What is the proposed $2,400 Social Security increase? Is it separate from the annual COLA, and when could beneficiaries actually receive the extra $200 each month?Have you heard about Senator Bernie Sanders’ proposal for a new Social Security hike? His plan would add $200 to monthly benefits, which co...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
Retail inflation in August rises to 4.8%, wholesale print up 9.9%India's retail inflation reached 4.8% in August, its highest level since January. Wholesale inflation also climbed to 9.9%, driven by fuel ...
15 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
GDP data revision: Govt says it's revised base, not baselessIndia's statistics ministry defended its latest GDP growth figures. The ministry cited improved data sources and methodologies for the esti...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.15 AM IST
Why was ₹6 lakh crore shaved off last year’s GDP? Govt explains the numbersThe government clarified GDP revisions are due to series changes and improved data. Last year's GDP estimate was adjusted after a new base ...
02 Sep, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
America In Focus: Key inflation gauge remains high; Fed's Warsh signals rate hikes may be neededKey inflation gauges remained elevated last month, showing persistent cost pressures for Americans. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signa...
29 Aug, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Government approves introduction of one billion polymer banknotes of Rs 10 and 20The government has approved polymer banknotes for field trials and regular issuance. Inflation has declined steadily, though recent pressur...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Communists in country are total cowards: FM SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman labeled communists as "cowards" in the Rajya Sabha. She accused CPI(M) member John Brittas of spreading...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
RBI MPC: Home loan borrowers can breathe a sigh of relief, but how long their good days will last?RBI repo rate: The Reserve Bank of India has maintained its repo rate at 5.25%, providing ongoing relief for home loan borrowers. This deci...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
16 Indians, including 10 seafarers, killed in Middle East conflict: GovtSixteen Indian nationals, including ten seafarers, have died in the Middle East conflict this year. Seventy-five Indians sustained injuries...
31 Jul, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
Retail inflation hits 3-month high of 1.3% in DecemberIn December 2025, retail inflation climbed to 1.3%, rising from November's 0.7%, setting a new three-month peak. While this increase remain...
13 Jan, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
India inflation likely to remain low in 2026, new CPI series on anvilIndia is set to revise its CPI calculation methodology and monetary policy mandate by 2026, following a year of benign inflation driven by ...
30 Dec, 2025, 10.43 AM IST
GST reforms may reduce retail inflation by 35 basis points in 2025-26: SBI reportRetail inflation in India has experienced a dip thanks to adjustments in GST rates, with SBI Research forecasting this positive trend ahead...
13 Dec, 2025, 09.42 AM IST
SBI expects inflation in India to remain below 3 per cent in the first quarter of current fiscalA State Bank of India report forecasts India's retail inflation to remain below 3% until June 2025, driven by a significant drop in food pr...
05 May, 2025, 01.43 PM IST
Retail inflation for farm workers eases to 3.73 pc in March; 3.86 pc for rural labourersGood news arrives for farm and rural workers. Retail inflation saw a dip in March 2025. Inflation for agricultural laborers fell to 3.73 pe...
30 Apr, 2025, 04.54 PM IST
Retail inflation data for March 2025 postponed to April 15The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has announced that the release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for March 202...
11 Apr, 2025, 03.25 PM IST
Retail inflation to come below RBI's 4.4% estimates in Jan-Mar quarter at 3.8%: ReportThe Consumer Price Index is expected to be below the Reserve Bank's target in Q4 of 2025, allowing for potential policy rate cuts, as repor...
14 Mar, 2025, 08.16 AM IST
India's food inflation likely falls below 5% in Feb for the first time since June 2023: Union Bank of IndiaIndia's food inflation likely dropped below 5 per cent in February 2025, a first since June 2023, mainly driven by falling vegetable prices...
08 Mar, 2025, 08.40 AM IST