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India's October retail inflation quickens to 6.09% to breach RBI's tolerance ceilingIndia's retail inflation accelerated to 6.09% in October, largely driven by rising food prices and supply disruptions. Food inflation signi...
Infosys Prize 2026 honours six young researchers across science & artsAt a recent press event, the Infosys Science Foundation celebrated the winners of the Infosys Prize 2026, honoring six promising early-care...
Indonesia tightens scrutiny of language training for foreign workers, plans mandatory proficiency test from February 2027Indonesia is increasing scrutiny of employers' compliance with mandatory Indonesian language training for foreign workers, although work pe...
Indian IIT talent thrives in Japan's MIRAI-Setu programme as nations near 75th anniversaryAs India and Japan approach 75 years of diplomatic ties in 2027, 40 IIT and IIIT students visited Japan under the "Foster System = MIRAI - ...
Skill development ministry launches new framework to fast-track approvals for centres of excellenceThe Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has introduced a national empanelment framework to speed up the setting up of centre...
US consumer prices rise above expectations in OctoberConsumer prices in the US experienced a larger-than-expected increase in October, affecting future Federal Reserve interest rates. The Cons...
India doesn’t have a savings problem. It has a savings incentive problemIndian households are saving more than ever. The bigger question now is whether money kept accessible in a savings account can also earn me...
India's unemployment rate falls to 5.1% in July-September as rural joblessness declinesIndia's unemployment rate saw a decline to 5.1% from 5.4% in the prior quarter. The decrease in unemployment primarily occurred in rural ar...
As Delhi gasps for clean air, parliamentary panel skips hearing on air pollutionA Parliamentary committee in Delhi removed the air pollution issue from its upcoming meeting agenda on November 17. Congress member Ajay Ma...
Climate finance remains key friction point as COP31 opens in Turkiye's AntalyaCOP31 commenced in Antalya, where climate finance was added to the agenda after negotiations. Developed countries opposed the proposal for ...
TN CM Vijay orders implementation of ₹2000 cr ‘Vetri Laptop Scheme,’ Government saysTamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has directed his government to implement the ‘Vetri Laptop Scheme’ for college students, allocating ...
Iran reviewing proposals on Tehran's nuclear programme, officials sayIran is reviewing proposals made by Qatar that aim to address its nuclear program and tensions with the US. As part of these discussions, I...
ET Graphics: Inside India’s factories — Jobs, pay, marginsMore than 40% of India's factory workers are employed on contract, while women account for less than a fifth of directly employed workers, ...
MSME ministry, Samsung sign MoU to train 1,600 youth in electronics, appliance repairThe MSME ministry has partnered with Samsung India Electronics under a three-year MoU to train youth in electronics, mobile phones and home...
Cabinet approves VGF plan for grid-scale energy storage with Rs 14,500 crore supportThe Union Cabinet has approved a significant ₹14,500 crore funding scheme to develop 92 GWh of energy storage capacity. This initiative sup...
India's services economy stays resilient as 17 sectors post growthIndia's services sector recorded widespread growth in August, with 17 of the 19 tracked segments expanding and 13 registering double-digit ...
India's industrial growth slows to 6.7% in September from 8% in AugustIndia's Index of Industrial Production for September recorded a growth rate of 6.7%. This figure represents a decline from August's 8%. Key...
MoSPI to start annual unincorporated sector enterprises survey from April 2027The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation will conduct the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises from April 2027...
Parliamentary Committee on Finance to examine 46 economic issues, including virtual digital assets, AI, in FY'27Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance, chaired by BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab, has selected 46 subjects for examination in 2026-27, incl...
PLFS set for fresh overhaul, govt seeks public & expert opinion on upcoming new thingsThe National Statistics Office (NSO), which has conducted the PLFS since 2017, plans to introduce the modifications from January 2027, when...