Number of billionaires grows 4-fold in five years to 576 in AY'26: Income tax return dataFive hundred seventy-six individuals reported over Rs 100 crore income in 2025-26. This figure shows a fourfold increase from the previous ...
27 Jul, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
California's biggest planned AI data center promised not to use Colorado River water. Now it wants 260 million gallons a yearCalifornia's biggest planned AI data center is at the center of a growing water dispute after seeking 260 million gallons of Colorado River...
26 Jul, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
Sridhar Vembu praises Dharmendra Pradhan after resignation: 'He put the nation above self'Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu praised Dharmendra Pradhan as a fine public servant. He expressed sadness over the former minister's decision to...
26 Jul, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
US Visa Bulletin August 2026: A new uncertainty looms over Indians in the Green Card queueIndian professionals face continued delays for US employment-based green cards in August 2026. The EB-2 category remains unavailable, and E...
21 Jul, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Canada raises wage threshold for Temporary Foreign Worker ProgramCanada has raised wage thresholds for its Temporary Foreign Worker Program. New minimum hourly pay requirements will take effect on July se...
18 Jul, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
India’s unemployment rate steady at 5.5% in JuneIndia's overall unemployment rate held steady at 5.5 percent in June. Female unemployment increased to 5.9 percent, while male joblessness ...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
China's booming gig economy masks job market pain, strains welfare systemHis story is increasingly common in China, where tens of millions are shifting from formal employment into the gig economy as meagre unempl...
07 Jul, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan releases Rs 25,863 crore to states under Viksit Bharat G-RAM-G schemeUnion Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan disbursed ₹25,863 crore as the first installment for the Viksit Bharat G-RAM-G Yojana, a successor to ...
05 Jul, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
Govt notifies new VB-G RAM-G rules, excess spending to be monitored to prevent misuseNew rules mandate strict monitoring of state spending on the rural employment scheme, VB-G RAM-G, exceeding central allocations. The scheme...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
Centre notifies three sets of rules under VB-G RAM G ActNew rules under the Viksit Bharat- Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act have been notified, guiding the transition from M...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
West Bengal government to launch women's desk at every police station across the stateWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari unveiled a comprehensive plan to bolster women's safety, including women's desks at all police ...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
India is plotting a game-changer for RBI, banks, corporates, investorsIndia is planning a high-frequency index to track its vast informal economy, covering millions of unincorporated companies. The proposed Mo...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh to launch start-up bus scheme with up to 50% subsidy for youthHimachal Pradesh is launching Phase IV of the Rajiv Gandhi Swarozgar Start-up Yojana, empowering unemployed youth to run passenger buses. T...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
India well-poised for rapid growth despite risks from West Asia war and El Nino: ITCDespite facing geopolitical instability and weather-related challenges, India's economy is expected to grow robustly at 6.9% in FY27. This ...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
World Bank approves USD 1.5 bn loan to support India's reforms, job creationIndia's push for private sector-led growth and job creation has received a significant boost with the World Bank approving USD 1.5 billion ...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Iran-Israel conflict puts UAE, Saudi Arabia's foreign workers under strainA protracted conflict in the Gulf is jeopardizing billions in remittances, vital for families across Asia and Africa. Migrant workers, like...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Unemployment rate hits 11-month high of 5.5% in MayIndia's unemployment rate climbed to a high in May. Rural joblessness saw a significant rise, reaching a 12-month peak. Urban unemployment ...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.58 PM IST