Apparel exporters rush to close spring '27 US ordersIndia's apparel exports, which help stock the shelves of major US retailers, currently face 10% tariffs in America. The looming threat of t...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
India's district-level unemployment rates revealed: 77.8% of districts below 5.5%New data shows most Indian districts have low unemployment rates. Many districts reported young people not in employment, education, or tra...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
Investor sentiment plunges to 16-month low, AAII survey showsInvestor sentiment fell to its lowest level since May 2025, according to the latest AAII survey. Bearish investors rose to 53.3%, while bul...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
India-US tariff saga under Trump: A look at key turning pointsNew U.S. tariffs and sanctions legislation create a new flashpoint for India-U.S. relations. Washington imposed tariffs on Indian goods, ci...
17 Sep, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Homebuyers remain bullish on real estate despite rising prices; premium homes, new launches gain traction: Anarock surveyAnarock’s H1 2026 survey shows homebuyers remain committed to residential property despite rising prices, with growing preference for large...
17 Sep, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
AITUC calls for periodic revision of wage ceiling under EPFOA day after the government announced a revision in wage ceiling under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to Rs 25,000 per mo...
17 Sep, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
EPFO wage ceiling raised to Rs 25000 per month; over 10 million formal sector workers to benefitThe enhanced wage ceiling, approved by the Cabinet on Wednesday, will put additional financial burden on employees and the government while...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
New Zealand parliament passes 'once-in-a-generation' India trade deal, cutting tariffs on most exportsNew Zealand's parliament has passed legislation implementing its free trade agreement with India, clearing the way for tariff elimination o...
16 Sep, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
'Indian economy more likely to be resilient rather than becoming more vulnerable': CEA V. Anantha NageswaranIndia's economy shows resilience despite global geopolitical and financial challenges. Strong bank credit and GST collections support this ...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
UK’s new settlement plan sparks backlash from unionsUK trade unions are pushing the government to rethink plans that could make many low-paid migrants wait 15 years for permanent settlement. ...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
India unemployment rate dips to 5% in August; rural job market drives improvementIndia's unemployment rate for adults (15+) dipped slightly to 5% in August, down from 5.1% in July. This is even better than the 5.2% econo...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Notice period buyout: Can your employer say no? Know what employees can do under new labour codeEmployers aren't legally required to accept your offer to pay for your notice period. If your boss refuses, you might have to work it out. ...
15 Sep, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Can an employer blacklist and threaten an employee who leaves the job before completing the notice period? Know what the law saysIn some companies notice period is very long and thus employees may not wish to serve it fully. However this can have adverse consequences ...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Over 500 child labourers rescued in Bengaluru during special operationA coordinated effort by City Police led to the rescue of 529 child labourers in a far-reaching operation. The initiative involved surprise ...
13 Sep, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Nepal’s farmers carved farms into the Himalayas, but now this growing problem is destroying their harvests and triggering a wildlife crisisNepal’s farmers are increasingly struggling with crop damage caused by rhesus macaques and other wildlife. Rural migration has left fewer p...
09 Sep, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
India's hiring mood brightens as it emerges most optimistic job market globally: SurveyIndia's hiring outlook is set to rebound in the final quarter of 2026. Employers signal stronger recruitment plans for October-December, sh...
08 Sep, 2026, 07.14 AM IST
New GDP series reflects better data, methods: MoSPIThe Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation defends its new GDP series methodology. Double deflation is presented as a methodol...
08 Sep, 2026, 12.40 AM IST