ET Graphics: Agentic AI automates retail therapy

AI agents are now initiating and completing millions of transactions weekly. Users can order food by simply chatting with artificial intelligence. These agents search products, compare prices, and hunt for deals. After finding suitable options, they complete payments with user approval. Shopping is evolving from AI recommendations to AI acting on your behalf.

No UPS pension for retirees of this state government; employee body writes to Nirmala Sitharaman, seeks intervention

Retired employees and teachers from the Delhi government are anxiously waiting for their pensions under the Unified Pension Scheme. The All India NPS Employees Federation has appealed to the Finance Minister for a swift resolution of these matters. With many retirees having applied well before the September 2025 cutoff, the ongoing delays are causing significant…