT to probe 60-year-old land deal of auto major

Officials said the land was transferred to Premier Automobiles in the early 1960s, when the company was seeking to expand its operations beyond its manufacturing facility in Kurla...

Hindustan Times — MumbaiSep 16, 2026

FDA suspends Mumbai's iconic Cafe Mondegar licence over hygiene lapses

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has temporarily revoked the license of Cafe Mondegar due to serious hygiene and structural concerns. Additionally, nine other food businesses have faced similar suspensions for violations. In a proactive step, the FDA organized workshops for...

Times of India — MumbaiSep 15, 2026

Through The Economic Lens: Inflation, The Silent Thief Stealing From Every Wallet

Mumbai: “Inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon.” — Milton Friedman (1912–2006), Nobel laureate economist Money can grow poorer without losing a single rupee. The ₹100 note in your pocket remains ₹100. Your bank balance may look familiar, yet the shopping bag gr...

Free Press JournalSep 14, 2026

India Sends First Consignment Of Bailey Bridge Components To Flood-Hit Nepal

India has sent the first consignment of components for a 70-metre Bailey bridge to Nepal to help restore connectivity in the flood-hit Betrawati area, India's Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava said. The consignment was handed over to Nepal's Road Division in Hetauda on Saturd...

Free Press JournalSep 14, 2026

India’s New Wealth Is Exposing An Old Social Problem

There is a simple test of prosperity that no economic survey captures. Watch how an affluent customer speaks to a waiter after an expensive meal, a resident confronts a security guard, a passenger argues with an airline employee or a consumer reacts to a delayed delivery. The ton...

Free Press JournalSep 13, 2026

Pune: Sweet Shops Prepare For Ganeshotsav Rush, Focus On Hygiene And Quality

Pune: As Ganeshotsav celebrations are set to begin in a few hours, sweet shops across Pune are preparing for an increase in demand for traditional mithai, dry-fruit delicacies and festive gift boxes. From pedhas and modaks to kaju katli and assorted sweet hampers, retailers are e...

Free Press JournalSep 13, 2026

RBI Rejects Tata Sons' NBFC Licence Surrender, Mandatory Listing Comes Into Focus

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has rejected Tata Sons' request to surrender its core investment company registration, bringing the Tata Group holding company closer to a mandatory stock market listing. The decision ends Tata Sons' attempt to exit the NBFC framework and r...

Free Press JournalSep 13, 2026