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India's unemployment rate drops to 5.1% in July as job market improves, more women join workforceIndia's unemployment rate fell to 5.1% in July 2026, showing positive labor market trends. Both labor force participation and worker popula...- Congress should apologise for insulting Vande Mataram on Independence Day: Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress party of disrespecting the national song 'Vande Mataram'. He demanded an apology from pa...
- Govt departments set up QRTs to counter fake social media contentGovernment departments are forming Quick Response Teams to address social media misinformation. These teams will monitor and respond to fak...
- CAG report: Green India Mission falls short by 98% in forest cover targets, citing mismanagementThe CAG highlighted the Green India Mission's significant failure to achieve forest cover targets. Observed forest cover increase fell shor...
- Syama Prasad Mookerjee's contributions in Bengal curriculum from 2027West Bengal's education department will incorporate Syama Prasad Mookerjee's contributions into the curriculum. This inclusion will span fr...
- Centre approves Rs 6,839 cr VVP-II for 1,954 border villages till FY29The Central Government has approved Vibrant Villages Programme-II with a Rs 6,839 crore outlay. This initiative will focus on the comprehen...
- Inflation likely to rise from here as food prices remain key risk: ExpertsRetail inflation in India is projected to increase in upcoming months. Food prices are the primary driver, though inflation should stay bel...
- Iran, US not discussing ceasefire extension, senior Iranian official saysAccording to Iran, there were no negotiations with the United States regarding an extension of the ceasefire. Tehran argues that the agreem...
- Indian physicist Deepak Dhar wins prestigious 2026 Dirac MedalPhysicist Deepak Dhar received the 2026 Dirac Medal for his statistical mechanics work. He shares the award with three other scientists for...
- 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...
- Parliament Watch: National child survey, Bankers' Evidence Bill and NPS updateA national child survey is underway to detail informal sector workers and street children. The Rajya Sabha approved the Bankers' Books Evid...
- Free coaching scheme for SC/OBC students falters as panel flags shrinking budgets, missed targets over three yearsA parliamentary panel expressed concern over the poor implementation of a free coaching scheme. Financial and physical targets for underpri...
- India's labour force participation falls to 54.6% in April-June; rural unemployment rises to 4.8%India's overall labour force participation rate for people aged 15 years and above declined to 54.6 per cent during April-June 2026 from 55...
- Govt says youth unemployment rate declined to 9.9% in 2025 from 10.9% in 2022India's youth unemployment rate fell to 9.9 percent in 2025 from 10.9 percent in 2022. The worker population ratio for young people increas...
- Government explores incentives for polysilicon manufacturing to boost solar energy productionThe government is exploring a new incentive scheme for polysilicon manufacturing. This initiative aims to bolster domestic production capab...
- No policy formulated to incentivize vehicles blended with over 20% ethanol: Heavy Industries MinistryThe Heavy Industries Ministry has no separate policy for flex-fuel vehicles. It has not studied incentivizing flex-fuel and electric vehicl...
- Lok Sabha passes SC Judges Amendment Bill in 10 mins amid dinThe Lok Sabha passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, increasing the strength to thirty-eight judges. This legisl...
- BRICS statistical offices meet begins in Lucknow; focuses on quality data, innovationBRICS national statistical office heads met in Lucknow to strengthen systems. They focused on improving data quality and enhancing internat...
- Accommodation and realty top services growth in MayIndia's services sector expanded broadly in May, with sixteen of nineteen tracked sectors showing growth. Accommodation and food services, ...
- Services index shows 16 sub-sectors recorded double-digit growth in MayEight services sub-sectors recorded double-digit growth in May 2026. Accommodation and Food services saw a significant 27.4 percent increas...
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