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The overcapacity narrative of the US: Why it does not apply to IndiaThe ‘overcapacity’ argument posits that certain countries produce far beyond their domestic absorption capacity, dumping the surplus on wor...
Million-plus cities lead in job quality, earnings: NSOIn India’s bustling metropolitan areas, workers are now enjoying improved job opportunities, particularly in regular salaried positions, al...
Of service to the State: Bengal should prioritise high-skill services, sidestep constraints that make manufacturing difficultWest Bengal's new budget prioritizes job creation, but the path through manufacturing faces significant hurdles like fragmented land and in...
'Made in India' label stands for quality, national pride: Trade Minister Piyush GoyalCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the 'Made in India' label as a symbol of national pride and quality, citing Florence Shoe Compan...
FIFA World Cup:'Hey Jude' rings out as Bellingham leads England past PanamaJude Bellingham shone for England in their 2-0 World Cup victory over Panama, scoring the opener and assisting Harry Kane. This performance...
In a U-turn, Punjab govt notifies VB-G RAM G schemePunjab's AAP government has notified the Viksit Bharat Guarantee Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-G RAM G) scheme, effective July 1, ...
Volkswagen Law: The unique structure behind Europe's biggest carmakerVolkswagen is reportedly planning a significant overhaul, including plant closures and substantial job cuts, sparking strong union resistan...
AI unlikely to trigger 'Job Apocalypse', it may create uneven workforce disruption: Goldman Sachs ReportA Goldman Sachs report suggests that concerns regarding an impending 'AI job apocalypse' may be overstated. Over the next decade, while AI ...
Minister Piyush Goyal wins UK-India Award for elevating tiesCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal received an award in London for his role in strengthening UK-India ties, coinciding with the ho...
12 bonded labourers rescued from UP factory allege torture, confinementTwelve bonded labourers, including minors, were rescued from a factory in Muzaffarnagar after enduring months of captivity and torture. Lur...
Kolkata godown collapse death toll rises to nine; five arrested as rescue operation continuesA devastating under-construction godown collapse in Kolkata's Taratala area has claimed nine lives and injured 20. Rescue operations are un...
Child marriage curb: Maharashtra considering a rule mandating birth dates on wedding cardsMaharashtra is exploring printing birth dates on wedding invitations to combat child marriages, aiming to reduce incidents to under 10% in ...
The jinx of No. 10: Why so many British PMs got the boot too soonBritain’s political system has seen repeated early exits of prime ministers over the past decade, with six leaders from David Cameron to Ke...
Graduates 43.8% less likely to get informal jobs: EAC-PM studyBased on unit-level data from the 2025 Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) and the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUS...
Keir Starmer turned India-UK FTA into his tenure defining deal. Here's howKeir Starmer's Labour government, which secured a landslide victory, prioritized strengthening ties with India, culminating in the India-UK...
Britain's revolving door: The fall of six prime ministers in a decade of political upheavalBritain braces for its seventh prime minister in a decade as Keir Starmer resigns, marking another turbulent chapter. Since the 2016 Brexit...
Exports up 15% despite global headwinds: Commerce and industry minister Piyush GoyalIndia's merchandise exports saw a robust 15% year-on-year growth in April-June, defying global economic headwinds, according to Commerce Mi...
On This Day in History, June 22: Fast & Furious release, France surrenders, Germany invades Soviet Union, Napoleon abdicates, Galileo recants, Maradona's Hand of God, G.I. Bill signed and other eventsOn This Day in History, June 22 witnessed Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Napoleon's second abdication, Galileo's recantation befor...
UK PM Keir Starmer vows to fight any challenge after leading rival Andy Burnham wins bigPrime Minister Keir Starmer has declared he will not resign, vowing to contest any leadership challenge from Greater Manchester Mayor Andy ...
India's unemployment rate rises to 5.5% in MayIndia's unemployment rate saw an increase in May, reaching 5.5%. This marks a rise from April's 5.2%. Government data indicates a slight up...