MUMBAI: SBI has hired 13,455 junior associates as part of its plan to enhance customer service at branches. The clerical-level hiring is part of a broader intake of 18,000 employees, which includes 3,000 officers.SBI chairman C S Setty, in a letter to shareholders, said the bank is sharpening its focus on customer experience and is…
NEW DELHI: Technology is an important catalyst to improve health outcomes, PM Narendra Modi said Tuesday while addressing the 78th World Health Assembly being held in Geneva. Highlighting India’s achievements in this regard, Modi, in a video message, said, “We have a digital platform to track vaccination of pregnant women and children.Millions of people have…
India’s construction sector, which reportedly employs over 70 million workers and contributes nearly 9% to the country’s GDP, may see gradual improvements in labour management with the use of digital tools, according to industry experts. As infrastructure demands grow, some believe technology could play a role in improving coordination, tracking, and documentation.“The construction labour market…
A recipient of 14 major recognitions, including the Dr BC Roy Award, and a leading expert in respiratory medicine, Prof Rajendra Prasad has completed 60 years of his association with the City of Nawabs. In an interview with Vivek Singh Chauhan, Prof Prasad spoke about his journey from Basti to Lucknow, his key contributions to…
State governments are adopting drones to monitor large-scale projects, track road conditions, and oversee public utilities. Experts believe that the drones have cut inspection costs by 40% compared to traditional methods.Anil Verma, an urban infrastructure expert, said, “Drone-based monitoring enhances transparency and significantly lowers operational costs for city administrations.”Ankit Sharma, an urban governance expert, said,…
Pope Francis health has continued to improve in the week since he left the hospital after a weekslong stay, the Vatican said Tuesday. During Francis’ 38-day stay at Policlinico A. Gemelli in Rome, he was treated for pneumonia and other infections. He experienced two episodes — a breathing crisis and a bronchial spasm that caused…
Arshdeep Singh (Photo Credit: Punjab Kings) India’s left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh credits his rise in T20 cricket to continuous improvement, even if it is by just half a percent every game.“I’ve always believed that the biggest room in the world is the room for improvement,” Arshdeep told JioHotstar. “Whenever I get the chance, I engage…
Many people use a smartwatch to monitor their cardiovascular health, often by counting the number of steps they take over the course of their day, or recording their average daily heart rate. Now, researchers are proposing an enhanced metric, which combines the two using basic math: Divide your average daily heart rate by your daily…
Prithvi Shaw (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Once hailed as Indian cricket’s next big thing, Prithvi Shaw has hit a rough patch in his career. The 25-year-old batter, who made his mark as a fearless stroke player, has found himself sidelined, both at the domestic and international levels. After going unsold in the IPL…
MUMBAI: In a move aimed at improving liquidity in the banking system, the RBI has said that it will conduct a USD/INR buy/sell swap auction on Feb 28 to inject Rs 86,000 crore into the banking system. The auction, aimed at meeting long-term liquidity needs, will involve a $10 billion swap with a three-year tenor….