Stories from India

The state cabinet has approved a 13 crore rupee proposal for the development of the Uppinangady-Guruvayanakere state highway.

The case follows discussions regarding voting procedures in early voting areas.

Large-scale job reductions are occurring in India's business process outsourcing sector as companies increase AI spending. Oracle reportedly cut 12,000 jobs in India during April 2026. Tech giant TCS also implemented its largest-ever workforce reduction by cutting 12,000 jobs a few months ago. Net hiring at India's top IT firms has significantly declined. The source suggests AI systems are being trained on decades of transaction and conversation data from these companies. India's top IT firms added only 17 net jobs in April. The source noted that hiring has 'tanked' as a result of these technological shifts. The decline in hiring follows a shift toward artificial intelligence investments. AI models like Anthropic's Claude are enabling software developers to write code more efficiently, potentially replacing thousands of outsourcing support workers.

Ramveer Singh Bidodi allocated 70 million rupees for development projects in the Palam area of South Delhi. The funds are designated for the development of roads, sewers, and parks in the Madu Vihar ward.

Chief Minister Kapil Mishra and Mrs. Gupta participated in the Shramik Samman program to address the challenges and ground realities of female workers.

Government data indicates that 31 farmers in India commit suicide every day. This trend is linked to stress within the agricultural sector. Farmers are increasingly forced to migrate to cities in search of employment due to these conditions.

The Gujarat State Election Commission has announced that local body elections will be held on April 26. Officials have released the specific dates to ensure transparency and integrity in the voting process.

Poor and small farmers are being forced to migrate to cities, according to reports. Fertilizer stocks are currently reported as normal, but there are concerns that existing supplies may not last long. The situation is being monitored in relation to potential blockades.

Microfinance institutions are generating profits by targeting rural populations in India. This practice has created high levels of indebtedness among small and poor farmers.

India is experiencing a particular shortfall in industrial fertilizer, according to reports. This comes amid a global nitrogen fertilizer shortage that threatens food security. The UN's global partnership on nutrient management is monitoring the exposure of regions like India to this shortfall. Mark Sutton, co-chair of the UN's Global Partnership on Nutrient Management, highlighted India as a region particularly exposed to fertilizer shortfalls. Fertilizer production in India has declined by 24.6% compared to March of last year. Low production levels are leading to low crop yields for farmers. Farmers in India report that while current fertilizer supplies are adequate, existing stocks are insufficient to last long-term. There are concerns that a potential blockade could lead to scarcity and increased costs.