Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that India will need to play a crucial role in the "global reset" as the new world order will not be determined by the developed nations.

"Developed countries have the money to invest, but that is not going to be sufficient for them either. Trade and technology will play a crucial role in the new world order and India will need to participate," the Finance Minister said at a media event in the national capital.

She highlighted that India has to make a meaningful contribution to the global reset as much as make continuous efforts towards moving up the ladder in terms of per capita income and becoming a business destination furthering global growth.

More than seven in 10 (77 per cent) of professionals in India anticipate significant salary growth in their industry, while 20 per cent expect no change and only 3 per cent foresee a decline, a report showed on Thursday.

The job market highlights a significant divide in salary satisfaction, with a large portion of professionals feeling dissatisfied with their compensation growth, while professionals in select industries reporting higher contentment levels.

According to the survey by jobs platform foundit (formerly Monster APAC and ME), 47 per cent of professionals are not satisfied with their salary growth, citing low increments and unfulfilled expectations. Meanwhile, 25 per cent of respondents remain neutral -- while they acknowledge limited salary growth, they do not see it as a pressing concern.

Only 46 per cent of respondents believe their salary is above average, while 40 per cent feel it is below industry standards.

As police hunt for the accused in the case of the sexual assault of a woman on a bus in Pune depot, another incident of molestation came to light on Thursday wherein a young IT professional was molested by the cab driver who has now been arrested.

A woman working in an IT company in Maharashtra's Pune was molested by the driver who made obscene gestures to her from the front mirror.

The woman jumped out of the taxi, and after running almost two kilometres, she complained to the Khadki police station.

According to police sources, the incident took place on February 21, and they arrested the cab driver, Sumit Kumar, who is from Uttar Pradesh, in this case.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived in Prayagraj on Thursday to mark the formal completion of Maha Kumbh 2025. He also spearheaded a cleanliness drive at the Arail Ghat, joining sanitation workers along with his Ministers.

The whole cabinet was involved in the 'shramdaan (manual labour)' on the banks of the sacred Ganga. The CM also launched a broader initiative to clean the entire fair area, focusing on removing garments and other debris left behind in the waters after the grand event.

Sharing the moment on the social media platform X, CM Yogi expressed his gratitude for the successful organization of Mahakumbh 2025.

Kia, South Korea's second-biggest carmaker, said on Thursday it has unveiled its new electric vehicle (EV) models and future electrification strategy at an event in Spain.

Kia showcased three key models -- the Kia EV4, Kia PV5 and Kia Concept EV2 sport utility vehicle (SUV) -- representing its latest electric technology and design innovations.

The EV4 is Kia's first electric sedan, the PV5 is its first purpose-built vehicle (PBV) equipped with Hyundai Motor Group's dedicated PBV platform named E-GMP.S and the Concept EV2 is a compact addition to its growing dedicated EV lineup, reports news agency.

Previous infections with seasonal H1N1 flu may boost immunity and reduce the severity of H5N1 bird flu, according to a study.

The study, published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, may help explain why most reported human cases of H5N1 bird flu in the US have not resulted in lethal outcomes.

Researchers from the universities of Pittsburgh and Emory conducted a study to decode the potential of viruses to spread between people.

Electric vehicle maker Kinetic Green faced a major financial setback in FY24, with its losses widening 11 times to Rs 77 crore as compared to the Rs 7 crore in the previous year (FY23).

The biggest contributor to its rising losses was a massive jump in advertising expenses, which surged 8.2 times to Rs 58 crore in FY24.

Additionally, employee benefit costs increased by 52.4 per cent, further straining the company’s finances.

The toss for the Pakistan-Bangladesh Group A match in the 2025 Champions Trophy has been delayed due to rain at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

Both Bangladesh and Pakistan, the tournament hosts’ and defending champions, are out of the reckoning to enter the semi-finals, making this clash a dead rubber. Interestingly, the South Africa-Australia Group B match on Tuesday was also washed out due to rain in Rawalpindi.

It has been drizzling in Rawalpindi for the last 24 hours, meaning that there was always a scare of a washout on the Pakistan-Bangladesh game. An official inspection time was scheduled at 2pm, but rain coming back with a steady nature meant it never happened, and the toss was officially delayed.

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana took to social media to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his film “Dum Laga Ke Haisha.”

Reflecting on the journey, he posted a video from the film and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to kickstart his career in such a special way. In his post, he mentioned that he could not have asked for a better way to enter films. The 'Bala' actor also shared his regret over missing the screening.

Tagging his co-star Bhumi Pednekar, who played the role of Sandhya in the movie, Ayushmann wrote, “Take me back to DLKH days.. Thank you for Prem’s transformation. Sandhya will always be the shining star! @bhumipednekar Missed the screening. Sigh. I couldn’t have asked for a better way to enter the films. My dearest @ayushmannk Thank you for being the best co actor/ friend. You are so so special as Prem. Could not have done it without you.”

Khurrana also reposted the YRF video celebrating the milestone. The post was captioned, “They fought, they fell, and they found love in the most unexpected way10 years later, the magic still remains! #10YearsOfDumLagaKeHaisha.” The actor also posted a heartfelt letter he wrote to himself, emphasizing the importance of slowing down and truly appreciating the present moment. For the caption, Ayushmann wrote, "A decade later, I write back to the one who dared to dream. #10YearsOfDLKH."

With growing independence and higher disposable incomes, women in India are increasingly coming to the housing market as convinced investors and 70 per cent women now prefer residential real estate for investment, a report showed on Thursday.

While women have always been the key decision-makers in the home buying process in India, they now increasingly make independent, individual property purchases, according to the latest Anarock ‘Consumer Sentiment Survey’ from H2 2024.

A significant majority of them (69 per cent) are end-users, though investors are not far behind.

“The survey finds the end-use-to-investment ratio for women homebuyers at 69:31 against 79:21 in the H2 2022 edition. Even more remarkable is their firm preference for housing over the other popular investment asset classes Indians gravitate to,” said Anuj Puri, Chairman, Anarock Group.