The foreign student cash cow is running dry as US, UK & others tighten visa rulesAs major study destinations tighten visa and migration rules, universities in the UK, Canada, Australia and parts of the US are facing pres...
13 Nov, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Huge inflows in small spacesIncreasing investments from global entities into India's financial sector are boosting the specialized lending institutions. Regulatory ref...
13 Nov, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
US proposes tougher H-1B visa extension scrutiny and over 2 lakh foreign worker petitions could be affected annuallyThe US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed removing a rule that requires immigration officers to give weight to previous app...
12 Nov, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
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...
12 Nov, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
New Zealand moves visitor visa applications online, changing the process for Indian tourists and business travellersNew Zealand has moved most visitor visa applications to its enhanced Immigration Online system, ending the use of several older online form...
11 Nov, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Americans are already paying more for candy. Could El Niño make chocolate even costlier this Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Easter?Meteorologists warn that El Niño is expected to drastically impact cocoa production in Ivory Coast, the leading cocoa producer globally. An...
11 Nov, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
Economic advancement can’t be judged through a single income figure, other conditions applyIndia’s creamy layer debate has renewed focus on whether income alone can measure socioeconomic advancement. The Supreme Court’s March 11 j...
10 Nov, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
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...
10 Nov, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
US jobs market shows broad-based recovery in October as hiring beats estimatesUS employers added 165,000 jobs in October, far exceeding expectations, while unemployment fell to 4.1%. However, a closer look reveals une...
09 Nov, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
India's apparel production falls 5.6% in H1 FY27 as weak US demand, high costs hit manufacturersIndia's apparel production contracted 5.6% year on year in April-September, extending its decline to nine consecutive months as subdued US ...
07 Nov, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
St. Louis' 1908 Blind Girls' Home suffered water damage and alterations; a $4.6 million restoration uncovered its grand staircase and created affordable apartmentsIn St. Louis, a remarkable historic building, once a sanctuary for blind women, has been beautifully renovated with an investment of $4.6 m...
06 Nov, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
India's October consumer inflation likely nears top of RBI target on food costs: Reuters pollIndia's consumer inflation is projected to rise in October, mainly driven by significant increases in food prices. Economists expect food i...
06 Nov, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Just 3.6% of factories drive 62% of India's manufacturing output, survey showsIndia's manufacturing sector shows a significant concentration of output in large factories generating over Rs 500 crore. While these plant...
05 Nov, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
Lockheed Martin to pay $29.5 million to settle federal claims it discriminated against white workersLockheed Martin has agreed to pay $29.5 million to settle claims of discrimination against white employees. The company faced allegations r...
05 Nov, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
Big factories dominate India's manufacturing output, Annual Survey of Industries showsIndia's manufacturing sector is characterised by a significant concentration in large factories generating substantial output. Factories pr...
05 Nov, 2026, 06.39 AM IST
Prediction markets face US midterms test as election bets soarIn the race towards the US midterm elections, over $1.48 billion has been wagered through prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket,...
03 Nov, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Indian households shifting spending towards non-food items, services as consumption patterns evolve: ReportIndian household consumption is likely to become increasingly diversified, with spending gradually moving beyond food essentials towards no...
31 Oct, 2026, 01.02 PM IST