States' expenditure rises 131% in 10 yrs on welfare, development: CAG ReportStates' spending surged 131 percent from 2015-16 to 2024-25. Welfare and development drove this growth. Revenue expenditure remained the la...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Finalising NFL's tender to import 17 lakh tonnes of urea; stock comfortable for Kharif season: GovernmentIndia is securing vital fertilizer supplies for the ongoing Kharif season. The government is finalizing imports of 17 lakh tonnes of urea t...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
12 years of PM Modi: Bold reforms, decisive decisions and political turning pointsAfter 12 years at the helm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on a transformative journey filled with key reforms that have altered Ind...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
Assam Assembly sittings decline: PRS Research reveals Bill passing speed and Budget discussion trendsA research on the Assam Legislative Assembly from 2021-2026 revealed a decrease in annual sitting days to 20. The assembly passed a signifi...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
AI speaks every language. So why learn French anymore?As AI translation tools advance, universities grapple with the future of language education. While AI facilitates communication, experts ar...
27 May, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
India’s tech sector grows with fewer freshers as AI reshapes hiringThe share of entry-level hiring in the sector has fallen to around 15% in 2025 from 28% in 2024 as companies focus more on AI, cloud, cyber...
26 May, 2026, 08.42 AM IST
India's gold import: How it impacts our economy | An explainerIndia's gold imports are at an all-time high, reaching $71.98 billion in 2025-26. This surge is driven by increased prices and trade agreem...
12 May, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Parliamentary Panels flag ministries’ budget gaps: Funds cut at RE stage, still unspentParliamentary committees have flagged a consistent trend of central ministries failing to spend allocated budgets, leading to significant f...
03 May, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
Why did Spirit Airlines fail? Is this the first economic shock of the Iran war— or a missed bailout moment under Trump? The true cost of flying cheap in AmericaWhy did Spirit Airlines fail? First major casualty of the 2026 Iran war fuel shock. The collapse of Spirit Airlines today, May 2, 2026, isn...
02 May, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman bullish on gems & jewellery sector opening new skilled job opportunitiesA significant grant supports lab-grown diamond research at IIT Madras. The Finance Minister inaugurated a new jewellery institute in Udupi....
28 Apr, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates Gems and Jewellery Institute campus in UdupiUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery in Udupi. The centre provides professional...
28 Apr, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
Budget 2023 wishlist: Increased thrust on green energy, healthcare, housingAlong with promoting investments, even domestic consumption needs to be supported as rural demand has been lacklustre due to rising prices ...
31 Jan, 2023, 02.32 PM IST
Budget wishlist: Maintain status quo, boost consumption, encourage private capital formationThough we recommend no major changes in the provisions for the next year, if the FM wants to bring in some changes, she should primarily co...
30 Jan, 2023, 02.00 PM IST
Market factoring in non-populist budget with focus on infra & rural economyHowever, we believe one more year of high fiscal deficit (not exceeding current levels) will do no harm to our global ratings and support t...
30 Jan, 2023, 01.27 PM IST
If I were FM: Prateek Pant proposes 5 reforms for Budget 2023 to fuel growthRealising the demographic dividend would require sustained growth in manufacturing. Over the last few years, the government has delivered c...
30 Jan, 2023, 01.05 PM IST
Budget 2023: 5 reforms that can transform Indian commodity marketA well-developed commodity derivatives market necessitates the existence of modern warehousing, grading and quality certification, etc. Cre...
23 Jan, 2023, 12.36 PM IST
Budget Expectations: Retailers seek tax cuts to fight cheap smuggled items"The high taxes are creating a huge demand for smuggled and counterfeit products across the country and are forcing millions of small and i...
17 Jan, 2023, 06.13 PM IST