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Thailand overtakes UAE as top New Year international destination for Indian travellers: MakeMyTrip

Thailand has emerged as the most booked international destination for Indian travellers during the year-end and New Year holiday period, overtaking the United Arab Emirates, according to booking data released by MakeMyTrip. Citing user bookings for travel between December 20, 2025 and January 5, 2026, the NASDAQ-listed online travel agency said the data points to sustained outbound demand, led largely by short-haul international destinations and higher spending on accommodation. Southeast Asian markets with easier visa or visa-free access continued to see strong traction. Vietnam recorded the sharpest rise in rankings, climbing to fourth position this year from seventh during the same period in 2024. Other destinations featuring in the top 10 included Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the United States and Hong Kong. In comparison, last year’s list was led by the UAE, followed by Thailand and Sri Lanka, with Australia also featuring among the top destina...

Coforge to acquire US-based AI firm Encora in $2.35-billion, share-swap deal

The Coforge-Encora deal is a “defining moment” that establishes a “scaled AI-led engineering capability moat” for the Noida-based firm, CEO Sudhir Singh says.

Indian Army Revises Social Media Policy, Allows Passive Use Of X, Instagram, YouTube

The Army has updated its social media use policy, allowing personnels to browse Instagram, YouTube, Quora, X to gain information but bars any kind of active participation like sharing, liking, commenting The post Indian Army Revises Social Media Policy, Allows Passive Use Of X, Instagram, YouTube appeared first on MEDIANAMA.

DGCA’s inquiry committee probing IndiGo meltdown submits report

ByteDance plans bigger performance bonuses to retain top talent in 2026

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is preparing to significantly enhance its performance-linked compensation framework, with plans to offer bonus payouts of up to 50 per cent of annual salary to its top-performing employees in 2026. The move signals a sharper focus on rewarding individual impact as competition for skilled talent intensifies across the global [...] The post ByteDance plans bigger performance bonuses to retain top talent in 2026 appeared first on HR Katha .

Zepto total sales jump 129% to Rs 9,669 crore in FY25, losses widen ahead of IPO launch

Aadit Palicha-led Zepto has reported a sharp expansion in scale in FY25, alongside a steep rise in losses, as the company continued to invest heavily in capacity, store expansion and customer acquisition amid intensifying competition in India’s quick commerce market. According to the company’s audited financial statements, Zepto’s total sales, including other income, rose to Rs 9,668.8 crore in FY25, up 129% from Rs 4,223.9 crore in FY24. Net loss widened to Rs 3,367.3 crore during the year, compared with Rs 1,214.7 crore in the previous fiscal. The financial performance comes against the backdrop of sustained competitive intensity in quick commerce, which has extended beyond FY25 into the early part of FY26. As Zepto prepares for the public markets, the company is set to confidentially file DRHP this week. Ahead of the filing, shareholders approved the appointment of founders Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, along with CFO Ramesh Bafna, as whole-time directors at an extraordinary ...

Ahead of 2026-27 Budget: MSMEs seek better credit access, safeguards against exchange rate risks, tariff shocks

Titan launches lab-grown diamond jewellery brand beYon; to open first exclusive store in Mumbai

India’s largest jewellery retailer, Titan Company, is set to enter the fast-growing but still niche lab-grown diamond (LGD) jewellery segment, marking a shift from its long-held focus on natural diamonds. The Tata Group company will launch a new brand, beYon – from the House of Titan, with its first exclusive retail store opening in Mumbai on December 29. In an exchange filing on Friday, Titan said beYon will offer a curated range of lab-grown diamond jewellery, positioning the brand as part of its broader strategy to cater to the evolving adornment needs of women beyond its established categories such as watches, perfumes, sarees and handbags. The company plans to add a couple of more stores in Mumbai and Delhi in the near term. Titan’s entry makes it the second Tata Group company to venture into the LGD space, after Trent launched its lab-grown diamond brand, Pome, last year. Lab-grown diamonds account for a small but growing share of India’s Rs 53,512 crore diamond market. The LG...

Alleging environmental damage, Dutch nonprofit files 1.4-billion-euro claim against Tata Steel Netherlands

Sharjah places Imams and Muezzins under government staff system

Sharjah has announced a significant policy shift affecting religious staff across the emirate. All imams and muezzins serving in mosques will now be brought under the Sharjah government’s general staff system, granting them the same employment benefits as other government employees. The directive, issued by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme [...] The post Sharjah places Imams and Muezzins under government staff system appeared first on HR Katha .

Aadhaar-based audit uncovers thousands of ghost employees on government payrolls

A recent government audit using Aadhaar-linked data has revealed significant irregularities in public-sector payrolls, with nearly 7,000 individuals found to be drawing salaries without performing any official duties. The findings point to long-standing weaknesses in employee verification and salary monitoring across multiple departments. The audit was carried out as part of a broader effort to [...] The post Aadhaar-based audit uncovers thousands of ghost employees on government payrolls appeared first on HR Katha .

Employee’s health scare sparks debate on deadline culture at work

A recent social-media post describing a medical emergency at work has reignited conversations around employee well-being and the lack of empathy in high-pressure corporate environments. The user recounted experiencing severe breathing difficulty just minutes before the end of the workday, only to be met with reminders about deadlines instead of concern for their health. According [...] The post Employee’s health scare sparks debate on deadline culture at work appeared first on HR Katha .