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Exporters see higher US enquiries but low order conversionsIndian exporters, particularly in the chemicals, textiles, and handicrafts sectors, are experiencing a notable increase in inquiries from U...
West Bengal govt courts Aditya Birla Group, sees investment interestWest Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya has urged the Aditya Birla Group to reinvest in the state, recalling their past departure due ...
India's biggest long-term challenge is creating productive jobs, harnessing demographic dividend: BofA's Rahul BajoriaIndia's primary long-term hurdle is generating enough productive jobs to harness its demographic advantage, according to Bank of America's ...
West Bengal notifies rural jobs scheme to replace MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G from July 1West Bengal is launching the VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme on July 1, replacing MGNREGA. This new initiative promises 125 days of wage...
Catch 'em before they fall: India's new climate safety netIndian cities face a dual threat of extreme heat and torrential monsoons, severely impacting informal workers. Traditional insurance and go...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...