Psychology explains why modern couples prefer being DINKs instead of having childrenModern couples are increasingly embracing the DINK (Dual Income, No Kids) lifestyle, prioritizing personal fulfillment, financial security,...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
New macro indicators in the works to track Viksit Bharat progressIndia is crafting a robust Viksit Bharat Sankalp indicator framework, featuring around 385 macro indicators, to meticulously track its jour...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
US job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in MayDespite the economic fallout from the Iran war and soaring energy prices, the U.S. job market shows surprising strength. Job openings in Ma...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Mahesh Dixit takes charge as new Intelligence Bureau chiefSenior IPS officer Mahesh Dixit has assumed charge as the new Director of the Intelligence Bureau, succeeding Tapan Kumar Deka. A 1993-batc...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
NEET-UG re-exam answer sheets being evaluated, results soon: NTA SourcesThe National Testing Agency (NTA) has begun the evaluation of answer sheets for the NEET-UG re-examination, with results expected to be dec...
30 Jun, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Treat administrative data as national asset: PK MishraIndia's administrative data should be treated as a national asset to enhance policymaking and service delivery, according to Principal Secr...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Plan afoot to create index for unincorporated enterprisesThe index, proposed by the ministry of statistics and programme implementation (MoSPI), will provide insights into the health of the large ...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Charting the global economy: US spending rises, weather loomsUS consumer spending remains robust despite rising prices, though new home sales dipped. President Trump is scrutinizing gasoline costs. Eu...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
China industrial profits stay resilient as economy leans on factories, exportsChina's industrial profits saw a double-digit rise in May, though at a slower pace, underscoring the economy's reliance on factories and ex...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
MoSPI mulls adding coal assets valuation to national accountsIndia's statistics ministry is exploring ways to put a price tag on its non-renewable resources, starting with coal. This move aims to prov...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
India to release first-ever monthly index tracking services sector output from July 14India is launching a new Index of Services Production (ISP) to track the services sector's growth, mirroring the Index of Industrial Produc...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
MoSPI releases discussion paper to identify apt method to compile coal monetary asset accountsIndia's Ministry of Statistics has released a discussion paper on valuing coal assets monetarily, aligning with UN environmental accounting...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
'Imperative' for India and China to respect each other's core interests: WangChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized it is "imperative" for India and China to respect each other's "core interests" and take concre...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Australia says net migration down as far-right popularity surgesAustralia's immigration levels fell last year, official data showed on Thursday, as its centre-left government seeks to combat an ascendent...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
US holds off blacklisting China's DeepSeek, more than 100 firms deemed security risks, sources sayDeepSeek, CXMT and other companies were approved by an interagency committee last year for addition to the Commerce Department's Entity Lis...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
U.S. held back blacklisting DeepSeek, over 100 Chinese firms despite security concerns, sources sayAmerica has delayed adding over 100 Chinese firms, including AI startup DeepSeek and chipmaker CXMT, to a trade blacklist. These companies ...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
China's new home prices fall faster in May as property slump persists despite big-city resilienceChina's new home prices saw a 0.2% dip in May from April, marking a steeper decline and a 3.5% year-on-year fall. While larger cities show ...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.35 AM IST